Lucca: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 37 - 170 Leone di Sant´Anna
 The Leone di Sant´Anna is a B&B in the centre of Lucca. Enjoy one of the most refined establishments by the Santa Anna Gate.
The Leone di Sant&… MoreEUR 40 - 100 Leone di San Donato Apartments & Suites
 Leone Di San Donato offers independent apartments in and around the historic city of Lucca. All air-conditioned, the apartments also feature a fully e… MoreEUR 80 - 130 La Bohème
 La Bohème is set in the mediaeval heart of Lucca, near Piazza San Michele. Lucca Railway Station is a 15-minute walk away. There is free Wi-Fi.
La B… MoreEUR 90 - 315 Locanda L´Elisa
 Locanda L´Elisa offers 5-star accommodation in a beautiful historic villa with its own botanic gardens and swimming pool. It offers free parking… MoreEUR 40 - 150 Lucca In Villa
 Lucca in Villa is a building of the early 20th century, surrounded by a garden and located just 200 metres from Lucca historic centre. It offers free … MoreEUR 80 - 250 Palazzo Rocchi
 Palazzo Rocchi is set in the heart of Lucca´s historic centre, 500 metres from Lucca Station. Accommodation here features LCD satellite TVs and … MoreEUR 55 - 85 Lucca in Villa San Marco
 Lucca in Villa San Marco is a dwelling place for modern travellers, a villa immersed in the tranquillity and green, 200 metres from the ancient walls … MoreEUR 49 - 130 Lucca In Villa Elisa
 Lucca In Villa Elisa is near the city walls, just 100 metres from Porta Elisa. Lucca Railway Station is 1 km away. Parking is free.
Villa Elisa offer… MoreEUR 60 - 100 L´Orto Delle Palme
 Surrounded by the Tuscan countryside 3 km from Lucca´s walls, L´Orto Delle Palme offers self-catering apartments with free indoor garage. … MoreEUR 69 - 329 Il Nido Della Rondine
 The Rondine is located in the medieval city of Lucca, just 500 metres from the town walls. It offers free parking, and air-conditioned studios and apa… MoreEUR 54 - 320 Hotel Palazzo Alexander
 Hotel Palazzo Alexander is a historic building in the centre of Lucca, with easy access from Porta San Donato. Rooms come with free Wi-Fi and air cond… MoreEUR 140 - 590 Hotel Noblesse
 Enjoy excellent services, friendly staff and clean, luxurious rooms at this charming 5-star hotel set in a quiet area, right in the centre of Lucca.
… MoreEUR 38 - 200 Hotel Napoléon
 Conveniently located just 500 metres from the centre of Lucca and the motorway exit of Lucca Est, this elegant 4-star hotel offers warm hospitality an… MoreEUR 59 - 169 Hotel Rex
 This friendly, family-run hotel is ideally located just outside the ancient walls of Lucca, just 100 metres from the main railway station. Walk to the… MoreEUR 70 - 143 Hotel San Marco
 Hotel San Marco is provided with a swimming pool and offers free towels. Lucca’s marvellous walls and Porta San Jacopo are a short walk away.
The S… MoreEUR 50 - 95 Il Casale di Nanni
 Located 900 metres outside Lucca´s ancient city walls, Il Casale di Nanni has a quiet location. It features a large garden with swimming pool, … MoreEUR 59 - 256 Hotel Universo
 Hotel Universo is just a few steps from Lucca´s Cathedral and easy walking distance from the train station. It is set in a historic building wit… MoreEUR 48 - 75 Hotel Stipino
 Parking is free at Hotel Stipino, just 400 metres outside the medieval walls of Lucca´s historic centre. Guest rooms are all en suite and air co… MoreEUR 155 - 330 Palazzo Tucci
 Palazzo Tucci is situated on the first floor of the 17th century palace located in the centre of Lucca, next to the shopping area and the main monumen… MoreEUR 70 - 95 Piccolo Hotel Puccini
 The Piccolo Hotel Puccini offers a small, family-run atmosphere in a quiet area of Lucca´s historic centre. The birthplace of the opera composer… MoreEUR 60 - 280 Villa Cheli
 Villa Cheli stands on the slopes of the green hills separating Lucca from Pisa. It offers typical Tuscan rooms and self-catering apartments. There is … MoreEUR 49 - 310 Villa Agnese
 Just 100 metres from Lucca´s city walls, Villa Agnese offers free parking, a charming garden with terrace, unique rooms furnished in great detai… MoreEUR 40 - 120 Vigna Ilaria
 Set in the Tuscan countryside, 4 km north of Lucca, Vigna Ilaria dates back to the 19th century. It features a popular restaurant and a large garden … MoreEUR 50 - 185 Villa Corte Degli Dei
 Enjoy romantic, Medieval-style suites and an ample swimming-pool at this ancient Tuscan villa, located just 900 metres from the historical centre of L… MoreEUR 100 - 130 Villa La Chiusa
 Villa La Chiusa is 3.5 km from the historic walls of Lucca. It offers rooms with air conditioning and traditional décor, free Wi-Fi in the lobby, and… More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lucca: Guide
Lucca is a city of some 90,000 people in Tuscany, Italy.
Understand
Lucca's long history goes back to Etruscan and Ancient Roman times, and the city retains pieces of Ancient architecture. Lucca's great era was in the Gothic era just before the Renaissance, and the city contains much marvelous architecture from that era. Lucca remained an independent city state until the start of the 19th century.
The area of most interest to visitors is still enclosed within the old city defensive wall. The top of these broad walls is a ring park, a pleasant place for walking.
Get in
Rail and road links provide easy access from nearby Pisa and Florence.
By plane
Pisa International Airport has a rail station attached, and is only a 20 minute train ride from Lucca.
By train
The railroad station is just a few blocks from the old town walls. Luggage lockers are available. It should be noted that a transfer in Pisa is required, as there are no direct trains from Pisa airport to Lucca.
By bus
There is a bus that travels directly from Pisa Airport to Piazzale Verdi in Lucca.
You get the bus just outside the arrivals hall of the airport (buy your tickets beforehand at the ticket kiosk within the arrivals hall). The fare is cheap at about 4€.
The bus ride is a scenic, pleasant thirty-minute ride to Piazzale Verdi, which is inside the walls.
By car
Driving inside the walls is a headache because of the enormous pedestrian traffic, so park your car and rent a bike. Several bicycle rental locations can be found near the North entrance to the city, Porto Santa Maria. It is not a large city within the walls, so you may find it more enjoyable to simply walk around.
Get around
See
Duomo di San Martino
Roman amphitheater
Old city walls
Cattedrale San Martino
Torre del Ore
Do
Lucca has many old churches, some of which now house art galleries. See art museum. This was the hometown of Puccini, and operas are held regularly. Be sure to come by during the summer months, as the area is regularly dotted with Puccini festivals, hosting a variety of young opera singers from across Europe and North America.
Compared to Florence or Siena, there is relatively little late night activity on the streets of old Lucca. There is one dance club on top of the wall, near the Southern entrance to the city. Be aware that club nights are informally segregated by age group - go out on the wrong night, and you may find yourself amidst a sea of 16-18 year olds, instead of the more usual crowd of 20-25 year olds.
Learn
For those wishing to learn Italian in an immersive setting, Koinè Centro offers 2-week sessions for beginners and advanced alike. See: http://www.koinecenter.com/ for more information.
Work
Buy
Eat
Budget
Mid-range
Splurge
Drink
Sleep
Accommodations are plentiful, and cheaper than in Florence or Siena.
The best stay is at San Giuliano Terme (health giving waters are still offered to an international clientele) on the road which runs along the foot of the hills from Pisa to Lucca.
Budget
Hostel Franco is very nice and relatively cheap (15 euro per night) when I stayed there in 2003.
The Relais dell’ Ussero at the Villa della Seta di Corliano is a historical fifteenth century mansion surrounded by a centuries old park. It is very conveniently located near the village of Corliano only 2 Km along the road from the health spa of San Giuliano Terme, and halfway between the historical cities of Pisa and Lucca (a 15 minute drive to both). Florence is only an hour away and Siena an hour and a half. http://www.corliano.it
Mid-range
Hotel Versilia Palace, Viale Roma 27, 55045, Marina di Pietra Santa, Province of Lucca, Italy, Tel:+39 0584 745848 Fax: +39 0584 23382, , . 4 star hotel located on the Tuscan Seaside between Forte dei Marmi resort and the Marina di Pietrasanta. The hotel has 50 guestrooms and 2 outdoor swimming pools.
Splurge
Contact
Stay safe
Women travellers should be particularly careful with eye contact in Tuscany. What is perceived as normal eye contact in some cultures is in local culture perceived as very flirtatious, and is an open invitation for would-be Romeos.
Cope
Get out
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