Parking Near National Gallery of Ireland, Temple Bar
Where Can I Park for the National Gallery of Ireland?
Metered parking is available on Merrion Square, the closest official driving option for the 89 Merrion Square West address. Four disabled parking spaces are outside the Merrion Square entrance. The APCOA car park at National Museum of Ireland - Dublin is 120 m away and costs €2.40 per hour, with payment and prebooked parking sessions available.
- Address
- 89 Merrion Square West
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Parking Near National Museum of Ireland - Dublin, 120 m (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Dublin Pearse railway station, 380 m (5 min walk)
Parking Near Temple Bar
Visitors inside a museum gallery Photo: Pexels / Phil Evenden
Metered Parking on Merrion Square West for the National Gallery of Ireland
The site in Mansion House B ED, near Temple Bar, has no general public car park listed at the gallery. Metered parking is available on Merrion Square, while disabled parking spaces are located outside the Merrion Square entrance (nationalgallery.ie). This is the closest official driving option for visitors using the 89 Merrion Square West address.
The gallery has two entrances, on Merrion Square West and Clare Street (nationalgallery.ie). Four disabled parking spaces are located outside the Merrion Square entrance (nationalgallery.ie), making that side the practical arrival point for eligible visitors. Drivers using ordinary on-street bays should allow time to find a space around the square.
Merrion Square Parking Pressure and Nearby Street Controls
Metered parking on Merrion Square is the main surrounding-street option identified for NGI visitors (nationalgallery.ie). The charge applies on the square rather than through an attraction-operated car park, so a visit depends on finding an available marked bay and paying at the roadside facility.
The gallery's two public entrances are on Merrion Square West and Clare Street (nationalgallery.ie). Disabled parking is specifically provided outside the Merrion Square entrance, with four spaces at that side of the building (nationalgallery.ie). Those marked bays are intended for disabled parking, while other drivers need to use the metered parking on Merrion Square.
APCOA National Museum of Ireland Car Park Near NGI
The APCOA car park at National Museum of Ireland - Dublin is a named nearby option for drivers visiting NGI. APCOA lists Monday to Sunday parking at €2.40 per hour, with payment and prebooked parking sessions available through the operator (apcoa.ie).
The car park is 120 m from the site, making it a short alternative to searching for a metered bay on Merrion Square. The €2.40 hourly rate is the useful comparison for a shorter gallery visit.
Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of the Gallery
Parksy lists a nearby parking space at National Museum of Ireland, 120 m away, priced at €2.40 an hour. A secure 24/7 space in Hatch Street House is 550 m away and costs €299 a month, while an affordable garage space in central Dublin 2 is 630 m away at €8 a day.
Parksy also lists a secure 24/7 space at Circle K Dublin Port, 700 m away, priced at €3.40 an hour. Two St Johns Lane spaces in Naas, Kildare are 580 m away and each costs €1.80 an hour. The National Museum of Ireland space is the closest listed option, while the Hatch Street House and central Dublin 2 spaces suit drivers seeking longer-stay arrangements.
Dublin Pearse Railway Station and the Walk to NGI
Dublin Pearse railway station is the nearest station to the National Gallery of Ireland, at 380 m from the site. The walk takes 5 minutes, making rail a direct alternative to driving into Mansion House B ED, near Temple Bar.
From the station, visitors can walk towards the gallery at 89 Merrion Square West. The 380 m station distance and 5-minute walking time make Dublin Pearse the clearest public transport arrival point for a gallery visit, particularly when metered parking on Merrion Square is occupied.
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* 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 National Gallery of Ireland?
Metered parking is available on Merrion Square, the closest official driving option for the 89 Merrion Square West address. Four disabled parking spaces are outside the Merrion Square entrance. The APCOA car park at National Museum of Ireland - Dublin is 120 m away and costs €2.40 per hour, with payment and prebooked parking sessions available.
Is There a Car Park at the National Gallery of Ireland?
There is no general public car park listed at the gallery. Metered parking on Merrion Square is the main surrounding-street option, so drivers need to find an available marked bay and pay at the roadside facility. The gallery has entrances on Merrion Square West and Clare Street.
Where Is Disabled Parking for the National Gallery of Ireland?
Four disabled parking spaces are located outside the Merrion Square entrance. This side is the practical arrival point for eligible visitors. The marked bays are intended for disabled parking, while other drivers need to use the metered parking on Merrion Square.
What Is the Closest Nearby Car Park to the Gallery?
The APCOA car park at National Museum of Ireland - Dublin is 120 m from the site, making it a short alternative to searching for a metered bay on Merrion Square. APCOA lists Monday to Sunday parking at €2.40 per hour, with payment and prebooked parking sessions available through the operator.
What Longer-Stay Parking Options Are Within Walking Distance?
A secure 24/7 space in Hatch Street House is 550 m away and costs €299 a month. An affordable garage space in central Dublin 2 is 630 m away at €8 a day. The Hatch Street House and central Dublin 2 spaces suit drivers seeking longer-stay arrangements.
Which Railway Station Is Nearest, and How Long Is the Walk?
Dublin Pearse railway station is the nearest station, at 380 m from the site. The walk takes 5 minutes. From the station, visitors can walk towards the gallery at 89 Merrion Square West, making rail a direct alternative when metered parking on Merrion Square is occupied.
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