La Corticella Luxury Suite, with Terrace

La Corticella Luxury Suite, with Terrace is an apartment in San Francesco, Lucca, in a historic building with a terrace.

Its 75 m² layout has two separate bedrooms, a living room and one bathroom with a shower, accommodating up to six people. The sleeping arrangement combines a king-size bed and two sofa beds. A private kitchen has a refrigerator, dishwasher, oven, microwave, toaster, kettle and coffee machine, along with kitchenware and a dining table. A washing machine, air conditioning and heating add practical features for longer stays.

The apartment is 200 m from Piazza dell'Anfiteatro and 300 m from Guinigi Tower, with Porta dei Borghi 50 m away. Guests also have outdoor furniture and access to a sun terrace. The upper floors are accessible by stairs only, and there is no parking at the property. Free WiFi is available in public areas. Guests praise the cleanliness, comfort and kitchen, while some report lukewarm shower water and drainage problems.

Accommodation is offered as one 75 m² apartment rather than several room categories. The layout has two separate bedrooms, a living room and one private bathroom with a shower, and it can sleep up to six people. The sleeping arrangements comprise a large king-size bed and two sofa beds distributed between the bedrooms and living space. The terrace is a distinctive part of the apartment, while air conditioning and heating serve the indoor areas.

The self-catering kitchen is equipped for preparing meals, with a refrigerator, oven, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle, coffee machine and kitchenware. A dining table and a separate seating area give you places to eat and sit indoors. The bathroom also has a bidet, towels, free toiletries and a hairdryer; a washing machine is available for laundry.

La Corticella offers a self-contained setup centred on the kitchen and living space. Facilities include a dining table, coffee machine, toaster, oven, microwave, refrigerator, electric kettle and kitchenware, as well as a dishwasher and washing machine. The bathroom has a shower, bidet, towels, free toiletries and a hairdryer. A sofa and seating area provide space indoors, with ironing facilities and a drying rack for clothing.

Air conditioning and heating are available, and the building has a terrace, sun terrace and outdoor furniture. The apartment is non-smoking, and access to its upper floors is by stairs only. Free WiFi is available in public areas. There is no parking at the property, so travellers arriving by car need to make separate arrangements. The kitchen allows you to prepare meals in the apartment.

The apartment is on Via Santa Gemma Galgani in San Francesco, within Lucca’s historic centre. Porta dei Borghi is 50 m away, Piazza dell'Anfiteatro 200 m and Chiesa di San Leonardo in Borghi 150 m. The piazza follows the curved footprint of a Roman amphitheatre, while the surrounding lanes contain churches and historic palazzi. Ristorante Carbone is 50 m from the apartment; cafés and other restaurants sit along the neighbouring streets.

Lucca Train Station is 1000 m away and is served by regional trains; you can walk the remaining distance or take a taxi. The apartment is on an upper floor reached by stairs, with no lift access. There is no parking at the property. If you are driving, contact the host before entering the historic centre to arrange access through the restricted-traffic area, and do not assume a parking space is available.

At 300 m are Basilica di San Frediano, Palazzo Guinigi, MUST - Museo della Città di Lucca, Parco delle Mura Urbane and Baluardo San Martino. Museo Storico della Tortura and San Pietro Somaldi are each 100 m away, while Piazza Napoleone is 750 m away. The Basilica’s mosaic façade and Guinigi’s tree-topped tower provide distinctive architectural stops. The museum visits cover local history and the city itself, while the park and bastion offer an outdoor walk beside Lucca’s historic fortifications.