The key thing to understand is that no matter what you do, you wont actually be storing the bitcoin itself. Thats because a bitcoin isnt an object, its an encrypted address on the blockchain.
What you own is a unique key that unlocks a specific bitcoin location, and thats what you need to be protecting at all times by storing it in a wallet.
The easier way to store your bitcoin and other cryptocurrency is in a digital wallet online, or locally on your smartphone or computer. But leaving your bitcoin in public view can open you up to attacks from hackers and phishing scams. Thats why the best option is a hardware wallet that stores your bitcoin offline.