Palazzo Vecchio: luggage storage & bag policy
Florence, Italy · museum · from official rules · last checked 2026-07-13
- You can bringSmall bags within the size limit
- You can't bringOversized suitcases
- Where to leave itFree on-site lockers / cloakroom
Can you bring a bag or backpack inside?
Backpacks and large bags must be deposited in the free ground-floor cloakroom; for security reasons, a backpack kept with you must be carried by hand along the visit route.
Suitcases & large luggage
Large/voluminous bags must be deposited in the free cloakroom (mandatory); suitcases and trolleys are not addressed separately by the official rules.
Lockers, cloakroom & luggage storage
Free mandatory cloakroom on the ground floor (Cortile della Dogana, ticket-office area): visitors must deposit umbrellas, backpacks and large bags; students must deposit their backpacks (official Comune di Firenze page).
Anything over the size limit has to be stored. On-site lockers can fill up at peak times, so a nearby luggage storage is a useful backup.
Find luggage storage in Florence →"Allowed inside" vs "storage available"
Allowed inside means you can carry the item with you through the galleries or the site. Storage available means it isn't allowed with you, but you can leave it in a locker or cloakroom and collect it on the way out. A venue can offer storage and still refuse oversized suitcases entirely — so a large suitcase may be neither allowed inside nor accepted for storage. When in doubt, travel light or store luggage off-site before you arrive.
Practical tips
- Bring a bag within the published size limit so you aren't turned away at security.
- On-site lockers are free, but they can fill up at busy times — have a backup plan.
- Rules and security checks change — always confirm on the official site before your visit.
Palazzo Vecchio bag policy: FAQ
Can I bring luggage or a suitcase to Palazzo Vecchio?
Limited. Large/voluminous bags must be deposited in the free cloakroom (mandatory); suitcases and trolleys are not addressed separately by the official rules.
Are there lockers or luggage storage at Palazzo Vecchio?
Free mandatory cloakroom on the ground floor (Cortile della Dogana, ticket-office area): visitors must deposit umbrellas, backpacks and large bags; students must deposit their backpacks (official Comune di Firenze page).
Can I bring a backpack into Palazzo Vecchio?
Limited. Backpacks and large bags must be deposited in the free ground-floor cloakroom; for security reasons, a backpack kept with you must be carried by hand along the visit route.
Where can I store luggage near Palazzo Vecchio?
Palazzo Vecchio has free on-site lockers/cloakroom for bags within the size limit. For anything larger — or as a backup when lockers are full — use a luggage storage in Florence (typically from ~€5/day).
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