Modern Apartment-HOTELS IN AUSTIN, TX

Things to do & places to see

Get to know the neighborhood: Downtown Austin

Where’s the best neighborhood to stay in Austin, TX? A lot of folks will tell you it’s Downtown Austin. That’s where the city’s creative pulse beats loudest, complete with iconic music venues, food trucks, and skyline views. Staying in one of our downtown Austin apartments puts you steps from the best nightlife and dining along Sixth Street, Rainey Street, and South Congress, with Lady Bird Lake just a walk or bike ride away when you need a little nature in your day.

At both of Placemakr’s downtown Austin properties, you’re near everything that makes the city hum, with the space and comforts of home you need to unwind. Whether you’re in town for a festival weekend, a work trip, or a longer relocation, there’s something to explore in every direction, from coworking lounges and local roasters to rooftop bars, boutiques, and green spaces just outside your door.

More things to do in Downtown Austin:

• Catch live music on East 6th Street (2–5 min walk)
• Shop on South Congress (10–15 min walk)
• Watch the bats take flight from the Congress Avenue Bridge at sunset (10–15 min walk)
• Explore colorful bars and patios on Rainey Street (7-16 min walk)
• Visit the Texas Capitol (12 min walk)
• Visit The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center and the Museum of the Weird (10-18 min walk)

Whether for a weekend getaway or a comfortable extended stay in downtown Austin, location makes all the difference. From morning coffee to live music, coworking spaces, and lake views, you'll find it all just beyond your front door at our Littlefield Lofts and Placemakr Downtown Austin properties.