North Central Austin Travel Guide

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North Central Austin featuring a bridge and forests
North Central Austin featuring a bridge and forests
North Central Austin which includes vehicle touring and a garden
North Central Austin which includes a park
North Central Austin which includes a garden

A blossoming area just a few miles north of Downtown Austin, this part of the city is becoming the new favourite spot among tech startups, students and families alike.

North Central Austin is located just north of the bustle of downtown. It offers tranquility and convenience all in one. Discover the various attractions of this burgeoning district, from shopping to sports to scenic tree-lined streets.

Although it has no strict borders, North Central Austin is generally assumed to cover the area just north of Downtown Austin. Wander around these suburban neighborhoods, which are quieter than Austin’s center.

Shop while enjoying the sunny Texas weather at the Domain, an open-air shopping center that houses over a hundred stores. Meander along landscaped paths and visit specialty shops and restaurants. Browse well-known department stores such as Macy’s and Neiman Marcus.

The University of Texas at Austin sits just south of North Central Austin. Explore its pristine campus, notable for its red-roofed, light-colored buildings and lush green spaces. With a student body numbering in excess of 50,000, you’ll always find something happening on campus. On game day, show your team spirit and cheer on the Texas Longhorns alongside the rest of the city.

As the flagship campus in the University of Texas System, UT Austin has many cultural attractions including 17 libraries and seven museums. Browse the collections in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum. Go to the top floor to view a recreation of the Oval Office as it stood during Johnson’s presidency. The Blanton Museum of Art features an extensive collection of thousands of pieces by some of history’s most famous artists.

North Central Austin has become a hub for students, young professionals and families. Its convenient location has also made it a popular base for tech startups. Walk around this exciting area and see for yourself what all the buzz is about. For a change of scene, remember that Downtown Austin is just a few miles south.


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Top hotels in North Central Austin

Best Western Plus Austin Central

Best Western Plus Austin Central

2.5 out of 5
919 East Koenig Lane Austin TX
The price is ฿2,712 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿2,712
฿3,236 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,081 reviews)
Clean , spacious room . Very few choice for breakfast though.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Best Western Plus Austin Central
Courtyard by Marriott Austin-University Area

Courtyard by Marriott Austin-University Area

3 out of 5
5660 N IH 35 Austin TX
The price is ฿2,882 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿2,882
฿3,491 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (525 reviews)
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Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Austin-University Area
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

3.5 out of 5
901 Neches Street Austin TX
The price is ฿3,950 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿3,950
฿4,740 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,476 reviews)
Everything was great. Sergio was amazing and helped us with whatever we needed. We enjoyed our stay and would stay again.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Omni Austin Hotel

Omni Austin Hotel

4 out of 5
700 San Jacinto Blvd Austin TX
The price is ฿7,144 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿7,144
฿9,471 total
1 Mar - 2 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! (1,924 reviews)
The staff and the clean room

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Omni Austin Hotel
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown

Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown

2 out of 5
9121 N Interstate Hwy 35 Austin TX
The price is ฿2,022 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
฿2,022
฿2,506 total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,689 reviews)
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

Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown

Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown

3 out of 5
68 Eeast Ave Austin TX
The price is ฿4,733 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿4,733
฿5,677 total
22 Mar - 23 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 helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,912 reviews)
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

Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around North Central Austin

A truly undiscovered gem near central Austin. Quiet and pristine nature reserve with peacocks! Short walking trails that allow you to get away from city life and get rejuvenated. You can't help but admire nature's tranquility and let a little of it rub off on you.

Tarrytown

While visiting Tarrytown, you might make a stop by sights like The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria and Lake Austin.

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The Domain

Great live music beloved sports teams and top sights from Domain Northside to Museum of Ice Cream – discover The Domain, a destination also famous for its entertainment.

The Domain
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Central East Austin

If you're spending some time in Central East Austin, UFCU Disch-Falk Field and George Washington Carver Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Central East Austin
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
Congress Avenue Historic District showing signage

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
The Historic Driskill Hotel. Downtown Austin Texas

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


North Central Austin Travel Guide