Zilker Travel Guide
Austin
Popular places to visit
Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum
Get to know the work of sculptor Charles Umlauf in this beautiful green space and gallery, which feels like an oasis in the city.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Zilker
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Very nice stay. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
Clean and a great price. Area on Service road is under construction.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Omni Austin Hotel
Great, close to 6th street and restaurants.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin Capitol / Downtown
Dirty,
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
The Cambria is a beautiful hotel, I was impressed from the moment I walked into my room! Breakfast was delicious, the location was also Amazing, as I was around the corner from Rainy St. Great Staff very helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG
Room Temperatur at Arrival was set at 65 degrees. At night, we could not sleep because the AC was blasting at our bed and was extremly loud. Breakfast area was so hot that they set up huge and very loud fans blasting at you. Will never stay at Holiday Inn again!
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zilker
Bouldin Creek
While visiting Bouldin Creek, you might make a stop by sights like South First Street and Long Center for the Performing Arts.
Barton Hills
If you're spending some time in Barton Hills, Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.
South River City
If you're spending some time in South River City, South Congress Avenue and Lady Bird Lake are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
