Our stay at Sentral was perfect for our 4-night stay. Unit was conveniently located on 6th Street on the East Side of Austin, about a 10 minute Uber ride from the airport. There are tons of bars, restaurants, and food trucks within walking distance. The unit's balcony does face an outdoor bar/food truck seating area, which means that you'll get some noise in the evenings. However, it didn't bother us at all, but worth noting. Overall, the unit was exactly what we needed and conveniently located.
FOOD / DRINKS
We had dinner at Suerte our first night, the food was phenomenal. Our second night we had dinner at Vixens Wedding, this place is a MUST TRY. We also rode city bikes to Terrys BBQ, the place gets busy, so be prepared to wait, BUT it had by far the best brisket and beef ribs I've ever had in my life. Rainey Street also has some cool bars (including the popular Container Bar). If you're looking for breakfast near the unit, Snooze an AM Eatery is close by, but make sure to get on the waitlist before heading over. Iron Cactus in the downtown area also has good food and the largest selection of Tequila in the area. I highly recommend checking for restaurant business hours, I was surprised to see that most restaurants close at 9pm.
THINGS TO DO
Our first morning we purchased a AO City Tour which took off from the Austin Visitor Center and highlighted popular sites, parks, and historical museums. The tour definitely helped us navigate the city on the city bikes. City bikes and electric scooters are everywhere, making it easy to get around. We made great use of them and rode on the Lady Bird Lake Trail. We also rode them to the Capitol and around Texas University campus. We attempted to see the bats on Congress Ave but didn't have much luck. If this is something you are interested in seeing, I recommend checking their site to check for flight time. Although we didn't do it because we didn't have a car, I recommend checking out the wineries in Hill Country. And lastly, if there is a football game when you are in town, you must go!