Parking Near The Alfred Hospital, Prahran
Where Can I Park for The Alfred Hospital?
The Alfred Hospital’s car parks are open daily from 6am to 10.30pm, but the multi-storey facility can fill up at around 9am. Parksy lists a secure private space 120 metres away for $45 a week, a garage 160 metres away for $8 an hour, and a private space 260 metres away for $10 a day.
- Address
- 85-89 Commercial Road, Melbourne VIC 3004
- Closest listed space
- Secure & Convenient 24/7 Private Parking in Melbourne, 120 m (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Prahran, 740 m (10 min walk)
Parking Near Prahran
The exterior of a hospital building Photo: Pexels / yachao liu
The Alfred Hospital’s Multi-Storey Car Park on Commercial Road
The hospital has a multi-storey car park for patients and visitors, with Wilson Parking identified as the operator for a 517 St Kilda Road car park nearby (Wilson Parking). The hospital car parks are open daily from 6am to 10.30pm (alfredhealth.org.au), making them suitable for daytime appointments and visits rather than overnight parking.
The hospital also reports new disabled parking arrangements with more accessible spaces in undercover, secure and easy-to-access areas (alfredhealth.org.au). Drivers accompanying someone with reduced mobility should use the accessible spaces and plan to arrive within the published opening hours.
Arriving for Appointments and Emergency Care Near Commercial Road
The hospital is at 85-89 Commercial Road, Melbourne VIC 3004, near Prahran. The multi-storey facility fills up at around 9am according to a local parking guide (poonos.com), so arriving before that period can reduce the chance of searching for a space during the morning rush.
For emergency care, follow hospital signs for the emergency department rather than treating the main visitor parking entrance as the drop-off point. The hospital’s disabled parking changes place more spaces in undercover, secure and easy-to-access areas (alfredhealth.org.au), which is useful when a passenger cannot walk far from a parked vehicle.
Street Parking and Residential Streets Around the Hospital
Commercial Road and the surrounding Melbourne streets near Prahran carry pressure from hospital visitors, staff and local residents, particularly around the morning period when the hospital car park can fill at around 9am (poonos.com). A street space that looks convenient may therefore be subject to signed parking controls or resident access requirements.
Use only a legally marked space and read the parking sign beside the vehicle before leaving it. For a long appointment or shift, a reserved private space is generally more predictable than relying on residential street turnover.
Parksy Spaces Within a Short Walk of the Hospital
Parksy lists a secure private space 120 metres away for $45 a week, useful for a recurring appointment or a worker needing a regular weekday base. A secure commercial garage 160 metres away costs $8 an hour and suits a single longer visit where hourly parking is preferable.
For full-day or extended stays, a private space 260 metres away is listed at $10 a day. Three options at 270 metres include premium covered parking for $403 a month, secure private parking in St Kilda for $5 an hour, and a secure private parking space in Melbourne 3010 for $150 a month. The monthly listings are the better fit for regular shift workers, while the hourly option keeps a shorter visit flexible.
Sources
- Australian Government transport department
- VicRoads parking rules
- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital RPAH
- Hospital Map, Transport and Parking
- Parking at The Alfred
- The Alfred Hospital
- Parking at Caulfield Hospital
- Parking at Sandringham Hospital
- Tips and tricks to parking at the Alfred
- Changes to disabled car parking at The Alfred
* 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 for The Alfred Hospital?
The Alfred Hospital’s car parks are open daily from 6am to 10.30pm, but the multi-storey facility can fill up at around 9am. Parksy lists a secure private space 120 metres away for $45 a week, a garage 160 metres away for $8 an hour, and a private space 260 metres away for $10 a day.
What Are The Alfred Hospital Car Park Opening Hours?
The hospital car parks are open daily from 6am to 10.30pm. These hours suit daytime appointments and visits, but not overnight parking. Drivers should plan to arrive and leave within the published opening hours, particularly when using the multi-storey car park for a scheduled appointment.
When Does the Hospital Car Park Fill Up?
The multi-storey facility fills up at around 9am. Arriving before that period can reduce the chance of searching for a space during the morning rush. Commercial Road and surrounding Melbourne streets near Prahran also experience pressure from hospital visitors, staff and local residents around the morning period.
Where Should I Park for Emergency Care?
For emergency care, follow hospital signs for the emergency department rather than treating the main visitor parking entrance as the drop-off point. If a passenger cannot walk far from a parked vehicle, the disabled parking changes provide more accessible spaces in undercover, secure and easy-to-access areas.
What Are the Nearby Private Parking Prices?
Nearby Parksy options include a secure private space 120 metres away for $45 a week, a secure commercial garage 160 metres away for $8 an hour, and a private space 260 metres away for $10 a day. The weekly and monthly listings suit regular appointments or shifts, while hourly parking keeps shorter visits flexible.
Can I Park on the Surrounding Streets?
Use only a legally marked street space and read the parking sign beside the vehicle before leaving it. Commercial Road and nearby residential streets carry pressure from hospital visitors, staff and local residents. A reserved private space is generally more predictable than relying on residential street turnover for a long appointment or shift.
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