--- description: Park near China Town from $5 an hour, with a secure private space just 30 m away and other off-street options within 200 m of 235 Swanston Street. title: Parking Near China Town, Melbourne | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-china-town-melbourne-b5703e.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near China Town, Melbourne Landmark Parking · Melbourne, Victoria · China Town Published 8 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 235 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 [Airport Parking (MEL)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/au/vic/mel) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/au/vic/melbourne) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/au/vic/melbourne) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/au/vic/melbourne) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/melbourne) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/vic/melbourne) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/au/vic/melbourne) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/au/vic/melbourne) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/au/vic/melbourne) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/au/vic/melbourne) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/au/vic/melbourne) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/au/vic/melbourne) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/au/vic/melbourne) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/au/vic/melbourne) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/au/vic/melbourne) Where Can I Park Near China Town? The closest listed parking is a secure private space 30 m from 235 Swanston Street at $5 an hour. Other Parksy options sit 130 m to 200 m away, including a QV Melbourne garage at $6 an hour and monthly covered or indoor spaces at $487.50 a month and $396 a month. Reserved off-street parking can avoid searching during busy CBD periods. Listen to article 4:33 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
Address
235 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Closest listed space
Secure Private Parking Space in Melbourne 24/7, 30 m (1 min walk)
Nearest station
Flinders Street, 630 m (8 min walk)
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Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking Near China Town on Swanston Street China Town is at 235 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, in the central Melbourne area. The nearest recommended off-street options are the Parksy spaces listed within 200 m of the site, giving drivers a choice of private, garage and covered parking rather than relying on a street space. The closest listed option is a secure private parking space 30 m away, while the other nearby spaces sit between 130 m and 200 m from the address. These locations are useful for drivers who want to reserve a space before entering the CBD, particularly when nearby streets are busy. ## Melbourne CBD Car Parks Close to the Site Golden Square Car Park is an open-air car park in Melbourne CBD, described as being minutes from China Town, QV, Melbourne Central and more (goldensquare.au). It provides another named off-street option for visitors approaching from the surrounding CBD streets. QV and Melbourne Central are also named local destinations near the site, with Parksy spaces positioned around the QV area and within 200 m of 235 Swanston Street. Show map of Melbourne ## Parksy Spaces Within 200 Metres of China Town The closest Parksy choice is a secure private parking space 30 m away at $5 an hour. A secure and convenient garage space in Melbourne CBD is 130 m away at $46 an hour, while a secure parking garage at QV Melbourne is 140 m away at $6 an hour. For longer stays, a secure covered parking space in Melbourne CBD at the QV car park is 180 m away at $487.50 a month, and secure indoor parking in Melbourne CBD is 200 m away at $396 a month. ## Busy CBD Periods and Street Parking Around China Drivers should expect pressure around the central city during busy shopping periods, when nearby destinations including QV and Melbourne Central draw visitors. Golden Square Car Park is promoted as being close to those destinations as well as China Town, making off-street parking a practical alternative to circling the surrounding blocks (goldensquare.au). Street parking around 235 Swanston Street is governed by Melbourne CBD parking signs and restrictions. The site address is on Swanston Street, so drivers need to follow the signed conditions for the particular bay, including any time limit, payment requirement or loading restriction displayed at the space. A reserved Parksy booking avoids searching for an available kerbside bay during crowded periods. Show street view near China Town ## Sources - [VicRoads parking rules](https://www.vic.gov.au/parking) - [Where to park](https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/where-to-park) - [Public Transport Victoria](https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au) - [179 Little Bourke St Melbourne | Midcity Arcade Car Park](https://www.wilsonparking.com.au/parking-locations/victoria/melbourne-cbd/midcity-arcade-car-park/) - [Golden Square Car Park: 24/7 Staffed & Secure | CBD Parking](https://www.goldensquare.au/) \* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park Near China Town? The closest listed parking is a secure private space 30 m from 235 Swanston Street at $5 an hour. Other Parksy options sit 130 m to 200 m away, including a QV Melbourne garage at $6 an hour and monthly covered or indoor spaces at $487.50 a month and $396 a month. Reserved off-street parking can avoid searching during busy CBD periods. ### What Is the Closest Parking to China Town? The closest listed option is a secure private parking space 30 m from 235 Swanston Street, priced at $5 an hour. It provides an off-street alternative for drivers approaching the central Melbourne area and lets you reserve a space before entering the CBD, particularly when nearby streets are busy. ### How Much Does Parking Near China Town Cost? Nearby Parksy spaces range from $5 an hour for a secure private space 30 m away to $46 an hour for a garage space 130 m away. A secure garage at QV Melbourne is $6 an hour, while monthly options cost $487.50 a month or $396 a month. ### Are There Monthly Parking Options Near China Town? For longer stays, a secure covered parking space in Melbourne CBD at the QV car park is 180 m away and costs $487.50 a month. Secure indoor parking in Melbourne CBD is 200 m away at $396 a month. Both are listed as nearby off-street options. ### Is Street Parking Available Around China Town? Street parking around 235 Swanston Street is governed by Melbourne CBD parking signs and restrictions. Drivers need to follow the signed conditions for the particular bay, including any displayed time limit, payment requirement or loading restriction. A reserved Parksy booking avoids searching for an available kerbside bay during crowded periods. ### What Is a Good Alternative During Busy CBD Periods? During busy shopping periods, nearby destinations including QV and Melbourne Central draw visitors, increasing pressure around the central city. Golden Square Car Park is promoted as being close to China Town, QV and Melbourne Central. 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