This small bed & breakfast is in a renovated villa (still showcasing many of its original…read morefeatures). Very convenient location right across the street from the Porta Elisa (gate) to the historic center of Lucca. Very professional and friendly reception, nicely furnished rooms, good sized bathroom, wifi and free parking! Breakfast is served from 8am-10am daily but there are snacks and a coffee machine (making automatic espresso, cappuccinos, lattes, etc) available 24 hours a day.

Charming little B&B in a 14th century building in the heart of Lucca…read more They have 5 colour themed rooms, we had the delightfully cosy green room. The young owners are extremely helpful and welcoming. They gave us great tips on local aperitivo bars. All rooms have private bathroom, tv and minibar. Breakfast is huge and delicious. Highly recommended.

We arrived to a very warm welcome from both Giulio and Gaia the owners of this former 14th century…read morepalace. No lifts back then and none now but dont let that bother you at all as its only 1 floor up. The room was airy and spacious tastfully decorated, clean and complete with tv, mini bar and lovely en suite. Location is wonderful, only 2 mins walk to the Guinigi Tower and less to the main shopping street. Despite its central location the hotel was quiet and relaxing. Now on to the best bit, if you like eggs you will love this place. How do you like them? Just say and they will do them for you, alongside breakfast buffet of cereal, breads, meats, fresh fruit and the best coffee in Lucca. We are going back asap and hope to many times over. Go on give yourself a treat and book NOW.

Nestled in a beautiful little square directly across from a church facade, this small hotel was…read moreperfect walking distance from the city walls, where we spent two of the most beautiful hours of our lives riding rented bicycles and taking in the tall trees framing the path that circumnavigate this picturesque Italian town. The staff at the Dimora Dei Guelfi were quite helpful, and willing to call the train station in a different city ahead of time and purchase tickets for a connection, which we had been unable to do from the local station.

From the owner: Vendita camere doppie, singole, suite per 2/3/4/5/6 persone, appartamenti situato in centro storico…read moredi Lucca

This was our favorite stay over the entire trip. Our two hosts were incredibly kind and welcoming…read more They have a staffed front desk during the daytime hours until 7pm, so check-in was a breeze. The room was well-appointed and well-decorated. Breakfast was exceptional. When we came back from our day of adventures, the room had been turned down and all of the beverages from the fridge were refreshed. Great for a relaxing stay!

Rinascimento Bed & Breakfast was a wonderful place to stay while in Pisa. The owners/hosts, Andrea…read moreand Andy, are absolutely the best. They are friendly, accommodating, welcoming, and helpful. Our room was very comfortable. Breakfast was just right. If you'd like, they will make a great cappuccino for you. The location was also perfect, in the heart of everything. We had two large pieces of luggage with wheels and it was an easy 10 to 15 minute walk from the train station. One evening Andy had left a note on the desk counter near the front door recommending a restaurant not far from Rinascimento B&B. Alle Bandierine (address: Via Mercanti 4). It's an easy 5 or 6 minute walk in the direction of the train station but much closer as you don't cross the bridge over the Arno River. As is typical for dinner this restaurant opens at 7:30PM. We arrived at about 7:50PM and we almost couldn't get in. I suggest arriving a few minutes before it opens. The food and service were excellent. I highly recommend giving it a try. Do stay away from Anita Osteria for dining. Another suggestion made by Andrea is to walk on the top of the wall. This wall was built in the mid 12th century and offers great views. It's the oldest wall in all of Italy. If someday a return to Pisa is in the cards, I will definitely stay at Rinascimento Bed & Breakfast again. A warm and inviting place to stay in a perfect location. I highly recommend this B & B.

What a WONDERFUL B&B! We were three people and stayed in a triple room (which was actually…read moreseparated into two rooms) and it was so nice!! Maria and the entire staff were very friendly and helpful and all spoke enough English to help us with anything we needed! The location is perfect - about a 5 minute walk to one of the city gates where there are tons of restaurants, shops, and endless gelato!!! The breakfast was a nice spread with soft-boiled eggs, pastries, freshly made coffee to order and of course Nutella! If ever in Lucca again I will definitely stay here!

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B&B Antica Corte dei Principi…read more The main reason we chose this B&B for our 3 nights is Lucca was the character. It is an old building, not sure how old, but it almost has a medieval feel. That comes with some things that other travelers may not like -- the walls are a bit thin, the stairway is narrow and a little steep, and the rooms and bathrooms are a little small. Though it may be small, this little place and the owner have a lot of charm. The owner was very sweet. She apologized over and over for her English, but we had no problems understanding her and thought it was great (definitely better than our Italian). She provided a map, as well as recommendations for eating and walking. If you stay here, do yourself a favor and pay attention to this part. All of her recommendations were great. She also provided a decent Italian breakfast, with juices, coffee drinks, pastries, yogurts, fruits, etc. You also can't beat this location. Although it could be a noisy at night (you could occasionally hear people walking on the street below) and it is a little hard to find, this hotel is right in the heart of Lucca, and probably one of the nicer spots to stay inside the walls. This is one of the cities in Italy that we will definitely include on our next trip!

Rita Lucherini's hands on cooking class was a delight. With one day's notice, she picked us up at…read moreour hotel in Barga. In her large kitchen we made bruschetta, farro soup, 4 kinds of pasta from scratch (tagliatelle, maccheroni, ravioli, and spaghetti), 4 sauces (pomodoro, ragu, Salciccia , and butter with fresh sage), and tiramisu. Lots of chopping and simmering and getting our hands "dirty"! While cooking we had white wine, then red with dinner. She's a great teacher. Nothing fancy, just how to make good food in a simple way. Price was 85 euro each....we thought that was quite reasonable for 5 hours of cooking and eating, with recipes to take home! She's Italian, born in Scotland, so excellent English. Rita also has a few apartments and a B&B called La Mezzaluna, so she offers 4 and 7 day cooking experiences with some side trips to nearby places in Tuscany. Much less expensive than the upscale, pricey things I've seen advertised. I think her website is www.residencelamezzaluna.it She's also on Facebook.

From the owner: Have fun and join our cookery and wine tasting holiday in this beautiful part of Northern Tuscany…read more Combine cooking and wine tasting and learn all the basic Italian cooking techniques and traditions la bella "Garfagnana and Serchio Valley has to offer. We will visit our local market, wander the streets of Barga, known as one of the prettiest villages in Italy and we shall visit Lucca and Pisa .The most part of the time there are concerts, folk festivals, outdoor food festivals (where you can savour typical products), theatre, Barga Jazz and the Opera Barga. Available is my 4 night and 7 night holiday which includes accomodation all meals airport and local transfers,cooking and wine tasting sessions plus live entertainment with Alex. You may want to join my daily lesson which lasts 4 hours and we will then savour together our meal prepared with a glass of finest Tuscan wine. Come to La Mezzaluna and Cook and Dine with Rita Tuscan Style..