--- description: University car parks are permit only. Nearby Parksy parking starts at £18 a day, 216 yd from the campus, with St Leonards 0.5 mi away. title: Parking Near University of Edinburgh - Holyrood Campus, Scotland | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-university-e2b606cb.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near University of Edinburgh - Holyrood Campus, Scotland Landmark Parking · Holyrood, Scotland · University of Edinburgh - Holyrood Campus Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) Holyrood Road, Abbeyhill, City of Edinburgh, EH8 8AQ [Airport Parking (EDI)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/gb/sct/edi) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/gb/sct/holyrood) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/gb/sct/holyrood) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/gb/sct/holyrood) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/sct/holyrood) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/gb/sct/holyrood) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/gb/sct/holyrood) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/gb/sct/holyrood) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/gb/sct/holyrood) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/gb/sct/holyrood) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/gb/sct/holyrood) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/gb/sct/holyrood) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/gb/sct/holyrood) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/gb/sct/holyrood) Where Can I Park for University of Edinburgh - Holyrood Campus? University car parks are permit only, including for staff, students, visitors and contractors. Nearby Parksy options include a secure 24/7 space 216 yd away at £18 a day, while a Royal Mile space is 0.2 mi away at £25 a day. St Leonards railway station is 0.5 mi away and a 10-minute walk. Listen to article 5:45 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
Holyrood Road, Abbeyhill, City of Edinburgh, EH8 8AQ
Closest listed space
Secure and Convenient 24/7 Parking in Edinburgh, 216 yd (3 min walk)
Nearest station
St Leonards (Edinburgh) railway station, 0.5 mi (10 min walk)
## Parking Near Holyrood [Secure and Convenient 24/7 Parking in Edinburgh £18.00/day 216 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/sct/edinburgh/secure-convenient-247-parking-edinburgh-202749) [Secure Covered Parking in Edinburgh's Old Tolbooth Wynd £90.00/mo 227 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/sct/edinburgh/secure-covered-parking-in-edinburghs-old-tolbooth--117245) [Convenient Parking on Old Tolbooth Wynd, Edinburgh £9.00/hr 227 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/sct/edinburgh/convenient-parking-on-old-tolbooth-wynd-edinburgh-111802) [Convenient 24/7 Parking on The Royal Mile, Edinburgh £25.00/day 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/sct/edinburgh/convenient-247-parking-on-the-royal-mile-edinburgh-110359) [Affordable Edinburgh Short Stay Parking Space Available £44.99/day 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/sct/edinburgh/affordable-edinburgh-short-stay-parking-space-avai-102551) [Secure 24/7 Parking Lot in Edinburgh £52.50/day 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/sct/edinburgh/secure-247-parking-lot-edinburgh-170596) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![A university campus building](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-university-e2b606cb.webp) A university campus building Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@an-vuong-462540819) / An Vuong ## Parking at University of Edinburgh - Holyrood Campus University car parks are permit only, so staff and students need the relevant University permit before driving to the campus (transport.ed.ac.uk). The University says different permit types and costs apply across its parking areas (transport.ed.ac.uk). Visitors and contractors must also pay to park in University car parks, with parking controlled through the University’s Transport and Parking arrangements (transport.ed.ac.uk). The University manages more than 30 car parks across five sites (transport.ed.ac.uk). For central-area parking outside normal daytime use, Holyrood Maltings is listed for out-of-hours and weekend parking, with the published period beginning at 04:00 and ending at 17:59 from Monday to Friday (transport.ed.ac.uk). The official pages identify the operator as the University of Edinburgh, but do not provide a public visitor tariff for daytime parking at the campus. ## Other Car Parks Around Abbeyhill and Holyrood [NCP](https://www.parksy.com/blog/national-car-parks-ncp-united-kingdom-parking-review) lists Edinburgh Holyrood Road as a centrally located car park with 297 spaces (ncp.co.uk). NCP also presents the site for attraction and event parking in Edinburgh (ncp.co.uk). For drivers choosing a Parksy booking instead, a 24/7 space on the Royal Mile is 0.2 mi from the campus and costs £25 a day. A short-stay space 0.3 mi away costs £44.99 a day, while a secure 24/7 parking lot 0.4 mi away costs £52.50 a day. These are separate from the University car parks and NCP’s Edinburgh Holyrood Road facility. Show map of Holyrood ## Busy Periods and Street Restrictions Near the Campus Parking pressure is highest during University term-time arrivals, teaching days and campus events, when staff, students and visitors are seeking spaces at similar times. NCP specifically promotes Edinburgh Holyrood Road for attraction and event parking, indicating that nearby demand also rises when central Edinburgh venues are busy (ncp.co.uk). On-street standard parking is available near the campus, according to the AccessAble guide (accessable.co.uk). The surrounding roads include the campus approach on Holyrood Road and the Abbeyhill area, so drivers using street bays need to follow the restrictions and payment conditions displayed locally. University parking remains permit only, including for staff, students, visitors and contractors (transport.ed.ac.uk). ## Parksy Spaces Closest to University of Edinburgh - Holyrood Campus The closest listed option is a secure 24/7 space 216 yd away, priced at £18 a day. Two Old Tolbooth Wynd spaces are 227 yd away: a secure covered space at £90 a month suits a student or staff member needing regular parking, while another space there costs £15 an hour for a shorter visit. A few steps beyond the campus approach, these options are practical for staff, students and visitors. A 24/7 space on the Royal Mile is 0.2 mi away and costs £25 a day, making it suitable for a full-day visit. A short-stay space 0.3 mi away costs £44.99 a day, and a secure 24/7 parking lot 0.4 mi away costs £52.50 a day. The Old Tolbooth Wynd monthly option is the only listed choice with a monthly price, while the other spaces are priced for hourly or daily use. ## Rail and Walking Access From St Leonards and Waverley St Leonards (Edinburgh) railway station is the nearest station, at 0.5 mi from the campus and a 10-minute walk. Its position makes rail a workable alternative for staff, students and visitors who do not hold a University parking permit. The AccessAble guide identifies Edinburgh Waverley as the nearest train station (accessable.co.uk). Waverley provides another central rail arrival point for the campus, while St Leonards is the station with the published 0.5 mi and 10-minute walking distance. From either station, the final approach is on foot through central Edinburgh towards Holyrood Road and Abbeyhill. Show street view near University of Edinburgh - Holyrood Campus ## Sources - [UK Government driving and transport services](https://www.gov.uk/browse/driving) - [ScotRail](https://www.scotrail.co.uk) - [Transport Scotland](https://www.transport.gov.scot) - [Staff and Student Permits | Transport & Parking](https://transport.ed.ac.uk/parking/staff-students) - [Car park locations | Transport & Parking](https://transport.ed.ac.uk/parking/car-park-locations) - [Out of Hours Public Parking | Transport & Parking](https://transport.ed.ac.uk/parking/visitors-contractors/out-of-hours-public-parking) - [Visitors and Contractors | Transport & Parking](https://transport.ed.ac.uk/parking/visitors-contractors) - [Edinburgh Car Parks](https://www.ncp.co.uk/parking-solutions/cities/edinburgh/) - [Transport & Parking - The University of Edinburgh](https://transport.ed.ac.uk/parking) \* 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 University of Edinburgh - Holyrood Campus? University car parks are permit only, including for staff, students, visitors and contractors. Nearby Parksy options include a secure 24/7 space 216 yd away at £18 a day, while a Royal Mile space is 0.2 mi away at £25 a day. St Leonards railway station is 0.5 mi away and a 10-minute walk. ### Do I Need a Permit to Park at the Campus? Yes. University car parks are permit only, so staff and students need the relevant University permit before driving to the campus. Visitors and contractors must also pay to park in University car parks, with parking controlled through the University’s Transport and Parking arrangements. ### What Are the Closest Parksy Parking Spaces? The closest listed option is a secure 24/7 space 216 yd away, priced at £18 a day. Two Old Tolbooth Wynd spaces are 227 yd away: a secure covered space costs £90 a month, while another costs £15 an hour. These options are practical for staff, students and visitors. ### How Much Does Nearby Parking Cost for a Full Day? A 24/7 space on the Royal Mile is 0.2 mi from the campus and costs £25 a day. A short-stay space 0.3 mi away costs £44.99 a day, while a secure 24/7 parking lot 0.4 mi away costs £52.50 a day. ### When Is Parking Likely to Be Busiest? Parking pressure is highest during University term-time arrivals, teaching days and campus events, when staff, students and visitors are seeking spaces at similar times. NCP promotes Edinburgh Holyrood Road for attraction and event parking, indicating that nearby demand also rises when central Edinburgh venues are busy. ### Can I Travel by Train and Walk to the Campus? St Leonards (Edinburgh) railway station is 0.5 mi from the campus and a 10-minute walk, making rail a workable alternative for people without a University parking permit. 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