Central East Austin Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Huston Tillotson University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Huston Tillotson University during your trip to Austin. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
UFCU Disch-Falk Field
Catch an event at UFCU Disch-Falk Field during your trip to Austin. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
George Washington Carver Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at George Washington Carver Museum during your trip to Austin. Discover the lively festivals in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
After visiting Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Austin. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Texas Music Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Texas Music Museum during your travels in Austin. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Franklin Barbecue
You can enjoy retail therapy at Franklin Barbecue during your stay in Austin.
Things to do
Double Decker Austin Single Loop Sightseeing Tour
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin
Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide
The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Austin
The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Downtown Austin
Top hotels in Central East Austin
DoubleTree by Hilton Austin - University Area
Very courteous staff, nice people, good room.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
my family came back from city trip around 5:30PM but room was not cleaned up, room tel was not answered no matter how many times I tried
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Omni Austin Hotel
The staff and the clean room
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
I will not recommend this hotel to my family. No facilities at all. Front desk is not great
Reviewed on 21 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
Other neighbourhoods around Central East Austin
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Holly
If you're spending some time in Holly, East Sixth Street and Lady Bird Lake are top sights worth seeing.
