Title: Hays Travel Guide: Best of Hays, Austin Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Hays](https://expedia.co.uk/Hays-Austin-Hotels.0-n553248634998930394-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Austin](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Austin.d178234.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Austin](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Austin.d178234.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Hays Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Hays.d553248634998930394.Car-Hire-Guide)[Hays Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Hays.d553248634998930394.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Hays Travel Guide ## Austin ## Visit Hays Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Austin travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Austin.dx178234) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Austin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080981/157077db-5b7f-4ed9-8f0a-ceb74b8e1764.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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 lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Texas-At-Austin-Austin.d6080981.Attraction) ![Sixth Street featuring night scenes, nightlife and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6162901/fff9e993-b030-4aaf-95a2-3fb400a9dc82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sixth-Street-Downtown-Austin.d6162901.Attraction) ![Downtown Austin skyline. Austin is the capital of Texas, USA. Panorama view of the central business district and Lady Bird Lake on the Colorado River.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/748806758993940480/7ae0998d-e778-43a4-a420-279e4c1e0754.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Moody Center Catch an event at Moody Center during your trip to Austin. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Moody-Center-Austin.d748806758993940480.Attraction) ![Zilker Park featuring a lake or waterhole, a park and skyline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080989/328e380e-a8b5-4016-860e-cdbda8c848f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Zilker-Park-Barton-Hills.d6080989.Attraction) ![Pennybacker Bridge, Austin, Texas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6225495/56ad6878-68b7-419d-ae1c-84f2b1ea9697.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Austin 4.5/5(9 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Austin-Lower-Basin-Lake-Travis.d6225495.Attraction) ![Texas State Capitol which includes an administrative building, a city and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080975/b5837099-1479-4a4c-b0d5-8525ab267414.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Texas State Capitol 4.5/5(24 reviews) An architectural marvel that rivals anything you might see in the great cities of Europe. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Texas-State-Capitol-Downtown-Austin.d6080975.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Real Austin Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1218487/cad37ef1-48f6-40cf-9501-23b03a6ed223.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide £36 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/best-of-austin-small-group-driving-tour-with-local-guide.a1218487.activity-details) ![Lake Austin is fun to explore!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1245084/002a7ba6-3fc9-4dad-bdd7-88171d430749.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Austin Scenic History Tour 2-Hour, Fully Shaded, All Ages £62 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lake-austin-scenic-history-tour-2-hour.a1245084.activity-details) ![Weird Austin City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1358913/8e34cae4-24bc-4292-be90-6e1dc999307c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Weird Austin City Tour £44 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/weird-austin-city-tour.a1358913.activity-details) ![Delicious lunch at Salt Lick](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1218497/c2907094-4e71-44f8-b540-90d20bdeda15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle £51 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-austin-hill-country-bbq-wine-shuttle.a1218497.activity-details) ![Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48191166/a8c153a7-54a7-424e-9d15-bda141c0ef5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental £26 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/austin-single-or-double-kayak-rental.a48191166.activity-details) ![UMLAUF Sculpture Garden and Museum Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51096810/0552cffb-c116-472f-88d8-1908037c02aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### UMLAUF Sculpture Garden and Museum Admission Ticket £6 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/umlauf-sculpture-garden-and-museum-admission-ticket.a51096810.activity-details) [See all activities in Austin](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Austin.d178234.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Hays ![Omni Austin Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8600/8540/c2ecc070_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Omni Austin Hotel 700 San Jacinto Blvd Austin TX £185 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,933 reviews) Very clean and convenient to everything. Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=8540&PinnedHotelID=8540&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634998930394) ![Hyatt House Austin/Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17070000/17061200/17061159/a5f7fb93_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt House Austin/Downtown 901 Neches Street Austin TX £117 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,528 reviews) Easy check in, room was clean and great staff Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=17061159&PinnedHotelID=17061159&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634998930394) ![Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96270000/96265200/96265159/8d2c2f63_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown 68 Eeast Ave Austin TX £113 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,945 reviews) Great location and staff Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=96265159&PinnedHotelID=96265159&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634998930394) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Austin - University Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/68000/67970/56e75789_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Austin - University Area 1617 Interstate Hwy 35 N Austin TX £102 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews) Very close to Moody center. Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=67970&PinnedHotelID=67970&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634998930394) ![La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin Capitol / Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9600/9502/7d11e632_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin Capitol / Downtown 300 E 11th St Austin TX £39 22 Mar - 23 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly motel in Austin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in their ... 4.8/10 (2,148 reviews) The property is in a good location but was very run down and dirty. The curtains in our room were shredded, the top bolt on the door was broken in our room, and the whole hotel was very dirty. The staff was friendly but it did not outweigh all of the other issues. If I could have backed out at check ... Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=9502&PinnedHotelID=9502&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634998930394) ![Aiden Austin City Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/430600/430516/w5760h3835x0y5-6f4fd8b6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aiden Austin City Hotel 2200 S I H 35 Austin TX £96 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,749 reviews) This is a Best Western property that is clean and does a great job of covering the basics. The rooms were clean, comfortable and aptly stocked. The breakfast buffet was good and included drinks, coffee, breakfast tacos, sandwiches, eggs, bacon, waffles, yogurt, oatmeal. Location was great with easy ... 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Austin-Barton-Hills.dx553248635976478438) ![Austin showing signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635074843902/43aa041e-3826-439e-a7d2-0b5e92df2fe7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 South First Street might round out your trip. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Austin-South-Congress.dx553248635074843902) ![Downtown Austin Texas Skyline View Zilker Metropolitan Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007878/e1153f52-3f5e-4bc3-a3c7-70e97870335d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Zilker 5/5(1 area review) While visiting Zilker, you might make a stop by sights like Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum and Lady Bird Lake. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Austin-Zilker.dx553248635976007878) ![Downtown Austin ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/460/5683baf9-2a86-46e6-ad76-f669d26812b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bouldin Creek While visiting Bouldin Creek, you might make a stop by sights like South First Street and Long Center for the Performing Arts. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Austin-Bouldin-Creek.dx553248635976479111) ![I'm glad I was able to capture this shot of the place that now just means so much more! #Austin #Texas #Cityscape #Skyline #NightPhotography #Nikon #D3400](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/460/52f0361b-0725-494f-b066-1fbea99f7fe8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South River City If you're spending some time in South River City, South Congress Avenue and Lady Bird Lake are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Austin-South-River-City.dx553248635976472838) ![East Riverside - Oltorf which includes landscape views and a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007889/2f63fbdb-6278-4b95-b7e6-ddaf57fab20e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### East Riverside - Oltorf 3.5/5(3 area reviews) While visiting East Riverside - Oltorf, you might make a stop by sights like Lady Bird Lake and Colorado River. 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