Wild Basin Highlands Travel Guide
Austin
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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 Wild Basin Highlands
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Big rooms!! Got the 2 bed with sofa bed and we were pleasantly surprised with how spacious it was! Staff was really nice and the breakfast buffet beats most brunch restaurants. Not far from the downtown core too so was really convenient to get around!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Omni Austin Hotel
The staff and the clean room
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
Very good, especially price wise
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
Clean room
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
citizenM Austin Downtown
The staff was wonderful. The common areas were great. The breakfast buffet was nice and the coffee was great. The room was way too small and I was not crazy about the things in room being controlled by iPad. Too high tech for my taste.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG
There was practically nothing good about that hotel. There is nowhere to unload your car. Parking is $45 per night. Checking in is confusing as they’re merging with another hotel in the same building so there’s different entrances, elevators, keys, etc. it seems as though the only AC that works is ...
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Wild Basin Highlands
Tarrytown
While visiting Tarrytown, you might make a stop by sights like The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria and Lake Austin.
Barton Hills
If you're spending some time in Barton Hills, Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Zilker
While visiting Zilker, you might make a stop by sights like Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum and Lady Bird Lake.
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.
Bouldin Creek
While visiting Bouldin Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Long Center for the Performing Arts and South Congress Avenue.
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.
