Parking Simplon, Groningen

Parking Simplon (Boterdiep 69) in Groningen needs to work on the day of your visit—because street spaces and paid zones near the venue are limited by time and demand. The easiest way to plan ahead is to compare street parking on Boterdiep with the nearby Boterdiep garage, and—when you want certainty—also check bookable private spots via Mobypark.

If you arrive for a concert or event, the last thing you want is to search while you’re late. Here’s how the public options around Simplon typically work, and when Mobypark is a practical alternative.

Book private parking near Simplon with Mobypark

Mobypark offers bookable private parking spots in Groningen—spaces owned by businesses or residents who don’t use them continuously (for example hotel parking, office building spots, private driveways, or unused garage capacity). Instead of competing for street bays, you reserve a spot in advance and show up knowing parking is arranged.

Depending on the time you need, private reservations near Simplon can work out up to 60% cheaper than typical street/central rates—especially when street parking is constrained to short maximum stays. If you’re planning around a busy evening, it’s a good way to avoid time pressure.

Street parking on Boterdiep: paid zone, strict max stay

Boterdiep is in a paid parking zone. Typical pricing in the centre area is around €4.50 per hour, and the maximum on-street parking time is 2 hours (120 minutes). The paid times are usually Mon–Sat: 09:00–24:00 and Sun: 12:00–17:00.

Because the time limit is short, street parking is best for quick stopovers. If you expect to be at Simplon longer than 2 hours (or you’re arriving during the paid window on Sunday), comparing with Mobypark can be a smarter way to secure parking without having to move your car.

Parkeergarage Boterdiep: 24/7 parking near Simplon

The nearby option most visitors look for is Parkeergarage Boterdiep, open 24/7. The entrance clearance is listed as 2.00 m, and payment is possible contactless (including card/mobile pay options).

• Typical pricing: about €1 per 20 minutes (often also quoted as around €3 per hour)
• Maximum daily cost: commonly cited in the €10–€16 range (varies by how you park)

Garages can be a reliable choice when street bays are full—but prices and occupancy can still change quickly on event days. If you want guaranteed availability without turning the drive area into a parking search, checking Mobypark alongside the garage is often the fastest comparison.

Resident permits vs visitors: what to expect on the street

On streets like Boterdiep, resident permits may apply depending on the local zone and address eligibility. Visitors without a permit typically need to rely on paid street parking (within the time limits) or a paid garage. If you’re not sure whether your vehicle is allowed in a specific permit zone, it’s safest to base your plan on publicly paid parking.

For visitors who don’t want to guess with signage—especially for evening concerts—pre-booking a private spot through Mobypark can remove the uncertainty that comes with permit rules and short max-stay limits.

Event-day tip: pick certainty over searching

Concert nights at Simplon can make the last-mile decision stressful. A practical approach is: (1) check the garage you’d use if street parking fills up, (2) note the street max stay (2 hours) and paid times, then (3) compare with a reserved private spot on Mobypark when you need parking that’s planned before you arrive.

Quick checklist before you book

• Set your arrival time and dates for Simplon
• Make sure your vehicle fits the garage clearance if you plan to use Boterdiep garage (2.00 m)
• Consider covered vs uncovered and any charging needs when available
• If you may exceed 2 hours, treat street parking as a fallback and compare reserved options like Mobypark