Geraldine’s
Experience rich culinary heritage, showcasing Modern Mexican cuisine infused with Southern influences and live music 7-days a week.
Austin’s 15,000-capacity arena sits 1.4 miles from Hotel Van Zandt. About 4 minutes by rideshare, or a straight shot up Red River if you feel like walking it. You’re not just near the show. You’re staying where the night makes sense.
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Getting ThereHow Suite It Is to Be This Close
Moody Center is 1.4 miles from the hotel. That’s roughly 4 minutes in a rideshare, 10 minutes by scooter, 35 minutes on foot along Red River Street, or 5 minutes if you catch the UT Shuttle on concert nights.
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Explore the Neighborhood
Step outside Hotel Van Zandt and you are already in the middle of Austin’s Rainey Street scene: live music rooms, patio bars, Lady Bird Lake trails, and downtown stages within easy reach. Make Moody Center the main event, then let the neighborhood fill in the rest of the night.
Fuel Up Before, Unwind After
Before the lights dim and the music starts, elevate your pre-show experience with a meal at Brass Poppy or Geraldine’s. Whether you’re in the mood for bold Austin flavors, shared plates, or craft cocktails, our dining spots set the perfect stage for your night out.
Brass Poppy
Inspired by the delicate yet resilient poppy flower, Brass Poppy offers classic cocktails with a modern, unexpected twist and chef-curated small bites that are almost too delicious to share.
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After the Show
Boots Off. Feet Up.
The splashy rooftop pool stays at the perfect temperature year-round. Brass Poppy, our neighborhood cocktail lounge off the lobby, pours until late. The vinyl collection, 300+ albums curated and ready, means the night doesn’t have to end the moment you walk back through the door. Wind down at whatever speed suits you. And if the night’s still calling, Rainey Street is right outside, the Live Music Capital of the World’s most spirited block.
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The Venue
Moody Center: Austin's Main Stage
Opened in 2022 on the University of Texas campus, Moody Center holds up to 15,000 for concerts and hosts some of the biggest touring acts in the country. It’s the Live Music Capital of the World’s largest indoor arena, and it’s yours to walk back from. The $500K underwater sound system waiting at our rooftop pool is a solid encore.
Moody Center FAQ
Hotel Van Zandt is about 1.4 miles from Moody Center at 2001 Robert Dedman Drive. On most event nights, the rideshare is roughly 4 to 5 minutes, depending on traffic.
Yes, but plan for about 35 minutes on foot from Rainey Street to the University of Texas campus. For late shows, most guests choose a quick rideshare back to the hotel.
Not the closest, but one of Austin’s strongest concert-weekend stays: quick arena access, Rainey Street energy, Geraldine’s live music, Brass Poppy cocktails, and a rooftop pool scene waiting after the encore.
Moody Center hosts major touring acts and events year-round, from arena concerts to festivals and sporting weekends. Recent and upcoming highlights have included Ariana Grande, Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival, and F1 USGP weekend concerts. Visit our events calendar for the current lineup.
Enjoy amenities like live music, dining options, and shuttle services to Moody Center when you book your stay with us.
All That's Left Is the Music
The show’s 1.4 miles away. Your room is already booked. All that’s left is the music.