Welcome to Austin, home base of Other Worlds Film Festival!
Whether you are a first time visitor or a local who is unfamiliar with the dining and drinking as well as shopping areas near our Festival HQ of Galaxy Highland 10 Theatres, we hope that you’ll find this Hospitality Guide handy.
Hotels
Coming in for the weekend for Other Worlds? Stay at our sponsor hotel Holiday Inn Austin Midtown and enjoy a special discount rate for all Other Worlds attendees!
Please note: you are responsible for all of your own reservations and charges. You must use the link to get the special rate of only $89 a night (more than a 50% discount!)
Official Partner Hotel:
Holiday inn austin midtown
6000 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX 78752
1-512-451-5757
Walkable from the Theatre (4 blocks) and located minutes from the State Capitol, University of Texas and Sixth Street, this is a great jumping off point to all that makes Austin unique.
OW attendees can receive a special rate of $89 per night (plus 15% tax) for a 1 Bedroom King Suite. You must book directly through their website before December 8, and use this link. (Not valid through third party booking sites and does not include applicable taxes.) See their website for cancellation policy. "First come, first served" so book your room early!
EATS & DRINKS
Got time to kill between screenings or before/after festival hours? Some are direct festival sponsors and supporters, others are just local favorites of Other Worlds staff members!
Kick Butt Coffee (5775 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78752) Lattes, beer & open-mike nights (plus martial-arts-inspired decor) attract a diverse crowd.
The Aristocrat Lounge (6507 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757) Beer & cocktails in a laid-back space with shuffleboard, Skee-Ball & a large outdoor area.
Easy Tiger Bake Shop & Beer Garden (6406 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, Suite 1100, Austin, TX 78752)
Easy Tiger at The Linc houses a bakery, indoor dining and a large covered outdoor patio, serving craft beers, cocktails and fresh baked goods.
Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches (3220 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723) — homemade kolaches as well as excellent beer and natural wine list.
Lala’s Little Nugget (2207 Justin Ln, Austin, TX 78757) — Strip-mall tavern with year-round holiday decor, an old-school jukebox, drinks & games.