Finding well-priced luggage storage in Krakow is fairly easy. If you’re in the city for a short time and don’t want to book accommodation, leaving the bags is the best idea for hassle-free exploration. Krakow luggage storage comes in the form of lockers, baggage facilities, and apps. Here are the best options.
Krakow luggage storage: the basics
Krakow is one of those cities with a steady flow of tourists. Also, it’s among the most beautiful towns in Poland. The UNESCO-protected Old Town, the epic Wawel Castle, the magical Kazimierz Jewish district, and a neverending supply of cafes and restaurants make this town a magnet for explorers.
When you come here you want to discover all of the city’s treasures without the burden and sweat of carrying your bags. That’s when the Krakow luggage storage comes into play. And you’ve got a wide range of options here.
Starting from the Krakow Glowny lockers and Krakow Airport lockers to the many private storage facilities, you will definitely find your place.
What’s great about the bag storage in Krakow is that you’ve got many 24/7 options and the majority of the facilities accept cards. Those who stay at the hotels or hostels can leave bags there for free in most cases.
Why storing luggage is always a good idea?
Look, I hear you people who love to carry their backpacks everywhere they go. I was like just like that. I remember wandering through the scorching heat of Granada in August with my bag on my shoulders.
Backpacks can be quite an ordeal when you’re traveling and leaving them somewhere is the best possible option. Even if you’re on the budget. Spending 5 EUR on luggage storage in Krakow may be your best decision to fully enjoy the delights of this city.
Back in the day, my main obstacle to not leaving the backpack (or carry-on) at the storage was the lack of a card-paying option. The world has changed. While the “official” facilities like railway or bus stations may still be stuck in the past with those coins, the rise of storage apps like Bounce and Radical Storage made leaving your bags a straightforward process.
Luggage Storage Krakow Train Station
First things first, the Krakow Glowny lockers. There are several locations here with different types of lockers and payment methods.
Are the Krakow train station lockers 24/7?
The self-service lockers are 24/7. Here’s what they look like:
The baggage storage area where a person takes your luggage is open from 9 to 21. Here’s what it looks like:
Can you pay by card at the Krakow Glowny luggage storage?
In the self-service lockers, you can’t pay by card.
You need coins to leave your luggage. There are lockers of different sizes. Make sure you have cash. By cash I mean coins cash, the paper money won’t do. The lockers are equipped with such a system that is sure to induce fear in the hearts of seasoned travelers:
The red light indicates that it is occupied. The green light indicates that it’s free. The last light says “24-hour period is expired” and the screen shows the amount that you have to pay to continue using the locker. Not the most user-friendly machine, isn’t it?
However, in the baggage storage area with a person you can pay by credit card. But then again, it’s not 24 hours, it’s from 9 until 21.
What is the cost of Krakow Glowny luggage storage?
Here are the prices of the self-service lockers at the Krakow train station:
The prices at the manned luggage storage are:
Small baggage – 8 PLN (2 USD)
Medium – 12 PLN (3 USD)
Big – 16 PLN (4 USD)
Also, you can leave your clothes for 6 PLN (1.5 USD)
In the case of manned baggage storage, you pay upon collection.
Where are the Krakow Train Station lockers located?
You can find lockers next to every track. They are located on the side of the cash desks. Self-service lockers are at tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. There are also these big lockers in the passage from Galeria Krakowska to the cash desks:
Now, there’s a better alternative for 24/7 Krakow luggage storage at the train station where you can pay by card. I am talking about the lockers at the Krakow Bus Station. Technically, it’s the same building complex, you can easily access the hall of the bus station from the train station.
Krakow Bus Station lockers
Save yourself nerves and energy by walking a few steps from the train station to Krakow MDA.
There are two types of luggage storage here. There are self-service lockers, they are located next to the entrance to the platforms with buses. They look like this:
The Krakow Bus Station lockers are open 24/7.
There are different price categories depending on the luggage size:
Small box: PLN 16.00 (4 USD)/24 h
Medium box: PLN 18.00 (4.5 USD)/24 h
Large box: PLN 20.00 (5 USD)/24 h
And hallelujah, you can pay by card there:
Now this is a great option for basically any kind of Krakow visit. The bus station is connected to the railway station. Both are connected to Galeria Krakowska (the big shopping mall). From Galeria Krakowska, you can access the Old Town just by crossing the road.
4 USD for a small bag, pay by card, and all your bag woes go away.
Krakow Airport lockers
Leaving the bags at the airport may come in handy if you’re having a quick layover in the city or a change. The good news is that there is baggage storage at Krakow Airport.
You can find it at the end of the P2 parking lot.
Krakow Airport luggage storage is open 24/7
The prices depend on the bag’s size. Here is the cost:
L – 42 cm x 33 cm x 58 cm – PLN 24 (6.1 USD)/day
XL – 57 cm x 48 cm x 78 cm – PLN 36 (9.1 USD)/day
XXL – 88cm x 48cm x 78cm – PLN 48 (12.2 USD)/day
Luggage storage apps in Krakow
Long gone are the times when leaving your bags at the railway station was the only solution. Digitalization came to the storage industry and now we have the luggage storage apps.
Their operation is pretty straightforward. You choose the location on the map. You pay upfront. You come to the spot, show the confirmation, and leave your bags.
It is a quick and simple way to organize your bag situation. Also, you’re doing everything online so you won’t have to deal with any coins or failed payments on-site. Using these services gives you some peace of mind.
One thing to know about the luggage storage apps is that they are intermediaries. Just like Uber or Booking.com, the apps connect you to a facility that will store your luggage.
To make it simpler: the spots in the apps in most cases are not designated luggage storage facilities. They can be hotels, restaurants, bike rentals, hostels, etc.
This brings an element of unpredictability and security implications. In most cases, you will also pay insurance to further secure your bags. The apps have review sections that give you an idea about the place you’re leaving your bags at.
Have I used the luggage storage apps?
Yes, multiple times.
Was it always smooth?
Pretty much. Sometimes the place is really random, like an Irish pub. And you have to walk through the dining hall with your bags to leave them in some basement.
Also, keep in mind that the majority of locations on the apps are not 24/7.
Bounce in Krakow
Bounce is a luggage storage service with more than 13 locations in Krakow.
Prices start from PLN 14.70 (3.7 USD) for 1 Hand bag and PLN 21 (5 USD) for 1 checked baggage.
The price is for 24 hours.
You also have to pay PLN 14.20 (3.5 USD) for the service fee.
Each booking includes
- Bag protection
- Free cancellation before check-in
- 24/7 customer support
Bounce is a good pick for luggage storage in Krakow. It may be on the pricier side of things with the service fee, but their locations are central and there are many reviews.
Radical Storage in Krakow
With more than 30 locations around Krakow, Radical Storage gives you options.
As for the costs, the service doesn’t distinguish between handbags and checked baggage. It has a flat price of 20 PLN (5 USD) for 1 piece of luggage.
Also, you’re paying (no opt-out) 14,000 PLN bag coverage for 8 PLN (2 USD). Be aware that it’s per bag. So if you have 3 bags you will pay 24 PLN for the coverage.
Radical Storage is another bag storage option in Krakow where 7 USD is a starting price per bag. It has many locations so you can choose the spot that works best for you. There are four facilities next to the Krakow Glowny station too.
LuggageHero in Krakow
LuggageHero takes a different approach than Bounce and Radical Storage. Here you can either pay per hour or per day. This works great if you need somewhere to park your bags for a limited period.
The rates are €1 per hour and €4.50 per day per bag.
You also pay a service fee of €4 (no opt-out). There’s also an option to add Insurance for €5.30.
Free cancellation is a nice perk. Also, you pay in the end, not before.
Currently, LuggageHero operates only 4 locations in Krakow so your options are more limited than with the other two services.