--- description: "National War Museum parking: Parksy spaces start at £2.90 a day, with options 0.2 mi away and limited Castle Esplanade spaces for ticket holders." title: Parking Near National War Museum, City of Edinburgh | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-national-war-museum-city-of-edinburgh-aa43ce.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near National War Museum, City of Edinburgh Landmark Parking · City of Edinburgh, Scotland · National War Museum Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 566 Castlehill, Abbeyhill, City of Edinburgh, EH1 2NG [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 National War Museum? NCP Castle Terrace is the practical named public car park near the museum and castle complex. The Castle Esplanade has only a small number of spaces for ticket holders, so it is not a dependable general option. Parksy lists spaces from 0.2 mi away, including Rothesay Hotel parking at £3.24 an hour and Fountain Court Aparthotel parking at £2.90 a day. Listen to article 4:56 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
566 Castlehill, Abbeyhill, City of Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
Closest listed space
Convenient Parking at Rothesay Hotel, Edinburgh EH3, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)
Nearest station
Edinburgh Princes Street railway station, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)
## Parking Near City of Edinburgh [Convenient Parking at Rothesay Hotel, Edinburgh EH3 £3.24/hr 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/sct/edinburgh/convenient-parking-at-rothesay-hotel-edinburgh-eh3-108580) [Convenient Parking at Fountain Court Aparthotel, Edinburgh £2.90/day 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/sct/edinburgh/convenient-parking-fountain-court-aparthotel-edinburgh-108347) [Convenient Covered Parking in Edinburgh EH2 £4.50/hr 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/sct/edinburgh/convenient-covered-parking-in-edinburgh-eh2-113154) [Affordable Parking at Premier Travel Inn, Edinburgh EH8 £11.90/day 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/sct/edinburgh/affordable-parking-at-premier-travel-inn-edinburgh-108348) [Convenient Parking on North Bank Street, Edinburgh EH1 £31.25/day 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/sct/edinburgh/convenient-parking-on-north-bank-street-edinburgh--111620) [Convenient Parking on North Bank Street, Edinburgh £15.00/day 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/sct/edinburgh/convenient-parking-on-north-bank-street-edinburgh-109485) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![National War Museum visitors can pre-book a private parking space nearby, enjoy a short walk and spend less time circling Edinburgh streets.](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-national-war-museum-city-of-edinburgh-aa43ce.webp) National War Museum visitors can pre-book a private parking space nearby, enjoy a short walk and spend less time circling Edinburgh streets. Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking Near National War Museum on Castlehill The Castle Esplanade also has a small number of spaces for ticket holders (nms.ac.uk), which may suit visitors who already have the relevant access. The site is at 566 Castlehill, Abbeyhill, City of Edinburgh, EH1 2NG, placing the approach in Edinburgh’s historic central area. [NCP](https://www.parksy.com/blog/national-car-parks-ncp-united-kingdom-parking-review) Castle Terrace is the practical starting point for drivers who need a named public car park near the museum and castle complex, while the limited Esplanade provision is intended for ticket holders rather than general parking. ## Busy Castlehill Periods and Surrounding-Street Parking Castlehill sits in Edinburgh’s central visitor area, where parking demand can rise during busy sightseeing periods and seasonal city activity. The limited number of Castle Esplanade spaces means they are not a dependable choice for every arrival, particularly when ticket-holder access is required (nms.ac.uk). On-street parking around the site should be treated as controlled city-centre parking rather than a guaranteed alternative to a car park. Show map of City of Edinburgh ## Parksy Spaces Within 0.3 Miles of NWM Parksy lists a driveway space at the Rothesay Hotel in Edinburgh EH3, 0.2 mi from NWM, priced at £3.24 an hour. A space at Fountain Court Aparthotel in Edinburgh is 0.3 mi away and costs £2.90 a day, while covered parking in Edinburgh EH2 is also 0.3 mi away at £4.50 an hour. For day visits, Parksy also lists parking at Premier Travel Inn in Edinburgh EH8, 0.3 mi away, at £11.90 a day. Two North Bank Street spaces in Edinburgh EH1 are each 0.3 mi from NWM, priced at £31.25 a day and £15 a day respectively. The mix includes hotel, covered and street-area spaces, giving drivers several pre-bookable locations beyond the castle approach. ## Other Named Parking Choices Around the Castle It is separate from the Parksy spaces listed around Edinburgh and is the principal named option for drivers heading towards the castle-side entrance. The Castle Esplanade provides a small number of spaces for ticket holders (nms.ac.uk). This is an official on-site parking arrangement rather than a general free car park, and its limited provision makes it most relevant to visitors whose tickets include the required access. ## Walking From Edinburgh Princes Street and Haymarket Stations Edinburgh Princes Street railway station is the nearest listed station, 0.2 mi from NWM and a 5 min walk. This gives rail passengers a short central approach to 566 Castlehill without needing to bring a car into the historic core. Haymarket railway station is approximately a 14 min walk from NWM. It provides another rail arrival point for visitors who prefer to leave the car outside the immediate castle area, with the remaining journey completed on foot through central Edinburgh. Show street view near National War Museum ## Sources - [Transport Scotland’s road guidance](https://www.transport.gov.scot) - [ScotRail](https://www.scotrail.co.uk) - [Plan your visit](https://www.awm.gov.au/visit) - [Getting to the Memorial | Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park, Sydney](https://www.anzacmemorial.nsw.gov.au/plan-your-visit/getting-memorial) - [Accessibility](https://www.nms.ac.uk/national-war-museum/plan-your-visit/accessibility) \* 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 National War Museum? NCP Castle Terrace is the practical named public car park near the museum and castle complex. The Castle Esplanade has only a small number of spaces for ticket holders, so it is not a dependable general option. Parksy lists spaces from 0.2 mi away, including Rothesay Hotel parking at £3.24 an hour and Fountain Court Aparthotel parking at £2.90 a day. ### Is There Parking at the Castle Esplanade? The Castle Esplanade has a small number of spaces for ticket holders. It is an official on-site parking arrangement, not a general free car park, and access requires the relevant ticket-holder provision. ### What Parksy Parking Is Closest to National War Museum? Parksy lists a driveway space at the Rothesay Hotel in Edinburgh EH3, 0.2 mi from the museum, priced at £3.24 an hour. Other listed spaces are 0.3 mi away, including Fountain Court Aparthotel at £2.90 a day and covered parking in Edinburgh EH2 at £4.50 an hour. ### How Much Does Parking Near National War Museum Cost? Parksy prices nearby spaces from £2.90 a day at Fountain Court Aparthotel to £31.25 a day for one North Bank Street space. Other options include £11.90 a day at Premier Travel Inn, £15 a day on North Bank Street, £3.24 an hour at Rothesay Hotel and £4.50 an hour for covered parking. ### Is On-Street Parking Available Around Castlehill? On-street parking around Castlehill should be treated as controlled city-centre parking rather than a guaranteed alternative to a car park. Castlehill is in Edinburgh’s central visitor area, where demand can rise during busy sightseeing periods and seasonal city activity. NCP Castle Terrace is the practical named public car park near the castle complex. ### Can I Walk From Edinburgh Railway Stations to National War Museum? Edinburgh Princes Street railway station is the nearest listed station, 0.2 mi from the museum and a 5 min walk. Haymarket railway station is approximately a 14 min walk from the museum. 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