Your stay — Paradis Pietrasanta
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Paradis Pietrasanta, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd or 4th) for a quieter stay, as the lift is located on the ground floor and may generate some noise. Additionally, avoid rooms near the lift as the sound of the lift doors opening and closing can be heard throughout the day.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms near the service entrance may experience noise from staff and deliveries, so it's best to request a room away from this area.
Best views
Unfortunately, the address of Lucca doesn't offer any notable views from the hotel, as it's located in the city center. However, rooms on the higher floors may offer a glimpse of the surrounding rooftops.
Quietest floors
3rd-4th floors
🔊 Noise notes
As the hotel is located in the city center, you may hear some noise from the streets below, especially during peak season or when there are local events.
Insider tips
Be aware that the hotel has no parking, so consider using public parking options nearby or arriving via public transport. Request a room with a balcony to get some fresh air and a glimpse of the surrounding cityscape.
- 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 — Paradis Pietrasanta
free Wi-Fi, 100 Mbps speed, no login constraints
serves all floors, no stairs-only historic sections
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader), physical papers available upon request
15:00-00:00 check-in, 10:00-12:00 early bag-drop, €20 late check-out until 18:00
available for €5 per item per day, maximum 3 items
step-free access, wheelchair-accessible entries, no structural limitations
on-site parking €20 per night, nearest public car park Parcheggio San Giusto €10 per day, EV charging available €0.50 per kWh
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3 per person per night (€6 max per stay)
Deposit & card hold: €100 advance deposit, €50 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Battistero (182 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Duomo di Pietrasanta (211 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di Sant'Agostino (302 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Francesco (782 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parchetto di Macelli — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Museo Padre Eugenio Barsanti — 197 m · ~2 min walk
Giardino della Lumaca — 283 m · ~4 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Monte dei paschi dibsiena — 88 m · ~1 min walk
Farmacia Versilia — 329 m · ~4 min walk
Carrefour Express — 245 m · ~3 min walk
Pietrasanta — 166 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
You can exchange money at banks, post offices, or currency exchange offices. Be aware that airport bureaux de change often have poor exchange rates, so it's best to exchange some cash at a bank or withdraw from an ATM.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in Lucca, including contactless payments. Mobile pay options like Apple Pay and Google Pay are also accepted by many businesses.
Tipping in Italy is generally not expected, but rounding up the bill or leaving 1-2 euros for good service is considered polite. For taxi drivers, rounding up to the nearest euro is sufficient.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical cheap coffee can be found at a bar or café for around 1-2 euros.
A panino (sandwich) or piadina (flatbread) from a street vendor or market stall costs around 5-7 euros.
A budget dinner at a trattoria or osteria can cost around 15-25 euros for a main course.
The streets around the Piazza Anfiteatro and Via Fillungo are popular for street food and affordable eats.
You can find budget supermarket chains like Conad and Supersan, as well as weekly markets selling fresh produce.
For affordable shopping, try the market stalls on Via Fillungo or the shops in the surrounding streets.
A daily public transport pass costs around 5 euros, and a single ticket costs 1.50 euros. From the airport, take the bus (around 6 euros) or train (around 10 euros) to Lucca.
Buy a Lucca Card for free entry to many attractions and public transportUse public transport instead of taxisEat at local trattorias or osterias for affordable meals
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 Paradis Pietrasanta
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Monte dei paschi dibsiena — 88 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Versilia — 329 m · ~4 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 Paradis Pietrasanta?
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd or 4th) for a quieter stay, as the lift is located on the ground floor and may generate some noise. Additionally, avoid rooms near the lift as the sound of the lift doors opening and closing can be heard throughout the day.
Which rooms should I avoid at Paradis Pietrasanta?
Rooms near the service entrance may experience noise from staff and deliveries, so it's best to request a room away from this area.
Is Paradis Pietrasanta noisy?
As the hotel is located in the city center, you may hear some noise from the streets below, especially during peak season or when there are local events.
Which rooms have the best views at Paradis Pietrasanta?
Unfortunately, the address of Lucca doesn't offer any notable views from the hotel, as it's located in the city center. However, rooms on the higher floors may offer a glimpse of the surrounding rooftops.
What are insider tips for staying at Paradis Pietrasanta?
Be aware that the hotel has no parking, so consider using public parking options nearby or arriving via public transport. Request a room with a balcony to get some fresh air and a glimpse of the surrounding cityscape.
What time is check-in at Paradis Pietrasanta?
Check-in at Paradis Pietrasanta is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Paradis Pietrasanta have Wi-Fi?
free Wi-Fi, 100 Mbps speed, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Paradis Pietrasanta?
€3 per person per night (€6 max per stay)
Where can I eat cheaply near Paradis Pietrasanta?
A panino (sandwich) or piadina (flatbread) from a street vendor or market stall costs around 5-7 euros.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Paradis Pietrasanta?
A daily public transport pass costs around 5 euros, and a single ticket costs 1.50 euros. From the airport, take the bus (around 6 euros) or train (around 10 euros) to Lucca.
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.