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All about luggage storage in Kyiv 2024

Given that we are a professional storage service, many clients ask how storage lockers operate in Kyiv’s transportation hubs. Therefore, we are compiling all the information in one material for the convenience of everyone who travels by train or bus.

Unfortunately, due to the treacherous attack on our country, the capital’s airports are temporarily closed, but we are confident that as soon as only peaceful Boeings or Airbus planes are visible in the sky after the victory, we will immediately update and supplement all the material.

Storage lockers are a popular service, especially among those who are frequent visitors to railway stations and bus terminals. While waiting for their departure, it is more convenient to leave their luggage in a secure place and spend the rest of the time relaxing or attending to their affairs, rather than carrying and guarding heavy bags. This service also becomes relevant when there is a lot of luggage, and the owner wants to leave some of it at the departure point in advance to make the day of the trip easier. To ensure that Kyiv residents and visitors can confidently entrust their luggage for storage, we will review where storage lockers are located in Kyiv, how they operate, and what rates apply today.

Storage Lockers at Kyiv Railway Stations

Trains remain the most reliable and convenient mode of transport. It is possible to travel quickly, safely, and relatively inexpensively. The main railway station in Kyiv is Kyiv-Passenger.

The station is located in the Solomianskyi district at Vokzalna Square, 1, and includes three more railway stations: Central, Suburban, and Southern.

Serving the highest number of demanded railway lines, these stations experience the highest passenger traffic. Let’s consider how the storage lockers operate in them and how reliable they are.

Storage Lockers at the Central Railway Station

There are two storage options: stationary and automatic lockers.

Stationary
Storage Lockers

Operating Hours: 24/7
Breaks: 2:00 AM – 3:00 AM,
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
(during breaks, items are not issued)
Shift Transfer: 7:45 AM – 8:00 AM
7:45 PM – 8:00 PM
Cost: 60 UAH per day*

Automatic
Storage Lockers

Operating Hours: 24/7
Breaks: 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM

Storage Cost:
Small Locker – 80 UAH/day;
Medium Locker – 100 UAH/day;
Large Locker – 150 UAH/day*

*Calendar days end at 12:00 AM.

Stationary
Storage Lockers

Operating Hours: 24/7
Breaks: 2:00 AM – 3:00 AM,
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
(during breaks, items are not issued)
Shift Transfer: 7:45 AM – 8:00 AM
7:45 PM – 8:00 PM
Cost: 60 UAH per day*

Automatic
Storage Lockers

Operating Hours: 24/7
Breaks: 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM

Storage Cost:
Small Locker – 80 UAH/day;
Medium Locker – 100 UAH/day;
Large Locker – 150 UAH/day*

Stationary storage room

In case of stationary or manual storage, the process is straightforward: the passenger hands over their luggage to a special worker who places it on a shared shelf. The cost is 60 UAH per day, with calendar days ending at midnight, regardless of when storage begins. For example, if you place your suitcase at 10:00 PM and collect it at 6:00 AM, you will pay 120 UAH for two days of storage. Any item attached to the hand luggage is considered a separate piece. Repeat use of items is charged.

Automatic storage locker

At Kyiv’s central railway station, passengers can also use automatic storage lockers. In 2022, the old Soviet lockers were finally replaced with modern machines. The lockers come in three sizes and can accommodate anything from small bags to suitcases half the height of a person.

The rates for automatic storage lockers are as follows:

  • Small Locker: 80 UAH/day
  • Medium Locker: 100 UAH/day
  • Large Locker: 150 UAH/day

Payment is made in advance, so even if you leave your belongings for just a few hours, you will still pay at least 80 UAH. However, if you unexpectedly stay longer than a day or the prepaid time, the smart locker will provide you with credit, which you can settle when you retrieve your luggage. The payment system is progressive and allows payment by cash, coins, or credit card (including smartphone payments).

The automatic storage lockers are located:

  • In the ticket halls at the Central Station;
  • In the concourse between the Central and Southern stations;
  • At the Southern Station.

Operation of the automatic lockers is as follows:

  1. Approach the screen in the center of the locker stand and press the “Deposit Items” button.
  2. Set (create and input) a personal PIN code.
  3. Select the required time and enter the amount.
  4. The machine indicates the locker number where you place your items.
  5. Close the locker.

To retrieve your items:

  1. Approach the screen in the center of the locker stand and press the “Retrieve Items” button.
  2. Enter your locker number.
  3. Enter your PIN code.
  4. Retrieve your items.
  5. Close the locker.

It’s important to remember that it is prohibited to store dirty, flammable, explosive, toxic, odorous, corrosive, or radioactive substances in the lockers. To avoid misunderstandings, it is also forbidden to store money, securities, documents, items made of precious metals, stones, and other valuables.

Storage Lockers at Darnytsia Railway Station

Another railway station in Kyiv is the Darnytsia Railway Station.
It is located on the Left Bank of Kyiv in the district of the same name and is mainly used as a terminal for suburban services, although intercity and international trains also pass through the station.

The station is located at: Kyiv, Pryvokzalna Street, 1.

There is only one storage locker – a stationary (manual) one.
As of 2024, it operates in on-duty mode. If you need to leave your luggage for storage, you should go to the duty officer’s window at the station (located on the left after the main entrance to the building), arrange and pay for storage, and then you will be escorted to the temporary storage area for your belongings.

The cost is 50 UAH per calendar day of storage. Calendar days end at 24:00. Thus, if you place your luggage at 20:00 and pick it up at 5:00, you will pay 100 UAH for two days of storage. You will retrieve your suitcase in the same way. Approach the duty officer’s window, and together with the attendant, proceed to collect your belongings.

Stationary (Manual)
Storage Locker

Operating Hours: 24/7
Breaks: from 12:30 to 13:30,
from 2:00 to 3:00
Items are not issued during breaks.
Shift Transfer: 7:30-7:45,
19:30-19:45
Cost: 50 UAH per day*

Stationary (Manual)
Storage Locker

Operating Hours: 24/7
Breaks: from 12:30 to 13:30,
from 2:00 to 3:00
Items are not issued during breaks.
Shift Transfer: 7:30-7:45,
19:30-19:45
Cost: 50 UAH per day*

Given the complexity, for safety’s sake, here are the necessary contact numbers for inquiries about the storage lockers at Darnytsia Railway Station:
(044) 366-41-11, (098) 480-40-41

Storage Lockers at Kyiv Bus Stations

Kyiv has 8 main bus stations (terminals):
Central, Kyiv, Vydubychi, Polissia, Podil, Darnytsia, Dachna, Yuzhna, Teremky, and a few informal (unofficial) ones.

The Central Bus Station is located in the Holosiivskyi district at Nauky Avenue, 1, near the Demiivska metro station. In 2020, it underwent a complete renovation and now features a modern automatic storage locker.

The storage locker at the Central Bus Station “Kyiv” operates without weekends or breaks, in line with the bus station’s schedule.

It is important to also take into account the curfew.

Items can be stored either hourly or daily.

The modern machine accepts cash and credit cards, including payments via smartphone.

Automatic
Storage Locker

Storage Fees:
Medium locker –
20 UAH/hour or 250 UAH/day
Large locker –
25 UAH/hour or 300 UAH/day.

Automatic
Storage Locker

Storage Fees:
Medium locker –
20 UAH/hour or 250 UAH/day
Large locker –
25 UAH/hour or 300 UAH/day.

Items can be stored for several days.
You can also rent a mini locker to charge your phone if you didn’t have time to charge it before your trip.

Rules for Using the Storage Locker:

  • On the main screen, press the “Store Items” button and take the receipt with the barcode.
  • Place your items in the designated locker and close it.

*Be sure to check that the door is fully closed.

To Retrieve Your Items:

  • Scan the barcode on the central screen.
  • The locker will open, and you can take your items and close the locker.

Prohibited Items:

– Dirty, flammable, explosive, toxic, odorous, corrosive, radioactive substances, as well as cash, securities, documents, precious metals, stones, and other valuables are prohibited from being stored in the locker.

The option to store items in automatic or manual lockers is an excellent opportunity for all passengers to temporarily place their luggage in a safe and secure location under favorable conditions, allowing them to move freely around the city. We will regularly update this article, so you will always find the most current information here.

Skladovka.UA Luggage Storage Service

And of course, another alternative, which is especially relevant if you are going on vacation or a business trip, is our “Skladovka.UA” storage service, where you can store your belongings for as little as one week at a much more affordable rate than at any station’s storage locker. Just compare – 300 UAH per locker per day at a bus station versus 450 UAH per month for a similar box at Skladovka. Don’t rely on luck; protect your belongings from theft and loss! We are always happy to see you.