Can I leave my luggage at Waverley Station?

Edinburgh Waverley Station offers official luggage storage. For travelers looking for more flexible or often more affordable options, you can find Bounce locations just outside the station in the Old Town and Princes Street areas can offer extended hours and shorter queues.

Can you store luggage at Edinburgh Zoo?

Edinburgh Zoo does not provide luggage storage or lockers for large items. You can find Bounce locations near Haymarket Station, which is one of the main public transit access points for reaching the zoo. This allows for a hands-free visit, especially useful if you’re arriving from elsewhere in the city or have already checked out of your accommodation.

Is luggage storage helpful for walking the Royal Mile or Arthur’s Seat?

Edinburgh’s Royal Mile is a steep, cobbled stretch connecting the Castle to Holyrood Palace, often crowded and hard to navigate with wheeled suitcases. And Arthur’s Seat, the city’s famous hilltop hike, is completely impractical with bags. Storing luggage near Waverley, Lawnmarket, or the Meadows frees you up to experience the city’s historical layers and landscapes without struggling uphill.

Is luggage storage useful for exploring Edinburgh before hotel check-in?

Many travelers arrive in Edinburgh early via train or flight, but check-in times at hotels and Airbnbs often start mid-afternoon. Since the city is built on steep hills with narrow staircases, especially in the Old Town, dragging bags around is exhausting and limits mobility. Bounce offers secure luggage storage near Waverley Station, the Royal Mile, and Grassmarket, so you can grab a coffee or visit the Castle without carrying your suitcase uphill.

Top 10 Bounce luggage storage locations in Edinburgh

Popular destinations

10 most popular storage locations out of 88 in Edinburgh

Closed (8:30am)
Convenience Store
Bounce - Near Waverley Station
4.62 (4877)
from £3.50/bag
Authorized Bounce storage spot since 2021
3 min from Waverley Station
189 bookings in the last week
21,777 bookings since they opened
Customers love the streamlined service, prime location, and helpful team
4.62
Very easy to check in and out, no problems at all, nice and cheap. I would definitely use Bounce again. My only complaint is that I booked on Bounce and wasn't given the option (or at least it wasn't obvious to be and didn't see it) to select what time I would arrive. The person at the location thought I was coming earlier than I actually was. But that didn't affect anything - I still checked in perfectly smoothly and quickly.
Show moreSophia D.
July 2024
Closed (9:00am)
Convenience Store
Bounce - South Bridge
4.66 (939)
from £3.50/bag
Authorized Bounce storage spot since 2021
2 min from Royal Mile
25 bookings in the last week
4,603 bookings since they opened
Customers love the easy drop-off and pick-up, great location, and fast service
4.66
It's good, but you have to be careful about dishonest shop owners. It's better to print out your reservation. Our shop owner claimed that they didn't have wifi. I had to go to another store to find wifi and find my reservation from the Bounce app to show to the owner. Otherwise I had to pay again as he claimed that he had no record of my booking. I was pretty sure he had received some notification earlier.
Show moreTraveler
October 2022
Closed (9:30am)
Local shop
Bounce - Princes St.
4.62 (805)
from £3.50/bag
Authorized Bounce storage spot since 2022
2 min from Princes Street
22 bookings in the last week
3,958 bookings since they opened
Customers love the quick and easy process, prime location, and friendly staff
4.62
Not at all clear, no sign out front, but this is the mobile phone accessories shop to the left if you're facing Primark on princes Street . Handy location for airport tram/bus but be aware your taxi might not be able to drop off right outside if the festival is on, won't be miles away though. Not exactly highest security, they are just left in the shop but convenient.
Show moreMichael J.
August 2023
Closed (8:00am)
Restaurant
Bounce - Haymarket Station
4.79 (519)
from £3.50/bag
Authorized Bounce storage spot since 2023
3 min from Haymarket
46 bookings in the last month
1,767 bookings since they opened
Customers love the great location, friendly staff, and smooth check-in process
4.79
Super helpful and friendly staff. They very kindly let me charge my phone (which ran out and I could not check in to my hotel without it). The whole process of storing my luggage was great! The cafe also sells a great selection of foods and flat breads. It is win win.
Show moreBuffy J.
July 2024
Closed (8:00am)
Convenience Store
Bounce - Hanover St
4.33 (1019)
from £3.50/bag
Authorized Bounce storage spot since 2021
3 min from Princes Street
54 bookings in the last week
5,858 bookings since they opened
Customers love the great location, streamlined service, and fast service
4.33
This was my first time using Bounce, and I mistakenly assumed they maintained their own shops. This resulted in a little difficulty finding where it was we were to drop our bag. However, once I determined it was inside a convenience store, everything was sorted. The service was great. Very quick drop off and and pick up. Just reserve ahead of time, show up with your bag, and take a photo of it. Would definitely use this service again in the future.
Show moreMichael D.
September 2024
Closed (8:00am)
Restaurant
Bounce - N Bank St
4.86 (436)
from £3.50/bag
Authorized Bounce storage spot since 2021
5 min from Edinburgh Old Town
25 bookings in the last week
1,667 bookings since they opened
Customers love the welcoming service, quick and easy process, and prime location
4.86
Top rated
The staff was friendly, quick to take care of our check in and check out. The environment and storage of our items felt very secure. An added benefit, the location is within a coffee shop and the food and drinks were amazing and serviced in a spacious, comfortable atmosphere. Would go out of my way to store my luggage here again, or to just stop in for a coffee and pastry.
Show moreMelinda H.
July 2024
Open 24/7
Convenience Store
Bounce - Edinburgh Old Town
4.84 (407)
from £5.10/bag
Authorized Bounce storage spot since 2022
4 min from Royal Mile
11 bookings in the last week
1,671 bookings since they opened
Customers love the smooth check-in process, exceptional service, and prime location
4.84
My experience was great . Super easy and covenient. Just got to the store they scanned my emailed QR code and they give you a ticket number and off you go. I will point out however something i noticed that i didn't like but it was to late to cancel my storage reservation. The luggage is just stored on some shelves at the very back of the store. I feel anyone can just walk in and swipe a luggage bag when the employee is not paying attention. Luckily that wasn't our case but i feel it could've easily happened
Show moreTraveler
June 2023
Open 24/7
Hotel
Bounce - 24/7 Castle Rock
4.78 (410)
from £3.50/bag
Authorized Bounce storage spot since 2022
4 min from Edinburgh Castle
22 bookings in the last week
1,666 bookings since they opened
Customers love the amazing customer service, hassle-free service, and swift service
4.78
I did not stay at the hostel, only used it to store my baggage while I was attending an event locally. That said, they were extremely polite and helpful, both on drop off and pickup. The attendants were different each time, but they clearly had a sound procedure established.
Show moreChristian D.
August 2022
Closed (8:30am)
Electronics Store
Bounce - Near Johnnie Walker Princes Street
4.84 (366)
from £3.50/bag
Authorized Bounce storage spot since 2023
1 min from West End
12 bookings in the last week
1,280 bookings since they opened
Customers love the helpful team, seamless process, and convenient location
4.84
I appreciated the advice of taking a photo of the bag tags. An easy way to increase the customer service and make a first time bounce user feel more comfortable. Everyone was professional and friendly.
Show moreCandace D.
May 2024
Closed (12:00pm)
Hotel
Bounce - Cowgate
4.79 (369)
from £3.50/bag
Authorized Bounce storage spot since 2023
4 min from Royal Mile
95 bookings in the last year
1,496 bookings since they opened
Customers love the smooth check-in process, exceptional service, and perfect spot
4.79
It is really great! Very convenient and a great location - what a relief that we didn't have to drag our suitcases while hiking in Glencoe. We are so happy that Holiday Inn is storing our suitcases rather than the location on South Bridge which tried to rip us off by charging double the price. Thank you, Bounce and Holiday Inn Express - Royal Mile
Show moreShirley R.
September 2023

Frequently asked questions

Can I leave my luggage at Waverley Station?
Edinburgh Waverley Station offers official luggage storage. For travelers looking for more flexible or often more affordable options, you can find Bounce locations just outside the station in the Old Town and Princes Street areas can offer extended hours and shorter queues.
Can you store luggage at Edinburgh Zoo?
Edinburgh Zoo does not provide luggage storage or lockers for large items. You can find Bounce locations near Haymarket Station, which is one of the main public transit access points for reaching the zoo. This allows for a hands-free visit, especially useful if you’re arriving from elsewhere in the city or have already checked out of your accommodation.
Is luggage storage helpful for walking the Royal Mile or Arthur’s Seat?
Edinburgh’s Royal Mile is a steep, cobbled stretch connecting the Castle to Holyrood Palace, often crowded and hard to navigate with wheeled suitcases. And Arthur’s Seat, the city’s famous hilltop hike, is completely impractical with bags. Storing luggage near Waverley, Lawnmarket, or the Meadows frees you up to experience the city’s historical layers and landscapes without struggling uphill.
Is luggage storage useful for exploring Edinburgh before hotel check-in?
Many travelers arrive in Edinburgh early via train or flight, but check-in times at hotels and Airbnbs often start mid-afternoon. Since the city is built on steep hills with narrow staircases, especially in the Old Town, dragging bags around is exhausting and limits mobility. Bounce offers secure luggage storage near Waverley Station, the Royal Mile, and Grassmarket, so you can grab a coffee or visit the Castle without carrying your suitcase uphill.