Downtown Austin Neighborhood Overview

Where Weird Meets Skyline Swagger

1of 33 Austin Neighborhoods

🧭Bordered by Lady Bird Lake, I-35, MLK Jr Blvd, Lamar Blvd

📌Best known for Sixth Street chaos, a constantly shifting skyline, and live music legends

👕You can spot a Downtown Austin local by the craft beer in hand and swanky designer duds

👍Locals live here because every night feels like Saturday night, and on weekdays, they can walk to the office

👎Don't be surprised. We warned you that parking costs a small fortune

✨The overall feel is electric-charged energy

Neighborhood Hotspots: ACL Live, Fareground, The Driskill

Downtown Austin, perfect for rooftop tacos at midnight

Moving to Downtown Austin - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Austin or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Austin guide for the big-picture view — or compare Downtown Austin against other parts of the city in our Austin neighborhood guide.