Luggage storagePennsylvania Convention Center

Luggage storage at Pennsylvania Convention Center

If you’re heading into the Pennsylvania Convention Center with a rolling suitcase or a large bag, the first thing to know is that the venue has no bag storage of its own, so plan around that rather than expecting a desk at the door. The Center sits in the heart of Center City, Philadelphia, directly above SEPTA’s Jefferson Station, which is served by all Regional Rail lines.

The venue also hosts exhibitions and conferences alongside conventions. With Stasher, you can store bags from $2.49 a day at 10+ locations near the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Some top Stasher locations near the Pennsylvania Convention Center include:

• Laundry business, 4 min walk · open 08:00–17:00 most days
• Restaurant, 6 min walk · open 10:00–22:00 most days

You'll typically find a bag drop at laundry businesses, restaurants and cafés. Of the nearby points, 2 stay 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 US$13,000. Stasher storage near the Pennsylvania Convention Center can be booked through the website or app.

Getting to the Convention Center with luggage

The Pennsylvania Convention Center is situated directly above Jefferson Station, so riders can step off the train and head straight up into the venue without crossing a street. If you're on the Market-Frankford Line, the 13th St stop is roughly a four-minute walk from the Convention Center, which is manageable with a smaller bag but worth knowing before you drag a suitcase through crowds. A bus stop at 12th St & Arch St is about a one-minute walk from the Convention Center. A single SEPTA Metro ride costs $2.90 with contactless payment or a SEPTA Key card.

Nearby sights: Reading Terminal Market

The Arch Street entrance of the Convention Center leads toward Reading Terminal Market and the Historic District, so it’s an easy walk if your event lets out with time to spare. The North Broad Street entrance, by contrast, connects you to the arts and cultural venues along Broad Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway via Lenfest Plaza.

Reading Terminal Market is open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and doesn't charge an entry fee, but there's no bag or coat check inside, so don't count on leaving anything there. It’s open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and doesn’t charge an entry fee, but it does not offer a bag or coat check service for visitors. You can still get there easily from the Convention Center via SEPTA Regional Rail by exiting at Jefferson Station, which provides direct access to the market.