Holyrood Road Parking, Edinburgh
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- EH8 9TS
- Capacity
- ~297 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 Holyrood Road
Holyrood Road offers general parking in Edinburgh for visitors and locals. With approximately 297 spaces, this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. Parking here is paid. National Car Parks 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. With 297 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Holyrood Road is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 297 spaces, that is roughly 178 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 119 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 Blackfriars Street, about 250m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Holyrood Road have?
Holyrood Road in Edinburgh has approximately 297 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Holyrood Road?
Holyrood Road is a paid car park.
When is Holyrood Road busiest?
Holyrood Road tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Holyrood Road quietest?
The quietest period for Holyrood Road is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Holyrood Road?
Holyrood Road is a car park with multi-storey parking, operated by National Car Parks.