Michelle
Great location and service. This is quite the party area at night so it's a wee bit crazy but they're open late and were extremely helpful and very nice. They called me a taxi as well.
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4.94from 1.5m+ worldwide ratings
- Rachel
Very easy to leave luggage, friendly and helpful staff. Would happily use this service again!
- Andrew
Location was really good, convenient for city centre and airport tram.
- Zita
Everything worked perfectly. Luggage was stores secure in a locked room. Staff was very helpful and friendly
- Amanda
Perfect location - right by the bus to the airport so extra convenient.
- 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
- Alastair
No problems as it was a hotel and they are used to left luggage.
- Sundy
First time using Stasher, but it worked seamlessly. Definitely would recommend to others.
- Pamela
Good location close to Waverley Station. We got a little lost trying to locate it but finally found it. There were several people in line waiting to drop off bags and only 1 person working. She did great and worked quickly, but was definitely flustered due to previous rude customers. I wish I could remember her name, but she did great! Pick up of our bags was super quick and easy as well. It was just very convenient being able to leave our bags while we explored the city then pick them back up before heading to our hotel for the evening. I'd leave my bags here again!
- Penelope
On arriving at the hotel we were invited to leave our cases in a locker in the hotel foyer and were given a swipe card key so we felt the cases were secure and we had the means to retrieve them swiftly. Everything worked. The hotel receptionist was very helpful, efficient and polite.
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FAQs
Can I take my suitcase inside Edinburgh Castle?
No, suitcases and large rucksacks of 30L or over are not permitted inside the castle. The nearest Stasher location is about a 1-minute walk from the Edinburgh Castle entrance, so you can leave a big bag there before going in. Stasher storage near the castle starts from £1.49 per bag per day.
Is there anywhere to leave luggage at Edinburgh Castle?
Edinburgh Castle does not provide a cloakroom or any facilities to store luggage, prams, pushchairs, or other personal items for visitors.
Where is the nearest luggage storage to Edinburgh Castle?
The nearest Stasher location is about a 1-minute walk from the Edinburgh Castle entrance.
How much does it cost to store luggage near Edinburgh Castle?
Luggage storage near Edinburgh Castle through Stasher starts from £1.49 per bag per day.
Do I have to pass a bag search when entering Edinburgh Castle?
Visitors may be subject to bag searches at the castle entrance as part of the security screening process.
Is there anywhere to store bags at Edinburgh Waverley station before visiting the castle?
Yes, Edinburgh Waverley station has a left-luggage facility on platform 2 near the Calton Road entrance, run by the station itself. If you'd rather not double back from the castle, Stasher has locations from £1.49 per bag per day, including 10 within a 3-minute walk of the castle entrance and 4 open 24/7.
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Last updated: 13 out, 2026
Luggage storage and bag rules at Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle sits on Castle Rock at the top of the Royal Mile in the Old Town, drawing visitors to its historic battlements and crown jewels. Suitcases and large rucksacks of 30L or over are not permitted inside, and the castle has no cloakroom or facilities to store luggage, prams, pushchairs, or other personal items for visitors.
You may also face a bag search at the entrance, so travelling light is the simplest way through security. With Stasher, you can store bags from £1.49 per bag per day at 40+ locations near Edinburgh Castle.
Some top Stasher locations near Edinburgh Castle include:
- Local shop, 3 min walk · open 09:00–00:00 every day · rated 5/5 (1,000+ reviews)
- Hotel reception, 3 min walk · open 24/7 · rated 5/5 (1,000+ reviews)
Local hosts include hostel receptions, local shops and hotel receptions. Of the nearby locations, 21 stay open late and 4 are open 24/7. Every booking comes with the Stasher Guarantee, which protects your bags up to £10,000. Stasher storage near Edinburgh Castle can be booked through the website or app.
| 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 | 9850 | Varies | Only at stations/airports |
Getting to the castle with luggage
Edinburgh Waverley station is the closest railway stop, just 0.4 miles from the castle, and the Princes Street tram stop is the same short distance away. Waverley has no direct train to Edinburgh Airport, though the Airlink 100 express bus or a through-ticket for a connecting train will get you there.
Leaving bags at Waverley station
Edinburgh Waverley station's own left-luggage facility is on platform 2 near the Calton Road entrance, which makes it a practical drop-off before walking up to the castle. Since visits must be booked in advance with a timed entry slot and you should set aside at least two hours inside, dropping a bag at the station first leaves you unencumbered for the climb up to the castle.
Nearby sights and the Royal Mile
The Royal Mile is the Old Town's main thoroughfare, running from the castle down to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and lined with historic buildings. Edinburgh Waverley station is the nearest railway stop serving the Royal Mile, and the free Museum of Edinburgh sits along the route.
Princes Street, the city's primary shopping street, offers sweeping views across the gardens to the castle and is served by the nearest tram stop in the area. The castle itself opens daily from 9:30am, closing at 6pm from April to September and 5pm from October to March. Edinburgh Waverley is the closest train station to Edinburgh Old Town, and is located immediately north of the neighbourhood.
How to store luggage in Edinburgh Castle
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