Lucca hotels and attractions

Five stars & four stars hotels in Lucca

Villa La Principessa Hotel is a four stars hotel at the base of the hills surrounding Lucca, on which many parks and gardens jealously hide the austere architecture of the ancient homes of the most famous and illustrious families of Lucca.
Lucca's historical villas are among the most renowned in Italy: some, like Villa Mansi, are open to the public for visits.
Of all these villas, La Principessa claims to have the most distant origins: it was the home and court of Castruccio Castracani (1281 - 1328), Lord and Duke of Lucca, who according to tradition inspired Machiavelli as the model for the Ideal Prince.
Preserving the noble appearance of an ancient, aristocratic Lucca villa, La Principessa has been, since 1973, one of the most elegant hotels in Tuscany.
Amidst the discrete tranquility of this classical country residence, guests find all comforts and a quality service.
Outside, the formal park, with its great trees, provides an attractive setting for the solarium and swimming pool, quiet nooks for an open air lunch and other amusements.
The Hotel is entirely air conditioned and offers every comfort in its lounge, bar, and restaurant.
All 40 cosy rooms and suites have en-suite bathroom, telephone, cool drinks cabinet, satellite TV.
La Principessa is in an ideal position to visit the natural, historical and artistic heritage of every part of Tuscany, from the great cities of art to the quarries of Apuane Mountains, whose marble was used by Michaelangelo, from the country churches of the many hilltowns like Barga and Bagni di Lucca to the Chianti and the rivers Arno and Elsa valleys.

General price range per room or suite
Single rooms: 150 - 170 euros
Double rooms: 200 - 290 euros
Suites: 350 - 450 euros

Website: Villa La Principessa Hotel in Lucca

Hotel Ilaria is the only four stars hotel in the historical centre of Lucca. So, if you want high levels of modern comfort in the middle of Medieval art treasures, this hotel is where you can find them.
The Medieval gate of San Gervasio, the centuries-old Park and Villa Buonvisi of the 16th century (now known as Villa Bottini) surround Hotel Ilaria, which was made out of the stables of the villa. The street where it stands, Via del Fosso, gets its name from the moat which protected Lucca city walls in the 13th century and still flows through the historical centre today.
Hotel Ilaria, served by a lift, has been completely renovated and offers a high standard of comfort.
Among its facilities are fax and e-mail services, use of bicycles free of charge, and a conference room.
Two large solarium terraces overlook the park that surrounds the hotel.
There are parking spaces and a private garage, with permission for hotel guests to enter Lucca historical centre by car.
Breakfast is self-service with a wide selection of hot and cold dishes.
All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning and central heating individually regulated in each room, refrigerator, colour television, direct dial telephone (also for external calls), security box, hair dryer.
Overall opinion. People who stayed here have given Ilaria Hotel very high ratings, with cleanliness of rooms and welcoming receiving top marks. The following guest's review is typical of the general feeling: "A lovely small hotel. I particularly liked the daytime free buffet in the breakfast area - do not make the mistake of using the Mini Bar when the same cold beer is available free downstairs!"

General price range per room
Single rooms: 100 - 130 euros
Double rooms: 150 - 200 euros

Website: Hotel Ilaria in Lucca

Hotel Locanda L'Elisa is a five stars hotel at the foot of the hills surrounding Lucca, about 2 miles from Lucca city centre, and 10 miles from Pisa.
The hotel is a villa set in a large garden and dating back to the early 1800s.
The hotel, completely restored, has maintained the original decoration of the house, with 18th century furniture, and fabrics and carpets preserving the atmosphere of the old villa.
The hotel is fully air-conditioned, and has a bar and a restaurant.
The restaurant is situated in a Victorian-style conservatory surrounded by a luxuriant garden of bushes, flowers and aquatic plants, crossed by a burbling brook, with a large swimming-pool.
From the hotel it's easy to get to many parts of the extremely rich natural and artistic heritage of Tuscany, including, apart from Lucca, Pisa, Florence, the marble quarries of Apuane Alps, the green Garfagnana valley, Versilia fashionable seaside resorts, Siena, Volterra, San Gimignano, Montecatini Terme spa town, Chianti, the Lucca hills Medieval towns, and many more.
Overall opinion. People who stayed here have been happy with this hotel, and have given it very high ratings. A guest's comment: "It's a pity that this wonderful place is a little bit close to a busy road."

General price range per room or suite
Single & double rooms: 100 - 250 euros
Suites: 200 - 400 euros

Website: Locanda L'Elisa Hotel in Lucca

Grand Hotel Guinigi is a four stars hotel in Lucca.

Website: Grand Hotel Guinigi in Lucca

Albergo Celide Hotel is a four stars hotel in Lucca.

Website: Albergo Celide Hotel in Lucca

Hotel Rex is a pleasant, modern three stars hotel near Lucca historical centre and close to the main railway station.
Serviced by a lift, the hotel has a private car park, a bar, air conditioning, disabled facilities.
Pick up at the station service is provided.
All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, direct-dial telephone, minisafe, fridge-bar, cable and satellite TV.
Overall opinion. People who stayed here have given this hotel very high ratings on all aspects of their stay. A guest's review sums it up: "This place is a gem. Perfectly situated across the street from entrance to the walls. Clean, comfortable, well furnished. The breakfast spread is fantastic. Highly recommended."

General price range per room
Single & double rooms: 80 - 120 euros
Triple & quadruple rooms: 150 - 210 euros

Website: Hotel Rex in Lucca

Da Carlos Hotel, recommended for the quality of its service by the notable French guide book Le Routard, is a three stars hotel in an ideal location, in the countryside between Lucca and Pisa, two cities of art separated by only a few kilometers.
Set in a park in green and relaxing surroundings on the slopes of Lucca's hills, and yet within easy reach of both Lucca town center and Pisa, Da Carlos Hotel is serviced by a lift, has a 24 hours reception, a garage and a car park.
Its rooms are large, comfortable, well furnished, with plenty of light.
All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, telephones with a direct line, air conditioning and television.
Overall opinion. People who stayed here have given Da Carlos Hotel very high ratings on all aspects of their stay. This is a summary of guests' reviews:
We were very happy at this hotel and would stay there again. Not only was the standard of the rooms and the service of a high quality, that attached restaurant was outstanding. It was ideal and good value for money - better than I expected for the price quoted. Friendly, helpful staff made our stay pleasant-would return and almost did on the same trip. Nice hotel with nice restaurant. Air conditioning was very good. Hotel Da Carlos was a very great experience. Excellent location between Lucca and Pisa, near to Viareggio and situated in a very quiet and peacefull environment. Service is perfect and everybody is so friendly and always ready to help or to share information. Hotel Da Carlos deserves a 10/10! Many greetings and go on like this! Friendly staff, and excellent breakfast. I would stay there again.

General price range per room
Single, double & triple rooms: 70 - 110 euros

Website: Da Carlos Hotel in Lucca

Hotel Universo is one of the historical landmarks of Lucca.
It was built in the 11th century, and stands in Piazza del Giglio, a square in the very centre of Lucca where the Teatro del Giglio, the city's main theater, is located.
The views from the hotel's 72 rooms are stunning: to the left, the monumental Duomo; to the right, the splendid Palazzo Ducale; right in front, across a small, leafy square, the Theatre.
Serviced by a lift, the hotel has air conditioning, a bar, congress facilities, pick up at the station service, a variety of large and small lounges, foyer, meeting rooms, restaurant.
The hotel's setting is sophisticated, its atmosphere elegant.
Among rooms amenities are TV, fridge, phone.

General price range per room or suite
Single & double rooms: 90 - 150 euros
Suites, triple, quadruple and 5-bed rooms: 150 - 240 euros

Website: Hotel Universo in Lucca

Hotel Le Cerbaie is a three stars hotel in Altopascio, a town between Lucca and Montecatini Terme renowned for its delicious bread, il "pane d'Altopascio". The hotel is in an excellent location for travellers who want to explore Tuscany and its many artistic cities and towns. It's situated near the entrance to the motorway Firenze-Mare (A11) , which connects Florence to the seaside, providing an easy access not only to Florence, but also to Pisa, Lucca, Pistoia, the fashionable spa resort of Montecatini, Viareggio in the Versilia Riviera, the Cinque Terre on the Ligurian coast, and other places: an ideal starting point for many tours.
Le Cerbaie Hotel is a modern building, with every kind of comforts and amenities. It has a large car park, 24 hour reception service, TV lounge, 24-hour bar, 24-hour fax service, breakfast room and buffet, air conditioning, restaurant-pizzeria, two lifts.
The service is friendly and efficient.
All rooms all have en-suite bathrooms, adjustable air conditioning, desk, satellite colour TV, minibar, hairdryer, telephone with external line, indipendent alarm service; all rooms are carpeted.
All rooms all have en-suite bathrooms, adjustable air conditioning, desk, satellite colour TV, minibar, hairdryer, telephone with external line, indipendent alarm service; all rooms are carpeted.
Overall opinion. People who stayed here have given this hotel extremely high ratings on all aspects of their stay, and cleanliness of rooms, welcoming, spaciousness of rooms, public areas, competence of employees, quality of service provided, and finally relationship between price and quality received the highest possible ratings.

General price range per room
Single rooms: 60 euros
Double rooms: 85 euros
Triple rooms: 95 euros

Website: Le Cerbaie Hotel in Altopascio, Lucca

Palazzo Alexander is an elegant, luxurious, yet good value residence in the heart of Lucca's historical centre.
The décor of the residence reflects the noble Lucchese style, with antique wood floors in all the bedrooms, and fine marble and other local stones in the bathrooms, lobby and common rooms.
The entrance hall, breakfast room, bar and lobby are tastefully decorated with fine fixtures and upholstery in elegant pastel hues.
There are car parking facilities. Breakfast, a buffet of fresh, local products, is presented in harmonious style and elegance with services of fine silver, crystal and porcelain.
The residence has four floors of rooms and apartments, all with modern, en-suite bathrooms, and some with whirlpool baths.
All rooms have satellite television, telephones, hairdryers and computer hook-ups.
Overall opinion. People who stayed here have given Palazzo Alexander the very highest ratings on all aspects of their stay, including cleanliness of rooms, welcoming, spaciousness of rooms, noise level in rooms, public areas, competence of employees, quality of service provided, surroundings, and finally relationship between price and quality. A guest's review: "I thought I was staying in a 5 star hotel! The staff was exceptionally warm, friendly, knowledgable (great restaurant recommendations!). The room was lovely and the fresh fruit left in the room each day made me feel very special. The breakfast was delicious and professionally served. This hotel will also be on my all time best hotels list and I will recommend it highly to everybody."

Double rooms single use: 80 - 110 euros
Double rooms: 120 - 160 euros

Website: Palazzo Alexander Hotel in Lucca

San Martino Hotel is a three stars hotel in Lucca.
Hotel facilities include safe, fax service, car park, bicycle rental.
All rooms and suites have en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, central heating, phone, satellite TV, fridge.
2 single rooms have disabled facilities.

Double rooms: 104 euros
Suites & triple rooms: 155 euros

Website: San Martino Hotel in Lucca

Bridge Hotel is a three stars hotel in Bagni di Lucca (Lucca's Baths), a spa town on the river Serchio, on the hills of the Lucca countryside.

Website: Bridge Hotel in Bagni di Lucca

Two stars hotels and B&Bs in Lucca

Bed & Breakfast Sogni D'oro is a pleasant B&B few minutes from the walled city centre of Lucca and close to Lucca's main railway station.
Surrounded by its own garden, it has a secure garage to store bicycles and motorbikes and a fully equipped kitchen available to guests.
Some rooms have en-suite bathroom; some rooms have private balcony.
Overall opinion. Guests have generally been happy with this B&B, and given it high ratings on competence of employees, welcoming and relationship between price and quality.

General price range per room
Double & triple rooms: 40 - 70 euros

Website: Bed & Breakfast Sogni D'oro in Lucca

Diana Hotel is in the heart of Lucca, few yards to the Cathedral of S. Martino, 5 minutes' walk to the railway station.
Although located in the historical centre, Diana is accessible by car, which can be parked in the area reserved for the hotel or in the nearby car parks. The hotel has also agreed with taxis special rates for its guests.
A fax and Internet service is available at reception.
Rooms have air conditioning, soundproofing, modem point, electronic lock, satellite colour TV, direct dial telephone, safe, hairdryer.
Some rooms have en-suite bathroom.
Two rooms (one single and one double) have facilities for the disabled and the elderly.
The hotel has a new annexe, in an old building renovated using typically Tuscan materials: terracotta, stone and marble. The annexe has a restful, elegant ambience and more comfortable accommodation, while its furniture and furnishings are all in traditional Lucchese style. Special attention has been given to the bathrooms with their Carrara marble tiles and accessories.
Minimum stay is 2 nights.
Overall opinion. People who stayed here have given Diana Hotel high ratings on all aspects of their stay. Here are some guests' reviews which well represent the general feeling:
The Hotel Diana is a small friendly hotel within easy reach of the rail station. The welcome was warm and efficient. On arrival we were given a map of Lucca with our keys and the position of the hotel was pointed out and marked. There are no breakfast facilities and no bar or public area - this hotel is accomodation only. The room was compact but satisfactory, furniture basic. A little noisy early in the morning as the cleaning crew begin work around the rooms, otherwise quiet and pleasant. We were most impressed by the willingness of staff to assist with any request (and especially with being able to leave our luggage with them on our departure day until early evening). The hotel is excellent quality and value. We had an en-suite room and the bathroom facilities were above two-star standard. The hotel is probably worth three stars but loses one because it does not offer breakfast. Location is ideal for train travellers : near the railway station and within the walls of the city of Lucca. The Hotel Diana is perfectly located for exploring Lucca by foot.

General price range per room
Single rooms: 40 - 70 euros
Double rooms: 60 - 100 euros

Website: Diana Hotel in Lucca

Bed & Breakfast Turendo is a B&B a few minutes from the historical city centre of Lucca, not far from the entrance to the A11, the motorway connecting Lucca to Florence and the sea.
Rooms have the comforts of a hotel at the cost of a rented room: rooms for rent, with TV, fridge, microwave oven, balcony, lift.
Overall opinion. People who stayed here have given this B&B high ratings on all aspects of their stay, and cleanliness of rooms, welcoming, spaciousness of rooms received the highest ratings. A guest's review sums it up: "Overall a nice place for a good deal!"

Single rooms: 40 - 50 euros
Double & twin rooms: 50 - 60 euros

Website: Bed & Breakfast Turendo in Lucca

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The modern part of town, outside the walls, is aptly named "Lucca fuori" (Lucca without), and is sprawling all over the surrounding countryside with rich villas and gardens. In fact, many of the most beautiful villas in Italy are around Lucca, like the renowned Villa Mansi. They can be visited by the public like a museum or gallery. In Italian, villa doesn't mean what is normally meant in English, but a substantial residence which can go from rich abode to palatial style.

The Goths and the Longobards chose Lucca as the capital of Tuscany, an honour which was transferred to Florence during the times of the Carolingi. Like Florence and many other cities of Northern Italy, Lucca was a republic in its own right during the Renaissance.

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One of the specialities of Lucca is the production of its olive oil, considered one of the best by Italians. The olive groves that provide its source grow on the hills of the whole province of Lucca, and the oil is manufactured by several companies in the town itself: Dante and Bertolli are the best known brand names.

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