Find the Right Albuquerque Hospital Parking Before the Appointment Clock Starts
Compare major Albuquerque hospital parking options, valet hours, visitor garages, disabled parking, campus maps, phone numbers and nearby alternatives before you leave home.
Hospital parking is not just “find a space.” You need the right entrance, realistic walking time, a backup plan, and a safe route for the patient.
Fast Answer: Best Parking Choice by Albuquerque Hospital
UNM Hospital, UNM Children’s Hospital and UNM Cancer Center: start with the free Camino de Salud parking structure unless your clinic gives different instructions.
Presbyterian Hospital downtown: use patient/visitor lots, the 1,200-space garage near Central and Spruce, or $5 card-only weekday valet at the main entrance.
Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital: use patient/visitor lots around the campus; do not park at the main entrance because it is for drop-off and pickup only.
Lovelace campuses: official parking prices were not clearly published in the audit, so confirm the exact campus, entrance and current parking instructions before arrival.
Albuquerque Hospital Parking by Major Campus
Use the exact campus and clinic name from your appointment letter. Albuquerque hospitals are close enough that a generic map pin can send you to the wrong entrance.
UNM Hospital, UNM Children’s Hospital and The Pavilion
- Main location
- 2211 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
- Best parking
- UNM Hospital Parking Garage / structure on Camino de Salud, north of Lomas and Yale.
- Published price
- Free for University Hospital, Children’s Hospital or Cancer Center visitors/patients.
- Driving cue
- Use Yale Blvd., north of Lomas Ave.; turn into the hospital parking garage entrance.
- Walking help
- Expect a walk from the garage; assistance is available at The Pavilion entrance.
- Appointment line
- 505-272-4866
- Parking office
- 505-277-1938 / parktran@unm.edu
Presbyterian Hospital Downtown
- Address
- 1100 Central Ave. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
- Main phone
- 505-841-1234
- Valet price
- $5, card only, paid when picking up your vehicle.
- Valet hours
- Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Self-parking
- Patient and visitor parking areas are located around the hospital campus.
- Garage
- 1,200-space garage on the northeast side of campus near Central Ave. and Spruce St.
- Security
- 24/7 security, escorts, vehicle assists, lost and found, and wayfinding help: 505-841-1200
Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital
- Address
- 8300 Constitution Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
- Main phone
- 505-291-2000
- Self-parking
- Patient and visitor parking areas are located around the hospital.
- Main entrance
- Official page says the hospital main entrance is for drop-off and pickup only; do not park there.
- Valet location
- Near the main entrance of the Physician Office Building.
- Valet hours
- Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- After 5 p.m.
- Security staff can retrieve keys and escort patients/visitors to the vehicle.
- Security
- 505-291-2278
Lovelace Medical Center and Lovelace Women’s Hospital
- Medical Center
- 601 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
- Medical Center phone
- 505-727-8000
- Women’s Hospital
- 4701 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
- Women’s phone
- 505-727-7800
- Published parking price
- Clear official self-parking price was not found in the audit; verify by phone or onsite signs.
- Important distinction
- Lovelace Medical Center downtown and Lovelace Women’s Hospital are different campuses.
Albuquerque Hospital Parking Prices, Hours and Access
Hospital parking changes more often than addresses. Use the table as a planning guide, then verify the current rule through the official hospital page or phone number before driving.
| Parking option | Confirmed price | Opening hours / access | Best use |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNM Hospital / Children’s / Cancer Center visitor structure | Free for listed hospital visitors/patients | Hospital access varies by appointment/department; UNM parking enforcement hours differ by lot and day. | Hospital visits where UNM directs you to Camino de Salud. |
| Presbyterian Hospital valet | $5, card only | Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–6 p.m. | Patient drop-off, limited walking, short outpatient visits. |
| Presbyterian Hospital garage/visitor areas | Self-park fee not clearly listed on the audited page | Security services are listed 24/7. | Long appointments, inpatient visits and after-hours visits. |
| Presbyterian Kaseman valet | Official page says “minimal charge”; exact amount not published in the audited text. | Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m. | Physician Office Building visits or patients needing closer drop-off. |
| Presbyterian Kaseman visitor lots | Self-park fee not clearly listed on the audited page | Security assistance is available through Kaseman Security. | General Kaseman patient/visitor parking. |
| Lovelace campuses | Verify by phone or onsite signage | Hospital services and parking entrance access may vary by department. | Only after confirming the exact campus and entrance. |
| Albuquerque city parking structures | $1 per half hour; $10 after 5 hours for city structures. | City Parking Office is open Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; structure access varies. | Backup for downtown non-emergency appointments only. |
| Albuquerque meters | $1 per hour; no meter payment on Sunday or federal holidays. | Meter payment generally required Monday–Saturday, 7 a.m.–6 p.m. | Very short visits only when the meter time limit covers the full visit. |
Important: do not park in ambulance lanes, fire lanes, hospital loops, private business lots, churches, reserved spaces or residential permit streets just because a nearby hospital lot is full.
UNM Hospital Floor Map PDF: Parking-to-Clinic Navigation Tips
UNM’s “How to Use These Maps” PDF is useful because parking is only the first step. After you park, you may still need to choose the correct building, elevator and information desk.
Main Hospital and Pavilion are separate buildings
The PDF explains that this part of UNM Hospital includes two buildings and that movement between buildings is limited to specific levels.
Connections are on Levels 1 and 2
Plan the walking route before leaving the garage because not every floor connects between buildings.
Use the correct elevator bank
Pavilion, Cath Lab, Clinic East/West and Main elevators serve different floor ranges and may not take you to the other building.
Information desk markers
UNM’s map guidance references information desks by the Pavilion Main Entrance, Main Connector Entrance and Main Hospital entrance.
Ask before walking too far
If your appointment letter gives a clinic name but no entrance, ask at an information desk before crossing buildings or changing floors.
Use UNM Health Maps
UNM Health Maps can provide floor-by-floor indoor directions for the Main Hospital, Pavilion and Critical Care Tower.
UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center Parking and Drop-Off
UNM Cancer Center parking has different micro-details than the main hospital garage. If your appointment is at 1201 Camino de Salud NE, follow Cancer Center-specific instructions.
Patient drop-off and pickup
Patient drop-off and pickup is on the south side of the Cancer Center building. Use the lot route that reaches the main entrance.
Visitor parking
Official Cancer Center directions indicate patient and visitor parking in the West Lot, with entry through the west entrance near the bear sculpture.
Free valet support
Cancer Center guidance lists free valet parking, and its support page says General Services Assistants can help with valet parking, wheelchairs, transportation and directions.
Disabled parking
Disabled parking is listed in the east and west lots. Choose the lot based on the entrance your care team tells you to use.
Disabled, ADA and Mobility-Friendly Hospital Parking
UNM Hospital
Use the Camino de Salud structure and ask for help at The Pavilion entrance if walking from the garage is difficult.
UNM Cancer Center
Disabled parking is listed in the east and west lots. Patient drop-off is on the south side of the building.
Presbyterian Hospital
Handicap parking is listed in each lot, including the Physician Office Building garage and main open lot.
Presbyterian Kaseman
Use visitor lots, ask security for wayfinding help and remember the main entrance is for drop-off/pickup only.
City meters
Albuquerque says vehicles with disability permits are not charged at meters and their meter time is not limited.
Private hospital lots
Hospital-owned or private-lot rules may differ from city-meter rules. Follow posted signs and staff instructions.
Nearby Parking Alternatives When Hospital Lots Are Full
Nearby alternatives should be a backup—not the first plan—because hospital lots usually place you closer to elevators, registration, discharge and patient pickup.
Near UNM Hospital
UNM lists meter parking along Central Avenue and nearby day lots south of Central on Buena Vista, Yale, Cornell and University at Copper.
Near Presbyterian downtown
Try Presbyterian’s own garage first. City structures can help for longer downtown visits if hospital parking is unsuitable.
Near Lovelace Medical Center
Downtown city parking may be useful, but first call the campus or clinic to confirm whether patient parking is available onsite.
| Alternative | Official rate / rule | Best use | Warning |
|---|---|---|---|
| City-owned structures | $1 per half hour; $10 after 5 hours. | Downtown appointments near city parking. | Special events may affect prices. |
| City meters | $1 per hour; enforced Monday–Saturday, 7 a.m.–6 p.m. | Very short visits. | Meter limits and signs still apply. |
| UNM nearby day lots | UNM lists some nearby day lots around $1–$2 per day. | Backup near campus when appropriate. | Not the same as the free hospital visitor garage. |
| Residential side streets | Usually not recommended near UNM. | Avoid unless signs clearly allow it. | UNM warns nearby residential streets may require permits. |
Step-by-Step Hospital Parking Plan for Albuquerque
Practical arrival buffer: arrive 25–40 minutes early for a first-time hospital visit. For UNM, add time for parking, walking, shuttle/carts and indoor wayfinding.
Emergency Room, Surgery, Pickup and Drop-Off Parking
Emergency department visits
- Follow ER signs first, not general visitor parking signs.
- Do not leave a vehicle in an ambulance bay, fire lane or loop.
- After check-in, ask where the car should be legally moved.
- For a medical emergency, call 911 rather than searching for parking.
Surgery or long appointment
- Use a garage or official visitor lot, not curb space.
- Ask whether validation, patient permit, valet or discharge pickup applies.
- Keep payment card, photo ID and appointment paperwork ready.
- Save after-hours entrance and security phone number.
Pickup rule: hospital entrances are usually active loading zones. If the patient is not ready, park legally or wait where staff permits it.
Transit and Low-Cost Ways to Reach Albuquerque Hospitals
Transit may help visitors avoid parking, but it is not ideal for every patient. Consider mobility, weather, appointment length and how far the stop is from the correct entrance.
| Hospital | ABQ RIDE routes listed by city destination page | When this helps |
|---|---|---|
| UNM Hospital | Routes 5 and 11 | Useful for visitors comfortable walking from the stop to hospital buildings. |
| Presbyterian Hospital | Routes 66, 97, 766 Red Line and 777 Green Line | Helpful for downtown hospital visits when parking is full or valet is not needed. |
| Presbyterian Kaseman | Route 31 | Useful for northeast Albuquerque appointments when direct parking is limited. |
| Lovelace Medical Center downtown | Route 50 | May help for downtown visits without a vehicle. |
| Lovelace Women’s Hospital | Routes 5, 140/141 and 157 | Consider only when the patient can safely travel from the stop to the entrance. |
What to Do If Hospital Parking Goes Wrong
| Problem | Immediate action | What to save |
|---|---|---|
| Garage is full | Use the next official hospital lot or call security/front desk before leaving campus. | Hospital name, entrance, time and staff instructions. |
| Cannot find clinic entrance | Call the clinic or ask information/security before walking too far. | Clinic name, suite, floor and appointment letter. |
| Valet is closed | Use visitor self-parking or ask security about after-hours retrieval or escort. | Valet ticket, vehicle description and pickup location. |
| Disabled space is full | Use legal drop-off, then ask security/front desk for the nearest accessible route. | Location, time and staff guidance. |
| Vehicle assist needed | Call hospital security if the campus offers vehicle assists or after-hours escorts. | Lot, row, plate, vehicle color and phone number. |
| Parking meter does not work | For Albuquerque city meters, call 311 as the city instructs. | Meter number, street, photo and payment attempt. |
| Ticket or tow risk | Move from fire lanes, main loops, reserved spaces, private lots and permit-only streets. | Photos of signs and where you parked. |
Albuquerque Hospital Parking Phone Numbers and Addresses
UNM Hospital / UNM Children’s Hospital
UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center
Presbyterian Hospital
Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital
Lovelace Medical Center
Lovelace Women’s Hospital
City of Albuquerque Parking
City 311 and Non-Emergency Help
Before You Leave Home: Hospital Parking Checklist
Appointment details
- Exact hospital campus
- Clinic, tower, Pavilion, Cancer Center or office building
- Appointment time and arrival instruction
- Provider or department phone number
- Parking entrance or valet location
- Photo ID, insurance card and payment card
- Mobility or wheelchair needs
- Pickup or discharge plan
Parking details
- Primary parking lot or garage
- Backup lot if full
- Cash/card requirement
- Garage height, if driving a tall vehicle
- ADA space or drop-off plan
- After-hours entrance
- Security phone number
- Photo of parking row, elevator or level
Albuquerque Hospital Parking Google Map
Use this map for a city-level view. For the final turn, use the exact hospital, garage, ER, pavilion, cancer center or medical-office entrance.
Map warning: a hospital Google Maps marker may point to the main building rather than the visitor-garage driveway, ER loop or clinic entrance.
Official Parking Links Used for This Guide
These links are included because they help verify a changing parking instruction, map, price, phone number or visitor route.
Albuquerque Hospital Parking FAQs
Where can I park for UNM Hospital in Albuquerque?
UNM lists free parking for University Hospital, Children’s Hospital and Cancer Center visitors/patients in the parking structure on Camino de Salud, north of Lomas and Yale.
Is UNM Hospital parking free?
Yes. UNM’s public parking guidance says visitors and patients to University Hospital, Children’s Hospital or the Cancer Center may park free in the Camino de Salud structure.
How much is Presbyterian Hospital valet parking?
Presbyterian Hospital lists valet parking at $5, payable by card only when picking up the vehicle.
What are Presbyterian Hospital valet hours?
Presbyterian Hospital valet hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Does Presbyterian Hospital have handicap parking?
Yes. Presbyterian lists handicap parking in each lot, including the Physician Office Building parking garage and the main open parking lot.
Where do I park at Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital?
Use patient and visitor parking areas surrounding the hospital. The main entrance is for drop-off and pickup only, not parking.
Does Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital have valet parking?
Yes. Kaseman lists valet near the main entrance of the Physician Office Building, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where should UNM Cancer Center patients park?
UNM Cancer Center guidance lists patient and visitor parking in the West Lot, patient drop-off/pickup on the south side, and disabled parking in both east and west lots.
Are Lovelace parking prices published online?
Clear official Lovelace self-parking prices were not found in the audit. Call the specific Lovelace campus or clinic before arrival for current parking instructions.
How early should I arrive for hospital parking in Albuquerque?
For a first-time visit, arrive 25–40 minutes early. Add extra time at UNM for parking, walking, shuttles, carts, elevator selection and indoor wayfinding.
Independent Hospital Parking Information
Parking Guide Hub is not UNM Health, Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Lovelace Health System, the City of Albuquerque or any hospital operator.
Parking prices, entrances, valet hours, security services, visitor policies, disability access, construction, transit routes and clinic locations can change. Verify time-sensitive details through the official hospital link or phone number before driving.
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