Medellin · Traveler’s guide
Comuna 13
Comuna 13 is Medellín's landmark graffiti district, reached by metro and public outdoor escalators built into the hillside.
About Comuna 13
- No left-luggage service at the escalators or graffiti-tour entrance — use a nearby partner
- Reached via the San Javier metro station and a steep, signed tour route
- Best explored hands-free given the stairs and public outdoor escalators
- Drop bags of any size by the hour or day near the entrance
- Weekends draw the heaviest crowds — early mornings are noticeably quieter
Comuna 13 is Medellín's best-known graffiti and street-art district, transformed from one of the city's most troubled neighborhoods into an open-air gallery reached by the San Javier metro station and a set of public outdoor escalators built into the hillside. The tour route is steep and crowded on weekends, and a bag adds real friction on the stairs and escalators. Nearby partners a short walk from the entrance hold luggage of any size by the hour or day, so you can join a graffiti tour or wander the murals hands-free before collecting your bags and heading back into the city.
Traveler services
Luggage storage near Comuna 13
- 📍 DistanceSteps from the entrance
- 🧳 Bag ruleNo left-luggage service at the escalators or graffiti-tour entrance.
- ⚡ BookingOnline, instant
How to get there
From the San Javier metro station, follow the signed graffiti-tour route uphill; partner storage points sit a short walk from the outdoor escalators.
Bag policy
No left-luggage service at the escalators or graffiti-tour entrance. Nearby partners hold bags of any size by the hour or day.
Compare providers:
BounceLargest network; per-hour or per-day, app booking, insurance included.
- Most locations near landmarks
- Instant online booking
- Bag protection included
- Price varies by shop
- Some partners keep short hours
Radical StorageFlat daily price per bag, no size limit; strong in European cities.
- Simple flat €/bag/day
- No size limit
- Wide EU coverage
- Fewer points than Bounce in some areas
StasherShops + hotels as hosts; insured; often near stations.
- Hotel & shop hosts
- Insurance to £1000
- Good station coverage
- Coverage thinner outside big cities
LuggageHeroHourly or daily cap; live location map; seals on bags.
- Pay hourly or daily cap
- Tamper seals + insurance
- Hourly can exceed flat-rate for long stays
Car rental at Comuna 13
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DiscoverCarsMeta-search across local + global suppliers; full-coverage add-on.
- Compares many suppliers
- Free cancellation options
- Good rates on local firms
- Quality varies by underlying supplier
Rentalcars.comBooking.com-owned aggregator; broad global inventory.
- Huge global inventory
- Trusted brand
- Multi-language support
- Add-ons upsold at desk
- Deposit holds vary
GetRentacar.comMarketplace of local rental suppliers; wide worldwide coverage, deposit-free options common.
Economybookings.comBroker across budget suppliers worldwide; low headline rates, check add-ons at the desk.
Frequently asked questions
Is there luggage storage at Comuna 13?
There is no left-luggage service at the escalators or tour entrance. Bounce-listed partners a short walk away hold bags of any size by the hour or day — book online before you arrive.
How do I get to Comuna 13?
Take the metro to San Javier station, then follow the signed graffiti-tour route uphill to the public outdoor escalators — the whole route is walkable but steep.
Is Comuna 13 worth visiting with luggage?
The stairs and escalators make a bag genuinely awkward to manage. Storing it at a nearby partner first makes the tour far more comfortable, especially on a crowded weekend.