🇮🇹 Imperia, Italy
Lucciola
📍 49, Via Regina Margherita, Imperia
Your stay — Lucciola
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The Property — Lucciola
The Lucciola is a reliable three-star just off the seafront in Imperia's eastern borough, Porto Maurizio. Its lobby feels like a mid-century Italian pensione: tiled floors, a small reception desk, a faint scent of coffee. Rooms are modest but clean, many with small balconies overlooking the hotel’s private beach lido. It suits couples and families who want affordable beach access and a short walk to the old town’s restaurants, without fussy extras.
Chronicles of Imperia
Imperia was created in 1923 by merging the rival port towns of Porto Maurizio (west) and Oneglia (east). Porto Maurizio was a medieval Genoese stronghold, while Oneglia was the capital of the Doria family’s olive-oil empire. The city’s architecture mixes Baroque churches and pastel Liberti-style villas with practical 20th-century blocks rebuilt after WW2 bombing. Today it lives off summer tourism, fishing, and olive cultivation, holding the annual Olive Festival in November. Its Piazza Duomo and narrow caruggi retain a distinctly workaday Ligurian character, less polished than Sanremo or Alassio.
Best Time to Visit
Full Imperia guide →Best months
May, June and September: warm sea temperatures (20–24°C), low rainfall, and fewer sunbed queues. July and August are hotter and busier.
Peak / festival surge
July–August is peak, driven by school holidays and the Ferragosto break (15 August). Hotel rates at Lucciola can double. The Imperia Summer Festival (free concerts in the port) and local sagre (food fairs) fill rooms weeks ahead.
Budget shoulder season
April, May, and September–October are ideal for budget travellers: prices drop 30–50%, beaches are quieter, and daytime temperatures still reach 20–25°C into October.
Weather & packing
July in Imperia is dry and sunny (average high 27°C), but the sea breeze can strengthen in the afternoon. Pack a light windbreaker or pashmina for evening dinners on the Lungomare, plus closed-toe sandals for the cobbled old town.
Live City Briefing — Imperia
- The A10 motorway between Savona and Ventimiglia is undergoing night-time resurfacing until late 2026; expect possible delays at the Imperia Ovest exit on weekend evenings.
- A new public lift connecting Porto Maurizio’s lower promenade (calata Cuneo) to the old town’s upper piazza (Piazza Dante) opened in 2024, saving a steep climb.
- Imperia’s main beach lido, Spiaggia d’Oro, has introduced a pre-booking app for sunbeds and umbrellas this season; Lucciola guests can book through the hotel desk.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Lucciola, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the fourth or fifth floor, facing the courtyard (internal side). These are furthest from street noise and offer more natural light without direct front exposure.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first and second floors facing Via Regina Margherita. They get direct street noise, especially from traffic and pedestrians, and have little privacy from the pavement.
Best views
Rooms on the upper floors facing southeast offer a partial sea view and harbour glimpses. The view is over rooftops, not direct ocean, but gives a sense of the coast.
Quietest floors
Fourth and fifth floors are quietest. The upper levels reduce street-level sound, and the building's layout means less foot traffic from the lift and reception.
🔊 Noise notes
Via Regina Margherita is a main street with regular traffic, buses, and scooters. Noise peaks around 8-9am and 5-7pm. The hotel's entrance and small courtyard absorb some sound, but front-facing rooms get the brunt. There is no bar or restaurant on-site, so no late-night venue noise.
Insider tips
1. The hotel has limited on-site parking; book a spot in the small garage when you reserve, not at check-in. 2. For a quieter stay, request a courtyard-facing room via email a week before arrival — they can block one for you.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Lucciola
Free WiFi throughout, 30 Mbps download, login via room number and surname
Small lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand; print newspapers at reception (La Repubblica, Corriere della Sera); building is a converted 19th-century townhouse
Check-in from 14:00; luggage drop from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 for €30, subject to availability
Free storage before check-in and after check-out upon request
Step-free entrance from street; lift to all floors; no adapted bathrooms
No on-site parking; public car park ‘Parcheggio Via Scarinci’ 200 m away, €12 per 24h; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per person per night, payable on site, children under 14 exempt
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; €100 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa valdese (433 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Santuario di Sant'Antonio (540 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Immacolata Concezione (713 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena (934 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parco Lombardi — 239 m · ~3 min walk
Villa Regina Margherita — 325 m · ~4 min walk
Palazzo del Parco — 463 m · ~6 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 554 m · ~7 min walk
Farmacia Centrale — 605 m · ~8 min walk
Bordighera — 710 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs at bank branches in Imperia centre; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and tourist spots — poor rates and high fees.
Cards widely accepted at supermarkets, restaurants, and hotels; contactless and mobile pay common. Small shops and markets prefer cash.
Not expected, but round up the bill or leave a few euros for good service in restaurants; taxis and hotel staff don't expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar counter: about €1.10–1.30.
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a bakery: €5–7.
A pizza or pasta dish at a trattoria: €8–12.
Look for focaccia, farinata, and panini from bakeries and delis along Via Regina Margherita and the old town streets.
Conad and Coop are common budget supermarkets in Imperia.
Affordable high-street brands along Via Regina Margherita; market stalls in Piazza della Vittoria on Saturdays.
Local bus (Riviera Trasporti) single ticket €1.50; day pass ~€4.50. From Genoa airport, take a FlixBus or regional train (change in Genova Brignole) for ~€15.
Buy bus tickets at tabacchi before boarding (more expensive on board). Drink coffee at the counter, not a table. Shop at supermarkets for picnic supplies rather than eating out for every meal.
Good to know — Imperia
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Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Imperia, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Lucciola
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 554 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Centrale — 605 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Porto Maurizio (Piazza Dante) → Residence du Parc (Via Pasteur stop)
💡 Buy multi-trip tickets (€0.95 each) at any tabacchi. Validate on board — inspectors are common and fines are €50 minimum.
Genova Brignole station → Imperia station (Porto Maurizio side)
💡 Buy tickets via Trenitalia app to avoid queues. From the station, take bus #5 (€1.50) to Via Pasteur — it's a 15-min walk uphill otherwise.
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport → Residence du Parc, Imperia
💡 Best for groups of 3–4. Agree the fare by phone before departure — drivers often add surcharges for luggage or late hours.
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (T2 bus station) → Oneglia bus station, Imperia
💡 Buy tickets at airport tabacchi or via the FlixBus app. The bus stops right outside Residence du Parc on Via Luigi Pasteur — ask the driver to let you off early.
About Imperia
Wikipedia ↗
Imperia (pronounced [imˈpɛːrja] ; Ligurian: Inpêia [iŋˈpeːja] or Inpéria) is a coastal city and comune in the region of Liguria, Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Imperia, and historically it was capital of the Intemelia district of Liguria. Benito Mussolini created the city of Imperia on ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Lucciola?
Request a room on the fourth or fifth floor, facing the courtyard (internal side). These are furthest from street noise and offer more natural light without direct front exposure.
Which rooms should I avoid at Lucciola?
Avoid rooms on the first and second floors facing Via Regina Margherita. They get direct street noise, especially from traffic and pedestrians, and have little privacy from the pavement.
Is Lucciola noisy?
Via Regina Margherita is a main street with regular traffic, buses, and scooters. Noise peaks around 8-9am and 5-7pm. The hotel's entrance and small courtyard absorb some sound, but front-facing rooms get the brunt. There is no bar or restaurant on-site, so no late-night venue noise.
Which rooms have the best views at Lucciola?
Rooms on the upper floors facing southeast offer a partial sea view and harbour glimpses. The view is over rooftops, not direct ocean, but gives a sense of the coast.
What are insider tips for staying at Lucciola?
1. The hotel has limited on-site parking; book a spot in the small garage when you reserve, not at check-in. 2. For a quieter stay, request a courtyard-facing room via email a week before arrival — they can block one for you.
What time is check-in at Lucciola?
Check-in at Lucciola is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Lucciola have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout, 30 Mbps download, login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Lucciola?
€1.50 per person per night, payable on site, children under 14 exempt
Where can I eat cheaply near Lucciola?
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a bakery: €5–7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Lucciola?
Local bus (Riviera Trasporti) single ticket €1.50; day pass ~€4.50. From Genoa airport, take a FlixBus or regional train (change in Genova Brignole) for ~€15.
When is the best time to visit Imperia?
May, June and September: warm sea temperatures (20–24°C), low rainfall, and fewer sunbed queues. July and August are hotter and busier.
Top Attractions in Imperia
💡 Go at dawn to see the fish auction. Grab a coffee at Bar della Darsena for the best people-watching spot.
💡 Free guided tour in Italian at 10:30 on Saturdays. English audio guide available for €2 at the tourist office next door.
💡 Walk it at sunset, then stop at the free public beach near the old railway tunnel for a dip.
💡 Climb the tower of the nearby Palazzo di Città (free) for panoramic views over Imperia. Best light in late afternoon.
💡 Ask at the counter for a free tasting of their current harvest oils. The shop sells small bottles for €3.