A Palazzo Busdraghi Residenza D’Epoca

Hotel Description

You know what’s funny about Lucca? Everyone gets so caught up in the medieval walls and the towers that they walk right past some of the most gorgeous buildings in the city center. A Palazzo Busdraghi is one of those places – I mean, it’s literally on Via Fillungo, which is basically Lucca’s main drag, but tucked away in this 16th-century palazzo that honestly feels like someone’s impossibly elegant family home. The moment you step through those heavy wooden doors, there’s this immediate hush that makes you forget you’re about ten steps from all the gelato shops and tourist chaos outside.

The thing about staying here is that you’re not just getting a hotel room – you’re getting to live inside a piece of Lucca’s history, and they’ve done it without making it feel like a museum. The rooms have these incredible frescoed ceilings (some original, some beautifully restored), and the bathrooms actually work, which… well, if you’ve stayed in historic Italian properties before, you know that’s not always a given. I loved that they kept the original terracotta floors in most rooms, though fair warning – pack slippers because those tiles get cold in the morning. The beds are genuinely comfortable too, not just pretty to look at, and the windows are thick enough that you won’t hear every conversation from the street below. Actually, Via Fillungo gets surprisingly quiet after the shops close around 8 PM, so even the street-facing rooms are peaceful for sleeping.

What really sold me on this place was the breakfast situation – they serve it in this gorgeous salon with period furniture, and it’s not just the usual Italian hotel spread of cornetti and coffee. They actually have local specialties, and the staff (who’ve clearly been there forever) will tell you exactly where to find the best farro soup in town or which osteria the locals actually go to. The location is pretty much perfect if you want to explore on foot – you’re maybe a three-minute walk from the Guinigi Tower, and Piazza San Michele is right there when you step outside. Parking can be tricky since the historic center is mostly pedestrian-only, but they’ll sort you out with directions to the closest garage, and honestly, once you’re settled in, you won’t need a car anyway. The 8.4 rating makes sense to me – it’s the kind of place that delivers on the romance of staying in a Tuscan palazzo without the drama of things constantly breaking down or service that makes you feel like you’re bothering them just by existing.

Rooms

• Classic Double or Twin Room with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for 2 adults
• Budget Single Room with 1 single bed for 1 adult
• Deluxe Double Room with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for 2 adults
• Standard Double Room with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for 2 adults
• Superior Double or Twin Room with 1 sofa bed, 1 large double bed and 3 single beds for 3 adults
• One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults

Reviews

• Anisa from Albania (9/10)

  I really loved the location of the hotel, but most of all I loved the helpful ladies at the reception. They were so friendly that really made my day. Especially the lady when we made the check in, was so kind and helped us beyond our expectations. Also she was always smiling and ready to help, extra credits only for her!
  The hotel was very quiet and clean, classic italian style with that elegant vibe around. We felt just like home!

• Megan from United States (8/10)

  The location was great. Clean and affordable. The staff was wonderful.

• Robert from United States (8/10)

  The apartment is spacious well equipped and quite comfortable. The hostesses at the hotel where you check in and out were quite friendly, helpful and gracious. The dishwasher was a nice addition.

• Helen from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Staff lovely and helpful.

• Denise from Portugal (9/10)

  The location was fantastic. Just step out onto the street from the covered courtyard and you are right in the middle of things with places to visit, bars, coffee shops and restaurants. The breakfast was very good with continental choice and great coffee. The spa bath in our room was much needed after the walking we did around town and outside by the river.

• Jenny from United Kingdom (8/10)

  The location was perfect for us, just off the main drag and was quiet. The entrance and courtyard to the property added so much character to it.
  Our room was a good size with plenty of storage/hanging space. Good size bathroom, the shower was a little hard to navigate trying to not flood the floor!
  Breakfast was ok, offered a range of different foods maybe just not to our taste.
  The staff were so friendly and helpful, we were there for a wedding and we borrowed an ironing board nothing was too much trouble.,

• László from Hungary (8/10)

  We stayed in a separate apartment not far from the main building. It was very well equipped and comfortable.
  Marta, our host was accommodating and kind.
  Lucca is a nice little town, an ideal starting location to explore Tuscany by train or car.

• David from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Very Good Continental selection. Room small and quiet – maybe play some low level background music

• Carmen from Italy (9/10)

  everything

• Vivienne from United Kingdom (9/10)

  This is the second time I have stayed at Busdraghi. They have the same staff now as they did before – and to me that says a lot. Always friendly and welcoming. They are prepared to go the extra mile to help.
  
  The breakfasts are excellent. I defy anyone not to find something they like – cakes, fruit, salami, cheese, several kind of bread, tomatoes, several jams, honey, Nutella, fruit juice, cereals, croissants, eggs, frittata – superb.
  And the position is right on the Via Filungo – very central for everything.

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