Chapel Street Parking, Aberdeen
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Chapel Street is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 295 of 500 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Chapel Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 375 of 500 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- AB10 1SE
- Capacity
- 500 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Aberdeen City Council
- Nearest road
- Chapel Street
- Other car parks within 500m
- 5
Nearby landmarks: The Co-operative Funeralcare (85m), The Braided Fig (94m), Copthorne Hotel Aberdeen (123m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 46 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 50 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 36 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Chapel Street
Chapel Street offers general parking in Aberdeen for visitors and locals. At approximately 500 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. This is a paid car park. Aberdeen City Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Chapel Street is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 500 spaces, that is roughly 300 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 200 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Aberdeen
There are 24 car parks across Aberdeen, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Should you find Chapel Street full, Summer Street (about 100m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Chapel Street
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 shop, 13 places to eat or drink and 5 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is The Co-operative Funeralcare, about 85 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 232 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 5 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 68 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Chapel Street have?
Chapel Street in Aberdeen has 500 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Chapel Street?
Chapel Street is a paid car park.
When is Chapel Street busiest?
Chapel Street is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 295 of 500 spaces in use.
When is Chapel Street quietest?
The best time to find a space at Chapel Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 375 of 500 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Chapel Street?
Chapel Street is a car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Aberdeen City Council.