Whether you’ve ended up with too much baggage for your suitcases to handle or your suitcase is broken and you need an immediate replacement, this guide will have you covered!
In this article, I’ll list the best stores to buy a suitcase in Berlin at the last minute, including a variety of affordable options and high-end brands to suit all budgets. Let’s dive right in!
First, let’s locate these stores on a map:
In a Glance
- Best Budget-Friendly Options: Hauptstadtkoffer Luggage and Primark, which offers some of the most affordable deals on all kinds of suitcases.
- Best for Versatility: Samsonite and Top Two. These offer a remarkable variety of options that suit almost everyone, including various colors, materials, designs, and more.
- Best Premium and Luxury Suitcases: Tumi and RIMOWA. Both brands specialize in high-end, elegant suitcases that stand the test of time.
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Cheap to Mid-Range Luggage Stores
There are plenty of great places to buy affordable suitcases without compromising quality. In this section, I’ll list some of the best cheap to mid-range luggage shops that you may find in Berlin.
1. Hauptstadtkoffer Luggage
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Hauptstadtkoffer is a luggage store in Berlin that specializes in affordable, high-quality suitcases.
The store offers a wide range of suitcases, including different sizes, colors, and even materials.
This makes it the perfect choice if you’re looking for something specific or limited to a specific budget. The only downside here is that it’s closed on weekends.
- Price: Starts from €35 to €150 ($37 to $160)
- What I like: Huge variety of options at a highly affordable price
- Address: Großbeerenstraße 174-184, 12277 Berlin
- Website: https://hauptstadtkoffer.com/
2. Top Two
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Top Two is a luggage chain store in Berlin that specializes in all kinds of bags, including suitcases and luggage bags.
You can find Top Two branches in various locations across the city, which makes it easy to reach no matter where you are. This can be a major plus when you have a limited time window to get a bag.
You can find plenty of bags in the store, including compact, lightweight options as well as large suitcases with wheels for easy maneuverability.
- Price: Starts from €70 to €270 ($74 to $286)
- What I like: Has multiple branches across Berlin, which offers quick access and a variety of choices
- Addresses:
- Grunerstraße 20, 10179 Berlin
- Obergeschoss 33-38, 12555 Berlin
- Marzahner Promenade 1A, 12679 Berlin
- Beilsteiner Str. 134, 12681 Berlin
- Prerower Pl. 1, 13051 Berlin
- Frankfurter Allee 117, 10247 Berlin
- RATHAUS-CENTER PANKOW, Breite Str. 20, 13187 Berlin
- Website: https://www.toptwo.de/
3. TaschenParadies
TaschenParadies is a fairly large store located inside the Mall of Berlin, which makes it a perfect choice if you’re already going on a shopping trip and want to go out of your way to get a bag.
The store is not the best when it comes to organization, but you still won’t have a hard time finding what you’re looking for, thanks to the helpful staff.
The store offers options for various reputable brands as well, including Samsonite, Rimowa, and American Tourister.
- Price: Starts from €50 to €350 ($53 to $370)
- What I like: Offers a variety of options and is already located within a mall, so it doesn’t interrupt your shopping trip
- Address: Mall of Berlin, Leipziger Pl. 12, 10117 Berlin
- Website: https://www.mallofberlin.de/en/stores/taschenparadies-1ug
4. Taschen Guba
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Taschen Guba is a small family business in Berlin that offers a wide variety of travel bag options, including soft duffle bags, leather luggage bags, and hard-shell suitcases.
Of course, the collection the store offers isn’t huge when compared to other stores that specialize in suitcases, but it’s still decent enough for most people to find what they’re looking for.
I also like how friendly and helpful the staff was while providing information about the bags the store offers. Keep in mind that the store is closed on Sundays.
- Price: N/A
- What I like: Friendly staff and a variety of bag materials available to suit different needs
- Address: Schönhauser Allee 80, 10439 Berlin – Grunerstraße 20, 10179 Berlin
- Website: https://taschen-guba.business.site/
5. Eastpak Berlin
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The American backpack and luggage manufacturer has a flagship store in Berlin, located in the KaDaWe mall.
Most Eastpak products are made from wear-resistant fabric, which withstands damage better than hard-shell luggage bags, so it’s a good option if you’re mainly packing clothes.
- Price: Starts from €80 to €220 ($85 to $233)
- What I like: An excellent option if you’re looking for canvas or nylon luggage bags
- Address: KaDeWe Mall, Tauentzienstraße 21-24, Berlin
- Website: https://www.eastpak.com/de-de/
6. Happy Trolley GmbH
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Happy Trolley is an up-and-coming luggage brand with an in-store shopping option in Berlin.
The store offers a nice selection of hard-shell suitcases, including different sizes and colors, although it’s not the biggest.
You should also keep in mind that the store is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
- Price: N/A
- What I like: Has a large selection of hard-shell suitcases
- Address: Danckelmannstraße 19, 14059 Berlin
- Website: https://www.instagram.com/happytrolley_official/
Brand Name Luggage Stores
Brand-name luggage stores typically have a higher price tag than other luggage stores, but the quality of the suitcases is definitely worth the investment.
If you don’t mind spending some money to land a high-end suitcase from a reputable vendor, here’s a quick look at the best options that have physical stores in Berlin.
1. Samsonite
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The Belgian-American giant is easily one of the most reputable names in the suitcase industry, offering an incredible variety of luggage suitcases and accessories for all kinds of travelers.
The main Samsonite store is located in Wustermark, West of Berlin.
Samsonite suitcases come in an unmatched level of diversity, and they’re incredibly more durable and reliable than most off-brands and cheap knockoffs, so they’re a worthy long-term investment.
- Price: Starts from €179 to €1,100 ($180 to $1,170)
- What I like: huge range of suitcases, made from high-end materials and backed by extended warranties
- Address: Alter Spandauer Weg 1, 14641 Wustermark
- Website: https://www.samsonite.de/
2. RIMOWA
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RIMOWA is a Cologne-based luggage company that has been around for over 120 years. The brand is known for its high-quality, reinforced suitcases made from aluminum and durable plastic, such as polycarbonate.
Despite being a high-end manufacturer with multiple luxury suitcases, the brand also offers options for budget-minded backpackers.
RIMOWA suitcases are known for their unique design, which features parallel grooves on the suitcase’s hard shells.
This design is not only great for aesthetics, but it also helps the bag withstand shocks during transit and transportation.
- Price: Starts from €565 to €2,200 ($600 to $2,333)
- What I like: Extremely durable suitcases at various budget levels
- Address:
- Kurfürstendamm 53, 10707 Berlin
- Kaufhaus des Westens, Tauentzienstraße 21-24, 10789 Berlin
- Website: https://www.rimowa.de/
3. Tumi Berlin
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Tumi is an American high-end manufacturer that specializes in high-end suitcases and travel bags.
While many stores across Berlin sell Tumi suitcases, the brand has its own luggage store in one of the most popular avenues in the capital.
Besides the luxurious feel of the bag, the brand is known for diagonal grooves for reinforcement and aesthetics.
The brand’s suitcases also feature large double-spinner wheels. These make the large suitcases incredibly easy to maneuver, even on crowded sidewalks and busy airports.
The anti-theft bags are also covered by a limited warranty for a worry-free purchase.
- Price: Starts from €590 to €2,450 ($625 to $2,600)
- What I like: Stylish and elegantly designed suitcases that stand out and handle harsh conditions extremely well
- Address: Kurfürstendamm 40-41, 10719 Berlin
- Website: https://de.tumi.com/
4. Horizn Studios Berlin
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Horizn Studios Berlin is a popular luggage store in Berlin, known for its huge variety of top-line suitcases, despite being a bit pricey when compared to other stores. It mainly sells its suitcases online but it also has physical branches in the German capital.
Despite the large inventory, the store is very well organized, which makes it fairly easy to find what you’re looking for, which comes quite in handy when you’re in a hurry!
- Price: Suitcases start from €345 to €545 ($365 to $577)
- What I like: organized inventory, a wide range of options in both Smart and Essential categories.
- Addresses:
- Alte Schönhauser Str. 33/34, 10119 Berlin
- Tauentzienstraße 21-24, 10789 Berlin
- Website: https://horizn-studios.com/
Department Stores
Whether you’re looking for something specific or want the largest variety of choices to pick from, you should consider the following department stores while searching for suitcases.
1. Kaufhaus des Westens
Kaufhaus des Westens, commonly known as “KaDeWe”, is one of the largest department stores in all of Europe, and not just Germany.
It features suitcases from all the major luggage brands out there, including Samsonite, Tumi, and RIMOWA.
Not only that, but it features tons of small stores that offer incredibly cheap suitcases as well!
- Price: Starts from €35 to €2,450 ($37 to $2,600)
- What I like: Features a remarkable number of stores, covering various budgets
- Address: Tauentzienstraße 21-24, 10789 Berlin
- Website: https://www.kadewe.de/
2. Galeria Kaufhof
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Galeria Kaufhof is a German department store chain with over 130 stores in Germany.
As one of the largest department store chains in Europe, it’s known for its wide selection of high-quality goods, and that applies to suitcases.
The store offers a huge range of options to suit all budgets. However, like many businesses in Germany, it’s closed on Sundays.
- Price: Starts from €50 ($53)
- What I like: Has multiple branches across the city
- Addresses:
- Alexanderplatz 9, 10178 Berlin
- Frankfurter Allee 115-117, 10365 Berlin
- Wilmersdorfer Str. 118, 10627 Berlin
- Kurfürstendamm 231, 10719 Berlin
- Website: https://www.galeria.de/
3. Woolworths
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Woolworths is a department store chain that boasts over 30 locations across Berlin. It offers a wide range of suitcases to suit all budgets and needs.
From basic hard shell suitcases to more premium models with advanced features like TSA locks and spinner wheels.
- Price: Starts from €35 ($37)
- What I like: Huge discounts on many suitcases, saving you a lot of money in the process
- Address: Potsdamer Str. 120, 10785 Berlin and other locations.
- Website: https://woolworth.de/
4. TK Maxx
TK Maxx is a subsidiary of the American chain store TJ Maxx.
You can find plenty of discounted options at various branches across Berlin, especially if you’re looking for budget luggage suitcases.
- Price: Starts from €70 ($75)
- What I like: Offers luggage bags in a huge variety of colors and design patterns
- Address: Alea 101, Gontardstraße 10, 10178
- Website: https://www.tkmaxx.de/
5. Primark
Lastly, if staying within budget is your main priority, you should consider Primark. It’s also an excellent spot if you’re already shopping for clothes, as it has some of the most affordable outlets in all of Western Europe.
- Price: Starts from €20 ($21)
- What I like: Extremely affordable prices, especially for soft luggage suitcases
- Addresses:
- Alexanderplatz. 5-7, 10178 Berlin
- ZOOM Berlin, Joachimsthaler Str. 3, 10623 Berlin
- Gropius Passagen, Johannisthaler Ch 301, 12351 Berlin
- Website: https://www.primark.com/de-de/
