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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6180 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Parking available

Breakfast available

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Explore the area

Lucca, Tuscany

Lucca Roman Amphitheatre

2 min walk

Piazza dell'Anfiteatro

2 min walk

Guinigi Tower

2 min walk

Lucca (LCV)

12 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

attic floor

1 Single Bed

bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

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Kitchen

Dining

Living area

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About this property

Spacious and comfortable apartment on the third floor (no elevator) of a medieval palazzo in the heart of Lucca, near the impressive Piazza Anfiteatro, a symbol of the city, within the ancient city walls.
Recently renovated and furnished comfortably and functional; Large living room with parquet (TV, DVD, stereo), kitchen facilities ,1 double bedroom with en suite bathroom (bath / shower + bathroom), 1 French bed bedroom , 1 single bedroom, 1 family bathroom with shower. An internal staircase in the living room leads to the attic with a second large living area, with a bathroom and a double room with air conditioning. From here, just going a few steps up , you enter the 'tower' which makes this apartment 'unique' and special! On top of the tower there is a terrace and an exclusive solarium, opening up to a 360° breathtaking view of the entire city making GABRY's home really esclusive!

Mosquito net and Air-co in the whole area except for the attic living room and the kitchen. There's no lift.

Parking pass in Mazzini indoor parking can be provided on request.
Parking is included in the rate.

Just one street away from the apartment you'll find everything you need : supermarket, bakery's, butchery's, winery, caffè, shops and pharmacy. You can Rent bikes in many places near the apartment and the beautiful walking walls of Lucca are just a few steps away from home.

Station 15 minutes walk
by train: 20 minutes Lucca -Pisa,
1 hour and half Lucca -Florence,
15 minutes Lucca -Viareggio
an hour and a half to Cinque Terre.

EVENTS:
All year round: Puccini lyrics
Antiques Market every third Saturday and Sunday of the month
February/March Olio Festival
Carnevale di Viareggio;
April: 27th SANTA ZITA La festa per rendere omaggio alla patrona Santa Zita tinge la Piazza dell'Anfiteatro di colori con il tradizionale mercato dei fiori.
- 27th MARCIA delle VILLE (Comune di Capannori) occasione imperdibile per accedere alle Ville storiche attraverso sentieri tra prati ed oliveti
May
- 20 Ville in Fiore (Comune di Capannori)
June
-16/17(Pisa) Luminara di S.Ranieri
July: Summer Festival (Lucca)
Festival Pucciniano (Torre del Lago)
Palio di San Paolino (Lucca 11 e 12)
August: Calici sotto le stelle (10 a Capannori)
September: Luminata S.Croce
October: Desco -Lucca Maraton - Comics and Games
November: PhotoLux Festival

Property manager

gabriella

Languages

English, Italian

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Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts cash

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lucca

Located by the sea, this apartment is in Lucca Historical Center, a neighbourhood in Lucca. Leaning Tower and Lucca Roman Amphitheatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Lucca Botanical Gardens and Puccini Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Arena Garibaldi or San Rossore Hippodrome. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.

Lucca, Tuscany

What's nearby

Piazza dell'Anfiteatro - 2 min walk
Guinigi Tower - 2 min walk
Walls of Lucca - 5 min walk
Piazza Napoleone - 7 min walk
Cathedral of St Martin - 7 min walk

Getting around

Lucca Station - 13 min walk
Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪Caffè Ristorante Pult - ‬3 min walk
‪My Premium Style - Peter Pan - ‬2 min walk
‪Osteria Baralla - ‬2 min walk
‪K2 Pizzeria - ‬1 min walk
‪Sbragia Andreina Pizzeria - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gabry's terrace, breathtaking views over the city pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Gabry's terrace, breathtaking views over the city?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gabry's terrace, breathtaking views over the city?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Gabry's terrace, breathtaking views over the city located?

Located in Lucca Historical Center, this apartment building is steps away from Lucca Roman Amphitheatre, Piazza dell'Anfiteatro and Guinigi Tower. Via Fillungo and Walls of Lucca are just steps away. Lucca Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Sonia W.

13 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lucca walk

Gabriella was a fantastic host and her apartment was as described. The rooftop terrace was incredible and a highlight. It is on the top floor but it’s worth the effort.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

22 May 2024

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Amazing Place

Wonderful stay in Lucca. Great location and the most amazing terrace with views of Lucca.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

16 Oct 2023

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Fantastic location in walled city of Lucca

Home from home Italian style. Spacious accommodation with fantastic roof terrace overlooking the city. The pictures don't do it justice. The owner Gabriella could not have been more helpful, picking us up from station, advising on great places to eat and to visit.

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada

1 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!!!

Gabriella is an amazing, helpful host. Her property is so clean and so nice and is in a great location. We spent 12 wonderful days enjoying her apartment and enjoying beautiful Lucca. We would definitely stay there again!! We are all over 70 and the 4 flights of stairs did not bother us at all. I highly recommend Gabriella as a host and as an extremely nice person. Thank you Gabriella for a wonderful vacation!

Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

William H.

1 Aug 2023

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What a gem!!

Gabriella was wonderful to work with over the years as we originally scheduled to visit in 2020!! The house is perfect!! Large enough for our group of friends and family and right in the heart of Lucca. Had to have at least 30 restaurants within a 10 minute walk. The grocery store was 50 yards from the house. Gabriella gave us wonderful recommendations for restaurants and a tour company that we worked with for our trips to Cinque Terre, Montepulciano and a Truffle Hunting experience. They also provided us transfers to the airport in Pisa. Lucca itself is a wonderful city but Gabriella made it special. Can't wait to go back!!

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leesa M., Florida

2 Oct 2022

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Unforgettable stay in Lucca

My group of 3 older couples thoroughly enjoyed Gabriella's apartment. It was roomy and clean and full of character, and met all of our needs. The four flights of stone stairs, I admit, gave us our daily workouts, but we got used to them. More stairs inside took us up to a lovely rooftop terrace where we wined and dined and viewed the city at sunset. The apartment is well-situated within walking distance of the train station (with luggage, you will need a taxi), grocery, restaurants, shops, the ancient city wall, and other attractions. Just before our visit, there was some concern that the apartment might not be available for our entire stay, but the problem was resolved to our satisfaction. After our stay, a cleaner found some items that one of us had forgotten. Gabriella contacted me and graciously found a way to return them promptly, which we very much appreciated. We loved our time in Lucca and Gabriella's apartment was the perfect spot for us.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

2 Nov 2021

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2nd time, still amazing

This is the second time we have stayed at Gabriella's house and it was just as amazing an experience as the first. The rooms are comfortable, the kitchen is a lovely place to cook and you can't beat the location in Lucca. The rooftop terrace makes it all worth it. Gabriella is incredibly easy to work with, checking us in, giving us travel advice and making sure we were okay throughout our visit. We look forward to our third trip!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

5 Oct 2021

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Fantastic Location and Home

What an amazing location and home. We had an amazing time and our host was very responsive. I could not recommend this place more for a stay in Lucca. Perfecto!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Gabriel S., Yountville, California

16 Sept 2021

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Location, Location,Location

We just spent 8 days in Lucca at “Gabriella”. What a wonderful week. Gabriella’s home is on the 3rd floor of a beautiful old building in the center of Lucca. The location is perfect. You are able to walk to all the historic sites, wonderful restaurants and great shopping. There is a meat market , produce stand and a coffee shop just around the corner. Gabriella’s home is clean, confortable, well-appointed and full of character. The view from the 5th floor roof top terrace is breathtaking both during the day and the evening. The steps to the 3rd floor and then to the roof top can be a challenge, but a well planned day/outing will minimize the need for repeated entrance into the apartment. Your host, Gabriella, is charming, knowledgeable and extremely helpful. She assisted with our arrival from Pisa and our departure to the local car rental. We were grateful to have such a helpful caring host with such a lovely home. The week was a real opportunity to experience the real Lucca. Thank you Gabriella.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wanda M.

20 Oct 2019

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Lucca Visit

Our group of 5 had a wonderful stay at Gabriella’s apartment. Well situated for everything in Lucca, this apartment made moving about the old walled city a breeze. The well equipped kitchen was perfect for breakfast, the living area and bedrooms were sized perfectly. Even though the weather wasn’t great we enjoyed several meals on the terrace which offered outstanding views of Lucca. We would definitely recommend this apartment. Gabriella is an outstanding hostess, even helping with our luggage both into and out of the apartment!! She was very welcoming and helpful!! Can not praise this place enough!!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

12 Oct 2019

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Perfect place and lovatiin

The best choice I ever made. Lovely apartment in the perfect location. Very spacious and warm. Traveling with 6 adults is a challenge and this apartment exceeded our expectations

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

24 Sept 2019

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Great Apartment In A Wonderful City

Gabriella was a gracious host for our seven day visit to Lucca. While steps are required to reach her apartment, the rewards are many. The apartment was clean and spacious with lots of character. Three full bathrooms were great for helping our group of seven get ready each morning. The outdoor roof terrace is a fabulous amenity. Enjoy morning coffee or evening drinks up there, any excuse to experience the amazing views. We found Lucca to be a charming town to settle in for several days. While relaxing and manageable, you would never run out of great restaurants, outdoor cafes, gelaterias, shops and cultural amenities to enjoy. We enjoyed walking around the wall each morning to people watch and exercise after so much gelato! We also arranged fun day excursions to Cinque Terre and Chianti, each about 90 minutes away. Florence and Pisa are easy to reach by train. You will love both Lucca and Gabriella's apartment!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dianne C.

16 Sept 2019

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Fabulous apartment in Lucca

This apartment was one of the high points of our 3-week trip to Italy in Sept 2019. A high point literally and figuratively, its a top-floor apartment, 57 steps to climb, there is no lift/elevator. That is the only downside. But for that, you get a rooftop deck that has a panoramic view of the old city sections of Lucca. There is a very spacious and well-equipped kitchen, air conditioning, modern bathrooms, very comfortable beds and furnishings. The neighborhood was very quiet at night during our stay. The location is stellar, less than 200 meters from the Piazza Anfiteatro. Easy walk to multiple restaurants, shopping, and all sorts of activities. The landlady was extremely helpful to us and a lot of fun to chat with. She gave us many helpful recommendations. We would love to go back soon!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melody M.

1 Sept 2019

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Best in Lucca

Great accommodations. Gabriella is an exceptional host. You are in the center of Italian culture and hospitality.

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

18 Oct 2018

Best view in Lucca

Seven of us spent a week in Lucca and loved our stay. The apartment is amazing...lots of space, modern bathrooms, and absolutely the best view in town! We didn't want to leave. Of course, there are a number of stairs to climb to the rooftop terrace but it is worth it, and it kept us in shape for sightseeing. We didn't cook, but the kitchen was fully equipped and comfortable and perfect for our morning coffee and quick breakfast. Gabriella made us feel like family and gave us recommendations for restaurants and activities and was extremely helpful in every way. She is delightful. As for Lucca, it is easy to walk anywhere inside the walled city from this apartment and easy to take day trips to Siena, Florence, San Gimignano and more--and most of all, it is a welcome and restful 'home base', so much so that we skipped a couple of the day trips to spend more time in Lucca. Lucca was the best part of our 2.5 week trip! Thank you, Gabriella.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

david f., Ripon, California

29 Sept 2018

Lucca with a view.

Gabriella has a fantastic home in the heart of Lucca. This home is in the center of a beautiful walled city and the balconies 360 degree views are stunning. We were fortunate to have this our second stay with Gabriella and we hope to return again. There is no better place for exploring the Tuscany region. I highly recommend this home. Thank you Gabriella!

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie N.

5 Aug 2018

This apartment is a home away from home. Gabriella is a wonderful host!

We go back every summer to gabriella’s apartment! Her terrace, with its stunning vistas is perfect. I highly recommend this property.

Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amit S.

31 May 2018

Beautiful apartment in the the heart of Lucca

Gabriella's apartment is fantastic. We were 7 adults, and it was very spacious and comfortable. It is in the centre of Lucca with everything being less than 10mins walk away. No parking available on site, however, a very safe and free car park is only a short walk away. Stay here and enjoy the rooftop views!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christer B.

2 Apr 2018

Fantastic roof terrace with 360° view, good for large family, inside walls downtown, well maintained

3 generations spend Easter break 2018 in Gabriella’s lovely apartment, privacy for all 3 generations with separate sleeping rooms and bathrooms 3 reasons for staying here 1. Roof terrace offering 360° views of Lucca & mountains 2. Central location inside the walls - close to restaurants, shopping, backers and the famous Piazza dell’ Anfiteatro and good for morning runs on the walls 3. Very well maintain - bathrooms, sleeping rooms etc and yet still with old Tuscany fashion charm And not to mention the extremely lovely host Gabrialla who even picked up the grand parents in the airport 2 things to be aware off - it is on top floor and have 3 flood of stairs and additional 2 floors to get to roof terrace. Secondly as this is as central as it gets the parking is 1km away. Can highly recommend this place and would stay here again if we are coming to the region (not only the city as this is close to both Pisa and Florence and the mountains) Danish Family - 3 generations Christer

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Marion L.

18 Oct 2017

Lovely, well-equipped apartment with spectacular view

We loved this apartment and would stay here again. The owner, Gabriella, was terrific. She was honest, accommodating, friendly, and extremely helpful. The apartment was clean, spacious, and comfortable, and the location made it easy to get anywhere in the old town on foot. The kitchen had everything we needed. We just loved having afternoon cocktails on the rooftop patio, with its 360° views. As advertised, this apartment is definitely not the place for someone who has difficulty with stairs, but other than that, it was a wonderful place to spend 10 days in Lucca!

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Clutterbuck

24 Aug 2017

Beautiful apartment

A beautiful apartment in a wonderful city with an excellent host

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elaine R.

21 July 2017

Fabulous central apartment in Lovely Lucca

This is a wonderful apartment with a fantastic roof terrace. Steep climb but totally worth it. Very comfortable and spacious for 5 adult guests. Superbly equipped kitchen and laundry room. Sound system and large tv in lounge. Gabriella is an enthusiastic host - always eager to communicate and provide useful information. Would highly recommend.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David A.

29 Nov 2016

Large comfortable apartment

Just like being at home. View fm rooftop terrace of mountains and roof tops is awesome. Kitchen well equipped. Must be reasonably fit as the apartment starts after a climb of 3 flights of stairs. 2story terrace is another 2 flights. Absolutely worth it if you have the legs. (I am 72 and did the climb numerous times daily).

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda Q.

9 Nov 2016

Perfect Vacation Apartment

We stayed at Gabriella's apartment for 27 nights! Loved Lucca and absolutely loved this spacious, beautifully decorated apartment. It has everything you can possibly want. Gorgeous bathrooms, huge Italian kitchen and enough privacy throughout the home for everyone. The absolute coup is the patio above all of Lucca. Best view of the city and surrounding countryside. The photos exactly depict each room. We couldn't ask for a more gracious, generous hostess. Gabriella supplied everything we could possibly need or want. Put this apartment on the top of your list even if your group doesn't need all the space it provides. It has it all!!

Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

7 Oct 2016

A great apartment inside the walls of wonderful Lucca.

We had a wonderful 2 week visit in Lucca staying at this incredible two storey plus rooftop balcony apartment. It is very well appointed and well kept with a everything you need in the kitchen and modern bathrooms . The owner is lovely and was very accommodating and helpful during our stay. Almost every evening we had our wine on the rooftop terrace which overlooks the city. Lucca is very well located to do day trips and we did a few although we enjoyed sightseeing in Lucca itself: circumnavigating the 4 km wall, museums, concerts, shopping, and a visit to a local vineyard. The flat is on the 3rd and 4th floor (therefore the rooftop terrace) so be prepared for that. We highly recommend this place to stay.

About the host

Hosted by gabriella

Hi. I’m Gabriella. I was born in 1965 and I am an architect by profession.
I personally renovated my home .
In my free time, I enjoy films, music, art shows and travel. I love to entertain so my kitchen is well equipped for families and for dinner parties.
For the past three years, I have rented my home during the summer months. The rest of the year, I live here with my 2 lovely children Fillippo and Federica .
I was born and grew up in this charming and quiet town.
Lucca is full of history and so easy to manage with or without a car. Everyone who visits falls in love with Lucca. I enjoy showing my tenants the most beautiful and interesting places surrounding Lucca. You can easily visit famous Tuscany cities like Florence by train or bus. The charming, historic mountain villages nearby are also worth a visit. Check out the comments by those who have stayed in one or more of the properties I manage: I'm helping my friends in holiday rentals and I'm usually think at all.

I will do my best to make your holiday unforgettable and comfortable

I look forward to meeting you and sharing my insider knowledge of Lucca and the surrounding area.

Why they chose this property

Because, as most of my guest told me, you will really feel at home and will appreciate having a drink or dinner in the terrace especially at sunset!
The furniture is nice and comfortable. You're in the heart of Lucca and all you need is a few steps away from here.

What makes this property unique

even if up, terraces are really amazing and breathtaking! Everyone who arrives for the first time are impressed! Guinigi's Tower is in front of you, the moon too during the night !
terraces open up to a 360° view of the entire city and breathe in the atmosphere.