Luggage Storage near Vatican

About this experience

Luggage storage opposite the Vatican Museums Leave your bags on Viale Vaticano, directly opposite the Vatican Museums entrance, and spend the day exploring Rome without dragging a suitcase over the cobblestones. The drop-off point is the Touristation Vaticano office, a staffed storage room rather than a bank of lockers, so large suitcases and big backpacks are accepted at no extra cost. It suits anyone with an early hotel checkout, an evening train or flight home, or a few spare hours between sights. The Vatican Museums and St Peter's Basilica both have airport-style security, and large bags and suitcases are not allowed inside, so arriving without your luggage makes the visit quicker and far more comfortable. Planning the rest of your day? Combine your bag drop with a Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica guided tour or reserved St Peter's Basilica entry with dome access, both of which start just a short walk away. How the bag drop works Your voucher is emailed to you as soon as you book. On the day, go to the storage office on Viale Vaticano and show the voucher on your phone together with a valid photo ID. Staff check your bags in and place them in the dedicated storage room, and you are free to start sightseeing straight away. When you are ready to leave, return to the same office before closing time and collect your belongings. Your booking covers storage for up to 7 hours within opening hours, which is plenty of time for a museum visit, lunch in Prati and a walk to Castel Sant'Angelo. While you are there, you can use the free Wi-Fi to plan your route, print boarding passes or train tickets with the printing service, and pick up a free Rome city map. A hands-free day around the Vatican With your bags safely stored, the whole Vatican district is easy to cover on foot. Start with the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, then walk round to St Peter's Square and the basilica. Afterwards, the Prati neighbourhood next door is full of cafes and trattorias, Via Cola di Rienzo is good for shopping, and Castel Sant'Angelo and the Tiber riverside are only a short stroll further on. If you are short on time, a guided visit such as the Passetto di Borgo hidden passage tour is another way to see the area before you pick up your luggage. Opening hours and when to go The storage office is open Monday to Saturday from 8:30am to 4pm. It is closed on Sundays and may also close on religious festival days, so check your dates before you travel if your visit falls on a holiday. If your departure is later in the evening, plan to collect your bags before 4pm. The nearest metro stations are Cipro and Ottaviano on Line A, both within walking distance of the Vatican Museums entrance on Viale Vaticano. Accessibility and practical tips The storage office is wheelchair accessible. Bring the ID you will use to collect your bags, keep your voucher handy on your phone, and take valuables, passports and medication with you for the day. Starting or ending your trip at the station instead? We also offer luggage storage near Rome Termini, and the Leonardo Express train runs between Termini and Fiumicino Airport. For more ideas, browse all things to do in Rome.

Highlights

• Storage on Viale Vaticano, directly opposite the Vatican Museums entrance
• Large suitcases and backpacks accepted at no extra cost
• Free Wi-Fi, printing service and a free Rome city map
• Open Monday to Saturday, 8:30am to 4pm
• Ideal for early checkouts, late departures and Vatican visits without bags

What is included

• Storage for up to 7 hours within opening hours
• Free Wi-Fi
• Printing service
• Free Rome city map

Before you go

Open Monday to Saturday from 8:30am to 4pm Closed on Sundays and may close on religious festival days, so check ahead Show your voucher on your phone with a valid photo ID at drop-off Storage is for up to 7 hours within opening hours; collect your bags before 4pm Large suitcases and backpacks are accepted at no extra cost The storage office is wheelchair accessible

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience. Within 24 hours of the start, the booking cannot be cancelled.