Arriving at hospital
- To get to our main hospital building, use the Ipswich Road entrance.
- For our emergency department, use the Cornwall Street entrance.
- For emergency and after-hours admissions between 8:30 pm and 5:30 am, use the emergency department entrance.
All our entrances are accessible by wheelchair, including levels 1 and 2 through the Cornwall Street entrance.
Pick up and drop off
We have 2 pick up and drop off areas outside the main building. You can get to them through the Ipswich Road or Cornwall Street entrances. You can only stop here for a few minutes.
How to get here
How to get here and find your way around. Watch our video.
Princess Alexandra Hospital is a tertiary healthcare center providing care in all major medical specialties, with the exception of obstetrics. We are a world-class medical research precinct. Whatever the reason for your visit, we want to ensure you find your destination.
The hospital is located at 199 Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba, a 10-minute drive south of Brisbane CBD. There are two main entrances to the hospital. The main entrance is off Ipswich Road, and the emergency department has its own entrance off Cornwall Street. Alternative wheelchair access points are available at the Cornwall Street entrance and the main hospital buildings.
On the hospital campus, there are smaller buildings, each clearly named and numbered. You can reach the hospital by car or public transport. If coming by road, follow the directions based on your direction of travel on the Pacific Motorway.
For drop-offs, there are two designated areas for the main hospital building. One is outside the main foyer off Ipswich Road, and the other is outside the emergency department off Cornwall Street, for emergency patient drop-off or pickup. Short-term parking for pick-up and drop-off is available outside the Transit Care Hub.
Two privately operated car parks are close to Princess Alexandra Hospital: the Metro Multi-story Car Park and the PA Parking Multi-story Car Park. Follow the signs to reach these car parks and use the electronic pay stations before exiting.
Brisbane City Council parking restrictions apply in surrounding streets, so be mindful of parking limits.
The hospital is serviced by multiple bus routes, with the PA Hospital Busway Station a short walk away. Buses also stop on Ipswich Road at PA Hospital Stop 14. Train travelers can connect to a bus at Roma Street Station, taking Route 66 to the PA Hospital Busway Station. Dutton Park Station is a short walk down Cornwall Street to the hospital.
For patients and visitors, there's a shuttle bus running regularly between Ipswich Road and the main hospital building. The bus is wheelchair accessible, with volunteers on hand to assist passengers.
Once you've reached the hospital, finding your way is straightforward. To the left of the main entrance, you'll find the reception area where staff and volunteers will provide directions.
The hospital is divided into two main sections: the Orange Side and the Blue Side. Signs for each ward are color-coded orange or blue. Follow the signs on the ground floor to the orange or blue lifts, and each ward's name reflects the level it's on.
If you're here for an outpatient appointment, check your appointment letter for the location. Arrive 15 minutes early, check in with reception, present your Medicare card and any concession cards, and after your appointment, check out at reception.
We hope you find your way easily at Princess Alexandra Hospital. If you need assistance, our volunteers and staff are here to help at every step of the way.
Parking
We have 2 multi-level car parks near the hospital - Wilson Parking and First Parking.
There's no other parking on the hospital grounds. The streets around the hospital have parking time limits.
Wilson Parking car park
Wilson Parking is on the corner of Ipswich Road and O'Keefe Street. Entry is on Ipswich Road and a walkway takes you straight to our hospital main foyer.
This car park offers concessional parking. Find out how to apply.
Accessible parking
There is accessible parking on level 4. You must display an Australian or international disability parking permit to park here. If you need to borrow a wheelchair, use the green phone by the walkway on level 5 and ask our staff for help.
Wilson Parking costs as of 1 November 2024
A surcharge of 1.75% applies when paying by credit card.
Time | Cost |
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0 to 30 minutes | $5.00 |
30 to 60 minutes | $14.00 |
1 to 1.5 hours | $20.00 |
1.5 to 2 hours | $27.00 |
2 to 3 hours | $33.00 |
3+ hours (daily maximum) | $35.00 |
Motorbike—maximum fee for up to 24 hours. | $17.00 |
| $80.00 |
5 day visitor parking pass. | $80.00 |
PA Hospital staff rate | If you're a PA Hospital staff member, please email staff.pah@wilsonparking.com.au to get staff rates. |
First Parking car park
First Parking is on Ipswich Road opposite the hospital via the entrance on Wolseley Street. A bridge and a walkway take you straight to our hospital main foyer.
This car park doesn't offer concessional parking.
First Parking costs as of 1 August 2024
Rate | Cost |
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Daily rate | $18.00 flat rate |
Express - save 20% on casual rates via the website www.firstparking.com.au/express Monday to Sunday | $14.40 |
PA Hospital staff rate | If you're a PA Hospital staff member, please email PAstaff@firstparking.com.au to get staff rates. |
How to pay
Pay for parking at one of the electronic pay stations before you exit. Cash payments aren't accepted.
Concessional parking
You may be eligible for concessional parking if you're:
- going to hospital at least twice a week for more than 2 weeks in a row
- needing to attend hospital for an extended period of time
- over 65 and get an Age Pension
- getting a Disability Support Pension
- caring for a patient and get a Carer Payment.
Applying for concessional parking
Fill in the Concessional Parking Application Form [PDF 44.97 KB] and take it to:
Car Park Administration Officer
Information Desk
Ground Floor, Building 1.
They're open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, and closed on public holidays.
Paying for concessional parking
Bring your approved form and parking ticket to reception every time you visit the hospital. We'll validate your ticket so you pay the discounted rate when you leave.
Bike parking
There are bike racks at the entry to the hospital.
You can also park your bike for free on the ground level of Wilson Parking. You'll need to put down a security deposit for a parking pass. For more details, call Wilson Parking on 0422 367 373.
Public transport
To plan your trip, use the Translink journey planner or call 13 12 30.
TTY: call 13 36 77 and ask for 13 12 30.
Buses
PAH bus station
We have a bus station on the hospital grounds. Buses often stop here, including the 66, 169, 139, 209.
Ipswich Road and Cornwall Street
Buses run along Ipswich Road with stops outside the hospital. There are also bus stops on Cornwall Street.
Buranda bus station
The Buranda bus station is about 2 km from the hospital, with buses travelling to and from the city and southern suburbs.
Shuttle buses
We have free shuttle buses for patients and visitors.
Ipswich Road shuttle bus
Our PAH shuttle bus runs from Ipswich Road to the main hospital building every 15 minutes. It has wheelchair access and volunteers to help you.
Buses run Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm. Read the PAH Shuttle bus timetable [PDF 221.44 KB].
Burke Street shuttle bus
Our Burke Street shuttle bus runs often between the main hospital building and Burke Street. Read the Burke Street Shuttle bus timetable [PDF 127.94 KB].
Hospital map
Our hospital map [PDF 227.65 KB] shows where our building entrances, car parks, drop off areas, pay stations and other areas are around the hospital.
The following maps show where wards and units are on each level.