Pi Alley Garage sits in one of Downtown Boston's most historic corners, tucked beside the winding lanes near Old City Hall and Downtown Crossing. We've been a well-lit, self-park facility here since 1969 — family owned and operated for over half a century, and still run by people who know this neighborhood by heart.
Our location is what makes us special. Whether you're visiting the Downtown Crossing shopping district, Faneuil Hall, Government Center, the Financial District, or walking the Freedom Trail, you'll find Pi Alley Garage just steps from your destination. Park once and the best of Boston is on foot.
Over the years we've kept the things that matter — a clean, safe garage, fair and clearly posted rates, and attendants on duty around the clock — while adding the conveniences downtown drivers now expect: touchless entry from your phone, prepaid online reservations, and on-site EV charging.
What We Stand For
Family Owned Since 1969
Three generations of Boston operators — not a faceless chain. When you park here, you’re supporting a local family business.
Straightforward Pricing
Clear posted rates with no surprise fees. You know what you’re paying before you pull in.
Clean, Well-Lit & Safe
A self-park facility kept well-lit and maintained, with attendants on duty 24 hours a day for assistance.
Built for Today
Touchless phone entry, prepaid online reservations and on-site EV charging — convenience that keeps up with the city.
Downtown Boston History
The History of Pi Alley
The garage takes its name from the narrow lane that runs beside it. Pi Alley sits in the middle of the Freedom Trail, between Old South Meeting House, the Old State House and Old City Hall, and the history on its doorstep is part of why people have parked here for more than fifty years.
How Pi Alley got its name
The lane was known as Pie Alley first: its taverns and eating houses sold meat pies to the printers and newspapermen who worked around Washington Street. The printers gave it the spelling it has today. Loose, jumbled type was called "pi", and the compositors drinking at the Bell in Hand tavern were said to have dropped enough of it in the alley that Pie Alley became Pi Alley.
The Freedom Trail
Sixteen historic sites between Boston Common and the Bunker Hill Monument are linked by a red line in the pavement, and the line runs along Washington Street past the garage. Guided walking tours with costumed guides run through the visitor season.
Old South Meeting House (1729)
Across Washington Street from the garage. On December 16, 1773, thousands gathered here before the Boston Tea Party. It is now a museum and a National Historic Landmark.
Faneuil Hall (1742)
Built by the merchant Peter Faneuil as a gift to the town, and known as the "Cradle of Liberty" for the town meetings and speeches held there before the Revolution. It now anchors Faneuil Hall Marketplace, a six-minute walk away.
Boston City Hall (1969)
Completed the year the garage opened, to a Brutalist design by Kallmann McKinnell & Knowles. Admired by architects and disliked by many Bostonians, it was ranked the sixth greatest building in American history in a 1976 poll of architects. A short walk up Court Street.
Reserve Your Spot in Downtown Boston
Prepay online and drive right in, or call the garage — we’re open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.