from 28,000+ verified Mobypark parking reviews
28,000+ verified Mobypark reviews
Book parking with verified private owners and companies, including:
Finding parking near Grafton Quarter, Dublin City Centre, Dublin
For parking in Grafton Quarter, compare public street spaces and central car parks with a pre-bookable option on Mobypark. It offers private parking spaces that owners do not actively use, including hotel parking, office spaces, private driveways and unused garages, so you can check availability before driving into busy central Dublin.
Pre-bookable parking near Grafton Quarter
Mobypark provides a practical alternative when you want to secure a space before arrival rather than search for an empty bay. Its available private parking can compare favourably with the Yellow Zone hourly tariff and some central garage rates, although the total cost for a full day should always be checked against the public options.
Pre-booking is particularly useful for shopping trips, appointments and evening visits when street spaces are limited. Check the booking details for the exact entrance, access instructions, vehicle restrictions and permitted stay before setting off.
Street parking rates and hours in Grafton Quarter
Most on-street parking in the Grafton Quarter is in Dublin’s high-demand Yellow Zone. Use marked pay-and-display spaces and follow the sign beside the bay, as operating times can differ between streets.
| Area | Tariff | Typical paid hours |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Zone | €4 per hour | 7am–7pm, Monday to Saturday |
| White Zone central core | €1.80 per hour | Sunday, 2pm–6pm |
Payment is normally made at a ticket machine or through an approved parking app, website or SMS service. Keep the vehicle within the marked bay and make sure payment covers the entire stay. If the Yellow Zone time limit or search for a space is inconvenient, Mobypark offers bookable private parking nearby for comparison before entering the quarter.
Central car parks for Grafton Quarter visits
Off-street parking is usually easier for longer shopping trips or when you need a more predictable arrival. Two central options have the following rates and access details:
| Car park | Useful rate examples | Access information |
|---|---|---|
| Drury Street | €4–€4.50 per hour; €17–€20 for a day; €12 evening; €14 overnight | Maximum vehicle height 2.05 metres; check the entrance for current opening hours |
| Stephen’s Green | €4.80 per hour; €48 daily maximum; €15 from 7pm–8am; €16 from 5pm–3am | Open 24 hours; maximum vehicle height 1.95 metres |
Rates may make a short stay more expensive than expected, particularly during the daytime. When public car-park capacity is uncertain, compare Mobypark for a bookable private space before travelling rather than relying on availability at the barrier.
Free parking near Grafton Quarter
Street parking is generally free outside the displayed paid hours, including some evenings, Sundays and public holidays. This is not an unrestricted free-parking period: clearways, bus lanes, loading areas, yellow lines and other restrictions still apply, and some streets may require payment beyond the usual 7pm finish.
Read the local sign before leaving the vehicle, even if the parking meter is not operating. A free period does not allow parking in a restricted bay or staying beyond a stated time limit.
Overnight and long-stay parking in Grafton Quarter
For an overnight stay, the central car parks are more dependable than trying to leave a vehicle on the street after the paid period. Drury Street has an overnight rate of €14, while the Stephen’s Green car park has an overnight period from 7pm to 8am at €15. Confirm the access arrangements and collection time before parking at Drury Street, as its operating hours can vary.
Mobypark also lets you compare and pre-book a private space for an overnight or full-day stay, which avoids searching for a legal street bay late in the evening. Check whether the booking permits overnight access and whether your vehicle fits the listed height or space restrictions.
Grafton Quarter parking rules, permits and fines
Park only in a designated space and pay for the correct period. The vehicle owner is responsible for ensuring that the parking session is valid. A disabled person’s parking permit allows parking in a pay-and-display or disabled bay without charge and without a time limit, provided the permit is displayed correctly.
A common fixed-charge parking fine in central Dublin is €80, reduced to €40 when paid within 14 days. More serious offences, such as using a disabled bay without a valid permit, can cost up to €150, and an unpaid fine can double after 28 days.
Do not use a clearway, bus lane, loading bay or yellow-lined area simply because a nearby paid bay is full. If your vehicle is over 1.95 metres high, use the height information before choosing the Stephen’s Green car park; Drury Street allows vehicles up to 2.05 metres.