South River City Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
University of Texas at Austin
Explore the campus of University of Texas at Austin, a top university in Austin. Experience the entertainment choices 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.
Moody Center
Catch an event at Moody Center during your trip to Austin. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
South Congress Avenue
Nicknamed SoCo, this trendy Austin neighborhood has attracted the attention of famous musicians and presidents, and is home to a huge urban bat colony.
Things to do
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Top hotels in South River City
Aiden Austin City Hotel
Hidden gem
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Clean. Kind staff. Great free breakfast. Great location- you save a good amount of money for walking a few blocks
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Omni Austin Hotel
Ok
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
Y'all! This was seriously one of the cleanest hotels that I've ever stayed at!! I was blown away at how clean, organized and fresh every area was. Not a speck of dust anywhere and everything smelt fresh and clean. Room was super comfortable- bathroom was spotless. Great variety at breakfast and food ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
The amenities were so clean and so well kept. The staff was so helpful an made the stay extremely warm. Stayed here for the Marathon weekend and accessing the whole city and the race venue was incredibly simple and easy. Great location and truly an amazing experience.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
citizenM Austin Downtown
The hotel is located in the heart of downtown Austin. I was able to walk to the Capital, Paramount Theatre, Austin Visitor Center, and restaurants. The hotel staff was welcoming and friendly. The hotel is modern and everything in the room is controlled by the IPAD. The decor in the lobby is colorful, ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South River City
Rainey Street Historic District
The abundant dining options and lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Rainey Street Historic District. A stop by Rainey Street or Lady Bird Lake might round out your trip.
Bouldin Creek
While visiting Bouldin Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Long Center for the Performing Arts and South Congress Avenue.
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 South First Street might round out your trip.
East Cesar Chavez
While you're in East Cesar Chavez, take in top sights like East Sixth Street and jump on the metro at Plaza Saltillo Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
