Your stay — B&B La Loggia
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The Property — B&B La Loggia
La Loggia feels more like a well-heeled friend’s townhouse than a hotel – exposed stone walls, old beams and a tiny internal courtyard where breakfast is served. It sits on a quiet lane just inside Lucca’s Renaissance walls, so the only noise comes from church bells. The USP is location: you can walk to the Piazza dell’Anfiteatro in three minutes and still be away from the tourist crush. Best for couples or solo travellers who want a calm, characterful base with no frills; families might find the rooms tight.
Chronicles of Lucca
Lucca began as a Ligurian settlement, became a Roman colony in 180 BC, and still has its rectangular grid of streets. In the Middle Ages it was a major silk-trading republic, rivalling Florence, but its real architectural gift is the 16th-century bastion walls – 4.2 kilometres of tree-lined ramparts you can walk or cycle. Those walls saved the historic centre from development, so the city feels preserved in amber. Today Lucca is known for its intact piazzas, 100-odd churches and a calm, moneyed air that comes from centuries of banking and textile wealth. It’s also the birthplace of composer Giacomo Puccini, whose festival dominates summer.
Best Time to Visit
Full Lucca guide →Best months
May, September and early October – warm enough for patio dining, low humidity, and the tourist crowds are thin. The weather is reliable without the July furnace.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak tourist month, but the real madness is the Lucca Summer Festival (June–July), which pulls big music acts and fills hotels. Prices for a 3-star like La Loggia double to around €200–250 a night. August can be even more packed with Italian holidaymakers and equally expensive.
Budget shoulder season
April and late October are the sweet spot for discounts: rooms often drop 30–40% below July rates. April brings spring flowers and occasional rain; October is mild but with shorter days. Either way you dodge the worst queues at the Torre Guinigi.
Weather & packing
Lucca’s climate is a classic Mediterranean curveball – June can be 30°C but also bring a thunderclap at 3pm. Pack layers: a light jacket for evening ramparts and a rainproof shell you can shove in a daypack.
Live City Briefing — Lucca
- The Lucca Summer Festival runs from late June into July 2026, with major concerts at the Piazza Napoleone – check the schedule as road closures around the walls are common on concert days.
- The city’s bike rental scheme recently added electric-assist bikes at the Porta Elisa station; the €10 daily hire is cheaper than taxi tours and gives you the full wall circuit in under an hour.
- New pedestrian signage in English was installed across the historic centre in March 2026, which makes navigating to the Ampitheatre and San Michele less reliant on phone maps.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to B&B La Loggia, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
For a quieter experience, request a room on the first floor (the only floor) as close to the front of the building as possible. This will help minimize potential noise from the main street, Via della Fornace, which can be busy during the day and evening. Keep in mind that the stairs are a single flight of 12 steps, which might be manageable for most guests, but not ideal for those with mobility issues or heavy luggage.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms at the very back of the first floor, as they may receive noise from the service entrance and any potential noise from the surrounding residential streets.
Best views
Unfortunately, there are no views mentioned in the property data, but given the hotel's address on Via della Fornace, rooms on the first floor might offer a glimpse of the surrounding cityscape.
Quietest floors
The first floor is the only floor, and it's likely to be the quietest due to its proximity to the main entrance and the relatively low number of rooms.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Via della Fornace can be a consideration, especially during peak season. However, the building's location in a residential area means that street noise is relatively contained, and the single flight of stairs might help reduce the impact of any noise.
Insider tips
When checking in, ask for the WiFi login code, as it's not mentioned in the property data. You'll need it to access the free WiFi. If you plan to arrive by car, be aware that public pay parking is available nearby, but free street parking is scarce during summer. Consider parking at Parcheggio Carducci for €1.50/hour or €15.00/24h.
- 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 — B&B La Loggia
Free WiFi throughout, reasonably fast for browsing and email (approx 15 Mbps down). Requires a simple login code given at check-in. No premium tier available.
No lift. All accommodation is on the first floor (one flight of 12 steps) in a converted historic palazzo. Not suitable for guests with mobility issues carrying heavy luggage.
No daily newspapers or digital newsstand provided. The building is an 18th-century silk mill; original stone arches and wooden beams are visible in common areas.
Check-in from 14:00 to 19:00. Late arrivals after 19:00 require prior arrangement; key collection from a lockbox may apply after 21:00. Check-out by 10:30. Late check-out (until 12:00) available for €10, subject to availability. Early bag drop accepted from 10:00 at no charge.
Free luggage storage available on request; bags left behind the front desk during your stay or after check-out.
No step-free access. Main entrance has a single step, then 12 stairs to the first floor. No wheelchair-accessible rooms or adapted bathroom. Ground-floor common room only reachable via stairs.
No on-site parking. Public pay parking at 'Parcheggio Carducci' (via Carducci, 200 m away) costs €1.50/hour or €15.00/24h. Free street parking (white lines) possible in surrounding residential streets but scarce during summer. No EV charging on site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night, mandated by Lucca comune, payable at check-in in cash or card, exempt for children under 10.
Deposit & card hold: Credit card details held to guarantee booking; no advance deposit required for standard reservations. A €50 incidental hold is taken on a card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Cappella dell'Annunciazione (49 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa dei Santi Jacopo, Cristoforo ed Eligio (49 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: San Rocco (226 m · ~3 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parco Aldo Moro — 64 m · ~1 min walk
Esposizione Archeologica della Storia dell'Antico Ospedale di Altopascio sulla Via Francigena — 103 m · ~1 min walk
Teatro Giacomo Puccini — 235 m · ~3 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Intesa Sanpaolo — 168 m · ~2 min walk
Erboristeria del Benessere — 191 m · ~2 min walk
Andreotti — 71 m · ~1 min walk
Altopascio — 486 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and tourist-heavy spots like Piazza Napoleone, which take a big commission.
Major credit and debit cards accepted almost everywhere—restaurants, shops, supermarkets. Contactless and phone payments are standard for amounts under €50.
Not obligatory or expected. Round up the bill at restaurants (5-10% for exceptional service), leave small change for taxis, and a couple of euros for hotel housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at the bar, €1.00–€1.20.
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a forno, €5–€7 with a drink.
Pasta or pizza in a trattoria away from the city walls, around €12–€15 for a main dish.
Try the area around Piazza San Michele and along Via Fillungo for cheap slices, focaccia, and takeaway pasta at lunchtime.
Conad, Coop, and Lidl are the main budget supermarkets, with several branches inside the walls.
Via Fillungo is the main shopping street with mid-range chains like OVS and Benetton; for cheaper basics, head to the market stalls near Piazza Antelminelli on Saturdays.
Walk—Lucca’s historic centre is compact and flat. If you need a bus outside the walls, a single city ticket is €1.50 from tabacchi. From the airport in Pisa, the Terravision shuttle to Lucca costs about €8 one way; the train from Pisa Centrale is €6.50.
Eat lunch at a forno or deli instead of a sit-down restaurant. Buy a Lucca Card (€20 for 2 days) if you plan to visit multiple museums and climb the tower—otherwise skip it. Fill a water bottle at the free public fountains (fontanella) around the city.
Good to know — Lucca
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Emergency Contacts
Lucca112 is the single European emergency number for police, ambulance, or fire. 118 is the local ambulance number, 115 is the fire brigade. For non-urgent police matters in Lucca, call 0583 4491.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Lucca, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at B&B La Loggia
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Intesa Sanpaolo — 168 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Erboristeria del Benessere — 191 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Hotel Le Giraffe, Lucca → Lucca Porta Elisa (city centre)
💡 Bus stop is 50m from the hotel, corner of Via Romana & Via delle Ville. Buy tickets at the tabacchi on Via Fillungo (€1.50 each, 90-min validity). You can walk to the walls in 10 minutes—only bother with the bus for grocery trips to the Coop on Via Pisana.
Lucca Railway Station (Piazzale Ricasoli) → Hotel Carlos, Via Fillungo
💡 Use line L (blue bus) from the station—get off at 'Via Fillungo 2' stop. But honestly, the whole historic centre is flat and walkable; skip the bus if you have light luggage. Buy tickets at any tabacchi (look for a T sign) before boarding—no cash on board.
Lucca Station (Piazzale Ricasoli) → Hotel La Principessa (Via della Chiesa)
💡 Take bus line L1 or L2 from the station to stop 'Via della Chiesa'. Walk 3 mins to hotel. But honestly, Lucca is flat and walkable; from the station to the hotel is just 1.2 km, so skip the bus unless you're hauling heavy luggage.
Pisa Airport (PSA) → Lucca Bus Station (Piazzale Verdi)
💡 Buy your ticket at the airport ticket office or via the Vaibus app to skip queues. Bus stops just outside arrivals; it's slower than the train but drops you right by the old town walls.
Pisa Airport Bus Station (outside arrivals) → Lucca Bus Station (Piazzale Verdi)
💡 This is the cheapest direct airport option, but frequency is low. Check the timetable at vaibus.com in advance—miss one and you wait two hours. The drop-off at Piazzale Verdi puts you a 5-minute walk from Hotel Carlos through the porta walls.
Pisa Centrale Station → Lucca Station
💡 Buy tickets from the automatic machines at Pisa Centrale (cash or card). Validate your ticket in the yellow box before boarding—fines are €50 on the spot. From Lucca station, it's a 10-minute walk to Hotel Carlos: exit left, cross Piazzale Verdi, and head into Via Fillungo.
Pisa Airport (take PisaMover shuttle to Pisa Centrale station) → Lucca Railway Station (Stazione di Lucca)
💡 PisaMover costs €2.70 and runs every 5 minutes. From Lucca station it's a 15-min walk straight ahead down Via Cavour to the hostel. Cheapest option if you're not in a rush.
Pisa Airport (PSA) → Hotel La Principessa, Lucca
💡 Pre-book with a local firm like Taxi Lucca or Pisa Taxi to avoid surge prices. The hotel can arrange this for you too.
Pisa Airport (PSA) → Hotel Le Giraffe, Lucca
💡 Book with Taxi Lucca (0039 0583 491212) or NCC Fiorentini. They track flights and cost less than hailing at the airport. The hotel's small courtyard drop-off saves walking with bags.
Pisa Airport Bus Stop (outside arrivals) → Lucca Piazzale Verdi (near Ostello San Frediano)
💡 Buy ticket from the tabacchi inside the airport or the app – driver won't sell it. Get off at Verdi, then it's a 5-min walk to the hostel via Via Fillungo.
Pisa Airport (PSA) → Hotel Le Giraffe, Lucca
💡 Take the Pisa Mover shuttle from the airport to Pisa Centrale station (€2.70, 5 min), then Vaibus line L4 from the bus bay there to Piazzale Verdi in Lucca (€2.80, 50 min). Walk 100m to the hotel. Avoid the local trains—they’re slower and more expensive.
Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei, PSA) → Ostello San Frediano, Lucca
💡 Fixed rate of €50 to Lucca city centre – confirm with driver before setting off. No extra charge for luggage.
About Lucca
Wikipedia ↗
Lucca ( LOO-kə, Italian: [ˈlukka] ) is a city and comune in Tuscany, Central Italy, on the Serchio River, in a fertile plain. The city has a population of about 89,000, while its province has a population of 383,957. Lucca is known as an Italian "Città d'arte" (City of Art) from its almost intact R...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at B&B La Loggia?
For a quieter experience, request a room on the first floor (the only floor) as close to the front of the building as possible. This will help minimize potential noise from the main street, Via della Fornace, which can be busy during the day and evening. Keep in mind that the stairs are a single flight of 12 steps, which might be manageable for most guests, but not ideal for those with mobility issues or heavy luggage.
Which rooms should I avoid at B&B La Loggia?
Avoid rooms at the very back of the first floor, as they may receive noise from the service entrance and any potential noise from the surrounding residential streets.
Is B&B La Loggia noisy?
Street noise from Via della Fornace can be a consideration, especially during peak season. However, the building's location in a residential area means that street noise is relatively contained, and the single flight of stairs might help reduce the impact of any noise.
Which rooms have the best views at B&B La Loggia?
Unfortunately, there are no views mentioned in the property data, but given the hotel's address on Via della Fornace, rooms on the first floor might offer a glimpse of the surrounding cityscape.
What are insider tips for staying at B&B La Loggia?
When checking in, ask for the WiFi login code, as it's not mentioned in the property data. You'll need it to access the free WiFi. If you plan to arrive by car, be aware that public pay parking is available nearby, but free street parking is scarce during summer. Consider parking at Parcheggio Carducci for €1.50/hour or €15.00/24h.
What time is check-in at B&B La Loggia?
Check-in at B&B La Loggia is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does B&B La Loggia have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout, reasonably fast for browsing and email (approx 15 Mbps down). Requires a simple login code given at check-in. No premium tier available.
Is there a city or tourist tax at B&B La Loggia?
€2.00 per person per night, mandated by Lucca comune, payable at check-in in cash or card, exempt for children under 10.
Where can I eat cheaply near B&B La Loggia?
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a forno, €5–€7 with a drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from B&B La Loggia?
Walk—Lucca’s historic centre is compact and flat. If you need a bus outside the walls, a single city ticket is €1.50 from tabacchi. From the airport in Pisa, the Terravision shuttle to Lucca costs about €8 one way; the train from Pisa Centrale is €6.50.
When is the best time to visit Lucca?
May, September and early October – warm enough for patio dining, low humidity, and the tourist crowds are thin. The weather is reliable without the July furnace.
Top Attractions in Lucca
💡 Check for free organ recitals Saturday afternoons. The Pisan-style exterior is best seen in morning light.
💡 Avoid the overpriced cafés in the square. Instead, grab a panino from Alimentari Puccini one street away and eat it on the steps near the southern edge.
💡 The church is free, but the small museum (€2) gives access to the rooftop terrace for a close look at the facade's marble intarsia. Visit early to avoid tour groups.
💡 Walk to the centre and look up—the irregular roofline follows the original amphitheatre seating. Free to enter, but no seating inside; grab a coffee at Caffè di Simo for a view.
💡 The free section covers the main church. Pay €3 for the treasury and sacristy to see the gorgeous wooden choir stalls and 14th-century frescoes.
💡 Visit late afternoon when the sun slants through the west window, lighting up the mosaic. Free entry, but check for occasional concerts (€5–€10) in the crypt.
💡 Head to the back of the nave to see the restored fresco of the Last Judgement—it's often missed by tourists but is one of the best in Tuscany.
💡 Free entry on the first Sunday of the month. Otherwise, it's €4, but if you're on a budget, the free public park on the walls (Parco delle Mura) is just as green and costs nothing.