[Learn][Korean] Storing Luggage Before Check-in at a Hotel in Korea

storing luggage before check-in

When traveling in Korea, you may arrive at your hotel before the official check-in time. In this case, you might wonder: "Can I leave my luggage at the hotel and explore the city before check-in?"

The answer is yes! Many hotels in Korea allow guests to store their luggage at the front desk before check-in. This is a convenient option if you arrive early and don't want to carry your bags while sightseeing.

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🧳 How to Ask If You Can Store Your Luggage

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When you arrive at the hotel, you can ask the hotel staff (호텔리어) if they can keep your luggage for you. Here are some useful phrases in Korean:

1. Basic Question:

짐을 맡길 수 있을까요?
(Jim-eul matgil su isseulkkayo?)
→ "Can I leave my luggage here?"

2. More Polite Version:

체크인 전에 짐을 맡겨도 될까요?
(Chekeu-in jeone jimeul matgyeodo doelkkayo?)
→ "Can I store my luggage before check-in?"

3. Asking About Luggage Storage After Check-out:

체크아웃 후에도 짐을 맡길 수 있나요?
(Chekeu-aut hu-edo jimeul matgil su innayo?)
→ "Can I store my luggage even after check-out?"

 

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Possible Hotel Staff Responses

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1. Yes, We Can Store It:

네, 가능합니다! 여기 맡겨 주세요.
(Ne, ganeung-hamnida! Yeogi matgyeo juseyo.)
→ "Yes, it is possible! Please leave it here."

2. We Have a Designated Storage Room:

네, 짐 보관실이 있습니다.
(Ne, jim bogwansiri itsseumnida.)
→ "Yes, we have a luggage storage room."

3. Sorry, We Do Not Offer This Service:

죄송합니다. 짐 보관 서비스가 없습니다.
(Joesonghamnida. Jim bogwan seobiseuga eopseumnida.)
→ "Sorry, we do not offer luggage storage service."

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Other Useful Korean Phrases for Hotel Check-in

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If you are checking in after leaving your luggage, these phrases might help:

• 체크인 하려고 합니다.
  (Chekeu-in haryeogo hamnida.)
  → "I’d like to check in."
• 예약했어요. 제 이름은 ___ 입니다.
  (Yeyakhaesseoyo. Je ireumeun ___ imnida.)
  → "I have a reservation. My name is ___."
• 여권을 보여드릴게요.
  (Yeogwoneul boyeodeurilgeyo.)
  → "I’ll show you my passport."

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Conclusion

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If you arrive at your hotel early, don’t worry about your luggage! Simply ask the staff politely using the phrases above, and you’ll be able to explore the city without heavy bags.

Would you like to learn more useful Korean expressions for traveling? Let me know in the comments!