Luggage Pickup, Storage and Delivery in Seoul — Leave Your Bags, Travel Light
Hongdae · Seoul · Pickup & Delivery
This morning a guest messaged us. A family, more than ten days in Seoul, and the accommodation they had booked for the first stretch turned out to be a long way from any subway station. Their next plan was a few days outside Seoul. But they had several bags. Dragging a suitcase each onto a train was not realistic, and leaving them at the accommodation was not an option either — they had to check out. On top of that, they had already booked a completely different neighbourhood for the second half of the trip.
Here’s what happened. We collected every bag from their accommodation, kept them at our Hongdae counter for the days they were away, and delivered them to the new place on the day they came back. In between, the family travelled with one backpack each.
Short answer KPLANZ collects your luggage from your accommodation anywhere in Seoul or the greater metropolitan area, stores it for as many days as you need at our counter by Hongik University Station Exit 3, and delivers it to your next hotel or to Incheon Airport on the date you choose. There is no limit on the number or size of items, so a family’s suitcases and a stroller are handled in one booking. Multi-day storage starts at KRW 15,000 per day for bags 20 inches or under and KRW 20,000 for 21 inches or over, dropping to KRW 7,000 and KRW 10,000 per day from the third day. Pickup and delivery pricing depends on the address, so advance inquiry is required.
📦 Pickup — we come to your accommodation in Seoul 🗄️ Storage — multi-day, no limit on count or size 🚚 Delivery — to your next stay or Incheon Airport
Most people know KPLANZ as “the luggage storage at Hongdae Station Exit 3.” That’s fair. But a good share of what we actually do is pickup, storage, and delivery bundled into one job — and the requests cluster around families with a lot of bags.
Start by counting your bags and your dates. Four people with four suitcases and a stroller is not a load one person moves across a subway system. And this kind of trip is almost never a few hours of storage — it’s several days. Rather than working out a plan alone, send us your bag count and storage dates and we’ll confirm what’s possible and what it costs.
01The problem isn’t the luggage. It’s the route.
The moments when bags become a problem in Seoul are fairly predictable.
- When you have as many bags as people. Family trips are the classic case. Four travellers means four suitcases, plus a stroller and the children’s things. The moment it exceeds what one adult can move, the transfer itself becomes an item on your itinerary.
- When your accommodation is out of the way. You booked somewhere quiet or affordable, and it turns out to be a fifteen-minute uphill walk from the station. A round trip with suitcases eats half a day.
- When you’re leaving Seoul for a few days. Using Seoul as a base and taking a side trip to another city — hauling everything onto a KTX makes no sense.
- When you change accommodation. First half in one neighbourhood, second half in another, with hours or days of gap between checkout and check-in.
- When you’ve been shopping. You arrived with one suitcase and you’re leaving with three.
The common thread: the problem is not how many bags you have, it’s the route you have to move them along. The moment you start following your luggage instead of your luggage following you, the itinerary falls apart.
Which is why what we really sell isn’t storage space. It’s the hours where you and your bags don’t have to be in the same place.
02Why the usual options don’t cover this
Coin lockers are honestly a good option. One bag, half a day — you don’t need us. But the limits are real.
- Many lockers won’t take a suitcase over 24 inches
- Multi-day storage is usually not allowed, and bags get removed after 24–48 hours
- On weekends and in peak season, finding an empty one can take twenty minutes of walking
- Above all, a locker means going back to that station to collect your bag
Leaving bags at your accommodation’s front desk has the same shape of problem. Most places will hold luggage for a few hours on checkout day, but multi-day requests are often declined, and guesthouses and Airbnbs frequently can’t store anything at all. And again — you have to return to that building.
The only way to solve a route problem is to make the luggage follow you. That’s what pickup and delivery are for.
03How KPLANZ pickup, storage and delivery actually works
1. Contact us in advance. Message us on Instagram (@kplanz.official) or email kplanz.official@gmail.com with the details below. We have to schedule a vehicle, so at least one day’s notice is recommended.
- Pickup date and preferred time window
- Pickup address (Seoul or greater metropolitan area)
- Number and rough size of bags (e.g. two 28-inch, one 20-inch, one stroller)
- Storage period (e.g. pick up 20 August → deliver 24 August)
- Delivery address and preferred time window
2. Confirm the quote and book. Pickup and delivery pricing varies with distance, bag count and size, and time of day. We’ll come back with an exact figure.
3. We collect from your accommodation. We arrive in the agreed window, check the bags in with you, and record the count and condition.
4. Your bags stay at our Hongdae counter. Storage is indoors at the KPLANZ store connected underground to Hongik University Station Exit 3, monitored by CCTV, with no size restrictions.
5. We deliver wherever you need on your chosen date. Usually that’s your next accommodation — if it’s a hotel, please check the front desk can accept bags for you. Delivery to Incheon Airport is also available, so you don’t spend your last day pulling suitcases around the city. And of course you can simply collect from the store — Exit 3, reachable by slope rather than stairs.
Pickup and delivery must be arranged in advance. Unlike counter storage, they need a vehicle and staff scheduled together. Same-day requests are often not possible, so contact us at least one day ahead — two or three days in peak season or with a large load.
Where we can deliver your bags
You have three options.
- To your next accommodation. Any hotel, guesthouse, or Airbnb in Seoul or the greater metropolitan area. Moving only the luggage on changeover day removes the gap between checkout and check-in entirely.
- To Incheon Airport. Receive your bags at the airport on departure day instead of dragging them through Myeongdong or Hongdae for a final afternoon. Tell us your flight time and where you’d like to collect them.
- At our store. The cheapest option. Connected underground to Hongik University Station Exit 3, with slope access rather than stairs.
Whichever you choose, advance inquiry is required so we can confirm the vehicle schedule.
Who this works best for
- Families with a lot of luggage. Changing subway lines with three or four suitcases and a stroller is hard on adults and children alike. This helps most when it’s obvious whose hands need to be free.
- Anyone doing Seoul → another city → Seoul. Leave the large bags here, travel with a backpack, pick them up on the way back.
- Long-stay travellers changing accommodation two or three times. No suitcase-hauling between neighbourhoods.
- Guests staying far from a station. Hills, alleyways, buildings without lifts — the worst possible combination with a suitcase.
- Shoppers whose luggage has multiplied. Store the overflow separately and collect it just before your flight.
- Travellers moving with elderly parents. Fewer bags changes how fast a group can move.
- Groups and tours. Ten items is routine, and with advance booking we handle 40 or more. → Group luggage storage
📌 Three bags or more and it’s worth asking for a quote ⚡ Send us the count, sizes, and dates and we’ll reply
04This is multi-day storage, not a few hours
When people hear “luggage storage,” they usually picture a few hours on the same day — after checkout and before a flight, or during a concert. A large share of our counter traffic is exactly that.
The situation this article is about is a different animal. It’s days.
- A three-to-five-day trip out of Seoul, with the large bags staying behind
- A gap of several days between checking out of one place and into the next
- Leaving bags in Seoul ahead of a return visit
Once storage stretches across days, both the pricing and the preparation change.
- You are not charged by the hour. Multiplying a four-hour rate across days produces an absurd number. Multi-day storage has its own daily rate card, and the per-day price drops the longer you stay.
- Coin lockers are out of the question. Most are cleared after 24–48 hours and were never designed for multi-day storage.
- Check what’s inside your bags first. You won’t see them for several days. Take out medication, chargers, and anything you’ll want on the road.
- Booking matters more. Holding space for several days is different from holding it for an afternoon, so contact us early in peak season.
Put together, a family + several bags + several days is a combination that neither coin lockers nor a hotel front desk solves. This is the case where asking for a quote is the fastest route to an answer.
What it costs
Your total is storage + pickup and delivery.
Long-term storage rates
Per item, by size. The longer you store, the lower the daily rate.
| Storage period | 20 inches or less | 21 inches or more |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day (24h) | KRW 15,000 | KRW 20,000 |
| 2 days | KRW 30,000 (1-day rate × 2) | KRW 40,000 (1-day rate × 2) |
| 3–14 days | KRW 7,000 / day | KRW 10,000 / day |
| 15–30 days | KRW 6,000 / day | KRW 8,000 / day |
| 31 days or more | Contact us | Contact us |
The rate drops sharply from day three. Days one and two are charged at the one-day rate, but from the third day it falls to KRW 7,000–10,000 per day. In other words, the structure favours exactly the trip this article describes.
Worked example Three suitcases of 21 inches or more, stored four days → KRW 10,000 × 3 bags × 4 days = KRW 120,000. The same period with three bags of 20 inches or less → KRW 7,000 × 3 × 4 = KRW 84,000.
For storage of 31 days or more, contact us and we’ll quote for your situation.
Pickup and delivery
Delivery pricing depends on the address. Distance, bag count and size, and time of day all move the figure, so there is no fixed rate card. Send us your pickup address, delivery address, and bag details in advance and we’ll confirm the exact cost.
For reference — same-day hourly rates
If you’re only leaving bags for a few hours, the hourly rates below apply.
Storage (per item, weekday, 4-hour basis)
| Size | Basic (4 hours) | Extra hour |
|---|---|---|
| S — under 20 inch | KRW 2,500 | KRW 1,000 |
| M — 20 to 23 inch | KRW 3,500 | KRW 1,000 |
| L — 23 to 27 inch | KRW 5,000 | KRW 1,000 |
| XL — over 27 inch | KRW 8,000 | KRW 1,000 |
Weekend and holiday base rates differ.
Being straight with you: if it’s one bag for a few hours, a station coin locker is cheaper. If it’s a family’s three or four bags for several days, the long-term rates above are far better value.
The honest caveats
- Pickup and delivery require advance inquiry. Unlike counter storage, they need a vehicle and staff scheduled together. Same-day requests are often not possible, so give us at least a day — two or three in peak season or with a big load. Incheon Airport delivery needs the same advance coordination.
- Keep passports, cash, and valuables with you. The store is CCTV-monitored, but you’ll feel better holding the important things yourself.
- No perishable food or leaking liquids. They can affect other guests’ bags.
- Someone has to receive the delivery. Check that a hotel front desk can accept bags on your behalf, or that you or your Airbnb host will be there in the delivery window.
- Regular hours are Monday to Friday, 10:00–17:00. Weekends, holidays, and after-hours are available by advance booking.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a service in Seoul that picks up luggage, stores it, and delivers it somewhere else?
Yes. KPLANZ combines pickup, storage, and delivery into one booking. We collect from your accommodation anywhere in Seoul or the greater metropolitan area, store the bags at our counter at Hongik University Station Exit 3, and deliver to your next hotel or to Incheon Airport on the date you choose. Advance inquiry is required because we need to schedule a vehicle — at least one day ahead.
Can you collect luggage from my hotel or Airbnb in Seoul?
Yes. We pick up from hotels, guesthouses, and Airbnbs across Seoul and the greater metropolitan area. Send the date, preferred time window, address, and the number and size of your bags, and we’ll confirm availability and quote. Pickup depends on vehicle scheduling, so please contact us at least one day ahead.
Can I store my luggage in Seoul while I travel to Busan or Gyeongju for a few days?
Yes, and it’s one of the most common ways travellers use us. Leave the large suitcases at KPLANZ near Hongik University Station Exit 3 for the days you’re away, travel with a backpack, then collect them at the counter or have them delivered to your new accommodation when you return. Storage of three days or more is KRW 7,000 per day for bags 20 inches or under and KRW 10,000 per day for 21 inches or over.
How many days can I store luggage?
There’s no practical limit. We handle a few hours on the same day as well as multi-day storage, and three to five days is common for travellers taking a side trip out of Seoul. For 31 days or more, contact us for a custom quote.
If I store for several days, am I charged the hourly rate?
No. The four-hour hourly rate applies to same-day storage; multi-day storage uses a separate daily rate. Bags 20 inches or under: KRW 15,000 for one day, KRW 7,000 per day for 3–14 days, KRW 6,000 per day for 15–30 days. Bags 21 inches or over: KRW 20,000 for one day, KRW 10,000 per day for 3–14 days, KRW 8,000 per day for 15–30 days. Two days is the one-day rate times two, and 31 days or more is quoted on request.
Can you deliver to a different hotel than the one you collected from?
Yes. Hotel-to-hotel and Airbnb-to-next-stay transfers are among our most common requests. We deliver to any address in Seoul or the greater metropolitan area on your chosen date. Send the delivery address, date, and preferred time window in advance, and if it’s a hotel, confirm the front desk can receive bags for you.
Can you deliver luggage to Incheon Airport?
Yes, Incheon Airport delivery is available. It requires coordinating a vehicle, so advance inquiry is essential. Tell us your departure date, flight time, bag count and sizes, and where you’d like to collect, and we’ll confirm availability and the delivery fee. Delivery pricing depends on the address.
How much do pickup and delivery cost?
Delivery pricing depends on the address. Distance, bag count and size, and time of day all change the figure, so there’s no fixed rate card — we quote after you get in touch. Send your pickup address, delivery address, and bag details to @kplanz.official or kplanz.official@gmail.com.
We’re a family with a lot of luggage. Can we leave everything at once?
Yes. There’s no limit on the number of items, so several suitcases plus a stroller and children’s bags are handled together. Unlike coin lockers, there are no separate compartments or passcodes to manage — one booking, one payment. Three or more bags? Send us the count and dates for a quote.
Is there a size limit on bags?
No. Oversized suitcases, strollers, golf bags, instruments, and sports equipment are all accepted. Only perishable food and leaking liquids are excluded.
How far in advance should I book?
Pickup and delivery need a vehicle and staff, so advance inquiry is essential. At least one day ahead is recommended, and two to three days during busy periods — cherry blossom season, summer holidays, autumn foliage, year-end — or with five or more bags. Counter storage alone can often be arranged same-day.
Can I rent things as well as store luggage?
Yes. KPLANZ rents strollers, car seats, wheelchairs, Dyson hair tools, cameras, and more. Many guests collect what they need at the same time as dropping off their bags. → See the rental catalogue
Is it cheaper to just bring the bags to the store myself?
Yes — dropping off and collecting in person is always the cheapest. Pickup and delivery are worth it when they save you a route. If your accommodation is close to Hongik University Station, come to us directly. → How to find us
Got a lot of bags? Ask for a quote first
If you’re travelling as a family with more luggage than hands, don’t spend the evening working out a plan. Send us three things — the pickup date, the address, and how many bags — and we’ll confirm what’s possible and what it costs. We usually reply within a few hours, and quotes are free.
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