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Almost in the Center

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Interior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Smart TV, books
Food and drink

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 450 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Almost in the Center

"Almost in the Center" is an apartment, on the 2nd floor of a characteristic and historic building in the Borgo Giannotti district, a 5-minute walk from the Walls of Lucca, precisely near the Majestic Porta S. Maria.
Excellent for a couple or a family of 3, maximum 4 people.
Ideal as a base for visiting the city of Lucca but also other Tuscan beauties nearby.

The apartment is very bright and airy, recently renovated and furnished in a simple but modern way, designed for the convenience of its guests, consisting of: entrance, kitchen with the possibility of eating at home with a set prepared for 4 people and a small terrace, living room with sofa bed, TV and large Bluetooth box, double bedroom with large wardrobe and column fan with remote control; bathroom with shower.

Borgo Giannotti is one of the best neighborhoods in Lucca, located just outside the walls, in front of Porta Santa Maria, full of shops that offer services for every need without the excessive costs of the center. Precisely 5 minutes walk from the apartment there is also a FREE PARKING almost always available.

Property manager

Lucrezia Co-Host

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Comfort

  • Heating
  • Fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 538 sq ft (50 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Almost Center House Lucca
Almost Center Lucca
Almost in the Center Lucca
Almost in the Center Private vacation home
Almost in the Center Private vacation home Lucca

About the neighborhood

Map
Lucca, Toscana

What's nearby

  • Walls of Lucca - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Piazza dell'Anfiteatro - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Palazzo Pfanner - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Guinigi Tower - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Piazza Napoleone - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Lucca San Pietro a Vico Station - 6 min drive
  • Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Momus Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Piazza Santa Maria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Atelier Damiano Carrara - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Il Pastaro - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Locanda Buatino - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Almost in the Center pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Almost in the Center?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Almost in the Center?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Almost in the Center located?

Located in Lucca Historical Center, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Walls of Lucca, Porta Santa Maria, and Piazza Santa Maria. Via Fillungo and Porta dei Borghi are also within 10 minutes. Lucca Station is 23 minutes by foot.

Almost in the Center Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Carol M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
lucca apt
sparse, noisy but has all the elements for a stay in Lucca. Owner nice and accommodating. Apt needs a bit of decorating. towels need to be newer and more fans in the summer.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne R., Colbert, Washington USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Lucca
This is a great apartment for one or two people. It is equipped with everything one needs (Linens, towels, dishes, cookware, etc). It is located on a quaint street with places for food, gelato and coffee. There are several produce markets, places for meats, cheeses and breads. It is an easy walked to the walls of Lucca. Lucrezia is wonderful and easy to communicate with..
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay in Lucca / Tuscany
The owner is very pleasant and helpful. The apartment is as advertised - airy and well-located. The apartment is equipped with nearly all the appliances you need for your stay. I was there for two weeks. There is a self-service laundry just a couple of minutes walk north. Around the apartment are several salumeria and fruits/vegetable stores as well as restaurants etc. This is a good location. If you need a supermarket, there is an Esselunga that is less than 1 km away. You are just a few minutes walk from Porta Santa Maria. I used the train a lot to travel around Tuscany and walked through the old city of Lucca daily. It is a pleasant walk once you learn to walk in the shade! The apartment is on a busy, cobbled street with the bedroom facing east. The kitchen faces west. There is usually a nice breeze blowing through. WiFi works throughout the apartment and is fast. I did not use the TV so can’t tell you more about what is available! The owner was very helpful in guiding me around town. Lucca is a lovely town especially inside the Mura (wall). The wall is a delightful promenade to walk on whether for a stroll or to make your way around the city. Lucca has much to explore - take your time. You don’t need a guide if you’re willing to wander about on your own and research the sights to see. If you’re prepared to walk about town, it really is easy. If you want to rent a cycle, there are places just inside the Santa Maria gate. Plenty of restaurants in that area too. This gate is the northern end of Lucca and less ‘touristy’ than the popular spots in Lucca. Overall I’d recommend this apartment as a good way to see not just Lucca, but as a base to explore Tuscany. I took the train to La Spezia (for the Cinque Terre boat tour), Pisa (the San Rossore Station puts you very close to the Leaning Tower), Firenze, Pistoia, Montecatini - all Tuscan places worth visiting. The trains are quite convenient to get around (I made my life easier by using the Loco2 app). I also went to Torre Del Lago Puccini using trains! If you do stay in this apartment, tell the owner that the Canadian who spent two weeks in June 2019, sends his regards!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

MARTA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
appartamento comodo e accogliente
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greta P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alloggio perfetto per visitare Lucca
Ci siamo trovati benissimo, l’host Lucrezia, è disponibilissima e vi darà tutte le informazione del caso sia per quanto riguarda la casa e come arrivarci e i punti d’interesse. La casa è fedelissima a ciò che viene proposto nel sito, tutto molto pulito e ben organizzato. Sicuramente torneremo!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appartamento funzionale a ridosso del centro storico che si raggiunge con una breve passeggiata.parcheggi e servizi nei paraggi.per i golosi segnalo la presenza dell'Atelier di Damiano Carrara a 5 min a piedi.la proprietaria molto gentile e disponibile.casa ben tenuta e pulita con tutto il necessario.la consiglio
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
La signora Lucrezia è fantastica,casa accogliente è pulita ,tanta biancheria e accessori disponibili
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Logement très bien placé
Logement proche des remparts de Lucca, accessibles en 5 mn à pied ce qui est un très gros avantage. Parking gratuits à proximité mais pas devant l’appartement comme dit dans l’annonce. L’appartement , situé au 2 eme étage sans ascenseur, est basique, propre et le voisinage est agréable avec des commerces de première nécessité. La gare est accessible à pied en un peu plus d’une demi heure et sinon la proche Toscane est facile à rejoindre en voiture. Bonne communication avec Lucrezia. Merci pour le séjour dans cette belle ville de Lucca.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christi C., Colorado, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoying Italy
The stay was very nice. Excellent location. Good communication and accommodations.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore D.

Molto accogliente.
L’appartamento è come da foto: pulito, ordinato e semplice. Dista pochissimi minuti a piedi dalle mura di Lucca. La proprietaria è molto cordiale e gentile.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019