Luggage Storage Edinburgh – Left Luggage & Lockers

Edinburgh is a city built for wandering, and dragging a suitcase up the Royal Mile’s cobbles is nobody’s idea of a good time. Whether you’ve an early check-out and a late train, or you’ve simply arrived before your room is ready, the good news is that secure, affordable luggage storage is easy to find across the city centre — no ticket barriers or lost-property forms required.

This guide covers the two most reliable options for visitors — Stasher and Bounce — along with station left luggage and hotel storage, so you can pick whatever suits your route best.

The two big names

Stasher & Bounce Compared
Both platforms work on the same principle: local shops, cafés and hotels across Edinburgh act as approved “hosts,” holding your bags securely in exchange for a small daily fee. You book online, get a confirmation with the exact address, and drop your bags with staff on arrival. No lockers to wrestle with, no coins needed.

Stasher: London-founded, well established across UK cities

Multiple hosted locations around Edinburgh, including Haymarket, Waverley, Rose Street, York Place and Leith Waterfront
Each bag insured, typically up to £1,000+
No size restrictions on luggage
Free cancellation on most bookings
24/7 customer support

Bounce: Global network, strong app experience

Thousands of storage spots worldwide, including central Edinburgh
$10,000 protection plan on stored bags
Simple app-based booking and check-in
Free cancellation
24/7 customer support

Insider tip

Prices on both platforms hover around £6–£8 per bag, per day, though they flex with demand during the Fringe and Hogmanay. Book the night before if you can — city-centre spots near Waverley and Princes Street fill up fast on peak festival mornings.

Where to drop your bags – Stasher’s Edinburgh Locations

Waverley: Near Edinburgh Waverley Station, East Market St
Haymarket: Torphichen Street, by Haymarket Station
York Place: 44 York Place, New Town
Rose Street: Rose Street, between Princes St & George St
Princes Street Gardens: 24 Rose Street
City Centre: Lauriston Place, Old Town / Southside
Leith Waterfront: Leith, near the shore

Exact addresses are confirmed by email after booking, since hosts do occasionally change. Always check the live map on stasher.com before you set off.

Other options: Station & Hotel Storage

If you’d rather not book through an app, a couple of low-tech options still exist:

• Edinburgh Waverley Station — Left luggage facilities and staffed desks operate on and off around the station depending on the season and security posture, so it’s worth checking directly with ScotRail or the station on the day rather than relying on it being available. Stasher’s Waverley-area host is a more dependable fallback if the station facility isn’t running.
• Your hotel or hostel — Many city-centre hotels and hostels will hold bags for guests before check-in or after check-out, often at no charge if you’ve stayed with them. It’s always worth asking at reception first, especially if you’re only killing a few hours.
• Edinburgh Airport — If you’re storing bags before or after a flight rather than in the city centre, check with your airline or the airport’s information desk, as left luggage provision at the airport itself is limited.

Choosing between them

Quick Comparison
Option Best for Typical price
Stasher: Widest spread of central Edinburgh hosts ~£6–£8 / bag / day
Bounce: Travellers using the same app across multiple cities ~£5–£8 / bag / day
Hotel storage: Guests with a short gap before/after their stay Often free for guests
Station left luggage: Same-day travellers passing through Waverley Varies — check availability first

Before you go-A Few Practical Notes

Is it safe to leave my bags with a stranger’s shop?
Both Stasher and Bounce vet their host locations and insure stored bags, so it’s a different proposition to simply asking a café to watch your suitcase. Bring ID matching your booking, and keep valuables — passports, electronics, medication — with you rather than in the stored bag.

Do I need to book in advance?
You can usually book on the day, but during August (Fringe season) and over Hogmanay, popular locations near Waverley and the Royal Mile can fill up. Booking the night before removes any stress.

What if my hotel is a walk from the city centre?
Both platforms let you filter by area, so it’s worth checking for a host near your actual accommodation rather than defaulting to the busiest city-centre spot — it can save you a return trip.

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