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PhrasesAt the Train StationC'è un deposito bagagli in stazione?
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C'è un deposito bagagli in stazione?

Is there a left-luggage office at the station?

Pronunciation

de-PO-si-to — stress on second syllable. sta-ZIO-ne — stress on second syllable.

When to use it

When arriving early in a city and wanting to store your luggage before your hotel check-in time.

What it means

'Deposito bagagli' (left-luggage storage) uses 'deposito' (deposit/storage) + 'bagagli' (luggage). Most major Italian train stations have staffed left-luggage offices as well as self-service lockers (armadietti). Prices are typically €6-8 per bag for several hours.

Variations

Ci sono armadietti automatici?

Are there automatic lockers?

Often cheaper for short-term storage

Per quante ore posso lasciare le valigie?

How many hours can I leave the suitcases?

Ask if you're staying all day

Quanto costa depositare due valigie?

How much does it cost to deposit two suitcases?

Priced per bag, not per hour in many cases

Mini Dialogue

— C'è un deposito bagagli in stazione? — Sì, è al piano -1, vicino all'uscita ovest. — Quanto costa? — Sei euro a bagaglio per le prime cinque ore, poi un euro ogni ora in più. — Posso lasciare le valigie fino alle diciotto? — Sì, nessun problema.

— Is there a left-luggage office at the station? — Yes, it's on level -1, near the west exit. — How much does it cost? — Six euros per bag for the first five hours, then one euro per extra hour. — Can I leave the suitcases until six in the evening? — Yes, no problem.

Cultural Note

Deposito bagagli facilities at major Italian stations (Termini in Rome, Centrale in Milan) are open from early morning to late evening. Some are operated by private companies like Stow Your Bags or Radical Storage. Security screening may be required. Lockers are coin or card-operated and available in various sizes.