Lucca Holiday Rental Apartment in the historical medieval old town
The apartment (of about 80 sq. meters) is at a 1st floor (not ground floor) of an old palace. It is suitable for max. 3 adults + one kid. It is well equipped and nicely furnished. In the kitchen there is a dishwasher, microwave, oven, electric cooker hob, fridge etc. Not far from the shopping area, the apartment is located in the heart of the historical centre of Lucca, Medieval area. The city centre is extremely well preserved and the apartment is well situated inside the city walls in a building in the historical heart of the old town. This is a new, beautifully renovated charming flat with all its original features intact. It has a bright, elegant reception room with dining table for 6, satellite T.V. and Wi-Fi. The location of this property makes the flat quite unique: It is in a very up-market area of Lucca, literally minutes from the legendary Amphitheater and some of the best shops, cafes, bars and pubs. If you enjoy walking or riding bikes, there are some great walks on the Lucca walls. In the summer it is great fun ambling around watching groups playing softball and having picnics or using the wall restaurants and enjoying concerts. There is a rent place with bikes to hire just around the corner from the flat. The train and bus services take you everywhere you will want to go and it is such a fun way of seeing the country from the bus/train! Transport to and from the airports is very easy. PISA AIRPORT : bus takes approx. 45 minutes. FLORENCE AIRPORT: express bus, which runs a. every 60 minutes, takes 60 minutes. Additional unregistered guests (i.e. those that have not been made known to owner at the time of booking) are not permitted without prior approval of the owner. The apartment is to be used exclusively for residential purposes. Parties, business meetings, photo/film shootings, etc. without prior approval are prohibited.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHOICE Plastic bottles are a big problem in our towns – as they tend to clog our waste bins allover Lucca - . We suggest our clients not to buy water in plastic bottles. The taps water in Lucca is perfectly drinkable (controlled by the City Authority) and there are many “fontanelle” (public water taps) allover the town, for instance the fountain at the beginning of Via della Zecca, with high quality tap water coming from the near hills and mountains. The owner is personally involved through membership with several environmental activity organization. Choosing my apartment in Lucca make you also an environmentally sensible choice.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning
Parking available
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number IT046017C2OB56UY7P
About the area
Lucca
Located in Lucca, this apartment is in the city centre. Leaning Tower and Walls of Lucca are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Lucca Botanical Gardens and Puccini Museum. Pinocchio Park and Piccolo Mondo are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Is Lucca Holiday Rental Apartment in the historical medieval old town pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Lucca Holiday Rental Apartment in the historical medieval old town?
As of 11 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lucca Holiday Rental Apartment in the historical medieval old town on 17 July 2026 start from NZ$214, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Lucca Holiday Rental Apartment in the historical medieval old town?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lucca Holiday Rental Apartment in the historical medieval old town?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lucca Holiday Rental Apartment in the historical medieval old town?
Checkout is at 9:00 AM.
Where is Lucca Holiday Rental Apartment in the historical medieval old town located?
Located in Lucca Historical Center, this apartment building is steps away from Lucca Center of Contemporary Art, Piazza San Francesco and Museum of Torture. Piazza Santa Maria and Villa Guinigi National Museum are also within 5 minutes. Lucca Station is 15 minutes by foot.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We could not have asked for a better experience. The location was perfect for us. The host was exceptional … very gracious with great communication. The unit was clean and well maintained and the bed was perfect. I would not hesitate to stay here again.
Robert R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2025
Dear Robert and Phil,
Thanks for your kindness. I hope to meet you again both one day.
Take care and enjoy your life!
My train was delayed and Tommaso came and picked me up -made everything so much easier. Great host and apartment was just as described-quiet neighborhood.
We were picket up at the train station by Tommasso, the owner, who was very helpful. The property is in a good location in Lucca (are there any bad locations in Lucca?}, and everything within the walled city is within an easy walk. I would recommend this apartment to anyone!
I highly recommend this beautiful place. The host came and picked us up and took us back to the train station, he was so helpful, nice . He went over and beyond to make sure that our stay was excellent
Amy W.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2025
Thanks. I hope fo meet you again.one day. There are a lot.of places to be visited, you had not the time to.do.
I eish you the best
Tommado
The apartment in Lucca located in the old town is in a perfect location - quiet and very clean and close to all the shops and cafes. Tommas the host is very kind and couldn't be more helpful - even provide a bottle of red wine and free tickets to a piano recital.
The property had everything we needed for an extended stay. Its location within the city walls provided an opportunity to find bars and cafes frequented by locals, while the tourist attractions were only a short walk away. Tommaso was a great host and went above and beyond to help us. We highly recommend this property.
The apartment is very well appointed and well maintained. The location is excellent. Tomasso is the perfect host.
thomas o.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
It was a pleasure to host Thomas and his partner. What a pity that their stay was very short. Perhaps Lucca and our region , full of cities of art , deserved a longer stay. Will it be for the next occasion.? Thanks anyway for choosing my apartment and for suggesting my house to your friends.
Gracious hospitality, elegant place, great location
This beautiful place felt like home, in the best way. Spacious, well-equipped, comfortable close to everything. Our gracious host even left a good bottle of wine for us!
We had an excellent stay in Lucca at this apartment. The location is perfect for exploring Lucca. The check in process was seamless and communication with Tommaso was easy. Tommaso (owner) went above and beyond to ensure we had a great stay.
Tammaso was a great host. He even picked us up from the train station. The apartment was clean and spacious with everything you need to be comfortable for a beautiful stay in Lucca.
The property is in a very good location within the walls of this beautiful City.Lucca is a foodies paradise with some great restaurants nearby.Parking is close to the apartment but expensive.The apartment is well equipped and nicely decorated
Jonathan C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2024
Thank you Jonathan for your review.
Unfortunately parking cost does not depend on me.
The nearest parking to the old centre are very much expensive while parking outside the renaissance walls are cheaper or mostly free.
Thank you for having been in my apartment.
Tommaso
Right near the walls making morning and evening walks along the wall easy and enjoyable. Easy access to great gelato, cappuccino, and via fillungo. Spacious, well appointed, modern kitchen…and Thomasso showed infectious enthusiasm for the town. His information package was clear and thorough - very helpful!
We had a wonderful stay in Lucca. Tommaso was a gracious host. He drove us to and from the train station and offered advice and information on what to see and do in Lucca. The apartment was spacious and clean and well equipped with everything we needed. The location was perfect for exploring and near to restaurants and shopping. We hope to return and highly recommend the apartment to family and friends.
Tommaso was an excellent and attentive host who went above and beyond. The location was excellent as well and made it easy to find my way around.
A small note-The rooms were scented which was not an issue for me but may be for someone allergic to fragrances. You may wish to check with Tommaso.beforehand.
Tommaso was an ideal host. He provided transportation to and from the station, detailed some of towns history. He added personal touches in his lovely apartment. We loved our stay, location was excellent. Hope to be back there again. We would highly recommend this apartment.. Definitely stay there again. And
This apartment was the highlight of our Italy locations. Tomasso was so very helpful to us and even gave us a brief history of the city. The apartment had everything you could think of, including original, signed art on the walls. The apartment was close to everything! Lucca is a special place. We will be back!
Deborah Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 October 2022
It was a pleasure for me to guest you in my apartment in Lucca and I really hope to meet you again in future. You are welcome indeed and your friends will be welcome too.
Take care!
Tommaso
After a month in Italy, we finished with Tomasso’s wonderful help. He was patient and kind when we had online trouble from our end. He was flexible, accommodating, and in a very short time, felt like an old friend to us. We hope to see him again.
Lucca was beautiful and alive. We adore Italy and hope to return.
The apartment is situated in the old area inside the walls. It is very spacious and equipped with all necessary amenities. It is a good starting point to explore the marvellous inner city with all impressive sights as well as all the narrow alleyways. We enjoyed our stay there very much. The only small disadvantage are the steep stairs, which may be a problem for tall people with hip or knee problems.
Jürgen H.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2023
Thank you for your frank review and thank you for having been in my apartment.
I wish you the best.
Tommaso
Verified
10/10 Excellent
dale h.
22 July 2018
Summer in Lucca
Our stay with Tomasso was fantastic. He picked us up at the bus stop in Lucca and drove us to his apartment. Location is fantastic. Apartment is very well appointed and well stocked with kitchen basics. He told us about nearby restaurants and bars. He is charming and helpful and made us feel so welcome.
At the end of our holiday he drove us to Pisa airport.
We would definitely go back to his apartment. Thank you for a great holiday.
dale h.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Hello everyone,
thanks for your review. I do hope to meet you again in Lucca and I am sorry if I was not a "perfect" host but you know the problems I had during your staying (my mother is day after day improving) and the traffic I met when you left.
Next time, as "old" clients you will have many "privileges".
I tried to contact you by mail (I wanted to send you one of my last stories in Italian) but may be the e-mail address you gave me was wrong and my message did not went through.
Have a nice Holiday in Spain! (if I remember)
Tommaso
My friend and I based our Tuscany holiday inside the walls of Lucca and loved every moment. Tommaso is a lovely host, pleasant and even offering us a ride from the train station and back with our luggage. The apartment is steps away from many excellent restaurants, shops and the walls. We rented bikes several days, as well as enjoying walks along the Lucca walls. Train station is only a 20 minute walk
Or a short bus ride for excursions to Florence, Pisa, but our days in Lucca were probably our favourite. Thank you, Tommaso, for a lovely apartment stay and all your recommendations & helpfulness!
Anne Marie A.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2023
Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to share with you the love I have for music.
I hope to meet you again!
Tommaso
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Pamela P.
7 May 2015
Exceptional
The apartment is excellent,very roomy and comfortable for three people.It is well positioned being central, near so many lovely sites and with easy access to the wall which we walked in it's entirety. However it is the attentiveness of Tommaso the owner which makes this such an exceptional find. Not only were we collected and returned to the airport but we were treated to a tour of Pisa before we left. Thank you Tommaso we really did appreciate all your efforts. Hope to see you again one day. Pamela
a beautiful town and well situated to visit so many beautiful places.
Pamela P.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Thanks for your kindness.
I really hope you will come back. You have still to taste of of Lucca's favourite recipes (not only buccellato).
I suggest to try "Garmugia" which is a minestrone (soup) made with fresh ingredients that grow in late April and early May in our region. It is considered a noble dish because aside from fresh vegetables (artichokes, asapragus tips, fresh peas and fava beans, onions) it also contain lean beef and pancetta (pork belly). No spices are added. The soup contains only those natural spring flavours recalling the "terra" so loved by its people. Of course you need to add extra virgin olive oil, homemade bread etc. If you need complete ingredients and recipe, please let me know.
Regards
Tommaso
My friend and I had a wonderful time in Lucca. Tomasso is a charming host, who met us at the train station and gave us a ride back there at the end of our stay. His apartment, thoroughly modern, in a building from the 13th Century is quite spacious for a stay of any length of time. Tastefully decorated. Quite convenient to small bakeries and grocery stores, as well as coffee shops and gift stores. Christine and I were able to walk to many attractions within the walled city; the location of the apartment, with the use of a map, is nice. Quiet at night. We liked it very much.
FAYE B.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Thank you for the nice review. I am happy that you appreciated the location of my apartment and the beauty of Lucca. I wish you the best hoping that you will recommend my apartment to your friends, willing to visit our town and country. Do not forget that I have also a little apartment for a couple in Pietrasanta, the town of artists, called also the little Athens.
I hope to see you again!
Tommaso
We enjoyed 2 wonderful weeks to celebrate our 25th anniversary. This beautiful appartment located in the historic center of Lucca was perfectly equipped with everything we needed and even more. We felt at home right away. The appartment is perfect to explore Lucca in all it’s beauty. Everything is in walking distance (grocery shop, backery, the city walls, train station). Lucca is the perfect starting point to explore Tuscany‘s famous cities (like Siena, Florence, San Gimignano, Volterra or Pisa) and landscape. Also visiting La Spezia and Cinque Terre is absolutely possible. Tommaso, the friendly owner made sure that everything was cared for. Even before we arrived he invested time and effort that we find a place to park our car. He was eager to answer our questions and was very helpful. We plan already to come back. Mille Grazie!
PROS
- inside the walls of Lucca, which is near all attractions
- well equipped with everything one needs for a longer stay
- Great butcher, coffee bars, pizzeria, kid’s playground nearby
- Easy access to fortifications where one can go for great family walks
- Natural spring water fountain down the street
- Owner speaks good English and is easy to communicate with
CON
- Apartment feels very cold (March/April) and the heating solution (radiators) is not appropriate for a family with young children. We were told that there is some Italian regulation that prohibits raising the heating temperature above 19 deg C, which feels cold especially for a family with two young children. If one raises the temperature above 19 deg C the system is designed to cut off hot water. There is one air conditioning with a heat pump that can provide heating; however, this is only for the main room and while it is ON you can’t use any other appliances in the apartment as it will trip off the main breaker for electricity. We have travelled through out Italy and this is the first time experiencing limitation with heating
- Electricity restrictions in the apartment that prevent you from using more than one appliance at a time. This should have been in the description of the apartment as it severely limits one’s ability to cook a decent meal in average time. For ex., using one stove top element and the oven at the same time trips the main breaker
- Hot Water temperature is not regulated well
Nomce T.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024
About the host
Hosted by Tommaso De Masi
Ex Manager for an American Company. Now retired. I love music, art and letterature. My wife (now retired) and my daughter are teachers (Italian, History , Latin and old Greek). We are an open family who enjoys meeting people . Welcome to Lucca!!! We will be happy to share the love we have for our town and our country with people who have our same vision of interests, peace, elegance, respect and admiration for others' lives . We think that it is important to live the moments at its fullest, no looking back, no second guessing, moving forward as life is its most precious gift.
Why they chose this property
It was my first money investiment. I renovated it twice trying not to lose the original characteristics.
What makes this property unique
When my clients arrive they say that they feel at home. I am referring to my apartment before the total renovation. I suppose they will feel at home also now, after the renovation. I like helping people, coming from all over the world, to spend their holidays in Italy by offering them holiday accommodation and interesting and fun things to do, i.e. a , cultural or gastronomical tour, Italian lessons, cooking or painting courses or anything else they might want to do during their stay in my apartment. My apartment could be the base for excursions to the old Tuscny towns. It is located near to restaurants, shopping are etc.
Languages:
English, French, Italian
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