South Lamar Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Moody Center
Catch an event at Moody Center during your trip to Austin. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area.
University of Texas at Austin
Explore the campus of University of Texas at Austin, a top university in Austin. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Sixth Street
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.
Zilker Park
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.
Lake Austin
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Austin during your travels in Austin. Stroll along the lakeside in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Barton Springs Pool
One of the “crown jewels” of Austin’s bustling downtown, this natural limestone pool is a refreshing place to spend a steamy Texan afternoon.
Things to do
Lake Austin Scenic History Tour 2-Hour, Fully Shaded, All Ages
Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide
From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle
Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental
Top hotels in South Lamar
The Code Hotel
"Beautifully designed condo hotel that was recently built and still getting their footing. The thing that must change is providing guidance for arrival and check in and they DEFINITELY need more signage. This would have avoided me getting dropped off by an Uber in the middle of the street clueless ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Omni Austin Hotel
"I hadn’t stayed at an Omni in years. This property was an extremely pleasant surprise. The room was beautiful and the bed extremely comfortable. I loved the decor and the amenities at this property. The only drawback was the high price for parking, but it seemed comparable to other nearby lots, so ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
"Rooms are a bit small. Staff was fantastic — super friendly and helpful. The breakfast was also excellent."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
"The staff was wonderful there can’t say enough about them! The rooms were clean and the breakfast was your typical free breakfast fruit eggs, pancakes, cereal, etc. Carpet and flooring could use a little update and area has a homeless shelter a block or two away but no one bothered us for anything. ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Hyatt Centric Congress Ave Austin
"It was good. Staff were extremely helpful. Pillows were a bit too soft for my liking. Blankets are limited to a comforter or throw blanket, which I had to blast the AC to not be sweating every night."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
"Hidden fees"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Where to stay in South Lamar
Downtown Austin
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.
The Domain
You'll love the great live music in The Domain, and you might want to stick around to check out Domain Northside, a top place to visit.
Lower Basin Lake Travis
If you're spending some time in Lower Basin Lake Travis, Lake Travis and Hippie Hollow are top sights worth seeing.
South Congress
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.
Lago Vista
Lago Vista is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Travis and Colorado River.