--- description: Find Edinburgh Festival Theatre parking, including 24/7 Nicolson Square, five-minute walk, Nicolson Street restrictions and Parksy spaces from £2 an hour. title: Parking Near Edinburgh Festival Theatre, City of Edinburgh | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-edinburgh-festival-theatre-city-of-edinburgh-93e868.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Edinburgh Festival Theatre, City of Edinburgh Landmark Parking · City of Edinburgh, Scotland · Edinburgh Festival Theatre Published 16 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 13 / 29 Nicolson Street [Airport Parking (EDI)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/gb/sct/edi) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/gb/sct/city-of-edinburgh) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/gb/sct/city-of-edinburgh) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/gb/sct/city-of-edinburgh) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/city-of-edinburgh) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/sct/city-of-edinburgh) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/gb/sct/city-of-edinburgh) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/gb/sct/city-of-edinburgh) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/gb/sct/city-of-edinburgh) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/gb/sct/city-of-edinburgh) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/gb/sct/city-of-edinburgh) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/gb/sct/city-of-edinburgh) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/gb/sct/city-of-edinburgh) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/gb/sct/city-of-edinburgh) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/gb/sct/city-of-edinburgh) Where Can I Park for Edinburgh Festival Theatre? The nearest specifically recommended alternative is the 24/7 Nicolson Square car park, around a five-minute walk from Edinburgh Festival Theatre. Street parking is limited, and double yellow line restrictions on Nicolson Street apply from 4.30pm to 6pm. Parksy also lists spaces 0.2 mi away from £2 an hour or £7.70 a day. Listen to article 5:21 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
13 / 29 Nicolson Street
Closest listed space
Convenient Parking near Travelodge Central in Edinburgh, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)
Nearest station
St Leonards (Edinburgh) railway station, 0.4 mi (9 min walk)
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Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking Beside Edinburgh Festival Theatre on Nicolson Street Edinburgh Festival Theatre is at 13 / 29 Nicolson Street in Old Town, near City of Edinburgh. [Q-Park](https://www.parksy.com/blog/q-park-united-kingdom-review-pros-cons-summary-services) lists a car park for the venue at this address and offers pre-booked parking spaces (Q-Park). Capital Theatres identifies a small 24/7 car park on Nicolson Square, around a five-minute walk from the site (capitaltheatres.com). This is the nearest specifically recommended alternative when you want a short walk without relying on limited kerbside parking. The Nicolson Square option is particularly practical for evening visits because its stated opening arrangement covers the full day. ## Event-Night Pressure and Nicolson Street Restrictions at EFT Street parking around EFT is limited, according to Capital Theatres (capitaltheatres.com). The pressure is greatest around performances and during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, when Q-Park highlights Quartermile, Q-Park OMNI and Q-Park Capital Square as suitable parking choices for festival visitors (Q-Park). Double yellow lines outside the theatre on Nicolson Street carry parking restrictions from 8am to 9.15am and from 4.30pm to 6pm (capitaltheatres.com). Those evening restrictions overlap with many theatre arrivals, so stopping on the frontage is not a reliable way to drop off or wait. A booked car park is a better fit for drivers arriving during the restricted period. Show map of City of Edinburgh ## Parksy Parking Spaces Within 0.3 Miles of EFT Parksy lists several spaces around the theatre. A space near Travelodge Central is 0.2 mi away and costs £7.70 a day. A space on Gilmours Entry is also 0.2 mi away and costs £2 an hour, making it suited to a shorter visit. A 24/7 space on The Royal Mile is 0.2 mi away and costs £25 a day. For longer stays, an Edinburgh short-stay space is 0.3 mi away at £44.99 a day. A further 24/7 space at Hermits Croft is 0.3 mi away and costs £16.70 a day. ## Nicolson Square and Other Named Car Parks Near the Theatre Nicolson Square is the named nearby car park recommended by Capital Theatres, with a short five-minute walk to the venue (capitaltheatres.com). Its 24/7 availability gives drivers a straightforward option for late performances, while its location keeps the final walk within the immediate Old Town area. For larger event movements, Q-Park names Quartermile, Q-Park OMNI and Q-Park Capital Square as car parks suitable for Edinburgh Fringe Festival visitors (Q-Park). These provide alternatives to the Nicolson Square facility when festival demand is high. The theatre's own guidance also points to bike racks and bike parking options for visitors arriving without a car (eif.co.uk). ## Walking From St Leonards Station to Edinburgh Festival Theatre St Leonards (Edinburgh) railway station is the nearest station, 0.4 mi from EFT, with a stated walking time of 9 minutes. The station provides a practical alternative to driving into Old Town, particularly when Nicolson Street restrictions coincide with an evening arrival. The theatre is 0.5 mi from the centre of City of Edinburgh. Drivers meeting passengers can therefore use the central area as a reference point, while rail passengers have a short walk from St Leonards station to 13 / 29 Nicolson Street. Walking from the station avoids the limited street parking around the venue and the restricted frontage on Nicolson Street. Show street view near Edinburgh Festival Theatre ## Sources - [Edinburgh Festival Theatre website](http://www.edtheatres.com/festival) - [Festival Theatre](https://www.capitaltheatres.com/our-venues/festival-theatre/getting-here/) - [Access at the Festival Theatre](https://www.capitaltheatres.com/our-venues/festival-theatre/access/) - [Festival Theatre](https://www.eif.co.uk/venues/festival-theatre) \* 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 Edinburgh Festival Theatre? The nearest specifically recommended alternative is the 24/7 Nicolson Square car park, around a five-minute walk from Edinburgh Festival Theatre. Street parking is limited, and double yellow line restrictions on Nicolson Street apply from 4.30pm to 6pm. Parksy also lists spaces 0.2 mi away from £2 an hour or £7.70 a day. ### Is There Parking Beside Edinburgh Festival Theatre? Q-Park lists a car park for Edinburgh Festival Theatre at 13 / 29 Nicolson Street and offers pre-booked parking spaces. Capital Theatres identifies a small 24/7 car park on Nicolson Square, around a five-minute walk from the site. Nicolson Square is the nearest specifically recommended alternative for a short walk. ### What Are the Nicolson Street Parking Restrictions? Double yellow lines outside Edinburgh Festival Theatre on Nicolson Street carry parking restrictions from 8am to 9.15am and from 4.30pm to 6pm. The evening restrictions overlap with many theatre arrivals, so stopping on the frontage is not a reliable way to drop off or wait. A booked car park suits this period better. ### How Much Does Parking Near Edinburgh Festival Theatre Cost? Parksy lists a space near Travelodge Central 0.2 mi away at £7.70 a day and a space on Gilmours Entry 0.2 mi away at £2 an hour. A 24/7 space on The Royal Mile costs £25 a day, while Hermits Croft is 0.3 mi away at £16.70 a day. ### Which Car Parks Are Suitable During the Edinburgh Fringe Festival? During the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Q-Park highlights Quartermile, Q-Park OMNI and Q-Park Capital Square as suitable parking choices for festival visitors. These provide alternatives to Nicolson Square when festival demand is high. Street parking around Edinburgh Festival Theatre is limited, with pressure greatest around performances and during the Fringe Festival. ### Can I Walk From St Leonards Station to Edinburgh Festival Theatre? St Leonards (Edinburgh) railway station is the nearest station, 0.4 mi from Edinburgh Festival Theatre, with a stated walking time of 9 minutes. 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