Left Luggage Amsterdam: Every Storage Option Compared (2026)

Finding somewhere to leave your bags in Amsterdam shouldn't be this complicated — but it is. Between overpriced lockers, fully-booked storage apps, and the 45-minute detour back to collect everything, most travelers waste time and money figuring this out on the fly. This guide breaks down every luggage storage option available in Amsterdam in 2026, with real prices, locations, and an honest comparison so you can pick what actually works for your trip.

Amsterdam Centraal Station Lockers

The most popular option for tourists arriving by train. Amsterdam Centraal has self-service lockers operated by LockerPoint, located on the IJ-side (north exit) of the station.

Small lockers fit a carry-on or backpack and cost around €7 for 24 hours. Large lockers fit a full suitcase and run about €10 per 24 hours. You pay by card at the terminal, get a code, and you're set.

The catch? These lockers fill up fast, especially between 10am and 2pm during peak season (April–September). If you arrive midday on a weekend, there's a real chance every locker is taken. There's no way to reserve in advance, so it's first-come, first-served.

Pros: Convenient location, self-service, reasonably priced for short stays.

Cons: No reservations, often full during peak hours, 24-hour pricing means you pay the same whether you store for 2 hours or 20.

Schiphol Airport Luggage Storage

Schiphol's official luggage service — Schiphol Baggage Service Point — is located in Arrivals Hall 3 (between Exits C and D). They also offer a second location in Departure Hall 3.

Pricing is steeper than Centraal: around €9 per item for the first 24 hours, with additional days charged at a slightly lower rate. They accept bags of all sizes including odd-shaped items like ski bags and surfboards.

The main downside is location. If you're spending your day in the city centre, storing bags at Schiphol means you need to come all the way back to the airport to collect them — a 20-minute train ride (€5.70 each way) plus the walk through the terminal. That adds up fast in both time and money.

Luggage Storage Apps: Bounce, Stasher & Nannybag

These apps connect travelers with local shops, hotels, and businesses that offer bag storage. You book online, drop your bag at a verified location, and pick it up later.

Bounce

Bounce has the largest network in Amsterdam, with 50+ locations across the city. Pricing is typically €5.90 per bag per day. Locations include shops near Centraal, Dam Square, Leidseplein, and the Museumplein area.

Biggest advantage: You can book in advance, so you're guaranteed a spot.

Biggest drawback: Your bags sit in the back of a random shop. Security varies by location, and while Bounce includes insurance (up to €10,000), the experience can feel sketchy at some spots.

Stasher

Stasher operates similarly to Bounce but partners primarily with hotels and established businesses. Pricing is around €6.95 per bag per day in Amsterdam.

Stasher's locations tend to feel more secure since they're often hotel front desks or professional storage facilities. They also include insurance up to £1,000.

Nannybag

Nannybag is the smallest of the three in Amsterdam, with fewer locations but similar pricing (around €6 per bag per day). Their insurance covers up to €1,500.

The Problem with All Three

Every storage app requires you to go back to the exact location where you dropped off your bags. If you stored them near Centraal in the morning but spent the afternoon in De Pijp, you're backtracking 30+ minutes. You're also locked into the shop's opening hours — some close at 6pm or 8pm, which can be stressful if your dinner runs late.

Same-Day Luggage Delivery: The Alternative

Here's the option most travelers don't know exists yet: instead of storing your bags somewhere and going back to collect them, you can have them delivered to where you're going.

Postnaut is a new Amsterdam-based service launching in 2026 that picks up your luggage from Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam Centraal, your hotel, or Airbnb, and delivers it same-day to your next destination. Starting from €12 per bag.

How It Works

1. Book online — tell Postnaut where to pick up and where to deliver.
2. Hand off your bags — a courier collects them at the agreed time and location.
3. Explore hands-free — your bags are GPS-tracked and tamper-sealed in transit.
4. Bags arrive at your destination — standard delivery takes 6–8 hours, Express just 2 hours.

Every bag is insured and tracked in real-time through the app. Unlike storage lockers and apps, you never have to go back to collect anything.

Price Comparison Table

Option | Price Per Bag | Reservation? | Insurance | Must Collect?
Centraal Lockers | €7–10/24hrs | No | No | Yes
Schiphol Storage | €9/24hrs | No | No | Yes (at airport)
Bounce | €5.90/day | Yes | Up to €10,000 | Yes (at drop-off location)
Stasher | €6.95/day | Yes | Up to £1,000 | Yes (at drop-off location)
Nannybag | €6/day | Yes | Up to €1,500 | Yes (at drop-off location)
Postnaut | From €12/bag | Yes | Yes (full coverage) | No — delivered to you

Which Option Is Best for You?

Choose Centraal lockers if you're arriving by train, only need a few hours, and don't mind the risk of them being full.

Choose Bounce or Stasher if you want guaranteed storage at a budget price and don't mind going back to collect.

Choose Schiphol storage if you have a layover and aren't leaving the airport area.

Choose Postnaut if you want zero hassle — bags picked up, bags delivered, no detours. It costs slightly more than a storage app but saves you the 30–60 minutes of backtracking, and you never have to worry about shop closing times.

Key Takeaway

Amsterdam has more luggage storage options than most cities, but they all share the same fundamental problem: you have to go back to get your bags. For short stops (under 4 hours) near Centraal, lockers are fine. For anything longer or more flexible, a delivery service like Postnaut eliminates the biggest headache of traveling with luggage in Amsterdam.

Sign up for early access at postnaut.app to be the first to try luggage-free travel in Amsterdam.