Airbnb guide

The local edit

Eat well.
Wander nearby.
Feel local.

A host-curated collection of Round Rock and Austin favorites—from memorable coffee and meals to family adventures, iconic sights and time outdoors.

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Central Texas
22 local picks
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Selected with care by your Cielito Stays hosts.

Round Rock + Austin, TX

Sandra's guidebook

Places worth
stepping out for.

Our original Airbnb favorites are now joined by more handpicked places for coffee, family fun, sightseeing and the outdoors. Tap any card for current details from Airbnb or the destination's official website.

22 host picks3 curated categoriesRound Rock + Austin Texas
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Coffee & Dining

Breakfast, coffee, dinner and drinks

Freshly baked fruit pie at Papi's Pies01

Cielito local pick · Coffee & Dining

Papi's Pies

A host favorite for breakfast—the croissant sandwich comes highly recommended.

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Colorful seafood ceviche at Brasas Peruanas02

Cielito local pick · Coffee & Dining

Brasas Peruanas

A distinctive local stop featured in Sandra's Round Rock food guide.

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Texas-sized glazed donut outside Round Rock Donuts03

Cielito local pick · Coffee & Dining

Round Rock Donuts

An iconic Round Rock treat and one of the guidebook's most-loved local picks.

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Stylish blue banquette seating at Purely Provisions04

Cielito local pick · Coffee & Dining

Purely Provisions

A nearby food-scene recommendation selected for Cielito Stays guests.

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Colorful Velvet Taco meal for two05

Cielito local pick · Coffee & Dining

Velvet Taco

A casual local option included in the host-curated Round Rock guidebook.

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Pizza, salads, sides and craft beer at Pinthouse Pizza06

Cielito local pick · Coffee & Dining

Pinthouse Pizza

A popular pizza stop featured among the guidebook's local favorites.

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Crispy hot chicken tenders with pickles at Tumble 2207

Cielito local pick · Coffee & Dining

Tumble 22

Texas chicken and an easygoing meal option for a day around Round Rock.

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Welcoming brick storefront of Ghama Zone Korean Food08

Cielito local pick · Coffee & Dining

Ghama Zone

One of Sandra's handpicked food-scene recommendations for nearby exploring.

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Open-air lounge, umbrellas and skyline views at URBAN ROOFTOP09

Cielito local pick · Coffee & Dining

URBAN ROOFTOP

A rooftop destination featured in the Cielito Stays host guide.

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Lively evening scene at Round Rock Tavern10

Cielito local pick · Coffee & Dining

Round Rock Tavern

A downtown-area favorite included for a relaxed local outing.

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Warm, colorful interior of Mi Mundo Coffeehouse and Roastery11

Cielito local pick · Coffee & Dining

Mi Mundo Coffeehouse & Roastery

A local coffee stop recommended for a slower Central Texas morning.

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Refined lounge seating at Simona's Coffee and Cocktails in Austin12

Cielito local pick · Coffee & Dining

Simona's Coffee + Cocktails

An elegant South Congress stop that moves effortlessly from morning coffee to evening cocktails.

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Bright tiled counter and warm interior at Mañana café in Austin13

Cielito local pick · Coffee & Dining

Mañana

A stylish Austin café for specialty coffee, pastries and an easygoing start to a day in the city.

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Spacious sunlit interior at Proud Mary Cafe Austin14

Cielito local pick · Coffee & Dining

Proud Mary

A bright Australian-inspired café pairing exceptional coffee with inventive all-day breakfast and lunch.

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Round Rock & Family Fun

Easy outings close to your stay

Historic downtown Round Rock and its iconic water tower15

Cielito local pick · Round Rock & Family Fun

Downtown Round Rock

Historic storefronts, local restaurants, cafés and the city's iconic water tower make this an easy nearby outing.

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Low waterfall and colorful trees along Brushy Creek16

Cielito local pick · Round Rock & Family Fun

Brushy Creek Regional Trail

A scenic paved trail for walking, running and biking through peaceful creekside landscapes and connected parks.

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Sunny walking path through the Brushy Creek area17

Cielito local pick · Round Rock & Family Fun

Fern Bluff on Brushy Creek Regional Trail

A shady nature stop along the trail known for its limestone bluff, maidenhair ferns and quiet creekside setting.

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Colorful slides and lazy river inside Kalahari Round Rock's indoor waterpark18

Cielito local pick · Round Rock & Family Fun

Kalahari Indoor Waterpark

A high-energy family day with slides, pools, a lazy river and year-round indoor water fun close to Cielito Stays.

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Austin Icons & Outdoors

Classic sights, trails and swimming

Open lawn at Zilker Metropolitan Park with the Austin skyline beyond19

Cielito local pick · Austin Icons & Outdoors

Zilker Metropolitan Park

Austin's signature green space for picnics, skyline views and easy access to several beloved city attractions.

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Aerial view of the clear spring-fed Barton Springs Pool20

Cielito local pick · Austin Icons & Outdoors

Barton Springs Pool

A spring-fed Austin classic with cool, clear water and grassy banks for a memorable swim in the heart of Zilker Park.

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Bats emerging over Lady Bird Lake and the Austin skyline at sunset21

Cielito local pick · Austin Icons & Outdoors

Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bat Bridge

Gather near sunset during bat season to watch Austin's famous Mexican free-tailed bats emerge over Lady Bird Lake.

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Waterfront boardwalk on the Butler Trail with downtown Austin views22

Cielito local pick · Austin Icons & Outdoors

Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail

A scenic urban loop along Lady Bird Lake with skyline views, boardwalk stretches and room to walk, jog or bike.

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Keep exploring

Take the full guide
with you.

Open the original Airbnb guidebook for its live place pages and map, and use the cards above for our expanded Round Rock and Austin collection.

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