Gianluca is by far the most amazing man and amazing host. Kind, caring, thoughtful, so special. His apartment is equally superb in every way. If you are staying in Lucca you MUST stay with Gianluca!!!
We stayed in Lucca for two nights and LOVED this location. Very comfortable apartment. Bedrooms and bathrooms came well equipped. Living space is lovely. Easy to rent bikes and ride/walk the wall. Lots of local places to shop for food, farmacy, drinks and shopping just steps from the front door. Easy and quick communication with Gianluca, and Isabella. We needed a doctor for our daughter one night, and he helped us find one. Would stay here again if we come back to this region. 10 out of 10 for us!
A good size, very clean and well equipped apartment in a really good location. The host was very helpful and always available whenever we had a question. Definitely recommended and would stay here again.
Spacious apartment with old world charm and with modern kitchen and conveniences!
Host Gianluca was able to accommodate my early arrival by allowing me to deposit my suitcase ahead of check in time.
Enjoyed my stay above bustling Filungo!
So thoughtful as a host, so wonderful as ab apartment home-base, and only problem is that we did not book a longer stay. We Loved Every Aspect of our stay!
Our stay was awesome. The apartment and the city Lucca were lovely. Our expectations were more than fulfilled. We are so thankful for the nice welcome and the communication with the host. We can only recommend this apartment in this area. It was super nice !!!
Absolutely fantastic accommodation. Clean, spacious, everything you need. The location is few steps/minutes to shops, restaurants, bars. Gianluca is an amazing host, super accommodating and is readily available for any questions or concerns that you may have.
The apartment comes with everything you will need for a wonderful vacation. 2 large bedrooms with a 3rd bathroom. The tiling is gorgeous. I stayed on the sleeper couch and it was very comfortable.
Walking distance from the train station and central located to everything. This is a wonderful place!!
Thank you Gianluca. Your home was beautiful and very comfortable. We traveled with our teenage daughter and 80 year old father. Both appreciated the location, amenities, and the comforts of the apartment. We look forward to another visit to Lucca. Cheers.
This is a perfect location, spacious and clean. Gian Luca took us directly to the apartment just around the corner from the main Piazza. It is up a flight of stone stairs, and may have originally been in a medieval tower. This pristine apartment is modern with historical highlights in the wood ceiling beams and some exposed walls. It was very practical for 4 people (2 couples or 4 friends or family.) There are 3 full modern bathrooms and the 2 king beds are firm and comfortable. Towels are plenty and bath soap/shampoo for your convenience. Kitchen amenities for coffee, basic cooking and preparing lunch were adequate. The internet connection was clear. On the night we stayed watching the new Pope's speech, we used the TV. We had trouble logging in but Gian Luca was very prompt in responding and answered our questions immediately.Parking is a small challenge but we managed to find a space only 4 blocks away. We met up with Gian Luca at the Santa Maria Gate. We suggest be more specific and meet at Momus Cafe' in Santa Maria Piazza. This way you could order a coffee, use the WC and wait at a chair and table. This location is ideal for touring the city of Lucca. The Roman Amphitheater is 2 minutes away. Shopping on Via Fillungo has local artisans of leather, silks (Zazzi store) and other souvenir places. The churches are very close and of course, you must attempt to walk the entire Le Mura (the city walls). We will stay here again when we return to Lucca!
Gianluca was a great host, easy to communicate with, extremely helpful in locating parking spaces and allowing us to drop off our luggage early.
Apartment well situated within the walls, easily walked to many of the historical sites, close access to the wall and many great cafe, restaurants and shops.
If you are looking for a place to experience the sights and sounds of the old city, look no further.
Interior of the apartment was outfitted with everything you need for an extended stay. Lovely place to come back to after a day of exploring, rest up before heading out for dinner at Carbone or the Puccini concert at the cathedral!
Best apartment and location inside the Lucca walls
Perfect apartment in every way. Our host Giana Luca treated us like royalty. The apartment is even more beautiful and functional than pictured. The location is wonderful. Short walk to access the top of the Wall for walking and biking. EZ & picturesque walk to train station for day trips to Pisa and Florence. Or get a taxi to the train from the nearby Piazza Santa Maria taxi stand. Minutes from the amphitheater for lunch or dinner. Pleasant and fun walks to historic sites, museums and shopping -- all within 10 minutes. Stay here to get the most of your stay in Lucca.
Beautiful apartment and excellent location with easy access to the ancient wall, charming historical center and cobblestone streets, and superb dining. Gianluca was an amazing, easygoing host who communicated promptly and clearly before our arrival. He greeted us in the square and showed us around the apartment. The apartment is ample with two bedrooms and three bathrooms. It was well equipped, but we barely used the kitchen since we splurged on local cuisine. Our favorite little store is right across the street and features delicious cheeses, meats and prepared Italian delicacies, like marinated artichokes and homemade pastas. The apartment itself involves two flights of stairs to the front door, but we loved being up over the street so we could take in the local scene. The windows provided good sound proofing. I highly recommend this place!
We live in a contemporary highrise neighborhood in Dallas, Texas. So, when we chose an apartment in Lucca, we wanted a slice of history added to the property. Gianluca provides an entire layer cake of history dating back 1,000 years. The 19th century building with exposed.beams and batten board windows, has be totally update with 21 st century amenities. Butswaths of plaster work has been artfully removed, revealing the foot thick walls built of recycled masonry including Roman bricks. The wonderful breakfast nook is built against the 11th century Porta di Borghi medieval.city.wall with a section of the granite arch exposed.
The location is not only historical, but convenient to shops,.five star restaurants (Carbone and Osteria Miranda), bars, markets, bike rental and the wall. Every comfor and detail is provided, and communication with Gianluca was flawless.
Look no further. This apartment will be an important aspect of your stay in lovely Lucca.
The property was very nice. 2 bedroom, 2 bath. A lovely kitchen. The apartment is located in a busy area, but the area quiets down after 10pm. Our host showed us how to operate the heating/a/c systems. Also showed us where to park for free, which is about a 20 minute walk. The walled city is amazing. It is about a 2.5 mile walk around the city with amazing views. We enjoyed Lucca.
We loved this apartment and Lucca itself. We rented bikes twice and rode around the wall, climbed the Guinigi tower, and visited the cathedral, and this apartment was convenient to it all. We had a few rainy days and the apartment heating system worked great. Gianluca was a great host and helped with getting us parking outside the walls (ZTL), as well as being very responsive to our requests. We would definitely stay here again if we came back to Lucca. Thanks Gianluca!