Is Villa Catelli Bed and Breakfast a good base for exploring Lucca?

Villa Catelli is a great base for exploring Lucca on foot. The historic walls are just a short stroll away, and the main sights are all within a 11 to 16 minute walk, including Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, Basilica di San Frediano, Guinigi Tower, and the Duomo di San Martino. You can easily spend a day wandering the historic center and return to the B&B for a break. For exploring further afield, the city is well connected by train and bus, making day trips to Pisa or Florence simple. The B&B also offers a private garden to relax in after a day of sightseeing.

Villa Catelli Bed and Breakfast Lucca

Name: Villa Catelli Bed and Breakfast
Address: Via Jacopo della Quercia, 168, Lucca, 意大利

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4.7Excellent(223)

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Guests like

Location: Guests praise the location, a short walk to the city walls and gate, with a quiet street and easy access to Lucca's center.
Host Service: Reviews highlight the owners' warm welcome, helpful tips, restaurant reservations, and flexibility with late or early arrivals.
Breakfast: Guests enjoy the homemade breakfast, including croissants, prepared to order and plentiful.

Guests mention

Parking: Secure off-street parking is available behind locked gates, and guests mention free street spots nearby.
Air Conditioning: Several guests mention the air conditioning works well, and one needed instructions from staff to operate it, so asking at check-in is worth it.
Bikes: Guests mention free bikes are available for exploring the city walls, a nice option for a sunset ride.

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JoseEduardoBtesh

5/5

Tripadvisor· a year ago

What can I say. From the moment I booked I had great communication with Celeste the owner. Instructions to get into the property with our car were excellent, and get into our 2 rooms excellent as well. The BB is just fantastic. You can walk to Lucca without need to take the car and suffer. You can get parking outside ( there were spots available for free) but we decided to park in their garage. Breakfast was great too. Property is super clean, tidy and it feels like home. If Lucca is your destination THIS should be the place you stay.

klmdt

5/5

Tripadvisor· 4 years ago

We absolutely loved our stay at Villa Catelli and cannot recommend it highly enough. Celeste is the perfect host- she has worked at 5 star hotels in London and it shows- nothing was too much trouble. Our flight was delayed so we arrived quite late at night but never made to feel like this was an inconvenience. The b&b is immaculate- the building is a beautiful old villa and it has lovely outdoor space. Rooms are beautiful and the shower was great- also appreciated the toiletries being provided. It’s about a 3 minute walk to the city gate so location is perfect but as it’s not within the city walls it has the added advantage of plentiful free parking which was especially appreciated after our late arrival! Breakfast was lovely- loads of options including home made speciality cakes and pastries. There are bikes that you can just help yourself to and I’d highly recommend cycling round the city walls. We would definitely stay here again if we come back to Lucca and would recommend you do the same!

MsTraveller

5/5

Tripadvisor· 4 years ago

Perfect in every way. Service was outstanding. Waited to greet us despite our flight delay, lots of helpful tips, nothing was too much for the owner. Room was clean and comfortable and had air con. Welcome drink of Asti and biscotti in our room. Lovely en suite. Very close to the city wall, nice gentle stroll into the city walls, umbrella provided and bikes. Security is excellent with front gate locked as well as front door. Plenty of off street parking behind the locked gates. Breakfast plentiful and prepared to order.

rgc46

5/5

Tripadvisor· 3 years ago

We received a warm welcome from Celeste even though we arrived much earlier than planned, having journeyed from Montecatani Terme via bus & taxi.|Our room was on the first floor and was excellent in all respects. |Initially I couldn’t get our A/C to work correctly but Valerio quickly came to our rescue, giving me the necessary “driving” instructions. It was fine thereafter.|Celeste handed over pre-prepared maps to each of us, showing entry into Lucca, typical routes around and locations of favourite restaurants & gelateria indicated. It was a great help.|Breakfasts were very good and tasty and we especially liked the scrambled egg…..for us a “must have” each morning.|We thought the villa perfectly located, just 5 minutes outside the city walls. We also loved the outdoor garden area, finishing off each day sitting out there with a glass of red reviewing our day & planning the next …a lovely finish to each day.|Helen and I also enjoyed our early morning strolls, and by turning right or following the canal away from Lucca quickly found other small communities - church, cafés & a restaurant. Given more time we may have eaten there one evening. |At the end of our stay Celeste sorted our Trenitalia tickets to Pisa Aeroporto & printed them off for us – a brilliant service.|We can’t speak highly enough of Villa Catelli, Celeste & Valerio & will definitely stay there again when returning to Lucca.|

Kassandra Dicosola

5/5

Google· 4 years ago

My Fiancé & I stayed here for two nights and the service was exceptional. The location is PERFECT! A 3 minute walk to the walls of Luca and you don’t hear the loud noises in the city centre. As a Canadian I need good air conditioning. It’s currently 32C outside, and I slept very comfortable because the AC was so strong and kept us cold all night. The owners serve us home made breakfast in the morning, and you must try their croissants they are delicious. We will certainly be coming back

Etienne

5/5

Google· 4 years ago

One of the most welcoming stays we’ve had in Italy so far. The owners are very nice and genuinely interested people. They helped us with restaurant reservations and places to see in the neighbourhood. They really go the extra mile! The room we had was big enough and well maintained. Breakfast was also good. Can easily recommend this b&b, it is so close to the city center! And if 200 meters is too far, you can take their (free) bikes. Amazing to do a round trip on the wall during sunset!

Jim McGhee

5/5

Google· 2 years ago

Very comfortable big room in a quiet street very close to city wall. Dog-friendly, a small secure parking area and totally charming hosts who provided lots of little extras to make our short stay a real pleasure.

Global591441

5/5

Tripadvisor· 4 years ago

We have stayed elsewhere in Lucca before but this place will be our regular stopover in future - for sure. It is friendly, well located, (easy to find) clean, quiet, tidy and efficient - with a good breakfast! What more could you want? There is secure off street parking, well thought out rooms and easy secure late evening access. Thoroughly 100% recommended.

Frequently asked questions about Villa Catelli Bed and Breakfast

Where can I eat near Villa Catelli Bed and Breakfast?

You'll find plenty of dining options within a short walk of Villa Catelli. Pizzeria SUD, about an 11-minute walk away, serves authentic Neapolitan pizza near the Basilica di San Frediano. The historic center, reachable in about 11 minutes, has many more choices, including spots around Piazza dell'Anfiteatro.

What is the area around Villa Catelli Bed and Breakfast like?

Villa Catelli sits just outside Lucca's historic walls, about 300 meters from them, in a quiet residential zone. The historic center is a short stroll away, with Piazza dell'Anfiteatro an 11-minute walk and the Basilica di San Frediano the same distance. You'll find the elegant Via Fillungo shopping street and the city walls close by, perfect for a walk or bike ride. The area is calm and leafy, with the B&B's own garden adding to the relaxed feel. For a taste of local life, nearby spots like De Cervesia pub and Pizzeria Vecchia Rotonda are within easy reach.

How do I get to Villa Catelli Bed and Breakfast from the airport or main train station?

From Lucca Centrale train station, about 1.4 km away, you can walk or take a taxi to the B&B. The station is in Piazza Ricasoli, just outside the historic walls, and the hotel is a short ride or a pleasant stroll from there. If arriving at Pisa International Airport, take a train to Lucca Centrale, changing at Pisa Centrale if needed. From Florence airport, reach Santa Maria Novella station and take a train or bus to Lucca. The hotel is near Porta San Jacopo, about 5 minutes' walk from the city walls, making the final approach easy on foot.

What's there to do near Villa Catelli Bed and Breakfast in the evening?

In the evening, you can walk to Piazza dell'Anfiteatro in 11 minutes, where the historic square is lively with cafés and restaurants. For a meal, Pizzeria SUD is an 11-minute walk away, serving Neapolitan pizza near the Basilica di San Frediano. , about 9 minutes away, offers a dining option, and is a 16-minute walk. After dinner, a stroll along the historic walls, just 300 meters from the hotel, is a pleasant way to end the day. The Guinigi Tower, a 12-minute walk, is also worth seeing in the evening light.

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