Castle Terrace Parking, Edinburgh
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- EH1 2EW
- Capacity
- ~750 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- National Car Parks
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 Castle Terrace
Castle Terrace provides parking in Edinburgh, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. With around 750 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. This is a paid car park. It is operated by National Car Parks.
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. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
Castle Terrace is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 750 spaces, that is roughly 450 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 300 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 Edinburgh
There are 20 car parks across Edinburgh, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. The nearest alternative is Princes Exchange, around 400m from here. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Castle Terrace have?
Castle Terrace in Edinburgh has approximately 750 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Castle Terrace?
Castle Terrace is a paid car park.
When is Castle Terrace busiest?
Castle Terrace tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Castle Terrace quietest?
The quietest period for Castle Terrace is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Castle Terrace?
Castle Terrace is a car park with multi-storey parking, operated by National Car Parks.