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The top 5 luggage storages in Budapest

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The top 5 luggage storages in Budapest

Need somewhere safe and central to store your luggage while roaming the streets of Budapest? We’ve collected the 5 best luggage storages of the city.

Do you have a busy day ahead exploring Budapest on foot or planning a culture-packed sightseeing in the main museums of the city? Have you just arrived, but your room is not yet ready? Or are you looking to spend your last few hours shopping your remaining forints away before you head to the airport? Either way, don’t go dragging your bags around with you all day. What you need is a safe and central place to store your luggage. We’ve collected the best of them and listed a few tips and tricks on how to take your pick and what to keep in mind before you leave your bags behind. 

The ultimate list of luggage storages in Budapest:

1. Luggage Storage Budapest Hi5

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The most central unit of the Nannybags network of luggage storages in Budapest is located near Deák Ferenc tér. With them, you have to first book a storage, which you can do through their app or online, and then you can drop off your bags at the location of your choice. Storing a piece of luggage for a day costs 6 euros. Make sure to pay online as no payment is accepted on site. Check the details on their official website.

2. Budapest Luggage Storages (BLS)

Luggage storages in Budapest are often near railway stations, like BLS
Luggage storages in Budapest are often near railway stations, like BLS

Operating in three locations in the center of Budapest, BLS offers a hassle-free luggage storage service for tourists all year. You can leave any type of your items for 1 euro / hour or for 10 euros for the day – with a 10% discount if you book your storage online. To be on the safe side, you can even weigh your suitcases at their luggage scale before leaving for the airport. Booking an apartment or renting a stroller is also possible at BLS. As of 2025 they have 6 luggage storages in central locations of the city.

3. Lion’s Locker

The Lion's Locket luggage storage
The Lion’s Locket luggage storage

This luggage storage is ideal for those who’ve always been afraid of losing their keys. Lion’s Locker is the first of its kind in downtown Budapest that provides lockers with numeric codes. No keys, no stress – just don’t forget the numbers. For the usual price of 1 euro / hour / piece of luggage, or 5 euros / day / piece, you can access your locker as many times as you want without additional fees. They also offer free Wi-Fi, boarding pass printing, and suitcase weight measurement.

4. Railway station lockers

The biggest railway stations of Budapest operate luggage storage lockers
The biggest railway stations of Budapest operate luggage storage lockers

 For tourists travelling by train, the easiest way of storing their luggage is near the platforms. Budapest has three main railway stations (Nyugati, Keleti, and Déli), all of which are equipped with self-service lockers. They are open as long as the station itself, which means that you can drop off and pick your bags pretty much all day and most of the night, but make sure to check the closing hours as stations in Budapest are not open 0-24.

  • Nyugati Railway Station: inside the waiting hall, near platforms 14-17
  • Keleti Railway Station: next to platform 9
  • Déli Railway Station: inside the passengers’ hall, next to the international ticket office
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5. Lockers Budapest Luggage Storage

Lockers Budapest Luggage Storage offers convenient self-service luggage lockers in central Budapest, operating at key locations including Dohány utca 30, Kertész utca 38, and Haris köz 4—all near major pedestrian areas, plus a fourth at Károly körút 22 near Deák tér. Each locker costs just 2,000 forints per day (cca 5 euros), making it an affordable, secure, and hassle-free option for tourists who want to explore the city without dragging luggage around.

Things to keep in mind before dropping off your bags at a luggage storage in Budapest

  • If you’re staying at an Airbnb or hotel, ask if you can leave your suitcases at the room/lobby before checking in or after checking out. Don’t forget to ask them if they simply store your bags or also keep a close eye on them.
  • Never leave your valuables exposed or in easily accessible parts of your bag.
  • If you’re using a self-service locker, always check if the lock works properly before leaving your bags behind.
  • Always check the opening hours of the luggage storage. You definitely don’t want to miss your flight because of a closed door.
  • Check out what kind of extra services and discounts you are entitled to if you’re using the luggage storage service of a tourist office. You can get pretty good deals.
  • Keep your most valuable items (wallet, phone, ID, etc.) with you at all times.

Q & A

How much does luggage storage cost in Budapest?

Most services charge between €5–€10 per day per item. Some offer hourly rates (around €1–2 per hour) and discounts for online booking.

Where are the most convenient luggage storage locations in Budapest?

You can find storage in the city center (Deák Ferenc tér, Váci utca), at all three main train stations (Keleti, Nyugati, Déli), and in 24/7 automated lockers across downtown.

Is it safe to leave luggage in Budapest storage lockers?

Yes, the lockers are secure and many use numeric codes instead of keys. Always keep your valuables (passport, wallet, electronics) with you for extra safety.

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