--- description: No public parking at 7/8 Kildare Street. The closest priced Parksy space is 220 metres away at €2.40 an hour, with Pearse 470 metres away. title: Parking Near National Library of Ireland, Temple Bar | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-national-library-of-ireland-temple-bar-eecce2.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near National Library of Ireland, Temple Bar Landmark Parking · Temple Bar, Dublin · National Library of Ireland Published 16 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 7/8 Kildare Street [Airport Parking (DUB)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/ie/d/dub) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/ie/d/temple-bar) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/ie/d/temple-bar) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/ie/d/temple-bar) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/ie/d/temple-bar) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/ie/d/temple-bar) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/ie/d/temple-bar) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/ie/d/temple-bar) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/ie/d/temple-bar) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/ie/d/temple-bar) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/ie/d/temple-bar) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/ie/d/temple-bar) Where Can I Park for the National Library of Ireland? The National Library of Ireland has no public parking facility at its 7/8 Kildare Street building. Drivers can use nearby streets or commercial car parks, including metered parking on Merrion Square. A priced Parksy space near the National Museum of Ireland is 220 metres away and costs €2.40 an hour. Listen to article 5:01 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
7/8 Kildare Street
Closest listed space
Convenient Parking Near National Museum of Ireland - Dublin, 220 m (3 min walk)
Nearest station
Dublin Pearse railway station, 470 m (6 min walk)
## Parking Near Temple Bar [Convenient Parking Near National Museum of Ireland - Dublin €2.40/hr 220 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/ie/d/dublin/convenient-parking-near-national-museum-of-ireland-96323) [Secure 24/7 Parking in Hatch Street House, Dublin 2 €299.00/mo 420 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/ie/d/dublin-2/secure-247-parking-in-hatch-street-house-dublin-2-96180) [Affordable Outdoor Parking in Naas, Kildare - St Johns Lane €1.80/hr 500 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/ie/ke/naas/affordable-outdoor-parking-in-naas-kildare-st-john-96268) [Convenient Parking at St Johns Lane, Naas, Kildare €1.80/hr 500 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/ie/ke/naas/convenient-parking-at-st-johns-lane-naas-kildare-96280) [Affordable Garage Space in Central Dublin 2 €8.00/day 570 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/ie/d/dublin/affordable-garage-space-central-dublin-2-163588) [Secure Parking Garage on Trinity Street - Dublin €5.00/hr 590 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/ie/d/dublin/secure-parking-garage-on-trinity-street-dublin-96208) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![National Library of Ireland, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy.](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-national-library-of-ireland-temple-bar-eecce2.webp) National Library of Ireland, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking at the National Library of Ireland on Kildare Street The National Library of Ireland has no public parking facility at its 7/8 Kildare Street building, so drivers need to use nearby streets or commercial car parks. The site is in Mansion House B Ward 1986, near Temple Bar. On-street metered parking is available on Merrion Square, while a set-down lay-by is positioned in front of Leinster House (nli.ie). The library’s main building is open Monday, Thursday and Friday from 9.30am to 5pm, with Saturday and Sunday opening from 9.30am (nli.ie). ## Parksy Spaces Close to the National Library of Ireland A priced Parksy space near the National Museum of Ireland is 220 metres from the site and costs €2.40 an hour. It is the closest priced option in the nearby listings, making it useful for a short visit around Kildare Street. A secure 24/7 space in Hatch Street House, Dublin 2, is 420 metres away and costs €299 a month. Two outdoor spaces on St Johns Lane, Naas, Kildare, are 500 metres away and cost €1.80 an hour each. For longer or more central stays, a garage space in central Dublin 2 is 570 metres away at €8 a day, while a secure parking garage on Trinity Street is 590 metres away at €5 an hour. Show map of Temple Bar ## Schoolhouse Lane, Setanta Place and Other Nearby Parking The NLI identifies two commercial public parking facilities approximately 175 metres away at Schoolhouse Lane and Setanta Place (nli.ie). These are the nearest named commercial options given in the library’s accessibility information. Wheelchair parking bays are approximately 100 metres away on Molesworth Street (Dublin Book Festival). Setanta Place and Molesworth Street are also described as public parking locations around two minutes’ walk from the NLI, with pre-booking required for Setanta Place (Your Daily Adventure). [Q-Park](https://www.parksy.com/blog/q-park-united-kingdom-review-pros-cons-summary-services) Dawson Street is another named car park close to the National Gallery and National Museum of Ireland, and is described by the operator as a short walk from those attractions (q-park.ie). ## Busy Times and Street Parking Around Kildare Street The central location near Kildare Street, Merrion Square, Leinster House and nearby museums also puts several visitor destinations within the same walking area. Merrion Square uses metered on-street parking, while the lay-by in front of Leinster House is for set-down use rather than general parking (nli.ie). Drivers using the surrounding streets need to distinguish a short set-down from a space intended for leaving a vehicle. ## Walking and Rail Access to the National Library of Ireland Dublin Pearse railway station is the nearest station to the National Library of Ireland, at 470 metres or a six-minute walk. The route provides a practical alternative for visitors who want to avoid central Dublin parking. The site is 750 metres from Temple Bar centre, placing the museum within walking distance of the area’s streets and attractions. Visitors arriving by rail can continue on foot from Pearse station rather than searching for a space close to 7/8 Kildare Street. Show street view near National Library of Ireland ## Sources - [National Library of Ireland website](https://www.nli.ie/) - [Transport for Ireland](https://www.transportforireland.ie) - [Road Safety Authority Ireland](https://www.rsa.ie) - [Getting Here](https://www.nli.ie/visit/getting-here) - [Accessibility](https://www.nli.ie/visit/accessibility) - [Dawson Street](https://www.q-park.ie/en-gb/cities/dublin/dawson-street/) - [Opening Hours](https://www.nli.ie/visit/opening-hours) \* 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 Library of Ireland? The National Library of Ireland has no public parking facility at its 7/8 Kildare Street building. Drivers can use nearby streets or commercial car parks, including metered parking on Merrion Square. A priced Parksy space near the National Museum of Ireland is 220 metres away and costs €2.40 an hour. ### What Is the Closest Priced Parking Near the Library? The closest priced option in the nearby listings is a Parksy space near the National Museum of Ireland. It is 220 metres from the site and costs €2.40 an hour, making it useful for a short visit around Kildare Street. ### Are There Commercial Car Parks Close to the Library? The NLI identifies two commercial public parking facilities approximately 175 metres away at Schoolhouse Lane and Setanta Place. Setanta Place requires pre-booking. Q-Park Dawson Street is another named car park close to the National Gallery and National Museum of Ireland, described by the operator as a short walk from those attractions. ### Is Street Parking Available Near Kildare Street? On-street metered parking is available on Merrion Square. A set-down lay-by is positioned in front of Leinster House, but it is for set-down use rather than general parking. Drivers using the surrounding streets need to distinguish a short set-down from a space intended for leaving a vehicle. ### What Longer-Stay Parking Options Are Nearby? A secure 24/7 space in Hatch Street House, Dublin 2, is 420 metres away and costs €299 a month. A garage space in central Dublin 2 is 570 metres away at €8 a day. 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