A sua permanência — Celide
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A propriedade — Celide
The Hotel Celide is a straight-talking, no-frills three-star on Lucca's ring road, just outside the historic walls. The lobby is compact and functional, with tiled floors and a small reception desk that gets the job done — no design flourishes, but it's clean and quiet. The selling point is location: a two-minute walk from Porta Elisa, so you can be inside the walled city in under five minutes. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want to sleep cheaply and spend their money on food and sightseeing, not on a room they won't use much.
Crónicas de Lucca
Lucca was founded as a Ligurian settlement and later became a Roman colony in 180 BC, leaving a grid street plan that still shapes the old centre. By the 12th century it was a wealthy independent republic, building the stunning oval Piazza dell'Anfiteatro on the site of a Roman amphitheatre. The city’s 4.2-kilometre Renaissance wall — remarkably intact — was never used for defence and now serves as a broad public park. Today Lucca is known for its 100-plus churches, the Puccini opera heritage, and its easy, car-free pace of life.
Melhor época para visitar
Guia completo de Lucca →Melhores meses
May, June and September: warm sunshine, long evenings, but before or after the peak heat and crowds of high summer.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are peak season driven by European school holidays and the summer opera festival. Hotel prices at Celide and elsewhere can double, so book early. The Lucca Summer Festival in July attracts big-name concerts at Piazza Napoleone.
Orçamento da temporada
October and April offer mild weather, fewer tourists and discounted room rates — often 20-30% less than August.
Tempo e embalagem
Lucca is muggy in July, with average highs around 30°C but high humidity from nearby rivers and the coastal plain. Pack light linen or cotton, a sun hat, and comfortable walking shoes — you will be on your feet on ancient cobbles all day.
Livro City Briefing — Lucca
- The Lucca Summer Festival runs from late June into July 2026, with major concerts at Piazza Napoleone — expect street closures and louder ambient noise near the walls on event nights.
- Trenitalia has introduced faster regional services on the Lucca-Viareggio line from March 2026, cutting travel time to the beach to 25 minutes.
- Temporary scaffolding is up on the facade of San Michele in Foro until September 2026 for restoration — the view will be partially obstructed.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Celide, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first or second floor facing the inner courtyard, away from Viale Giuseppe Giusti. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for easy stair access if the lift is slow.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (especially those facing the street) as they pick up traffic rumble from Viale Giuseppe Giusti and footfall from the lobby. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor due to mechanical noise.
Best views
Rooms facing the inner courtyard offer a peaceful view of the hotel's garden or internal space. Street-facing rooms overlook Viale Giuseppe Giusti — expect a view of traffic and historic buildings in the distance, but with road noise trade-off.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest, as they are above street level but below any roof-top equipment or terrace activity. The building's layout suggests these floors are set back from the main road.
🔊 Noise notes
Viale Giuseppe Giusti is a main boulevard leading to Lucca's historic walls, so traffic noise is constant during daytime and can linger into the evening. A 3-star hotel here likely has modest soundproofing, so double-glazed windows are probably not standard. Ask for a courtyard room if you're a light sleeper.
Insider tips
1. Check-in early if possible to secure a courtyard-facing room — these are in demand and best for sleep. 2. Parking in Lucca is tight; if arriving by car, confirm if the hotel has on-site parking or if you need to use the nearby underground garage. Ask at booking to avoid circling.
- 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
Instalações do hotel — Celide
Free WiFi throughout, download speeds around 20 Mbps (adequate for browsing and email; may struggle with HD video streams). No login required — you're on the network as soon as you accept terms
One lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital newspaper available via PressReader; no physical papers. Building is a converted 19th-century residence with original frescoed ceilings in the common lounge
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop is free if room not ready. Check-out by 11:00. Late check-out until 14:00 available for €30 (subject to availability)
Free luggage storage available after check-out or before check-in, at reception on request
Step-free access from street into lobby via a ramp; lift to all floors. No specially adapted rooms; bathroom thresholds are standard height (about 5 cm). Not fully wheelchair-friendly in bathrooms
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is 'Parcheggio Carducci' (Piazza del Giglio, 300 m south): €15 per 24h, open 07:00-21:00. No EV charging on-site
Taxas, Taxas e Depósitos
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night (mandatory, applies to first 5 nights; children under 14 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; a pre-authorisation of €50 is taken on a credit card at check-in for incidentals
Faith & Dietary nas proximidades
- Church: Santa Giulia (117 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Sant'Anastasio (126 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Santa Maria Forisportam (145 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: San Benedetto in Gottella (193 m · ~2 min walk)
Estilo de vida e recreação local
Il Pinturicchio — 962 m · ~12 min walk
Parco delle Mura Urbane — 224 m · ~3 min walk
MUST - Museo della Città di Lucca - Memoria Urbana Storia Territorio — 94 m · ~1 min walk
Teatro del Giglio — 620 m · ~8 min walk
Parco Bacchettoni — 710 m · ~9 min walk
5 minutos de rádio essencial
Nearest — 161 m · ~2 min walk
Melosi — 450 m · ~6 min walk
PP — 358 m · ~4 min walk
Lucca — 837 m · ~10 min walk
Dinheiro e moeda
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs in town; avoid currency exchange bureaux at Pisa airport and train stations for poor rates.
Cards widely accepted in shops and restaurants; contactless and Apple Pay common. Cash needed at small market stalls and some cafes for under €10.
No obligation; round up the bill or leave 5–10% for good service in restaurants. Taxis and hotel staff not expected to be tipped.
Comer, Comprar e Viajar em um Orçamento
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar counter – typically €1.10–€1.30.
Pizza by the slice or a panino from a forno – around €5–€7.
Pasta or pizza main at a trattoria – about €10–€14.
Lucca’s historic centre has small bakeries and rosticcerie selling focaccia, pizza al taglio, and arancini – look near Piazza Napoleone and Via Fillungo.
Conad, Coop, and Lidl are common; small alimentari for basics.
Via Fillungo has affordable chain stores (OVS, H&M) and the Saturday market on Piazza dell'Anfiteatro sells budget clothing.
City bus day pass €3.50. From Pisa airport, take the Pisa Mover to Pisa Centrale, then regional train to Lucca (€5–€7 one-way).
Eat standing at a bar counter for cheaper coffee and drinks. Buy a city bus pass only if staying outside the walls – most sights are walkable. Book train tickets in advance online for discounts.
É bom saber — Lucca
Type C/F/L · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
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 Celide
🕒 Check-in is from 15:00. Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 161 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Melosi — 450 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Vindo ao redor
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.
Perguntas frequentes
What are the best rooms at Celide?
Request a room on the first or second floor facing the inner courtyard, away from Viale Giuseppe Giusti. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for easy stair access if the lift is slow.
Which rooms should I avoid at Celide?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (especially those facing the street) as they pick up traffic rumble from Viale Giuseppe Giusti and footfall from the lobby. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor due to mechanical noise.
Is Celide noisy?
Viale Giuseppe Giusti is a main boulevard leading to Lucca's historic walls, so traffic noise is constant during daytime and can linger into the evening. A 3-star hotel here likely has modest soundproofing, so double-glazed windows are probably not standard. Ask for a courtyard room if you're a light sleeper.
Which rooms have the best views at Celide?
Rooms facing the inner courtyard offer a peaceful view of the hotel's garden or internal space. Street-facing rooms overlook Viale Giuseppe Giusti — expect a view of traffic and historic buildings in the distance, but with road noise trade-off.
What are insider tips for staying at Celide?
1. Check-in early if possible to secure a courtyard-facing room — these are in demand and best for sleep. 2. Parking in Lucca is tight; if arriving by car, confirm if the hotel has on-site parking or if you need to use the nearby underground garage. Ask at booking to avoid circling.
What time is check-in at Celide?
Check-in at Celide is from 15:00. Check-out is by 11:00.
Does Celide have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout, download speeds around 20 Mbps (adequate for browsing and email; may struggle with HD video streams). No login required — you're on the network as soon as you accept terms
Is there a city or tourist tax at Celide?
€2.00 per person per night (mandatory, applies to first 5 nights; children under 14 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Celide?
Pizza by the slice or a panino from a forno – around €5–€7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Celide?
City bus day pass €3.50. From Pisa airport, take the Pisa Mover to Pisa Centrale, then regional train to Lucca (€5–€7 one-way).
When is the best time to visit Lucca?
May, June and September: warm sunshine, long evenings, but before or after the peak heat and crowds of high summer.
Principais atrações em 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.