Hancock Travel Guide
Austin
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 acclaimed theatre scene 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.

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.

Zilker Park
Paddle a canoe, hike along the extensive trails or unwind in the thermal springs of this idyllic park on the banks of a beautiful lake.

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.

Lady Bird Lake
Slicing through the centre of Austin is this oasis for watersports, hiking, biking and some plain old relaxing.
Top hotels in Hancock

Omni Austin Hotel
Room was nice and clean!
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Staff was fantastic and room was great.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Aiden Austin City Hotel
Noisy by the pool and crickets alive and dead in the room.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
Nice hotel. We booked it because it had a pool. The location is a little further out so we walked a lot. But the hotel is a nice property and spacious, clean and modern with a restaurant and bar onsite for convenience.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin Capitol / Downtown
Yes.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Austin - University Area
Had a great time! After the concert the bar was closed early in the hotel. Disappointed not bet able to enjoy a few drinks and wind down.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hancock

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.

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 Paramount Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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.

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