Luggage Storage at Cais do Sodré: Options for Travelers

Cais do Sodré: Lisbon's Transport Hub

Cais do Sodré is one of the main arrival points in Lisbon:

• 🚇 Metro — Green line (terminal)
• 🚂 Train — Cascais line
• ⛴️ Boat — Ferries from Almada/Cacilhas
• 🚃 Tram — 15E to Belém

If you arrive here with luggage, you probably want to explore the city before check-in or after check-out. Time Out Market is right next door — but you don't want to eat with bags on your back!

Luggage Storage Options at Cais do Sodré

Station Lockers

Cais do Sodré station has some lockers, but:

Verdict: Don't count on this option without a plan B.

LockerArea Estefania (Recommended)

📍 Rua Passos Manuel 83

The most reliable option:

Book locker →

How to Get from Cais do Sodré to LockerArea

Metro (Green Line)

Cais do Sodré (Green Line Terminal)
    ↓ 4 stops (~8 min)
Anjos
    ↓ 6 min walk
LockerArea Estefania

Total time: ~15 minutes
Cost: €1.65

Coming from Cascais

If you took the train from Cascais:

1. Exit at Cais do Sodré station
2. Follow signs to metro
3. Green line to Anjos (4 stops)
4. 6 minutes walk to LockerArea

Coming from Almada (Boat)

If you came by boat from Cacilhas/Almada:

1. Exit the terminal
2. Enter the metro (green line)
3. 4 stops to Anjos
4. 6 minutes walk to LockerArea

What to Do at Cais do Sodré (Without Luggage!)

Time Out Market

Lisbon's most famous food market:

• 🍽️ Dozens of food stalls
• 🍷 Wines and cocktails
• 📸 Lively atmosphere

⚠️ With bags: Tight tables, crowds, hard to find a seat.
✅ Without bags: Much better experience!

Bairro Alto and Chiado

A few minutes walk:

• 🛍️ Shops and bookstores
• ☕ Historic cafés
• 🎭 Nightlife

Pink Street

The famous pink street:

• 📸 Iconic photos
• 🍸 Bars and restaurants

For Those Coming from Cascais

Typical Situation

You spent the day in Cascais and now want to explore Lisbon before going to the airport at night.

Solution

1. Take the train from Cascais to Cais do Sodré
2. Metro to Anjos (10 min)
3. Drop off bags at LockerArea
4. Explore Lisbon — Baixa, Chiado, Alfama
5. Return to LockerArea when you need
6. Metro to the airport

Total Cost

• Cascais-Lisbon train: ~€2.30
• Cais do Sodré-Anjos metro: €1.65
• Locker: €6-8
• Total: ~€10-12 for a worry-free day

For Those Coming from Almada

Typical Situation

You came by boat from Cacilhas and want to spend the day in Lisbon.

Solution

The ferry terminal is next to Cais do Sodré. The process is the same:

1. Exit the terminal
2. Green metro line to Anjos
3. Drop bags at LockerArea
4. Explore Lisbon
5. Return whenever you want

Common Mistakes

❌ Trusting Station Lockers

Problem: Fill up early, especially in summer.
Solution: Book online at LockerArea.

❌ Leaving Bags at Time Out Market

Problem: No luggage storage, theft risk.
Solution: Use dedicated lockers.

❌ Carrying Bags Through Baixa/Chiado

Problem: Steep streets, crowds, exhaustion.
Solution: 10 minutes of metro solves everything.

Prices and Booking

Book Online

1. Go to lockerarea.pt/reservar
2. Choose Estefania
3. Select size and dates
4. Pay and receive the code

Next Steps

1. Book locker →
2. View locations →
3. Complete guide →

Conclusion

Cais do Sodré is a gateway to Lisbon, but not a place to walk around with bags. With LockerArea 10 minutes by metro, you can:

• ✅ Lunch at Time Out Market worry-free
• ✅ Explore Baixa and Chiado freely
• ✅ Enjoy Cascais AND Lisbon in the same day
• ✅ 24h access for total flexibility

Book your locker and enjoy Lisbon!

Article updated January 2025.