'For I do not seek to understand in order to believe, but I believe in order to understand. For I believe this: unless I believe, I will not understand. These words were said by the great medieval bishop of Lucca in Italy Anselmo da Baggio. As for beginning, Lucca was founded by the Etruscans and later became a Roman colony in 180 A.D. This city has a rich history as it is the birthplace of composers Giacomo Puccini, Nicalao Dorati, Francesco Geminiani, Gioseffo Guami, Luigi Boccherini and Alfredo Catalani. After walking around this magnificent place, you will need to settle in one of the charming hotels in Lucca to rest your tired legs. Whether you are looking for cheap hotels or luxury ones, you will have to pick from over 300 of them which are present. This guide will try to make the choice a bit simpler.
Cheap accommodation in medieval style
Being a city with an ancient past visitors on a budget can be able to spend unforgettable moments of magic in some of the many cheap hotels that Lucca has to offer, for example, The Corte dei Folletti. Upon entering this hotel you will feel the atmosphere of the medieval presence instantly. The rooms are based on the medieval times with a private bathroom, hair dryer, air conditioner, satellite TV, telephone, an internet connection and a minibar. For breakfast you will be served bread made with spices and mouthwatering cakes. The fresh garden will offer you tranquility and relaxation while you listen to the bubbling of the water fall. You can either choose to walk to the center or bike. This is a hotel that is definitely worth a visit.
Other inexpensive hotels in Lucca include Hotel Terranova, Hotel Marnie, Hotel Galileo, Hotel Canarco and Hotel I 4 Assi.
Unwind in pure luxury while in Lucca
You don't need to speak Italian to enjoy a luxury hotel stay in the city. Most of the premium Lucca hotels personnel speak at least a few languages. The Locands L'Elisa offers 5-star accommodation in an exclusive villa with its own botanical grounds and swimming pool. There is free parking and its just 5 minutes away from the city center. Rooms are spacious with a taste of 19th century exclusiveness. All meals are served in the Victorian-style sun room or out on the ground during summertime, as tradition suggests.
The list of luxurious Lucca hotels is endless and can include Hotel Noblesse, Abitalia Tower Plaza, Hotel Relais Dell'Orologio and Bagni Di Pasi “ The Leading Hotels of the World.
Looking for an independent hotel?
With the many independent hotel options spread in and around Lucca, you will definitely find plenty of choices to pick from. San Luca Palace Hotel which is set in a 16th century structure is a magnificent hotel which is 10 minutes walk from the Lucca Cathedral. If offers free Wi-Fi, flat screen TVs and minibars in its colorful traditional style rooms. You will also get room service 24 hours per day. You may choose to have your complimentary breakfast buffet brought to your room or choose to dine with the other guests in the breakfast room. If you are still looking around, there is San Lucian Palace Hotel, B&B Ai Cipressi, Hotel Villa Volpi and Palazzo Tucci that are definitely worth taking a look at.
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