At a glance
- Where
- The Alfred Centre car park (P1), 99 Commercial Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004; enter from Centre Lane, off Commercial Road
- Fees
- Up to 1 hour $12.00; 1 to 2 hours $20.00; 2 to 3 hours $23.00; 3 to 4 hours $30.00; 4 to 5 hours $33.00; 5+ hours $39.00 (daily maximum); effective 1 July 2025
- Cheap options
- $12 flat rate after 8pm (leave before 8am), on weekends and on public holidays; $12 concession rate
- Car park hours
- Open daily 6am to 10.30pm
- Height limit
- 2.1 metres in the Alfred Centre car park
- Who it’s for
- Patients and visitors driving to The Alfred in Prahran
- What to do now
- Arrive early: the hospital says the entry queue can reach about 15 minutes between 11am and 3pm
- Last checked
- Saturday 7 November 2026, against The Alfred’s parking page
- Not yet confirmed
- Any fee change after 1 July 2025 that the hospital has not yet posted
Parking at The Alfred costs $12 for up to an hour and $39 for a day, the car park is open from 6am to 10.30pm, and you enter from Centre Lane off Commercial Road. This guide uses only what the hospital publishes on its parking page, fetched on 7 November 2026. The same fees apply at the Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre.
Where do I park and how do I get in?
Visitor parking is in The Alfred Centre car park, called P1, and on the ground floor of the multi-level car park. The Alfred Centre car park is underground on two split levels, next to and under Area H. The visitor car park is reached from Centre Lane, an internal roadway off Commercial Road between Area H (The Alfred Centre) and Area K (The Burnet Tower). Traffic approaching along Commercial Road from either direction can turn into Centre Lane.
When you leave, traffic from Centre Lane may only turn left into Commercial Road. If you want to head east, the hospital says you can then use the dedicated U-turn zone in front of the main entrance. The car park office is on (03) 9076 3244.
| Question | What the hospital says |
|---|---|
| When is it open? | Daily from 6am to 10.30pm |
| How tall can my vehicle be? | The maximum height clearance is 2.1 metres |
| How long is the queue? | Possibly about 15 minutes at peak times, between 11am and 3pm |
| What if I leave after 10.30pm? | See security in the Main Hospital. They escort you into the building; pay as usual, then drive to the exit and security opens the door |
The hospital suggests arriving early or using other local parking options if you can.
How much does parking cost?
The hospital says these prices include GST and are effective 1 July 2025.
| Parking duration | Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | $12.00 |
| 1 to 2 hours | $20.00 |
| 2 to 3 hours | $23.00 |
| 3 to 4 hours | $30.00 |
| 4 to 5 hours | $33.00 |
| 5+ hours (daily maximum) | $39.00 |
| Lost ticket | $39.00 |
| Concession rate | $12.00 |
| After 8pm (leave before 8am), weekends and public holidays | $12.00 flat rate |
You pay before you return to your vehicle, at the automated pay stations on levels B1 and B2 in the Alfred Centre or on the ground floor of the multi-level car park.
Who can get the concession rate?
Concession rate parking is for holders of valid Pension Concession Cards, Health Care Cards and Disability Parking Permits. Before you leave the hospital, show your ticket and your concession card at one of these places:
| Location | Hours |
|---|---|
| The Alfred Centre Reception (Area H) | 7am to 6pm |
| The Alfred Main Reception (Area A) | 8am to 6pm |
| Car park office | Weekdays 7am to 7pm; closed weekends and public holidays |
The Alfred also offers concession rate parking for people who can show financial hardship. The hospital says to talk to your healthcare team for more information.
Where is disabled parking?
The hospital says its disabled car parking areas are undercover, secure and easy to access. Disabled parking permit holders can use The Alfred Centre car park (P1) and the ground floor of the multi-level visitor car park (P2), and reduced fees are available. Permits come from local city councils: you collect the form from a council office or website and take it to your GP before a permit is authorised.
What other parking is nearby?
- Street parking is available in some surrounding streets and is metered Monday through to Saturday afternoon. Check the signs.
- A car park at 198 Punt Road (the corner of Greville Street and Punt Road) has 18 spaces, restricted to 2 hour blocks between 9am and 6pm on weekdays. The hospital says it is a 5 minute walk.
- 182 Punt Road has 44 additional spaces with restricted parking of 2 and 4 hour blocks, 9am to 6am Monday to Friday. The hospital says it is around a 10 minute walk.
- There are also private car parks near the hospital, and the hospital points to Parkopedia for more information.
The hospital also notes that street parking apps for Android and iOS can help with parking restrictions in local streets. If you come by public transport instead, see our myki fares guide, and for another Melbourne hospital car park see our Royal Melbourne Hospital parking guide.
What has changed in the car park?
The hospital says it has updated signage in the visitor car park to make it easier to find your way to and from your car, the lifts and the pay stations. The works include painting of car park columns, bay identification numbers, pedestrian line marking and directional messaging.
Sources
- Alfred Health: Parking at The Alfred (entry, hours, fees from 1 July 2025, concessions, disabled parking, nearby car parks; fetched 7 November 2026)
Featured image: A bus at Alfred Hospital (photo: Marcnut1996 / CC BY-SA 4.0) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with Alfred Health. Fees and hours can change; check the hospital’s parking page before you go.