Saint Vincent Hours, Parking, and Visitor Information

Welcome to Saint Vincent Hospital. Please see the information below for answers to common questions about visiting loved ones, as well as general hospital information.

Locating a patient or visitor

To locate a patient or visitor, please call our information desk at (814) 452-5800. This line is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Parking at Saint Vincent Hospital

Saint Vincent Hospital does not validate parking tickets. Parking lot rates (subject to change by the Erie Parking Authority) begin at $4 for up to 2 hours. The daily maximum for parking is $15.

Valet parking is available 24 hours a day at the Emergency Department entrance for $10. 

Valet parking is available at the Main Hospital entrance Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM for $10.

Valet parking is available at the Hardner building Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM for $8.

Use care when parking on streets near the hospital. Pay close attention to signs posted.

Hospital hours

Saint Vincent Hospital is open for medical care 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Visiting hours

Visit AHN Visitation Hours and Policies for the latest updates.

Before visiting, you may want to call our information desk at (814) 452-5800 to determine if the unit you plan to visit has any visiting hour restrictions.

Children's Playroom

We realize that the hospital environment can be tough on youngsters. Give your kids a break in our Austin’s Playroom.

This child-centered spot, with toys and games, is for children age 3 to 12, when accompanied by an adult. It’s on the main floor. Follow signs to the cafeteria.

Hours: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Sending patient mail and flowers

Before you send a patient mail or flowers, please call our information desk at (814) 452-5800 to get the patient’s room number.

Address your mail or flowers to:
Patient Name
Saint Vincent Health Center, Room
232 West 25 Street
Erie, PA 16544

Meals and snacks

Visitors to Saint Vincent have several options for meals, including:

Hospital Dining Room: Saint Vincent has a large dining room, with family members and visitors welcome to have meals and snacks there. Please ask about the current hours. Listen to the daily menu by calling extension 5623 on your hospital phone.

Hospital Café: Café 905, located in the main lobby of the hospital, sells specialty coffees, teas and gourmet snacks from 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.

Vending Machines: Vending machines can be found in the courtyard lobby, in the Emergency Department waiting area and near the entrance to the dining room.

For additional information, please call (814) 452-5800. The staff at the information desk inside our main lobby can also make restaurant recommendations.

Telephones

Telephones are located in the waiting area on most patient floors, as well as in hospital lobbies.

Automated Teller Machine (ATM)

For your convenience, an ATM is located in the main lobby of the hospital and in the Emergency Department lobby.

Gift shop

The gift shop at Saint Vincent Hospital is well-stocked with gifts, marketplace and fashion items for all ages.

The Gift Shop is located at the entrance of the main lobby and is open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, closed on holidays.