Zilker Travel Guide

Austin
Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum showing a park and a statue or sculpture

Popular places to visit

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Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum

Get to know the work of sculptor Charles Umlauf in this beautiful green space and gallery, which feels like an oasis in the city.

Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum
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University of Texas at Austin

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Explore the campus of University of Texas at Austin, a top university in Austin. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

University of Texas at Austin
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Sixth Street

4/5(25 reviews)

Austin’s answer to Bourbon Street really comes alive when the sun goes down. Enjoy live music, delicious food and refreshing drinks here any time of day.

Sixth Street
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Austin Convention Center

4/5(2 reviews)

During your trip, find out what's happening in Austin Convention Center, a top convention centre in Austin. Discover the entertainment choices in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.

Austin Convention Center
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Zilker Park

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Perched on the banks of a beautiful lake, this centrally located park is an idyllic spot to relax in thermal springs or hike along extensive trails.

Zilker Park
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South Congress Avenue

4/5(16 reviews)

Nicknamed SoCo, this trendy Austin neighborhood has attracted the attention of famous musicians and presidents, and is home to a huge urban bat colony.

South Congress Avenue

Things to do

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Austin in a Nutshell Bike Tour with a Local Guide

£51
Per adult
Austin in a Nutshell Bike Tour with a Local Guide
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1-Hour E-Bike Rental in Austin

£15
Per adult
1-Hour E-Bike Rental in Austin
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Onewheel Rental in Austin

£55
Per adult
Onewheel Rental in Austin
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Austin Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading Available

£66
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Austin Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading Available
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Congress Avenue Bat Bridge Kayak Tour in Austin

£55
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Congress Avenue Bat Bridge Kayak Tour in Austin
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Austin Red River Street Food Walking Tour

£102
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Austin Red River Street Food Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Zilker

Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
2 out of 5
9121 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX
The price is £66 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
£66
per night
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,025 reviews)
Business Class Stay with Comfort
"We were looking for a comfortable place to stay without breaking the bank! Nevertheless, this wasn't a "cheap" hotel experience in the least. My wife is a business person who continuously wears multiple hats. **One of those hats is withing the Bitcoin/Crypto/Trading niche. We needed to stay close ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024

Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
The Loren at Lady Bird Lake
The Loren at Lady Bird Lake
5 out of 5
1211 W Riverside Dr., Austin, TX
The price is £217 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
£217
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Austin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (156 reviews)
"My kids and I were in Austin for the Texas State UIL High School Vasristy Baseball game, Which Tomball High School won, and decided to stay at The Loren at Lady Bird Lake and it was an awesome choice. The staff was amazing and we stayed in the 2 bedroom Greenroom room 201 and WOW it was very spacious, ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2024

The Loren at Lady Bird Lake
The Carpenter Hotel
The Carpenter Hotel
3.5 out of 5
400 Josephine St, Austin, TX
The price is £193 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
£193
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Austin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (424 reviews)
"Near Zilker park with salt water pool"

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024

The Carpenter Hotel
citizenM Austin Downtown
citizenM Austin Downtown
4 out of 5
617 COLORADO ST, Austin, TX
The price is £100 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
£100
per night
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Austin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Sixth Street and Moody Theater are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (429 reviews)
"Completely technological, a different hotel in good sense."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024

citizenM Austin Downtown
Fairmont Austin
Fairmont Austin
4 out of 5
101 Red River St, Austin, TX
The price is £198 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
£198
per night
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Austin. Enjoy a full-service spa, 6 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,058 reviews)
"Amazing hotel. The pool is beautiful. The hotel employees are beyond helpful and very pleasant"

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2024

Fairmont Austin
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
3 out of 5
68 Eeast Ave, Austin, TX
The price is £108 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
£108
per night
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Sixth Street and Rainey Street ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (506 reviews)
"Great spot"

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024

Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Zilker

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Bouldin Creek

While visiting Bouldin Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Long Center for the Performing Arts and South Congress Avenue.

Bouldin Creek
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Barton Hills

While you're in Barton Hills, take in top sights like Barton Springs Pool and jump on the metro at Zilker Zephyr Station to see more of the city.

Barton Hills
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South Congress

4/5(10 area reviews)

The abundant dining options and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to South Congress. A stop by South Congress Avenue or Lady Bird Lake might round out your trip.

South Congress
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Clarksville

While visiting Clarksville, you might make a stop by sights like West Sixth Street and West Austin Park.

Clarksville
Downtown Austin showing street scenes and an administrative building

Downtown Austin

4.5/5(36 area reviews)

Downtown Austin is popular for its fantastic nightlife. Explore top sights like Sixth Street and Paramount Theatre, and you can get around town on the metro at Downtown Station.

Downtown Austin
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Waller Creek District

While you're in Waller Creek District, take in top sights like Sixth Street and jump on the metro at Downtown Station to see more of the city.

Waller Creek District

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