Bed & breakfast · San Michele

Antica Corte dei Principi Charming Rooms

Via dell'Olivo 2, 55100 Lucca, Italy·View on map

Very good491 reviews
8.4
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Check-infrom 14:00
Check-outuntil 10:00
Parking✕ Not available
WiFi✓ Free
Pets✓ Allowed
BreakfastNot stated

Description

Antica Corte dei Principi Charming Rooms is a bed and breakfast in San Michele, Lucca, with frescoed interiors and wooden-beam ceilings.

Set within the historic centre, it has five rooms decorated in bright colours and furnished with period-style details; the two room types include private bathrooms, air conditioning and minibars. The Double Room overlooks the inner courtyard, while the larger Superior Double Room can sleep three and has a four-poster bed with city and courtyard views.

Free WiFi is available throughout, and pets are accepted on request, with charges possibly applying. The building occupies two levels and has no lift; parking is not available. Lucca Train Station is 600 m away, and nearby historic landmarks include Torre Civica delle Ore at 100 m and Piazza dell'Anfiteatro at 300 m. The bed and breakfast is inside Lucca's limited-traffic area, so drivers should arrange access with the property before entering.

Rooms

2 room types · 15–17 m²

Antica Corte dei Principi Charming Rooms has two room types, the Double Room and the Superior Double Room, with private bathrooms and air conditioning. The Double Room measures 15 m² and sleeps up to two people in a large king-size bed; it faces the inner courtyard and includes a minibar. Its bathroom has a bidet, hairdryer and a bath or shower.

The 17 m² Superior Double Room accommodates up to three people, with one single bed alongside a large king-size bed. A four-poster bed gives this room a different character, while its outlook can include both the city and inner courtyard. It also has a minibar and private bathroom, with air conditioning, a bidet, hairdryer and bath or shower. Both options provide free toiletries, towels, linen and a safety deposit box; the main difference is extra space and a third sleeping place in the Superior Double Room.

Double Room — Antica Corte dei Principi Charming Rooms

Double Room

15 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Large bed (King size)
Inner courtyard viewMinibarAir conditioning

At 15 m², the Double Room is the smaller of the two options and overlooks the inner courtyard. It accommodates two people in a king-size bed and includes a minibar and air conditioning. Its private bathroom has a bidet, hairdryer and a bath or shower.

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Superior Double Room — Antica Corte dei Principi Charming Rooms

Superior Double Room

17 m² Max. 3 guests 1 Single bed and 1 Large bed (King size)
City viewInner courtyard viewFour-poster bed

At 17 m², the Superior Double Room is larger than the Double Room and sleeps up to three people, with a single bed beside a king-size bed. Its four-poster bed and views of the city and inner courtyard distinguish it; the room also has a minibar and air conditioning.

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Facilities

45 facilities
Private bathroom
Pets allowed
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
Shower
Minibar
Pub crawls

Free WiFi is available in all areas, and the rooms have air conditioning, private bathrooms and minibars. The building also has heating, a private entrance, family rooms and a safety deposit box. Upper floors are accessible by stairs only, and there is no parking at the property. Pets are accepted on request; a charge may apply. Airport shuttle and shuttle services are offered.

Leisure options include cooking classes, happy hour, bike tours, walking tours, cycling and pub crawls. The accommodation also offers daily housekeeping and express check-in and check-out. A TV and internet services are provided, while fruit, wine or champagne and minibar items form the food and drink selection. In the rooms, you also have a refrigerator, wardrobe, towels, linen, free toiletries, a bidet and a hairdryer.

General

  • Cooking class
  • Happy hour
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Pub crawls
  • Cycling
  • Shuttle service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Airport shuttle
  • Safety deposit box
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Food & drink

  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Minibar

In the room

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Refrigerator
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk

Media & technology

  • TV
  • Internet services

San Michele places Antica Corte dei Principi Charming Rooms within Lucca's historic centre, about 200 m from its centre. The streets around Via dell'Olivo include historic religious buildings and civic architecture: Chiesa di San Cristoforo is 50 m away, Torre Civica delle Ore is 100 m away, and Giardino Sensi is 150 m away. Nearby churches and palazzi give the neighbourhood a historic character, with small squares and gardens among the streets. The interiors echo this setting with frescoes and wooden-beam ceilings.

Lucca Train Station is 600 m away, and you can reach the bed and breakfast on foot from there. No parking is available at the property. It is within Lucca's limited-traffic area, so drivers should arrange access with the property before entering and plan to use parking outside the centre. Tell the property your expected arrival time in advance; late check-in needs prior approval, followed by a pin for the automated check-in machine. The entrance is on Via dell'Olivo in San Michele.

For nearby architecture, Palazzo Guinigi is 200 m away, San Martino Cathedral is 250 m away and Piazza dell'Anfiteatro is 300 m away. Torre Guinigi is known for the trees growing on its rooftop, and the piazza follows the oval footprint of a Roman amphitheatre. MUST - Museo della Città di Lucca, 200 m away, focuses on the city's history. The cathedral, tower, piazza and museum each provide a different way to explore Lucca's architecture and civic past on foot.

  • Chiesa di San Cristoforo
    Historic church close to the bed and breakfast on Via dell'Olivo.
    50 m
  • Torre Civica delle Ore
    Civic clock tower among the historic buildings of central Lucca.
    100 m
  • Giardino Sensi
    Small garden offering a green pause among the central streets.
    150 m
  • San Martino Cathedral
    Lucca's cathedral, with an ornate façade and significant religious art.
    250 m
  • Piazza dell'Anfiteatro
    Oval piazza following the footprint of the Roman amphitheatre.
    300 m
  • Lucca Train Station
    Rail connection just beyond the historic centre to the south.
    600 m

Is it for you?

Yes, if…

  • ✓you want to stay in San Michele within Lucca's historic centre, with Chiesa di San Cristoforo 50 m away and Piazza dell'Anfiteatro 300 m away
  • ✓you enjoy period details such as frescoed interiors, wooden-beam ceilings and a four-poster bed
  • ✓you need a room for up to three people: the Superior Double Room has a single bed and a king-size bed
  • ✓free WiFi matters to you; it is available throughout the property
  • ✓you travel with a pet: pets are accepted on request, and charges may apply

Maybe not, if…

  • ✕you need on-site parking, as the property has none
  • ✕you require step-free access: the building has two levels, no lift and stairs to the upper floors
  • ✕you are sensitive to noise: some guests report hearing street traffic and sounds from the breakfast area through thin walls
  • ✕you expect a broad breakfast selection: guests say the food is often limited to packaged items, although they appreciate the fresh coffee

What guests say

491 verified reviews
8.4

Guests most often praise the central setting within the historic walls, with the train station also within walking distance. Staff receive positive comments for their welcome and dining recommendations. Some guests find breakfast choices limited to packaged food, and report that street and internal sounds carry through thin walls.

Location9.7
Cleanliness8.9
Free WiFi8.8
Staff8.7
Comfort8.7
Value for money8.5
Facilities8.3

Frequently asked questions

How much does a night at Antica Corte dei Principi Charming Rooms cost?

Rates at Antica Corte dei Principi Charming Rooms vary by season, room type and dates. You can view current rates for your dates through our booking partners.

How do I get to Antica Corte dei Principi Charming Rooms?

The bed and breakfast is on Via dell'Olivo in San Michele, and Lucca Train Station is 600 m away; you can walk from the station. There is no on-site parking, and the property sits inside Lucca's limited-traffic area, so arrange access with the property before driving in. Send your expected arrival time in advance; late arrival needs approval and a pin for the automated check-in machine.

What is near Antica Corte dei Principi Charming Rooms?

Chiesa di San Cristoforo and Oratorio di San Paolo del Gallo are each 50 m away, and Torre Civica delle Ore is 100 m away. Giardino Sensi is 150 m away. Palazzo Guinigi is 200 m away, San Martino Cathedral is 250 m away, and Piazza dell'Anfiteatro is 300 m away.

Does Antica Corte dei Principi Charming Rooms allow pets?

Antica Corte dei Principi Charming Rooms accepts pets on request, and an additional charge may apply. Pets need to be requested when arranging your stay.

Is parking available at Antica Corte dei Principi Charming Rooms?

Antica Corte dei Principi Charming Rooms has no on-site parking. The property is inside Lucca's limited-traffic area, so drivers should arrange access with the property before entering and use parking outside the centre.

Does Antica Corte dei Principi Charming Rooms have a lift?

Antica Corte dei Principi Charming Rooms has no lift and occupies two levels, with upper floors accessible by stairs only. This may not suit you if you need step-free access or cannot use stairs.

What are the check-in arrangements at Antica Corte dei Principi Charming Rooms?

Check-in at Antica Corte dei Principi Charming Rooms is from 14:00 to 23:30. Let the property know your expected arrival time in advance. Late check-in requires prior approval, and the property then provides a pin for its automated check-in machine.

Which room at Antica Corte dei Principi Charming Rooms accommodates three people?

The Superior Double Room at Antica Corte dei Principi Charming Rooms accommodates up to three people in 17 m², with one single bed and one large king-size bed. It also has a four-poster bed, air conditioning, a minibar and city and inner-courtyard views.

Are rooms at Antica Corte dei Principi Charming Rooms quiet?

Some guests report hearing street traffic and sounds from the breakfast area through thin walls at Antica Corte dei Principi Charming Rooms. If you are sensitive to noise, this feedback may be relevant when choosing a room.

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