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Athens luggage storage

Hello,
My accommodation in Athens near the Acropolis won't let me store my luggage till check in time, however we arrive hours before that. Do the metro stations offer large lockers for storage? We will have 2 carry on size suitcases.
Also this is my first post in this forum, I am wondering if there is a search function I missed? Sorry to re-ask this question if it is already answered somewhere. First time visiting Greece. Thanks!

Posted by
3320 posts

Oralee -- your first stop for this inquiry, before this forum (which deals with more challenging questions) -- should be GOOGLE.

I just now googled "Athens Luggage Storage" and got your BEST answer, in 10 seconds -- https://bagbnb.com/luggage-storage/athens It also gave Me a resource to bookmarks, since it's a relatively NEW service, with these features:

• almost a Dozen places right in central Athens
• €5 a day (a lot cheaper than older bag-services)
* Many reviews, all apparently highly favorable
• IMPORTANT -- you must reserve beforehand, online

good luck! and let us know your experience!

Posted by
11153 posts

I have never heard of a hotel refusing to store luggage before check in. That would be enough for me to get a reservation in another hotel.

Posted by
3320 posts

Neither have I, Suki, but maybe OP is staying at one of the many "airbnb" places, or pvt apts now being carried by booking.com etc. In those cases, there's no "front desk", the owner just meets u at the accommodation at the allotted time.