Luggage storage Rapallo

Store your luggage around Rapallo with Bounce

Small Italian seaside towns don't get much more charming than Rapallo. Located an easy half-hour train ride from Genoa, this lovely coastal area is popular with Italian vacationers and tourists from around the world.

Although it's easy to reach Rapallo by train or car, the quaint commune makes you feel much further away from big cities than you are. Perhaps the most famous attraction here (other than the picturesque beaches) is the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montallegro. This pilgrimage site is set on a hilltop and overlooks the sea and the Castello di Rapallo, the waterfront's 16th-century fortress. You're sure to visit both of these sites when you're in town, but there's plenty more to keep you busy in the form of dining, shopping, and culture.

Rapallo shares the same coastline as the better-known Portofino but experiences fewer crowds. So when you head here, you'll enjoy coastal beauty at its finest, as well as access to things like the Portofino Protected Marine Area and San Fruttuoso Abbey, which dates back to the 10th century.

With all there is to do in Rapallo, it's smart to have a plan for any unneeded beach items or bags. Don't carry more than you need to; instead, count on Bounce for all your Rapallo luggage storage needs.

Luggage storage in Rapallo

With Bounce, it's easy to store luggage for a few hours or a few days. Our convenient locations are near the train station, bus station, and major Rapallo attractions. It's so much easier to enjoy Rapallo when you're not dragging suitcases all over cobblestone streets, so wherever you are, use our app to find luggage storage nearby. There are virtually no size limits with Bounce - if we can lift it, we can store it.

Whether you need to check out of your hotel early, are waiting for a train connection, or don't want to carry a bunch of shopping bags, Bounce is here to help. Booking online is easy, and we offer BounceShield Protection for peace of mind, 24/7 customer service, and staffed drop-off. We partner with local businesses, including hotels and shops, to provide flexibility and convenience day and night for an affordable price.

Rapallo city guide

Top things to do in Rapallo

For such a small town, there's lots to do in Rapallo. You may be in the area for a much-needed beach vacation but don't overlook some of the other exciting activities. Churches, museums, and galleries are great breaks from the sun, as are mini shopping sprees or delicious traditional meals. Here are the top things to do near Rapallo:

Museums in Rapallo

Museo del Merletto

Housed in the historic Villa Tigullio, the Museo del Merletto (Lace Museum) is an interesting stop for an hour. Very few people still possess the lace-making skills showcased here, and the museum displays lace creations from before the start of the 20th century. Newly-made lace masterpieces are available for purchase from the family-run shop in the main square if you want to take home a unique souvenir.

The museum itself is fairly small, but you can easily prolong your time here by strolling the beautiful gardens surrounding the villa. There is also a nice park nearby if you have kids who need to burn off some energy. The sea views alone are worth a trip here.

Attilio and Cleofe Gaffoglio Museum

Boasting two floors, this civic museum is a fairly quick stop in Rapallo but manages to pack a lot into its exhibits. The museum's contents were donated in 2000 and showcase over 40 years of collecting by its namesake. In all, there are more than 700 objects on display, and they range from sculptures and paintings to porcelain items, jewelry, and ivory. Some highlights of the collection include a 15th-century casket made by the renowned Venetian Embriachi workshop, a crucifix from the 17th century, and paintings by notable 19th and 20th-century artists. Make sure you check out the works by Bergamini, Fragiacomo, and Follini.

Roman Archaeological Museum Positano

Just 20 minutes down the coast, you'll find the RAM Positano. Since chances are good that Positano is on your itinerary anyway, add this museum to it. It's not often that you get to visit a structure that dates back to the first century AD, and the ancient dining room sits roughly 10 meters below street level under the Church of Santa Maria Assunta.

RAM offers access to intriguing yet eerie crypts, where 69 stone seats were once used to dry out corpses. There are also exhibits on the Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD that destroyed the cities of Pompeii Herculaneum. Although Positano is miles away and protected by mountains, it did not escape the volcano's path, but luckily, the damage was nowhere near as severe as its neighbors.

Rapallo is a small town, and its museums are small, too. Don't count on finding any luggage storage offered on-site. Your best bet is to hit up a Bounce location before you explore the area so that you don't get caught with heavy bags or backpacks.

Shopping in Rapallo

Rapallo Market

Located on Via Venezia, the Rapallo Market is the ideal place for browsing the stalls. Vendors offer various Italian-made goods, produce, cheese, and other artisanal items for sale. The focus here, though, is on clothing, so if you forgot to pack something or are looking for a new outfit, this is the place to be.

Town Center

You won't find huge shopping malls in Rapallo. Instead, there are some great shops clustered in the town center along Corso Goffredo Mameli and Corso Matteotti. The area is also dotted with wine shops and local restaurants ideal for a break from shopping. This is your chance to check out the popular Italian department store OVS on Corso Matteotti. It's full of men's, women's, and children's clothing and accessories, as well as home goods. In the center, you can get your nails done, visit a pharmacy, and buy lovely souvenirs, like jewelry.

Whether you're navigating a busy market or the bustling center, browsing and extra bags don't mix. Drop off anything you don't need at a Bounce luggage storage location in Rapallo before you indulge in your retail therapy. It's sure to make the experience much more pleasant.

Restaurants in Rapallo

Ristorante Grande Italia

When only a sea view meal will do, head to Ristorante Grande Italia. Fittingly, the menu is stacked with fresh seafood favorites, and the views will have you sipping wine here until they kick you out. The coveted spots are those on the outdoor terrace, and large umbrellas will protect from the hot summer sun. Each dish is expertly presented here, but the prices remain fair, especially for the location.

Trattoria da Mario

Anyone looking for an authentic Italian meal should dine at Trattoria da Mario. Set a few blocks back from the water, the views aren't as scenic here, but you should still try to get a table on their lovely outdoor patio. Mario's also focuses on seafood and mixes it deliciously with pasta, risotto, and delectable cuts of meat. If you've been dying to try a crisp local white wine, the wine list here definitely won't disappoint.

Ristorante I Piaceri Della Vita

Set adjacent to Piazza Venezia, this is another cozy and traditional restaurant in Rapallo. It's hard to escape the seafood-centric dishes that dominate the coast, but here you can get simple yet delicious homemade pasta with or without seafood. The pesto is especially good, and the desserts are some of the best you'll find in the area. The sidewalk-facing tables are perfect for people-watching as you eat and drink the night away.

It's inconvenient to have extra luggage on the typically cramped patios in Rapallo, so to avoid worrying about your things or having them in the way, book luggage storage with Bounce online on your way to dinner and drop everything off.

Conclusion

Rapallo is absolutely packed full of activities. Beach days, museum days, shopping days, and park days are all possible within the small confines of the town. As you'd likely expect in Italy, it's hard to find a bad restaurant here, and the dining choices are plentiful.

Remember to keep things simple and drop off your suitcases, bags, and backpacks with the best luggage storage Rapallo offers: Bounce. We can also store luggage in nearby cities like Salerno, Naples, and Amalfi, so you don't need another luggage storage company if you're planning to explore more of this beautiful country. In fact, Bounce is a worldwide option, so think of us wherever your travels take you!