Southeast Austin

Travel Guide

Franklin Park showing forests and a lake or waterhole
Southeast Austin
Lady Bird Lake featuring a garden and a lake or waterhole
McKinney Falls State Park which includes a lake or waterhole, landscape views and forest scenes
McKinney Falls State Park featuring forests, a pond and a park

Where to stay in Southeast Austin

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East Riverside - Oltorf

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

While visiting East Riverside - Oltorf, you might make a stop by sights like Lady Bird Lake and Colorado River.

East Riverside - Oltorf
Franklin Park showing a lake or waterhole and a park

Franklin Park

3.5/5(10 area reviews)

Check out the live music, restaurants, and shopping while spending some time in Franklin Park. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like McKinney Falls State Park or Austin Department of Veterans Affairs.

Franklin Park
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Montopolis

5/5(5 area reviews)

Visitors to Montopolis enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Colorado River is worth a stop.

Montopolis
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McKinney

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

McKinney might not have many top sights, but McKinney Falls State Park and Austin Department of Veterans Affairs are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

McKinney
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Pleasant Valley

If you're spending some time in Pleasant Valley, Lady Bird Lake and Colorado River are top sights worth seeing.

Pleasant Valley
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Elmhurst Heights

When in Elmhurst Heights, you can plan a visit to Sixth Street and Lady Bird Lake, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Elmhurst Heights
Ramada by Wyndham Austin South

Ramada by Wyndham Austin South

3 out of 5
4323 S Interstate Highway 35, Austin, TX
The price is CA $82 per night from Aug 7 to Aug 8
CA $82
CA $95 total
Aug 7 - Aug 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,030 reviews)
Ramada, Austin South
"Only complaint we had was the entire hotel was like a sauna, halls, elevator, lobby. Room was great, just some very unforgiving beds, slept on floors that were softer. hotel staff we encountered were very friendly, very helpful and inviting.Hotel itself was very clean and neat."

Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Austin South
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Austin Airport

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Austin Airport

3 out of 5
7625 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX
The price is CA $94 per night from Aug 7 to Aug 8
CA $94
CA $112 total
Aug 7 - Aug 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,615 reviews)
"Nice location….limited parking. Large trucks and equipment. Patrons littering."

Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Austin Airport
Tru by Hilton Austin Airport, TX

Tru by Hilton Austin Airport, TX

2.5 out of 5
7900 E. Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX
The price is CA $128 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
CA $128
CA $149 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,069 reviews)
"Good breakfast, comfortable bed and clean room. Nice staff."

Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2025

Tru by Hilton Austin Airport, TX
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Beautiful Condo in Austin! Minutes from Downtown!

Beautiful Condo in Austin! Minutes from Downtown!

Austin
Stay at this condo in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
"great stay, fast response time, would book again"

Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2025

Beautiful Condo in Austin! Minutes from Downtown!
Cozy 3-Bedroom Retreat with BBQ & Games

Cozy 3-Bedroom Retreat with BBQ & Games

Austin
Stay at this vacation home in Austin. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Sixth Street and South Congress ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Austin Family Trip
"First time VRBO user and it was a great experience. Highly recommended"

Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2025

Cozy 3-Bedroom Retreat with BBQ & Games
2-bedroom Modern apartment Near Downtown & Airport. Access to Pool + Gym

2-bedroom Modern apartment Near Downtown & Airport. Access to Pool + Gym

Austin
Enjoy a fitness center, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Sixth Street and Lady Bird Lake are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"The apartment is very clean and feels like home with all the supplies included. The rooms and beds were comfortable and we would like to book the apartment again anytime we visit Austin."

Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2025

2-bedroom Modern apartment Near Downtown & Airport. Access to Pool + Gym
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

McKinney Falls State Park featuring forests, a pond and a park

McKinney Falls State Park

3/5(1 review)

This state park offers fishing, swimming and beautiful scenery just minutes from the city.

McKinney Falls State Park
University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin

4/5(26 reviews)

Explore the campus of University of Texas at Austin, a top university in Austin. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

University of Texas at Austin
Sixth Street

Sixth Street

4.5/5(63 reviews)

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.

Sixth Street
Austin Convention Center

Austin Convention Center

4.5/5(20 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Austin Convention Center during your trip to Austin. Discover the entertainment choices in this vibrant area, or seek out the biking trails.

Austin Convention Center
Zilker Park showing a sunset, a skyscraper and a garden

Zilker Park

4/5(13 reviews)

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.

Zilker Park
Lake Austin

Lake Austin

4.5/5(18 reviews)

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 check out its top-notch restaurants.

Lake Austin

Things to do

Austin: Sunset Bat Watching Kayak Tour

Austin: Sunset Bat Watching Kayak Tour

CA $69
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Austin: Sunset Bat Watching Kayak Tour
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin

Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin

CA $177
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin
2023 Bentley Tritoons with a cooler ice and water bottles

Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB

CA $53
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB
Austin Murder Walk

Austin Murder Walk

CA $64
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Austin Murder Walk
Real Austin Tour

Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide

CA $67
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide
Lake Austin is fun to explore!

Public Lake Austin Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading

CA $115
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Public Lake Austin Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading
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Cities near Southeast Austin

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