Is there a left-luggage office at the station?
de-PO-si-to — stress on second syllable. sta-ZIO-ne — stress on second syllable.
When arriving early in a city and wanting to store your luggage before your hotel check-in time.
'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.
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
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.