Luggage storageMidi Station

Luggage storage at Brussels-Midi

Lots of travellers roll through Midi with a bag and time to kill before a train or check-in.

The station itself is built for moving through quickly rather than lingering with luggage, with step-free access to every platform and metro lines 2 and 6 sitting directly underneath. Eurostar and ICE passengers heading to the Netherlands or Germany may face luggage inspections before reaching the platform, so sorting out where to leave a bag for a few hours is worth doing early. As the busiest station in the country and the only Brussels stop for international high-speed services like Eurostar and TGV, Brussels-Midi station is a key gateway for rail travellers. The station is located in Saint-Gilles/Sint-Gillis, on the border with Anderlecht and just south of the City of Brussels. Brussels-Midi station offers luggage lockers with 24-hour service. Eurostar Premier travellers and eligible club members have access to a dedicated lounge at Brussels-Midi station. With Stasher, you can store bags from €1.49 per bag per day at 10+ locations near Midi Station.

Some top Stasher locations near Midi Station include:

• Local shop, 2 min walk · open 12:00–19:00 most days · rated 5/5 (20+ reviews)
• Restaurant, 3 min walk · open 10:00–23:00 every day · rated 5/5 (600+ reviews)

You'll typically find a bag drop at local shops and restaurants. Of the nearby points, 1 stays open late. There's no strict size limit, though prices can vary with bag size. Every booking comes with the Stasher Guarantee, which protects your bags up to €12,000. Stasher storage near Midi Station can be booked through the website or app.

Trains, platforms and getting around with luggage

Long-distance services here include Eurostar, TGV INOUI, ICE, OUIGO, Nightjet and European Sleeper, plus the Belgian domestic network. Metro lines 2 and 6 sit directly beneath the mainline platforms, so you can switch to the underground without hauling bags far. All platforms have step-free access via lifts and escalators.

Security and baggage rules for international departures

Eurostar passengers heading to London go through ticket gates, security and passport control inside the Channel Terminal before boarding. Eurostar and ICE departures to the Netherlands or Germany may include luggage inspections alongside ticket and ID checks before you reach the platform. Eurostar itself sets no weight limit on bags, as long as you can lift and carry them yourself.

From Midi to the city centre and beyond

The Grand Place is about a 22-minute walk from Brussels-Midi station, or roughly 1.8 km. If you'd rather not walk with luggage, metro lines 2 and 6 connect the station to the inner city directly. Tram and bus services also leave from the station forecourt, with tram lines 4 and 10 running north-south past Midi.