Directions & Parking

The Paramount and Stateside Theatres are located next to each other on Congress Ave, between 7th and 8th Streets.
713 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701

Paramount Parking

600 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701

We are pleased to offer inexpensive covered parking at the 600 Congress parking garage, conveniently located one block from the theatres. The parking garage entrance is on 7th Street, between Congress Ave and Colorado Street. Parking vouchers may be purchased at the Paramount box office or the bars inside the theatre.

Valid 5pm–3am Mon–Fri and all day Sat–Sun.* Full parking rates apply outside of these hours. If additional payments are needed, payments are credit card only.

*Not valid during SXSW and other special events. Please call 512.474.1221 for parking information.

Alternate Transit Options

BUS TRANSIT

While finding parking in downtown Austin can be a challenge, finding a transit line that gets you there is easy! Try transit to and from the Paramount Theatre. It costs less than covered parking and you’ll avoid circling the city looking for a spot. Nearby transit stops include 8th/Congress, 8th/Lavaca, 8th/Guadalupe, 7th/Colorado or take MetroRail to the Downtown Station.

Transit Routes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 19, 20, 30, 801, 803, 985 and MetroRail will get you there!

Plan your trip (online): http://www.capmetro.org/planner
Plan your trip (on your smartphone): http://www.capmetro.org/app

BIKE AND SCOOTER TRANSIT

There are many ways to roll to the Paramount and Stateside Theatres on two wheels. Ride your own bike and park at one of the many bike racks on the
block in front of our theatres. Austin is also full of rentable bikes and scooters that can connect you to and from the train station or bus stop, from JUMP, Lime, Bird, Spin, Austin BCycle, and more. Download their apps and take a ride. Please ride safely, and yield to pedestrians to help keep our downtown community a pleasant place for all modes of transportation.

PEDICAB

You’ll see pedicabs throughout downtown and drivers are fully licensed by the City of Austin. Rates vary – be sure to ask your driver about the price per rider or per trip before hopping in.

Parking Downtown

STREET PARKING

Download the Park ATX App to pay for parking by mobile payment app.

Parking Meters – Parking meters in the downtown area (IH-35 to Lamar Boulevard, and Lady Bird Lake to 10th Street) operate Monday through Wednesday, 8am to 6pm, Thursday and Friday, 8am to 12 Midnight, and Saturday, 11am to 12 Midnight.

Parking Meter Time Limits – Always check posted signs and pay stations for enforcement information as enforcement times outside the downtown area may vary from location to location. During the day, the time limits for these spaces vary. Common maximum parking time limits are no more than 3 hours. Each meter is labeled with its maximum parking time limit as well as the hours and days that parking meter time limits are in effect.

Parking Meter Fees – Always check posted signs and pay stations for enforcement information as enforcement times outside the downtown area may vary from location to location. Most parking meters in downtown Austin accept credit cards and all meters accept nickels, dimes and quarters.

Parking Meter Fee Exemptions (Free Parking) – Parking meters are not enforced on the following city holidays:
January 1 (New Year’s Day)
July 4 (Independence Day)
First Monday in September (Labor Day)
Last Thursday in November (Thanksgiving)
December 25 (Christmas Day)

PARKING GARAGES

Garage parking rates, hours and allowed length of stay vary by location. Some garages prohibit overnight parking – be sure to note each garage’s policy. Most downtown garages are managed by one of the companies listed below. Each company can provide a list of properties it manages as well as information on monthly and daily rates and availability.

ABM Parking – (512) 322-3290
HBA Parking – (512) 478-6848
Hospitality Parking – (512) 318-2761
LAZ Parking – (512) 472-4261
Parking Systems of America – (512) 494-6918

Platinum Parking – (512) 476-7275
Premier Parking – (512) 536-1145
Premium Parking – (514) 565-5546
SP Plus – (512) 853-8310

OTHER GARAGE PARKING

Perry Brooks Garage
Entrance 720 Brazos St
Austin, TX 78701

Directions from the Paramount Theatre

Eat & Sleep Nearby

Enjoy your downtown lodging or dining experience with one of our valued Paramount partners!

Stay

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel
701 Congress Ave
(512) 457-8800

Aloft Austin Downtown
Element Austin Downtown
109 East 7th Street
To book: Call 1-888-325-3589 and ask for the Paramount rate or use the special links above