Apartment · San Francesco

Casa al Gelso

Via dei Gelsetti, 33, 55100 Lucca, Italy·View on map

Exceptional8 reviews
9.5
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Check-infrom 17:00
Check-outuntil 10:30
Parking✕ Not available
WiFi✓ Free
Pets✕ Not allowed
BreakfastNot stated

Description

Casa al Gelso is an apartment in San Francesco, Lucca, with a 55 m² ground-floor layout and a separate bedroom.

The private apartment is within a building in Lucca’s historic centre, with Guinigi Tower and Lucca city walls both 300 m away.

It accommodates up to four people in a bedroom and living room, with a large king-size bed and a sofa bed. The private bathroom has a shower and bidet, while the kitchen comes with a stovetop, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher and kitchenware. A dining area, separate seating area, desk and washing machine make the unit suited to self-catering and everyday routines; heating and a flat-screen TV are also provided.

Free WiFi, family rooms, non-smoking rooms and daily housekeeping are available, and there is a minimarket on site. The property has no parking. Lucca Train Station is 450 m away, and nearby places include Orto Botanico di Lucca and San Martino Cathedral. With a single apartment rather than several room categories, it suits couples, families and small groups sharing the living space. Check-in starts at 17:00, with arrival time to be provided beforehand.

Rooms

1 room types

Casa al Gelso offers one 55 m² apartment on the ground floor, arranged with a separate bedroom and a living room. Its sleeping layout combines a large bed (King size) in the bedroom with a sofa bed in the living area, and the apartment accommodates up to four people. The private bathroom has a shower and bidet. The living room has a seating area, while the dining area includes a table for meals.

The kitchen is equipped for self-catering, with a stovetop, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, toaster, kettle and kitchenware. A washing machine adds practical use for longer visits, and a flat-screen TV is also provided. This is a single self-contained apartment rather than a range of separate room categories, so the distinctive features are its ground-floor setting, full kitchen and combined bedroom-and-living-room arrangement.

Apartment — Casa al Gelso

Apartment

55 m² Max. 4 guests 1 Large bed (King size) and 1 Sofa bed
DishwasherWashing machinePrivate bathroom

This 55 m² ground-floor apartment combines a separate bedroom with a living room, accommodating up to four people. It is the only accommodation type at the property, with a king-size bed and a sofa bed, plus a private bathroom with shower and bidet. The kitchen includes a dishwasher and washing machine.

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Facilities

35 facilities
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
Shower

Casa al Gelso combines the essentials of an independent apartment with a few on-site conveniences. The ground-floor unit in a private building has a kitchen, private bathroom, free WiFi and flat-screen TV. For cooking, you have a stovetop, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, toaster, electric kettle and kitchenware; a dining table and tea and coffee maker are also provided. A washing machine, heating, linen, towels, hairdryer, shower and bidet cover household and bathroom needs.

Family rooms and non-smoking rooms are available, and smoking is prohibited throughout. Daily housekeeping and a minimarket on site add to the building’s practical facilities. There is no parking at the property, so plan for parking elsewhere if you are arriving by car. In the apartment, a sofa and dining area give you places to sit and eat, while a desk provides a separate work surface.

General

  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Private apartment in building
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Minimarket on site
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Food & drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

In the room

  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Media & technology

  • Internet services
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Casa al Gelso is in San Francesco, within Lucca’s historic centre, amid churches, gardens and civic buildings. Santa Maria Forisportam is 100 m away; Orto Botanico di Lucca, Chiesa di Santa Maria della Rosa and Palazzo Arcivescovile are each 150 m away. The closest walks therefore take you to a church, the city’s botanical garden and an ecclesiastical palace, all in the streets immediately around the apartment.

Lucca Train Station is 450 m away, making the final stretch manageable on foot with luggage. There is no parking at Casa al Gelso. If you are driving, contact the property before arrival to arrange access through the historic-centre streets, and do not enter a gate until access is confirmed. Check-in begins at 17:00; you are asked to share your expected arrival time in advance. Pisa International Airport is 17.9 km away.

For architectural sights, Guinigi Tower is 300 m away and San Martino Cathedral is 250 m away. The tree-lined route along Lucca city walls is 300 m away, while Piazza dell’Anfiteatro is 550 m away; the piazza follows the oval footprint of the Roman amphitheatre that once stood there. You can combine the tower and cathedral with a walk on the wall path, then continue to the piazza’s cafés and restaurants. Orto Botanico di Lucca is another stop for garden collections and a quieter pause between the churches and central squares.

  • Santa Maria Forisportam
    A historic church close by, recognised by its distinctive façade.
    100 m
  • Orto Botanico di Lucca
    Botanical collections and landscaped paths make this a peaceful city garden.
    150 m
  • Guinigi Tower
    A historic tower known for the trees growing on its rooftop.
    300 m
  • San Martino Cathedral
    Lucca’s cathedral, with a richly detailed Romanesque façade and interior.
    250 m
  • Lucca city walls
    A tree-lined elevated path for walking beside the historic centre.
    300 m
  • Piazza dell'Anfiteatro
    An oval piazza shaped by the footprint of a Roman amphitheatre.
    550 m

Is it for you?

Yes, if…

  • ✓you want a ground-floor apartment with a separate bedroom and living room.
  • ✓you are travelling with up to three companions: the apartment accommodates four and has a sofa bed.
  • ✓you plan to prepare meals, with a kitchen, oven, stovetop, dishwasher and kitchenware.
  • ✓you need a washing machine, heating and a private bathroom with a shower and bidet.
  • ✓you want free WiFi and a minimarket on site in Lucca’s historic centre.

Maybe not, if…

  • ✕you need parking at the property: Casa al Gelso has no parking.
  • ✕you need more than one separate bedroom: the apartment has one bedroom and a living-room sofa bed.
  • ✕you are under 18 and travelling without a parent or official guardian, as minors can check in only with one.
  • ✕you prefer not to provide a damage deposit: one is collected by credit card on arrival and is subject to an inspection.

What guests say

8 verified reviews
9.5

Guests rate staff, cleanliness, comfort and internet very highly, with the apartment’s facilities and value also scoring well. Staff and cleanliness share the strongest category scores, while value for money is the lowest-rated area.

Free WiFi10.0
Staff9.7
Cleanliness9.7
Comfort9.7
Location9.7
Facilities9.3
Value for money9.0

Frequently asked questions

How much does a night at Casa al Gelso cost?

Rates at Casa al Gelso vary with the season, dates and apartment availability. For your travel period, view current rates through our booking partners.

How do I get to Casa al Gelso?

Casa al Gelso is 450 m from Lucca Train Station, so you can walk from the station to Via dei Gelsetti. The apartment has no parking. If you are arriving by car, contact the property in advance to arrange access before entering the historic centre’s restricted streets; do not drive through a gate without confirmation. Check-in starts at 17:00, and you are asked to share your expected arrival time in advance.

What is near Casa al Gelso?

Casa al Gelso is 100 m from Santa Maria Forisportam and 150 m from Orto Botanico di Lucca. San Martino Cathedral is 250 m away, Guinigi Tower is 300 m away, and Piazza dell'Anfiteatro is 550 m away. The nearby garden, church, tower and cathedral give you several distinct stops to explore on foot from San Francesco.

Does Casa al Gelso require a damage deposit?

Casa al Gelso requires a damage deposit on arrival, collected by credit card. The deposit is returned in full within seven days of check-out, subject to an inspection of the apartment before reimbursement.

What should I know before arriving at Casa al Gelso?

Casa al Gelso asks you to notify it of your expected arrival time in advance, and check-in begins at 17:00. You must show photo identification and a credit card; a rental agreement is sent for signature before arrival.

What kitchen facilities does Casa al Gelso have?

Casa al Gelso’s apartment has a private kitchen equipped with a stovetop, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, toaster, kettle and kitchenware. There is also a dining table and a tea and coffee maker, plus a washing machine for laundry during your stay.

Can children stay at Casa al Gelso?

Casa al Gelso accommodates up to four people in one apartment with a separate bedroom and a sofa bed in the living room. Travellers under 18 can check in only when accompanied by a parent or official guardian.

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