Apartment · San Michele

Il giardino segreto

4 Via del Duomo Piano terra, 55100 Lucca, Italy·View on map

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Check-infrom 15:00
Check-outuntil 11:00
ParkingPaid
WiFi✓ Free
Pets✕ Not allowed
BreakfastNot stated

Description

Il giardino segreto is an apartment in San Michele, Lucca, overlooking a garden from its 30 m² interior.

Set on Via del Duomo within the historic centre, it has one separate bedroom and a living room with a sofa bed, accommodating up to three people. The arrangement suits a couple or a small group sharing the living area, with a private bathroom that includes a bath, shower, bidet and toiletries.

Cooking facilities include a refrigerator, microwave, kettle, coffee machine and kitchenware; the living space also has a seating area, flat-screen TV and parquet flooring. Garden views look out from the apartment, and the building has a garden and outdoor dining area. Free WiFi is provided, while public parking is available nearby for an hourly charge and cannot be reserved. Guests often praise Sonia's warm welcome and local advice, and the apartment is close to Piazza Napoleone, San Martino Cathedral and restaurants. Staff speak German, English, Spanish, French and Italian.

Rooms

1 room types

The accommodation is a single 30 m² one-bedroom apartment for up to three people, with a separate bedroom and a living room furnished with a sofa bed. Its layout suits a couple or a small party sharing the living space, while the private bathroom includes a bath and shower, a bidet and complimentary toiletries. The private kitchen is equipped for simple self-catering, with a refrigerator, microwave, kettle, coffee machine and kitchenware.

Parquet flooring, a seating area and a flat-screen TV complete the living room, and the apartment looks onto the garden. Towels, a hairdryer and cleaning products are provided. The main sleeping place is a large king-size bed in the bedroom; the second is the sofa bed in the lounge.

One-Bedroom Apartment — Il giardino segreto

One-Bedroom Apartment

30 m² Max. 3 guests 1 Large bed (King size) and 1 Sofa bed
Garden viewBathSeating area

At 30 m², this one-bedroom apartment accommodates up to three, with a large king-size bed in the bedroom and a sofa bed in the living room. Garden views, parquet flooring and a seating area distinguish the interior; the private kitchen includes a coffee machine and microwave, and the bathroom has a bath and shower.

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Facilities

37 facilities
Parking
Private bathroom
Bath
Free WiFi
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Flat-screen TV
Shower
Designated smoking area
Coffee machine

The apartment has a private kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, kettle, coffee machine and kitchenware, as well as a flat-screen TV and a seating area. Its private bathroom includes a bath, shower, bidet, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Free WiFi has a host-tested speed of 111 Mbps and is suitable for 4K streaming and video calls on several devices.

A garden and outdoor dining area provide space outside the apartment. Indoors, air conditioning and heating are available, and the building has non-smoking rooms plus a designated smoking area. This is a private apartment within a building. Public parking is available at a nearby location for an hourly charge; reservation is not possible. Tea and coffee-making facilities are provided.

General

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Garden
  • Private apartment in building
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Food & drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

In the room

  • Coffee machine
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
  • Garden view
  • Bath
  • Shower
  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Seating area

Media & technology

  • Internet services
  • Flat-screen TV

Parking

  • Parking

San Michele is part of Lucca’s historic centre, and Il giardino segreto is on Via del Duomo among churches, palazzi and places to eat. Santi Giovanni e Reparata is 50 m away, as is Enoteca Calasto. De Cervesia Beer & Food is 100 m away. Piazza Napoleone is 150 m away, as is San Martino Cathedral. Guests describe the setting as inside the old city walls, close to the cathedral and restaurants.

Lucca Train Station is 400 m away, and guests describe it as a short walk; nearby bus connections are also available. The station sits just beyond the historic centre to the south. If arriving by car, contact Il giardino segreto in advance to arrange access before driving into the historic centre. Public parking is available nearby for a charge, and spaces cannot be reserved.

For a visit beyond the immediate streets, the Museo-casa natale di Giacomo Puccini is 350 m away, Torre Guinigi is 400 m away and Piazza dell'Anfiteatro is 500 m from the apartment. Baluardo San Colombano is 250 m away, where you can join the tree-lined promenade along Lucca's walls. The museum is the composer’s birthplace, while the tower and piazza offer two more distinct stops on a walk through the historic centre.

  • Piazza Napoleone
    A central square framed by historic buildings and cafés.
    150 m
  • San Martino Cathedral
    Lucca’s cathedral, with its detailed Romanesque façade and artworks.
    150 m
  • Palazzo Ducale
    Historic palace overlooking one of the city's principal squares.
    250 m
  • Lucca Train Station
    Rail connections with a short walk back to the apartment.
    400 m
  • Guinigi Tower
    A medieval tower known for the trees growing on its roof.
    400 m
  • Piazza dell'Anfiteatro
    Oval piazza shaped by the footprint of a Roman amphitheatre.
    500 m

Is it for you?

Yes, if…

  • ✓you are travelling as a couple or a small group of up to three, with one bedroom and a sofa bed in the living room.
  • ✓you want to prepare meals in a private kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, kettle, coffee machine and kitchenware.
  • ✓you enjoy a garden outlook, parquet flooring and a seating area in the apartment.
  • ✓you plan to explore on foot, with Piazza Napoleone and San Martino Cathedral 150 m away.
  • ✓you need fast complimentary WiFi; the host-tested connection is 111 Mbps and supports streaming and video calls.

Maybe not, if…

  • ✕you need free or reserved on-site parking: nearby public parking is paid and cannot be reserved.
  • ✕you need a separate bedroom for every traveller: the apartment has one bedroom, with the second bed in the living room.
  • ✕you prefer to smoke indoors: the property is non-smoking throughout and has a designated smoking area.
  • ✕you are sensitive to mattress feel: guest opinions were mixed, with some describing the mattress as wobbly or uncomfortable.

What guests say

201 verified reviews
9.0

Guests particularly value the central setting near the cathedral and restaurants, along with Sonia’s warm welcome and helpful local advice. The compact kitchen also earns praise. Mattress feedback is mixed: some guests found it comfortable, while others described it as wobbly or uncomfortable.

Location9.9
Staff9.7
Cleanliness9.2
Value for money9.2
Comfort9.1
Facilities8.9
Free WiFi7.9

Frequently asked questions

How much does a night at Il giardino segreto cost?

Rates at Il giardino segreto vary with your dates, the season and apartment availability. To see the current amount for your stay, view live rates through our booking partners.

How do I get to Il giardino segreto?

Il giardino segreto is 400 m from Lucca Train Station, a short walk away through the historic centre. The final stretch can be covered on foot, and nearby bus connections are also available. Public parking is available nearby for a charge, with no reservation possible. If you are driving, contact the property in advance to arrange access before entering the historic centre.

What is near Il giardino segreto?

Il giardino segreto is 150 m from Piazza Napoleone and San Martino Cathedral. Palazzo Ducale is 250 m away, Guinigi Tower is 400 m away and Piazza dell'Anfiteatro is 500 m from the apartment. Santi Giovanni e Reparata is also close, at 50 m, among the churches and historic buildings of San Michele.

Can three people stay at Il giardino segreto?

Yes, Il giardino segreto accommodates up to three people in a 30 m² apartment with one separate bedroom. Its sleeping layout pairs a large king-size bed with a sofa bed in the living room, so the additional sleeping place is in the shared lounge.

What cooking facilities does Il giardino segreto have?

Il giardino segreto has a private kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, kettle, coffee machine and kitchenware. You can prepare simple meals in the apartment, and the coffee machine and kettle are available for making hot drinks.

Is WiFi available at Il giardino segreto?

Yes, Il giardino segreto provides free WiFi, with a host-tested speed of 111 Mbps. The connection is suitable for 4K streaming and video calls on multiple devices, so several travellers can use it at once.

What should I know before checking in at Il giardino segreto?

Check-in at Il giardino segreto is from 15:00 to 22:00, and you are asked to share your expected arrival time in advance. A photo ID and credit card are required at check-in. Guest feedback notes that Sonia meets visitors and offers local advice.

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