Museum District Travel Guide

Austin

Museum District
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum showing interior views
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum which includes interior views and signage
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum showing interior views
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum featuring interior views and military items

Popular places to visit

Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum featuring interior views and military items

Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum

Take a detailed exploration of Texan history through a collection that includes Native American pottery and a Civil War gunboat.

Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin

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

University of Texas at Austin
Sixth Street

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.

Sixth Street
Austin Convention Center

Austin Convention Center

Learn about the events happening in Austin Convention Center during your trip to Austin. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.

Austin Convention Center
Zilker Park featuring a lake or waterhole, a park and skyline

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.

Zilker Park
Lake Austin

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.

Lake Austin

Things to do

Double Decker Austin Single Loop Sightseeing Tour

Double Decker Austin Single Loop Sightseeing Tour

฿1,173
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Double Decker Austin Single Loop Sightseeing Tour
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin

Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin

฿4,110
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin
Downtown Austin Sunset Kayak Tour with 1.5 Million Bats

Downtown Austin Sunset Kayak Tour with 1.5 Million Bats

฿1,880
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Downtown Austin Sunset Kayak Tour with 1.5 Million Bats
2 Hour Kayak Lessons On Lady Bird Lake

2 Hour Kayak Lessons On Lady Bird Lake

฿956
per adult
2 Hour Kayak Lessons On Lady Bird Lake
Real Austin Tour

Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide

฿1,561
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide
The Depths

The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Downtown Austin

฿1,414
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Downtown Austin
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Top hotels in Museum District

Hampton Inn & Suites Austin @ The University / Capitol

Hampton Inn & Suites Austin @ The University / Capitol

2.5 out of 5
1701 Lavaca St, Austin, TX
The price is ฿5,212 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿5,212
฿6,220 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,344 reviews)
"Check in person was amazing. The only thing or complaint is the maid knocking on the door at 8:00 am and walking in, while we only were there for one night and there was no maid service till second night?????"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Austin @ The University / Capitol
Omni Austin Hotel

Omni Austin Hotel

4 out of 5
700 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX
The price is ฿7,242 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿7,242
฿9,624 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,892 reviews)
"Great hotel! Conveniently located, our room was very nice and very clean and the staff was very helpful and always friendly. The area has great dining options and entertainment. We’ll definitely stay here again when we’re in Austin."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Omni Austin Hotel
citizenM Austin Downtown

citizenM Austin Downtown

4 out of 5
617 COLORADO ST, Austin, TX
The price is ฿5,143 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿5,143
฿6,137 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,132 reviews)
"Very nice but small rooms .."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

citizenM Austin Downtown
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

3.5 out of 5
901 Neches Street, Austin, TX
The price is ฿4,163 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿4,163
฿4,995 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,070 reviews)
"Very nice staff, and clean room. A great location to stay in Downtown Austin ."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown

Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown

2 out of 5
9121 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX
The price is ฿2,911 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
฿2,911
฿3,571 total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
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 helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,543 reviews)
"Staff was friendly, the inside of the property was remodeled and extremely clean. Rooms were very comfortable. The value was superior. They could use a new sign on the road, theirs is old and faded. And their coffee at breakfast is kind of weak. I would definitely stay there again without any ..."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
Hotel Van Zandt

Hotel Van Zandt

4 out of 5
605 Davis Street, Austin, TX
The price is ฿7,038 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿7,038
฿9,637 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (981 reviews)
"Valet MALE staff very rude, ugly, agressive. Females were kind"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Hotel Van Zandt
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Other neighbourhoods around Museum District

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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Central East Austin

If you're spending some time in Central East Austin, George Washington Carver Museum and Franklin Barbecue are top sights worth seeing.

Central East Austin
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West Campus

While there might not be top attractions in West Campus, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sixth Street and University of Texas Tower.

West Campus
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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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Congress Avenue Historic District

If you're spending some time in Congress Avenue Historic District, Sixth Street and Frost Bank Tower are top sights worth seeing.

Congress Avenue Historic District
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Clarksville

While visiting Clarksville, you might make a stop by sights like West Sixth Street and Confederate Soldier Monument.

Clarksville

Museum District Travel Guide