Barton Heights
Austin
Visit Barton Heights
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 fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Moody Center
Catch an event at Moody Center during your trip to Austin. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music 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.
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.
South Congress Avenue
Nicknamed SoCo, this trendy Austin neighborhood has attracted the attention of famous musicians and presidents, and is home to a huge urban bat colony.
Things to do
Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB
Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide
Haunted Austin Walking History Tour
UMLAUF Sculpture Garden and Museum Admission Ticket
Ultimate cat experience at Austin's cat cafe
Africa Hologram Adventure at Zoocade
Top hotels in Barton Heights
Hyatt Centric Congress Ave Austin
"Rooms are nice modern but small. Lobby is very small. Great location"
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
"The continental breakfast was bountiful and awesome. I did valet parking and felt the staff was eager to serve, well. Despite having a rental available, I felt it was more practical to use lyft to move my father and I to the local museums that also charged parking fees. The Backspace local restaurant’s ..."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
The Code Hotel
"The only downside to this stay was the so-called valet parking fee of $40 per night. In reality, we parked our own car each evening in the garage, so it really wasn’t valet. The alternative option was parking one level lower for $35, which honestly felt a bit silly. Other than that, everything else ..."
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
"Breakfast was amazing with lots of open seating great employees from front desk to breakfast crew amazing customer service"
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Omni Austin Hotel
"The only problem I had was kids running around and screaming at 7:00 am at the breakfast buffet for the club section until 8:30."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Fairmont Austin
"This hotel is just exceptional I really enjoyed my stay over there I can’t wait to come back to Austin just so that I can stay in this hotel again truly worth the hype the reviews are not wrong at all"
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barton Heights
Zilker
While visiting Zilker, you might make a stop by sights like Lady Bird Lake and Colorado River.
Bouldin Creek
If you're spending some time in Bouldin Creek, South First Street and Long Center for the Performing Arts are top sights worth seeing.
Congress Avenue Historic District
While visiting Congress Avenue Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Frost Bank Tower and Sixth Street.
South River City
While visiting South River City, you might make a stop by sights like South Congress Avenue and Lady Bird Lake.
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.
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.
