Lucca in Azzurro Maison de Charme

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Lucca in Azzurro? It’s tucked away on Viale Puccini – yeah, named after the composer who was actually born here – but it feels like stumbling onto someone’s elegant family home rather than checking into a hotel. I mean, the whole street has this residential charm that most visitors to Lucca never see because they’re too busy circling the famous walls or hunting for parking near San Michele.

The maison really lives up to its “charme” billing, honestly. There’s this beautiful courtyard garden where you can actually hear birds in the morning instead of Vespas revving up, which is sort of miraculous when you’re this close to the city center. The rooms have that perfect Italian balance – antique furniture that doesn’t feel like a museum, modern bathrooms (thank god), and these shuttered windows that actually keep the place cool during those brutal July afternoons. What I loved is how the staff knows the city inside and out. The woman at reception – I think her name was Giulia – didn’t just give me the typical tourist spiel about the duomo. She told me which osteria has the best tortelli lucchese and warned me that the walls get crowded with cyclists around 6 PM, so if I wanted photos without dodging bikes, go earlier.

The location is actually genius if you think about it. You’re about a ten-minute walk from Porta San Pietro, which means you can slip into the old city without dealing with the chaos near the main train station area. Plus – and this is key if you’re driving – they have an arrangement with a parking garage that doesn’t cost a fortune. In Lucca, that’s basically worth its weight in gold. The breakfast situation is solid too, nothing fancy but proper cappuccino and cornetti, plus they had local honey that was honestly better than anything I’ve had in Florence. There’s something about staying in a place where you can walk to the Guinigi Tower in the morning, spend the day wandering those narrow streets, then come back to a quiet garden for an aperitivo. It strikes that sweet spot between being in the thick of things and having somewhere peaceful to retreat. For a four-star place, it punches above its weight – probably because it feels more like staying with sophisticated friends than checking into a standard hotel.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $130. Classic Double Room with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $172. Superior Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $199. Junior Suite with 2 × 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $100. Business Single Room with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• Fantastic, central, and well connected – David from Ireland – 23 June 2025 (10/10)

  We had a great time in this B&B. Rooms was cleaned daily, staff were so helpful and accommodating with requests. Big plus was that breakfast was included daily and also they have a bike rental service

• Great BnB – Karen from United Kingdom – 20 June 2025 (10/10)

  Located slightly out of the city walls so quieter. Breakfast excellent. Room clean . Staff fantastic
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Fantastic and convenient for staying in Lucca. – Mac from Denmark – 8 June 2025 (10/10)

  Don Lucca was a brilliant host with a openhearted approach and good vibes. Fantastic guy!

• Good location for Lucca. Homely and welcoming – Philip from United Kingdom – 10 May 2025 (9/10)

  Friendly helpful staff. Relaxed atmosphere.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Great place! – Tobias from Sweden – 20 April 2025 (8/10)

  Great place to stay with your mom, which I did. Rustacinella had the best Italian food I’ve ever tried, and it’s walking distance from the accommodation.

• Exceptional – Leskovec from Croatia – 7 January 2025 (10/10)

  Perfect location in a perfect old town.

• Superb – Iulia from Romania – 4 January 2025 (9/10)

  Stunning location to stay in for an authentic tuscan escape. We stayed in the Beethoven room and it looked fantastic. The terrace for breakfast is very lovely. The host was incredibly sweet to us. The property has bicycles to rent which is just perfect to explore the walls of Lucca. Would definitely check in again in case we return in Lucca
  
  What could be improved: The buffet breakfast was rather simple, not so many options to choose from. Also it was a little cold in the room at night.

• Very friendly and accommodating – Gordon from United Kingdom – 7 October 2024 (9/10)

  Location excellent
  
  What could be improved: Fridge inside wardrobe was noisy at night

• Very enjoyable stay – Toal from United Kingdom – 1 October 2024 (8/10)

  The room was lovely and location was good but you are on a main road so can be noisy. Only 10mins walk to the walls of Lucca so great for access. Spa is extra 20 euro each for hour and half. Didn't go so can't comment, not sure if in same building even.
  
  What could be improved: B&B was in-between shops so pictures suggest a bit more rural. No you are in the modern Lucca you see from the Walls of Lucca looking out. Also no Tea or Coffee in the room.

• We enjoyed our stay. – Adrienne from Canada – 1 October 2024 (8/10)

  Very good breakfast in a lovely sunny room, helpful staff, cleanliness, good shower, bright room and comfortable bed.
  
  What could be improved: Overall, everything was fine. The bathroom and sleeping area were a bit small and we had to lay our suitcases out on the floor. The room could use a bench to put your suitcases on.

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