Birgit
It was easy to find about Google maps. And the staff is very helpful.
Why customers trust us to store their bags in Royal Mile
4.94from 1.5m+ worldwide ratings
- Jon
Quick and easy to drop off my bag in their locked luggage room and collect it later. Thanks!
- Stuart
Great location just off the royal Mile so a good place to drop bags when you haven't got accommodation. Really useful for train station. Owner, and dog, were very friendly and the bag felt safe
- Ben
Easy, quick to drop off and collect, bags in a locked room - felt very secure
- Emma
Everything was perfect; the luggage is in a separate room with a tag that is checked by the staff when it is collected.
Translated - José
There was a 15-minute waiting line, but the process to deposit the luggage and then pick it up was very quick. The staff was very kind as well :)
- Maria
The location worked so well as we were arriving from the airport as it was on the bus route
- Lois
Waverley Mall location very easy to find, staff member was really friendly and helpful. Central location if using the train station. Just a note for future users of location, you don't have to go from the station out onto street level and around to the location, like Google Maps suggests. You can just go through Waverley Market (where the McDonald's is) and go up to the location there.
- Kaitlin
Easy to find, the staff were helpful, and our bags were stored in an area only accessible to staff. Drop off and pickup were efficient.
- CARINE
Excellent location from Waverley railway station. Open 24 hours. We left our luggage at 10 am and took them back at 11 pm. The man was nice and cooperative
Trusted by
Book top storage spots nearby
FAQs
How much does it cost and how long is the walk to the nearest luggage storage near the Royal Mile?
Storage starts from £1.49 per bag per day, and the nearest Stasher point is about a 2-minute walk from the Royal Mile entrance; 7 points are within 3 minutes and 12 within 5 minutes.
Can I store large suitcases or rucksacks near the Royal Mile attractions?
Yes, Stasher has no bag size or weight limits, while Edinburgh Castle excludes suitcases and rucksacks of 30L or more, the Hub rejects bags over 30cm x 30cm x 15cm, and St Giles Cathedral has no luggage storage.
Are there public left-luggage lockers directly on the Royal Mile, or only at nearby buildings like Parliament?
The named Royal Mile sites do not all provide storage: Edinburgh Castle and St Giles Cathedral have none, while the Scottish Parliament at the foot of the Royal Mile provides lockers and baggage storage for visitors.
Can I collect my bags late at night after visiting the Royal Mile and nearby sights?
Yes, 9 Stasher points near the Royal Mile entrance stay open late and 1 is open 24/7, whereas the Scottish Parliament's standard hours are 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday with last entry at 4:30pm.
What are the bag restrictions at Edinburgh Castle and where can I store luggage nearby?
Edinburgh Castle does not allow suitcases or large rucksacks of 30L or more and has no on-site luggage storage; for storage near the Royal Mile, Stasher accepts bags of any size or weight from £1.49 per bag per day.
How do I book a spot and where exactly do I hand over my bags near the Royal Mile entrance?
Book online with Stasher, then take your bags to the selected trusted local shop, hotel, or self-service smart locker; 7 Stasher points are within a 3-minute walk of the Royal Mile entrance.
Why store your bags with Stasher
Millions of Bags Stored Safely
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Half the Price of Station Lockers
Flexible Cancellation
9300+ Stashpoints
24/7 Customer Support
Fast and Safe Payment
Excellent Reviews
Last updated: 19 ago, 2026
Luggage storage near the Royal Mile
Stasher has 7 luggage-storage points within a 3-minute walk of the Royal Mile entrance, with the nearest point about 2 minutes away. There are 12 points within a 5-minute walk, giving a choice of nearby locations around the entrance rather than inside the Royal Mile itself. Luggage storage near Royal Mile starts from £1.49 per bag per day. The coverage keeps storage close to the area’s main entrance, while the starting price provides a clear budget reference for a short visit.
| Other Platforms | Station/Airport Facilities | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1.49 | Varies, usually slightly more | Varies, up to 2x more |
| Refund policy |  |  credit only or no refund | |
| Guarantee | £10,000 | Similar (terms vary) | |
| Trustpilot Score | 4.8 / 5 | Between 2.5 and 4.4 / 5 | 2.7/5 |
| Number of locations | 9314 | Varies | Only at stations/airports |
Bag rules at Royal Mile landmarks
Stasher has luggage storage near, but not inside, Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle does not permit suitcases or large rucksacks of 30L or over, and provides no on-site luggage storage. Entrance bag searches may also take place. St Giles Cathedral has no cloakroom or luggage-storage area.
The Hub, at the top of the Royal Mile, asks visitors not to bring bags larger than 30cm x 30cm x 15cm. Bags may be searched, while a complimentary cloakroom is available for performances, but larger bags are not accepted. At the foot of the Royal Mile, the Scottish Parliament provides lockers and baggage storage for visitors exploring the building.
Stasher has no bag-size or weight limits. Bookings are made online with a trusted local shop or hotel, or a self-service smart locker.
If you’re arriving by train or tram: where to drop your bags
Edinburgh Waverley is the closest train station to Edinburgh Castle, located at the top of the Royal Mile, and sits 0.4 miles away. Princes Street is the closest tram stop, also 0.4 miles from the Castle. Both arrival points are therefore the same distance from the upper end of the Royal Mile, with Edinburgh Castle marking that end. This gives a like-for-like distance for train and tram arrivals.
Timing your visit: Parliament, Mary King’s Close and late bag collection
Stasher has storage near Royal Mile, with 9 points staying open late and 1 open 24/7, so bags can be collected after the visit. The Scottish Parliament, at the foot of the Royal Mile, is free to visit and opens 10am–5pm Monday to Saturday. Last entry for standard visits is 4:30pm. The Real Mary King’s Close is accessed from the Royal Mile. Its tours last approximately one hour, and visitors need to arrive at least 10 minutes before their allocated time. Late collection remains available after the visit, so the Parliament’s last-entry time need not be your bag-collection deadline.
How to store luggage in Royal Mile
1. Find
Securely find, book, and pay for luggage storage online.
2. Stash
Safely store your bags at approved hotels and shops.
3. Collect
Retrieve your bags later, following a day of hassle-free travel.
Download our app & store your bags today
Luggage storage everywhere with the Stasher App
