What's it like in Zilker?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring Austin's Zilker neighbourhood. Are you looking for Zilker travel tips? Make sure that you visit South Austin Museum of Popular Culture and Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Zilker?

Based on our traveller data, The Carpenter Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Zilker. This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Lady Bird Lake, and it offers 2 bars and a restaurant. Another good choice for your stay in the neighbourhood is The Loren Hotel Austin, WorldHotels Luxury .

How many hotels are there in the Zilker area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Austin, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 159 Zilker hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Zilker, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Zilker.

What are the top things to see and do in Zilker?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum, Lady Bird Lake and Colorado River. You could also plan a visit to South Austin Museum of Popular Culture or Zach Theatre while you're in the neighbourhood. Sixth Street, Saxon Pub and Barton Springs Pool are just a few of the places to visit in and around Zilker. While you're out sightseeing, Zilker Eagle Mini Train and Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater are a couple of additional sights to visit in Austin.

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Our top choices for Zilker hotels

Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

1. The Carpenter Hotel

Zilker

Lindsay

RM1,037 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

2. The Loren Hotel Austin, WorldHotels Luxury

Zilker

Michael

RM1,323 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

3. Banksy Bungalow in Zilker Pickleball Close to Downtown

Zilker

RM1,271 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

4. The Code Hotel

1.1 km from Zilker

Jesus

RM837 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

5. Hotel Van Zandt

Rainey Street Historic District, 3 km from Zilker

Nestor Gabriel

RM1,307 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

6. Hyatt Place Austin Downtown

Waller Creek District, 2.9 km from Zilker

Anna Katelyn

RM956 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

7. Holiday Inn Austin -Town Lake by IHG

Rainey Street Historic District, 3.1 km from Zilker

Linsey

RM582 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Austin Downtown

Waller Creek District, 2.9 km from Zilker

Delia

RM792 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

9. Colton House Hotel

2.3 km from Zilker

Oscar

RM1,145 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

10. Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

3.6 km from Zilker

Timothy

RM737 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

Body treatments, facials, manicures and pedicures

11. Fairmont Austin

Waller Creek District, 3.1 km from Zilker

Jesse

RM1,568 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Austin Downtown/Convention Center

Waller Creek District, 3.1 km from Zilker

MARIAH

RM1,044 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

13. Aiden Austin City Hotel

South River City, 3.4 km from Zilker

Belen

RM583 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

14. Courtyard by Marriott Austin Downtown/Convention Center

Waller Creek District, 3.1 km from Zilker

Miguel

RM1,044 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool loungers

15. Home2 Suites by Hilton Austin East Side 5th Street

Holly, 4.8 km from Zilker

Danny

RM641 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

16. Aloft by Marriott Austin Downtown

Congress Avenue Historic District, 3.1 km from Zilker

Tommy

RM1,069 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites Austin Downtown

Rainey Street Historic District, 3.1 km from Zilker

christina

RM890 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin SW - Sunset Valley by IHG

4.7 km from Zilker

Darren

RM516 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

19. AC Hotel Austin-University

4 km from Zilker

Michel

RM961 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

20. Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown

Rainey Street Historic District, 3.1 km from Zilker

Aaliyah

RM820 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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