San Giuliano Terme Ripafratta Station - 13 min drive
Airport pick-up service
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
De Cervesia - 5 min walk
La Casermetta - 6 min walk
Osteria Vispa Teresa - 4 min walk
Mara Meo - 4 min walk
Canuleia - 6 min walk
About this property
Antica Residenza Santa Chiara
Located near a train station, Antica Residenza Santa Chiara is a great choice for a stay in Lucca. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.
Languages
English, French, Italian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
5 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Check-in is from 11 AM to 1 PM and from 3 PM to 7 PM.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite parking limited
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Offsite parking within 984 ft (EUR 19.50 per day)
Transfers
Airport pickup (available 24 hours)*
Offsite
Area shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car rental
Laundry service
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2004
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Tile flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
25-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Down comforter
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night, up to 3 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 65 per vehicle
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 20 per day
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 19.50 per day (984 ft away)
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts major credit cards.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Antica Residenza Santa Chiara
Antica Residenza Santa Chiara Condo
Antica Residenza Santa Chiara Condo Lucca
Antica Residenza Santa Chiara Lucca
B&B Antica Residenza Santa Chiara Lucca
B&B Antica Residenza Santa Chiara
B B Antica Residenza Santa Chiara
Antica Residenza Santa Chiara Lucca
Antica Residenza Santa Chiara Affittacamere
Antica Residenza Santa Chiara Affittacamere Lucca
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Antica Residenza Santa Chiara?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Antica Residenza Santa Chiara?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Antica Residenza Santa Chiara?
Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is EUR 65 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Antica Residenza Santa Chiara?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Antica Residenza Santa Chiara and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking. Antica Residenza Santa Chiara also has a garden.
What's the area around Antica Residenza Santa Chiara like?
Antica Residenza Santa Chiara is in Lucca Historical Center, a short 4-minute walk from Walls of Lucca and 7 minutes' walk from Piazza dell'Anfiteatro.
Antica Residenza Santa Chiara Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
12 June 2024
Everything was great and it was the perfect place to stay!
Victoria
Victoria, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 September 2023
Charming Residenza in the historic centre
Charming Residenza right in the historic centre of Lucca, about 15 minutes from Anfiteatro. The rooms were clean and comfortable and we had an adorable balcony where we breakfasted al fresco each morning. Alessandra was delightful. She speaks excellent English and was efficient and helpful. I would definitely stay here again.
FIONA
FIONA, 6-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 May 2023
lauren
lauren, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
28 May 2019
Gillian
Gillian, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
26 May 2019
Characterful
Nice old building with lots of character but still clean and comfortable. Good price and handy free parking close by.
charles
charles, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
3 October 2018
Good standard in Lucca
Good room with private bathroom including bath. Only thing that would help is access to a lounge / communal area and access to garden.
Clare
Clare, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
1 September 2018
Low Quality Hotel, Great Location
Fridge and air con too noisy to have turned on at night, so sleep uncomfortable.
Verified traveller
3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 May 2018
Very cute hotel. The room was much bigger than expected. Will stay at again when in Lucca.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
16 July 2017
Nice place, right downtown Lucca. Free parking a walk away. Great for exploring tbe old city. Skip the breakfast.
Tanta
Tanta, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
5 September 2016
Everything on the doorstep
Nice little B and B good location friendly staff
Breakfast could be better same cake on the table for 4 days and uncovered found a metal stud in the breakfast granola was very lucky not to damage my teeth
apart from that a pleasant experience
Stephen j
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
7 August 2016
Well-placed comfortable B&B.
Lucca has a welcoming, easy atmosphere. Lovely old town within the amazing wall, everywhere within a walk, and worth walking the wall itself. Excellent restaurants around (rather than in) anfiteatro. No street parking for visitors, but the hotel has a great parking arrangement with nearby (3 mins) underground car park (put your card ON the machine, not IN it).
Richard&Sue
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 May 2016
Spacious and comfy room
Alessandra was extraordinarily accommodating. She emailed in advance to ask about our arrival time and need for parking. When we arrived, she provided great assistance with parking our car (included in price) nearby and getting our luggage back and forth from the parking garage. The bedroom and bathroom were the most spacious that we had during our entire 3-week stay in Italy (at hotels in the $70-80 range).
Jay
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 October 2015
Lucca to Enjoy
This B and B was very convienient.The manager was very friendly and helpful.
William
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
19 August 2015
Lucca was a pleasant surprise
Lucca was a pleasant surprise. Take in the Puccini Concerts that go on every evening for E20....much better that Snoop Dog who was also on that night (can't beleive I just said that...must be getting old!)
The B&B is a great central location in a beautiful old building with parking in a garage opposite. Great value for money.
Get yourself to Pisa early and buy a ticket for the leaning tower.
Ian
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 June 2015
Beautiful historic residence
We loved staying here! The location, about a 20 minute walk from the station, is near most of the attractions of this marvelous city. The room was large and the bed very comfortable. The staff was very helpful. The historic building has a lot of charm . We highly recommend this hotel.
James
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 June 2015
Short break in Lucca
Three of us shared a triple room. The B&B is very conveniently located for getting in to town and the lady running it was extremely pleasant and helpful. Breakfast was a wonderful cake fest (with a bit of cheese and ham thrown in for good measure!).
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
8 November 2014
Good spot in Lucca
The breakfast here is very enjoyable. The location is good. Only complaint is that a previous guest must have spilled something (could have been vomit) on the bedroom wall and it wasn't cleaned off, and the floor needed mopping. Bed was comfortable.
michael
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
30 September 2014
Central hotel with character
Excellent location, splendid quirky room, helpful staff and a good breakfast. Good advice about restaurants and places to visit. We enjoyed our stay.
Frances
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 September 2014
Faultless, Beautiful Stay in Lucca
This is a truly wonderful B&B with classic original features and romantic bedrooms with tiled floors and beamed ceilings. Very helpful and pleasant staff who made us feel very welcomed. Great location within city walls of Lucca and with added bonus of bookable secure parking in a garage (contact hotel direct as not enough spaces for every room). A very memorable stay in a very special place.
Peter
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 August 2014
In historical center
Gréât breakfast,Room very Nice.very friendly staff.would go again
sylvie
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
6 August 2014
Good stay, a little expensive for what you get
We wanted to stay inside of the city and we did with this bed and breakfast. It was ok but I would probably look for another option in the future. The staff at breakfast and at the desk were great. The airconditioning was so so and went off during the night and we fried. And, they didnt seem too have a hard and fast solution for us. The rooms were ok, the breakfast was ok. There are not a lot of good and cheap options in Lucca so this was ok but I was expecting a lot more.
Vince
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 August 2014
Mette
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 July 2014
Easy and convenient
We only had 1 day to see Lucca and this inn made it very easy. The location was great--just around the corner from one of our best meals in Italy -- and the staff was very attentive. We stayed in the small suite off the back courtyard and could walk out our door to their beautiful breakfast. Loved this place!
Jay
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 May 2014
Friendly B&B Very well situated
Residenza Santa Chiara, is well located for accessing on foot the whole of the city within the ramparts. As one would expect in an old city like Lucca this is not a modern building and as a B&B rather than a hotel, does not have a lift to its two floors.
The double room we had on the second floor was a good size with a large en suite bathroom. It had windows on two sides; one set overlooking the gardens of the Villa Bottini.
Across the Via Santa Chiara from the Residenza was the lock up garage for three cars. This was a great boon, not only because it was included in the cost of the stay but because parking in the confines of the old city is difficult and is charged. After we had made our booking some weeks before our stay, we had received a pleasant welcoming e-mail from Signora Cipriano asking if we needed a parking space. As we did, we were able to reserve one of the limited number of spaces. If you need one, contact her by e-mail to book.
Our welcome was very friendly and everyone was very helpful and obliging.
Two points of info:-
1 to get to Via Santa Chiara (which is a one way street) by car you need to enter the city via the Porta Elisa on the eastern side of the city. You cannot get to it from any of the other entrances.
2 there is a tourist tax payable in cash when checking out. Not a lot (we paid 9€ total for 2 for 5 nights) but it would have been nice to have known beforehand. Hotels.com please note!
We would certainly consider staying there again.
DW
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
6 April 2014
Lovely lodge inside the Lucca walls
A small family run B&B/hotel in a terrific area for sightseeing. They have parking available which is a huge bonus. Breakfast and service are excellent. The only slight gripes are: it is slightly rustic (although this does add to its charm), and it is on the periphery road that is used quite a lot until late evening. In general however- recommended!