B&B Principe Calaf 3

B&B Principe Calaf 3 Overview

You know what? I almost drove right past B&B Principe Calaf when I first arrived – it’s tucked away on Via Vecchia di Nozzano, which honestly feels more like a quiet residential street than somewhere you’d expect to find a hotel. But that’s actually part of its charm. You’re about ten minutes from Lucca’s famous walls (the ones everyone cycles around), but you get to stay in this peaceful pocket where the only sounds are church bells and the occasional Vespa puttering by.

The place has this lived-in elegance that I really appreciated – it’s definitely upscale with that 4-star polish, but not in a stuffy way. The owners clearly put thought into the details without going overboard. My room had these beautiful old wooden shutters that actually worked properly (you’d be surprised how rare that is), and the bed was one of those firm Italian ones that somehow left me feeling more rested than the pillow-top monsters back home. The breakfast spread was proper Italian – fresh cornetti from a local bakery, good coffee that didn’t taste like it came from a machine, and they had this incredible local honey that I’m pretty sure spoiled me for life. I mean, I actually asked where they got it because I wanted to buy some to take home.

What really won me over was how the staff treated the place like it mattered to them personally. When I mentioned I was planning to visit some of the smaller churches outside the city center, the guy at reception drew me a little map and told me which ones were worth the walk versus which ones I could skip. That kind of local knowledge is gold when you’re trying to make the most of your time. The parking situation is decent too – there’s a small lot that comes with your stay, which saves you from the headache of navigating Lucca’s narrow streets looking for a spot. I stayed there in late September when the summer crowds were thinning out, and it felt like I had this perfect little base camp for exploring the area. The walk into town takes you past some gorgeous old villas with those typical Tuscan gardens, and you can easily pop back for an afternoon rest without feeling like you’re trekking to the suburbs. Honestly, with an 8.6 rating, it’s clear other people have figured out what makes this place special – it’s got that sweet spot of being nice enough to feel like a treat but authentic enough that you feel like you’re actually experiencing Italy, not just visiting a hotel that happens to be there.

B&B Principe Calaf 3 Accommodations

Reviews of B&B Principe Calaf 3

• Exceptional – Damir from Croatia – 18 June 2025 (10/10)

  Since I was traveling by car, it was important for me to have free parking. In addition, the breakfast in this accommodation is really extra ordinary. Everything is clean and tidy, the host is excellent. I recommend.

• Great find – Juretich from New Zealand – 10 May 2025 (8/10)

  vicinity so close to everything.
  
  Great rate

• I can easilly recomend this place, would come again – Damijann from Slovenia – 30 April 2025 (9/10)

  Location a bit on a suburb but great for exploring. Reacheable host trough whatsup app. Included parking space and disent breakfast is a big plus.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing to write here. Everything was ok.

• Superb – Paolo from Netherlands – 27 April 2025 (9/10)

  Very nice and large room/apartment. Wonderful breakfast

• Relaxing – Henrietta from Netherlands – 23 October 2024 (10/10)

  How clean it was and how welcoming the staff was.

• B & B as it were, & as it should B. – Justine from Australia – 15 October 2024 (10/10)

  Everything. Room. Facilities. Breakfast was a spread! Hospitality was top-notch!
  
  What could be improved: Nothing.

• Exceptional – Natalia from Greece – 19 September 2024 (10/10)

  Amazing breakfast and very nice location, the staff was very helpful and friendly

• Great stay 😀 – Anna from United States – 18 September 2024 (10/10)

  Very clean, calm and friendly.
  
  What could be improved: Finding the hotel entrance is a bit tricky. A sign at Via Vecchia di Nozzano and another on the corner in front of #171, would make it much easier.

• Definately will come back! – Mina from Netherlands – 19 August 2024 (10/10)

  The location is beautiful. There is private parking. A nice pool for a swim. The rooms are nice and cozy. Breakfast was literally amazing with so much variety. For that price a night definitely worth all of it! No AC in the room. Inside was warmer then outside
  
  What could be improved: No AC in the room. Inside was warmer then outside

• Nice place – Morten from Denmark – 24 July 2024 (8/10)

  Nice place, clean, really nice and friendly staff which gave good advice about parking in pisa and where to eat In Lucca.
  
  What could be improved: The outside area could use an upgrade with some trees and plants to give some shadows and also would give the place a more courtyard feeling – the house is really nice renovated but the outside area doesn't match the house

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