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PhrasesAt the Train StationDove sono i servizi igienici in stazione?
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Dove sono i servizi igienici in stazione?

Where are the toilets at the station?

Pronunciation

i-GIEI-ni-ci — stress on second syllable. ser-VI-zi — stress on second syllable.

When to use it

When you need to find the toilets at a train station.

What it means

'Servizi igienici' (sanitary facilities/toilets) is the formal Italian term used on signs in public buildings. In everyday conversation, 'bagni' or 'toilette' are more common. 'Dove sono' (where are) is the plural location question.

Variations

I bagni sono a pagamento?

Are the toilets paid?

Some Italian station toilets charge €1 — have coins ready

C'è il bagno per disabili?

Is there an accessible toilet?

Required by Italian accessibility law at all major stations

Dove sono i bagni gratuiti?

Where are the free toilets?

Ask specifically — some toilets in stations are free, others not

Mini Dialogue

— Dove sono i servizi igienici in stazione? — Al piano -1, vicino al deposito bagagli. — Sono a pagamento? — Sì, un euro. Ha monete? — Sì, ce l'ho.

— Where are the toilets at the station? — On level -1, near the left-luggage office. — Are they paid? — Yes, one euro. Do you have coins? — Yes, I have them.

Cultural Note

Major Italian train stations charge for toilet access — typically €0.80-1.50. This pays for attendants who keep them clean. The charge is often higher than in similar European countries. Some stations have free toilets in the shopping areas. Bar toilets are usually free if you buy something.