Austin

The Live Music Capital of the World
Approx. 10 hours
Flight from London
Available direct
Approx. 13 hours
Flight from Manchester
Available indirect
📍Air/Cruise Ports & Distances
📍Austin–Bergstrom Airport (AUS)
7 miles to Downtown - Approx. 20-25 min drive
📍Not cruise relevant
🔑 Key Selling Points
Live Music Scene
With more live music venues per capita than anywhere else in the U.S., Austin is the ultimate destination for music lovers.

Sixth Street & Downtown
The city’s nightlife hub packed with bars, clubs, and live music venues, offering energy and entertainment every night of the week.

Texas State Capitol
An impressive pink granite building larger than the U.S. Capitol in Washington, offering free tours and rich Texas history.

Congress Avenue Bridge Bats
From spring through fall, over a million Mexican free-tailed bats soar into the evening sky at sunset—an unforgettable natural spectacle.

Lady Bird Lake & Hike-and-Bike Trail
A scenic 10-mile loop ideal for walking, cycling, or kayaking with skyline views right in the city’s center.

🏨 Recommended Hotels
Hotel Indigo Austin Downtown
Trendy, colourful hotel with rooftop pool.
📍Downtown
Central Location, Rooftop Pool, Boutique
Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown/Convention Center
Reliable downtown base with rooftop dining.
📍Downtown
Central Location
citizenM Austin Downtown
Funky, modern hotel with smart tech and lively lounge.
📍Downtown
Central Location, Boutique, Modern
Fairmont Austin
Sleek luxury skyscraper hotel with spa, multiple restaurants and rooftop pool.
📍Convention Centre
Luxury, Rooftop Pool, Spa