Use the Cluny Court basement car park if your first stop is a shop or café at 501 Bukit Timah Road. Cluny Court directs drivers to its basement entrance via Cluny Park Road, beside the French Embassy. If you are going straight to Singapore Botanic Gardens, check the separate NParks Cluny Park Road car park and its walking route to your first garden stop.
The two car parks share a road name in their directions. Save the operator or destination name as well as the road, and check the sign at the entrance before driving in. If you are meeting people coming by train, agree to meet at Cluny Court or Bukit Timah Gate before anyone parks.
- Cluny Court · Basement entry via Cluny Park Road. The building lists a 2 m height limit.
- NParks Cluny Park Road · A separate Gardens car park, with rates and hours published by NParks.
- Rail alternative · Botanic Gardens MRT (CC19/DT9), Exit A for Bukit Timah Gate.
- Pick the first stop · Use the café, gate or attraction name when arranging to meet.
Choose the car park for the first stop
For a meal or errand at Cluny Court, look for the building at 501 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 259760. Use Cluny Court’s directions for the driveway. If the first stop is inside the Gardens, open the NParks map and check the route from the car park to your specific destination. This is especially useful when a passenger uses a mobility aid or a child is already tired.
If you are dropping people off before parking, agree where the group will wait and choose a permitted stopping point. Do this before reaching the entrance so the driver can continue without searching for directions while the passengers wait.
Compare the published parking rates
Cluny Court lists car parking at S$2.20 for the first hour and S$1.53 for each subsequent half-hour, subject to GST. Its listing shows an eight-minute grace period and a two-metre height limit. Check the current entry sign for the applicable terms, particularly if you drive a taller vehicle or intend to stay longer than planned.
NParks lists its Gardens parking charge as S$0.02 per minute and includes a Cluny Park Road car park in its directory. It publishes general car park hours of 5am to midnight with a separate exception for Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden car park. The Cluny Court basement has its own terms, so refer to the appropriate operator.
Estimate the stay before comparing prices
A coffee stop, a sit-down meal and a long garden walk have different likely durations. If you want to compare the rates, use the time from entering the car park until you expect to drive out. Include time to return to the car, particularly if you plan to leave the Gardens by a different gate.
Meet people coming by MRT
Ask rail travellers to use Botanic Gardens MRT (CC19/DT9). NParks directs garden visitors to Bukit Timah Gate from Exit A. If you are meeting for a meal, name the outlet and its building instead. Cluny Court and Serene Centre are neighbouring destinations with separate addresses.
For a garden-first visit, use a named gate or the entrance plaza as the meeting point. If a vehicle is still looking for parking, the rest of the group can wait near the agreed landmark. For a longer visit, check whether returning to the same gate works for everyone.
Choose a different car park for a different garden entrance
If your main destination is Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden, the Centre for Ethnobotany or the National Orchid Garden, compare the Gardens parking map with the entrance for that attraction. Parking near the north entrance works well for a short Eco-Lake outing, while other collections may be easier to reach from another gate. Check current access and closures when your visit depends on a specific car park.
If the first car park is full, stop somewhere appropriate and check a second destination pin. Keep the meeting point fixed unless the rest of the group knows about the change. This matters when some people have already arrived by train.
Contents · Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cluny Court’s car park entrance?
Cluny Court directs drivers to its basement entrance from Cluny Park Road, beside the French Embassy.
Are the two Cluny Park Road parking listings the same?
Cluny Court basement parking and the NParks Cluny Park Road car park have separate operators and published rates.
Which MRT exit serves Bukit Timah Gate?
Use Botanic Gardens MRT Exit A.
Where can I check current rates?
Check the relevant operator’s official listing and the sign at the car park entrance.