Lucca Historical Center Travel Guide

Lucca

A historic town with terracotta-roofed buildings, a prominent clock tower, and a tall church tower.
A historic square with a prominent church featuring a colorful mosaic, surrounded by traditional buildings with green shutters.
A historic building with a classical facade, arched windows, and a prominent statue in front.
A historic building with a tower and multiple arches.
A tall stone tower with arched windows and a bell tower, surrounded by trees and buildings with red-tiled roofs.
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A tree-lined street with parked bicycles, pedestrians, and historic buildings.

Piazza Napoleone

8.8/10 (517 reviews)
The largest square in Lucca is a favorite spot for socializing. Some of the biggest names in music entertain here.
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Things to do

Dining experience at a Cesarina's home in Lucca

Dining experience at a local's home in Lucca

£92
per adult
Dining experience at a local's home in Lucca
Lucca: Guided Winery Tour with Wine Tasting

Lucca: Guided Winery Tour with Wine Tasting

£21
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lucca: Guided Winery Tour with Wine Tasting
Lucca: Rafting Family

Bagni di Lucca: Family-Friendly Rafting soft + free pictures

£34
per adult
Bagni di Lucca: Family-Friendly Rafting soft + free pictures
Honest Wines- Wine tasting at Cantina Biagiotti

Honest Wines- Wine tasting at Cantina Biagiotti

£17
per adult
Honest Wines- Wine tasting at Cantina Biagiotti
Massaciuccoli Lake: kayak tour with aperitif

Lake Massaciuccoli: kayak tour with aperitif + free pictures

£34
per adult
Lake Massaciuccoli: kayak tour with aperitif + free pictures
From Livorno Cruise Port: Bus Transfer to Pisa and Lucca

From Livorno Cruise Port: Bus Transfer to Pisa and Lucca

£26
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
From Livorno Cruise Port: Bus Transfer to Pisa and Lucca
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Top hotels in Lucca Historical Center

Hotel Ilaria

Hotel Ilaria

4 out of 5
Via Del Fosso 26 Lucca LU
The price is £74 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
£74
8 Dec - 9 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Lucca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hotel Ilaria
Palazzo Dipinto

Palazzo Dipinto

4 out of 5
Piazza del Palazzo Dipinto, 27 Lucca LU
The price is £180 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
£180
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lucca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Palazzo Dipinto
San Luca Palace Hotel

San Luca Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Via San Paolino, 103 Lucca LU
The price is £80 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
£80
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lucca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (493 reviews)
"Great location, helpful staff, excellent breakfast"

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

San Luca Palace Hotel
Grand Universe Lucca, Autograph Collection

Grand Universe Lucca, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
Piazza Del Giglio 1 Lucca LU
The price is £220 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
£220
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lucca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Piazza Napoleone and Teatro del Giglio are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
"Great location, nice & helpful staff ."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Grand Universe Lucca, Autograph Collection
Palazzo Alexander Hotel

Palazzo Alexander Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Santa Giustina 48 Lucca LU
The price is £83 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
£83
8 Dec - 9 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Lucca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (797 reviews)
"I had a great stay here. Lovely rooms and breakfast room. Great breakfast and wonderful staff. I fanelli stay here again, and would recommend it to others."

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

Palazzo Alexander Hotel
Hotel La Luna

Hotel La Luna

3 out of 5
Via Fillungo Corte Compagni 12 Lucca LU
The price is £101 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
£101
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lucca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Via Fillungo and Piazza dell'Anfiteatro are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (219 reviews)
"We stayed with a large family group- 7 rooms- the staff was incredibly helpful. Thank you La Luna!!!!"

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

Hotel La Luna
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Where to stay in Lucca Historical Center

Find the best Lucca Historical Center areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Lucca Historical Center
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Mugnano

When in Mugnano, you can plan a visit to Sanctuary of Santa Gemma and Lucca Botanical Gardens, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

San Marco

San Marco might not have many top sights, but Basilica of San Frediano and Lucca Roman Amphitheatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

San Donato

You'll appreciate the historical sites during your time in San Donato and you might want to plan a stop by Piazza Napoleone and Museum of Comics and Imagery while you're in the area.

Pontetetto

Pontetetto might not have many top sights, but Piazza Napoleone and Piazza San Michele are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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