Boston Parking Garages

Near North End and TD Garden

Parking close to New England Aquarium,
Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall, Haymarket, and more

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Boston parking garages near North End attractions, Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall, TD Garden, and the Aquarium are life-savers if you must drive and park in this part of the city. 

If you've ever tried to find on-the-street parking in this part of the city, you know how scarce it is.  And most of the available spaces along the narrow streets are Boston permit parking spaces marked "North End Residents Only."

The good news is that you'll find slightly cheaper parking rates in the North End than in nearby downtown Boston - especially if you use "early bird" strategies, discounts, parking lots, and avoid the most expensive options. 

Of course, you can take the T . . . several stations (North Station, Haymarket, and Aquarium) are conveniently close.  However, if you must bring your car, try these Boston parking garages in and near the North End.  They're also convenient to TD Garden, Faneuil Hall, Haymarket, Quincy Market, the New England Aquarium, and Boston cruises departing from Long Wharf and Rowes Wharf.

Not sure what's where?  Look for an area map right after the parking garage information.

Caveat:  Although I provide rates for comparisons, Boston parking rates in some garages and lots change frequently - so do check garage websites to verify rates if you're trying to get the best deal.

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MBTA Parking at TD Garden

Address:  135 Causeway Street at Canal Street
Near:  Underneath TD Garden/North Station - so if you're headed to a Bruins or Celtics game, or other event here, you'll have direct access to North Station, adjacent to TD Garden
Reasonably close:  Easy walk to Government Center, Faneuil Hall / Quincy Market / Haymarket, and the North End    
Number of spaces:  1,275 (38 accessible) for cars and 20 for bikes
Forms of payment accepted: Cash, credit card
For more information: 617-222-3042; website

Parking rates: 

• Hourly rates start at:  $5  
• Special event parking:  $25

If you're headed to an event at TD Garden, the MBTA Garage is your most convenient option. 

Because it allows overnight parking, the MBTA Garage can also be worth considering if you're staying at one of the hotels near TD Garden that doesn't have on-site parking.

And because hourly rates are inexpensive compared with other options in the area, it is also one of the cheapest Boston parking garages near the North End and TD Garden when you need to park for only an hour or 2. 

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Boston Harbor Garage at the Aquarium

Address:  70 East India Row (at intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Milk Street)
Near:  Right next to New England Aquarium; very close to North End, Long Wharf, Rowes Wharf, Boston Harbor cruises
Reasonably close:  Easy walk across Greenway to Faneuil Hall / Quincy Market / Haymarket    
Forms of payment accepted: Cash, credit card
For more information: 617-720-5135; website

Parking rates: 

• Daily:  $35  
• Early Bird:  $19 if you arrive before 8:30am and depart before 7:00pm

Although the Boston Harbor Garage is one of the most expensive Boston parking garages near the North End if you use the regular daily rate, it offers some nice conveniences and amenities.

Going in, you can insert your credit card in the machine rather than taking a ticket.  Then when you're leaving, just insert your card again to pay.

The garage also offers free battery starting and tire inflating / changing services.  You can also get your car washed and detailed onsite.

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Boston parking garages and lots along the North End's
Commercial Street and Atlantic Avenue

Commercial Street and Atlantic Avenue loop around the outer perimeter of the North End.  (Note for non-Bostonians who may be wondering:  this will seem like the same street when you're driving, but Commercial Street actually veers off to the right as you're going south.  When this happens, stay on Atlantic Ave.) 

Near Lewis Wharf and Sargent's Wharf, you'll find a cluster of several parking garages and lots that usually offer attractive (and sometimes competing) rates.

Parking rates tend to vary depending on the day, time, and season, so your best bet is to either drive by or even call them in advance and inquire.  Several offer Early Bird rates - at least some of the time.

Here are the names, addresses, and phone numbers for you to check out.  You can see where they are on the North End Boston map at the end of this page.

Sargent's Wharf Parking

Address:  269 Commercial Street
For more information: 617-367-1681; no website

LAZ Parking

Address:  290 Commercial Street
For more information: 617-367-6412; no website

2 Atlantic Avenue Garage

Address:  2 Atlantic Ave
For more information: 617-854-3365; no website

Lewis Wharf Parking

Address:  28 Atlantic Ave
For more information: 617-227-3713; no website

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Parcel 7 Garage

Address:  136 Blackstone Street
Near:  Haymarket, Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, Government Center / City Hall Plaza, ; walk across the Greenway to the North End, waterfront, Boston cruises, New England Aquarium
Reasonably close:  TD Garden and nearby bars / nightlife venues, West End, Downtown Boston     
Forms of payment accepted: Cash, credit cards
For more information:  617-973-6954; no website

Parking rates: 

• Daily rates:  $28 if you're there for more than 3 hours
• Bargain rates with Haymarket vendor validation:  $1 for 1-2 hours parking, $3 for up to 3 hours . . . but regular $28 rate kicks in for over 3 hours

Parcel 7 Garage is not one of Boston's newest, cleanest, or sleekest garages . . . but it's really, really cheap (if you shop at Haymarket), really, really convenient, and in my opinion, one of the best parking bargains in Boston. 

Parcel 7 Garage is where I always park if I'm shopping at Haymarket and planning to buy more than I can lug home on the T. 

Of course, with the $3 validated rate for up to 3 hours, I confess to sometimes wandering over to the North End for cappuccino and a sfogliatelle (the fabulous crispy Italian pastries shaped like clamshell and filled with almond cream that you'll see in all of the yummy North End bakeries). 

Unfortunately, others also know about this garage . . . so sometimes it's full.  If you plan to park at Parcel 7, always have a #2 choice in mind.

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Government Center Garage

Address:  50 New Sudbury Street; entrances on New Sudbury Street and New Chardon Street; easy access to I-93 northbound and southbound ramps, and right above the Haymarket T station
Near:  Haymarket, Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, West End / Government Center / City Hall Plaza, Suffolk University
Reasonably close:  TD Garden and nearby bars / nightlife venues, Downtown Boston; walk across the Greenway to the North End, waterfront, Boston cruises, New England Aquarium     
Number of spaces:   2,000
Forms of payment accepted: Cash, credit cards
For more information:  617-227-0385; website

Parking rates: 

• Daily parking rates:  Starts at $6 for 20 minutes hour or less.  $29 for 1 hour 40 minutes or less.  $35 maximum daily rate.  
• Evening/weekend rates:  $10 if you enter after 5pm and exit before 5am Mondays - Fridays.  $10 all day on Saturdays and Sundays. Not valid during Garden events.
• TD Garden event rates:  $25 for up to 8 hours

Government Center regular daily rates are high . . . but attractive for evening and weekend parking, and competitive for TD Garden event parking.

Plus, if you love mid-century modern and Brutalist style architecture, you'll be parked right in the middle of it.

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Map of Boston parking garages near North End attractions

Use this map to find Boston parking garages near North End attractions and other favorites in the area:  Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, Boston Harbor cruises, the New England Aquarium, and TD Garden.

This map shows the Boston parking garages near North End attractions that are reasonably priced or offer discounts or cheap prices at certain times. Some of the parking lots are fairly small, and at times, all of the garages and lots fill up - so do take the T when at all possible!

Insider tip for the cheapest parking for TD Garden events:

To save money and possibly time, drive to the Wellington Station T stop on Route 16 in Malden, just north of Boston, and park in the adjacent MBTA parking lot.  Your trip on the Orange Line to North Station will take only about 5 minutes.  

Although this parking lot fills up with commuters on weekdays, you'll find plenty of parking for evening and weekend events.   Currently (January, 2010), you can park here for $5, and the round trip T fare on your Charlie Card will run you less than $4.