Caroline
Great facility. Close to Goodge Street Station and a short walk back to Euston. Friendly staff and luggage secured safely. Booked the night before and they were expecting our bags. Reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend.
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- Mrs
Quick, efficient, friendly staff, reasonable price, safe storage, easy to find, central and ideal for British museum
- Joy
Absolutely brilliant! The people who assisted me were really friendly and helpful I would definitely recommend this place. It is also perfectly placed for a visit to The British Museum. A huge thanks.
- Margaret
Premier Inn but down a small back street I possibly wouldn't venture down alone at night. However handy location for west end and friendly and easy drop off and collection.
- francis
Close to station. Receptionists at hotel on both drop off and pick up time were friendly and helpful. In short they were excellent.
- Tamara
Great shop, easy to leave your luggage and staff were friendly. Quick drop off and pick up, highly recommend.
- Tom
Worked very well for us. We left a total of 8 bags (4 checked cases and 4 carry on bags) for our family of 4 (2 adults 2 teens). We had just checked out of our nearby Airbnb apt and needed a place to store our bags for the day while we spent one last day in London. When we dropped them off in the morning we were asked to take one photo of all the bags together and we then showed the same photo at pickup. A different person was there when we picked them up at 7pm later that day but we showed the photo and he brought the bags from a room in the back. Overall very seamless and safe- we had to leave some valuable items in the cases as we were spending the day in London before heading to Heathrow in the evening. This included iPad, computer, kindle, etc. and my son even left some cash in his backpack (even though I had told him not to!). Everything was there. I would recommend this location - seamless, safe and trustworthy and would use them again if I had to.
- MICHIYOSHI
Very convenient location, just a short walk from the British Museum, especially since larger luggage cannot be taken into the museum. Drop-off and collection were both quick and smooth. I would happily use this location again.
- Emily
The lockers were not working, however, this was not a problem and we left them in a secure room.
- Léa
very quick drop off point, no one was there when we came back for pickup before the musical we were going to see so we left and came back again a couple of hours later and it was all good and we got our backs in a couple of minutes
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FAQs
What are the luggage restrictions at the British Museum, and how can I store prohibited wheeled suitcases?
The British Museum strictly prohibits all wheeled suitcases and bags from entering the grounds, and they cannot be stored in the cloakroom. Any other permitted luggage must not exceed 40 x 40 x 50 cm or weigh more than 8 kg. If you are travelling with wheeled or oversized bags, you can store them nearby with Stasher, which has no size or weight limits.
How does the cost of storing bags with Stasher compare to the official British Museum cloakroom?
The British Museum cloakroom charges £4 for bags up to 4kg and £6 for bags between 4kg and 8kg. In comparison, luggage storage near the British Museum with Stasher starts from £1.49 per bag per day.
How close are the nearest Stasher luggage storage points to the British Museum entrance?
The nearest Stasher location is about a 2-minute walk from the British Museum. In total, there are over 5 luggage storage points within a 3-minute walk and more than 10 within a 5-minute walk, including a 24/7 hotel reception just 100 metres away and a local shop under 200 metres away.
Are there storage options near the British Museum that offer 24/7 access or stay open later than the museum?
Yes. While the British Museum cloakroom closes at 17:00 daily and 20:30 on Fridays, Stasher offers more flexible hours nearby. There are over five Stasher locations near the museum that stay open late, including several points that operate 24/7.
Can I store luggage near the British Museum before traveling to or from London Euston Station?
Yes, you have a few options for storing bags between the British Museum and London Euston Train Station, which is a 15-minute walk away. At the station, the Excess Baggage Company charges £10.00 per item for up to three hours of storage. Alternatively, Euston Luggage Storage charges just £2.99 per bag per day when booked online.
How do I book luggage storage in a local shop or hotel near the British Museum?
You can book a spot online with Stasher at a trusted local shop, hotel, or self-service locker near the British Museum, keeping your bag safely out of sight until collection. For example, you can choose a 24/7 hotel reception less than 100 metres away, or a highly rated 24/7 hostel reception just under 200 metres away.
Is my luggage safe and insured when stored at a Stasher partner location near the British Museum?
Yes, every Stasher booking near the British Museum is covered by a guarantee of up to £10,000 per booking. For further peace of mind, Stasher holds a 4.8/5 rating from 50,000 written reviews.
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Luggage storage near the British Museum
Stasher has luggage storage near the British Museum, with the nearest point about a 2-minute walk away, 5+ points within a 3-minute walk and 10+ within a 5-minute walk. Storage is available through trusted local shops and hotels, or self-service smart lockers.
The nearest places to store bags are:
- A hotel reception is under 100 m away, open 24/7 and rated 5/5 from over 5,100 reviews. Check availability
- A local shop is under 200 m away and rated 5/5 from over 20 reviews. Check availability
- A hostel reception is under 200 m away, open 24/7 and rated 5/5 from over 700 reviews. Check availability
| 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 | 9197 | Varies | Only at stations/airports |
British Museum cloakroom rules and bag limits
The British Museum does not admit wheeled suitcases or bags, and its cloakroom will not take them either. Other luggage must be no larger than 40cm x 40cm x 50cm and weigh no more than 8kg.
For accepted bags, the cloakroom charges £4 up to 4kg and £6 for bags from 4kg to 8kg. It is open daily from 10:00 to 17:00, staying open until 20:30 on Fridays. The British Library also restricts luggage inside, with a maximum size of 56cm x 45cm x 25cm.
For larger, heavier or wheeled bags, Stasher luggage storage near the British Museum has no size or weight limits.
Dropping bags near nearby Tube and train stations
Tottenham Court Road Underground Station is a 5-minute walk from the British Museum, while Holborn and Russell Square are both 7 minutes away on foot. London Euston is a 15-minute walk, useful for an onward train after the museum.
Several Stasher luggage storage points near the British Museum are open late, and several operate 24/7, so bags can be collected after a long day before heading towards Euston or the Tube.
Upcoming exhibitions at the British Museum
The British Museum’s exhibition programme includes John Constable: views of nature, running from 2 June to 4 October 2026, with free entry. The Bayeux Tapestry follows from 10 September 2026 until 11 July 2027, with tickets priced from £25 to £33.
Korea is scheduled for 1 October 2026 to 31 January 2027, and adult admission starts at £14. For these extended exhibition visits, arrange somewhere to store your bags before arriving, so luggage does not add to the challenge of moving through busy galleries.
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