Bed & breakfast · San Michele

L'antica Bifore

Via Fillungo 5, 55100 Lucca, Italy·View on map

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Check-infrom 15:30
Check-outuntil 10:00
Parking✕ Not available
WiFi✓ Free
Pets✕ Not allowed
BreakfastItalian

Description

L'antica Bifore is a bed and breakfast in San Michele, Lucca, with rooms offering views of city landmarks and the inner courtyard.

Set on Via Fillungo in the historic centre, this non-smoking property provides an air-conditioned double or twin room with a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, minibar and coffee machine. The room has space for two and includes free access to a shared kitchenette equipped with a fridge, tea and coffee facilities, and a dining area. WiFi is free throughout the property, and room service is available. You can also make use of the shared lounge, arrange a shuttle, or choose activities such as walking tours, bike tours and cooking classes. An Italian breakfast is offered, with fresh pastries, fruit and juices among the options described. The owner is appreciated for a friendly welcome and local recommendations. The historic centre’s churches, museums and civic landmarks are close by, while Lucca Train Station is 600 m away. There is no parking at the property, and upper floors are accessible by stairs only.

Rooms

1 room types

L'antica Bifore offers a Double or Twin Room measuring 20 m² for up to two people. You can choose between a large king-size bed and two single beds. Views are a distinguishing feature: the room has outlooks towards city landmarks and the inner courtyard, as well as a city view. Air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine and a minibar are among the room’s facilities.

The room also comes with free toiletries, towels, slippers, a bidet and a bath or shower. Its kitchenette access is shared rather than inside the room: you can use an equipped space with a fridge, tea and coffee facilities, and a dining area. This gives you somewhere to prepare a drink or sit down without leaving the property. The room combines several bed configurations with views and practical amenities, while keeping accommodation to a single two-person room type.

Double or Twin Room — L'antica Bifore

Double or Twin Room

20 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Large bed (King size) or 2 Single bed
Landmark viewCity viewInner courtyard view

At 20 m², this room accommodates two people and is the property’s available room type. It has views of city landmarks, the city and the inner courtyard, so its outlook varies across several sides of Lucca. Choose between a large king-size bed and two single beds. Free access to a shared equipped kitchenette is included.

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Facilities

46 facilities
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
View
Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Room service
Non-smoking rooms
Flat-screen TV
Shower
Minibar

The property provides free WiFi throughout and has air conditioning, non-smoking rooms, a flat-screen TV, a minibar and a private bathroom. Room facilities include towels, slippers, toiletries, a bidet, a hairdryer and a bath or shower. Views from the room include city landmarks and the inner courtyard. A coffee machine, electric kettle, microwave and refrigerator are available, along with a dining table and seating area.

You can use the shared lounge and arrange room service or a shuttle service. Bicycle rental, bike tours, walking tours and cooking classes are among the activities and services offered. The property also has a bar and offers wine or champagne. An Italian breakfast is available. Check-in is private, with express check-in and check-out also offered. There is no parking at the property, and the upper floors are accessible by stairs only.

General

  • Bicycle rental
  • Cooking class
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Safety deposit box
  • Shuttle service
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Food & drink

  • Wine/champagne
  • Bar
  • Minibar

In the room

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Landmark view
  • City view
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Internet services

L'antica Bifore is on Via Fillungo in San Michele, within Lucca’s historic centre and pedestrian streets, where shops and historic buildings line the surrounding lanes. Chiesa di San Cristoforo and Torre Civica delle Ore are each 50 m away, and San Michele in Foro is 100 m from the property. Piazza Napoleone, a major square in the centre, is 250 m away. The immediate streets are well suited to exploring on foot, with cafés and restaurants close by.

Lucca Train Station is 600 m away, giving you a nearby rail connection for arrival and onward travel. The walk from the station leads towards the walled centre and the streets around Via Fillungo. There is no parking at L'antica Bifore. If you are arriving by car, arrange access with the property before driving into the historic centre; the property itself has no parking. An airport shuttle is among the services offered, though its route and arrangements are not specified here.

For a close look at Lucca’s architecture, visit San Michele in Foro and the nearby churches and palaces, or see the city from Torre Civica delle Ore. The Museo-casa natale di Giacomo Puccini is 200 m away, while Mercato del Carmine is also 200 m from the property. Guinigi Tower is 300 m away, and Piazza dell'Anfiteatro is 350 m away. You can also explore the cathedral and the city’s museums, or join one of the property’s walking tours, bike tours or cooking classes.

  • San Michele in Foro
    A Romanesque church with a richly decorated façade in the old centre.
    100 m
  • Guinigi Tower
    A medieval tower known for its distinctive rooftop garden.
    300 m
  • Piazza dell'Anfiteatro
    An oval piazza following the outline of the former Roman amphitheatre.
    350 m
  • Museo-casa natale di Giacomo Puccini
    The composer’s birthplace, with exhibits on his life and music.
    200 m
  • Lucca Train Station
    The city’s railway station, south of the historic centre.
    600 m
  • San Martino Cathedral
    Lucca’s cathedral, noted for its Romanesque architecture and artworks.
    300 m

Is it for you?

Yes, if…

  • ✓you want to stay on Via Fillungo, close to Lucca’s historic churches and landmarks.
  • ✓you value a room with city, landmark and inner-courtyard views.
  • ✓you want air conditioning, a private bathroom and a minibar in your room.
  • ✓you would like access to a shared kitchenette with a fridge and dining area.
  • ✓you are interested in activities such as cooking classes, walking tours or bike tours.

Maybe not, if…

  • ✕you need parking at the property, as no parking is available there.
  • ✕you cannot use stairs, since the upper floors are accessible by stairs only.
  • ✕you are sensitive to street or neighbour noise; some guests report disturbance from pedestrians, cleaning vehicles and sounds through walls.
  • ✕you need to check in outside the stated 15:30–17:30 hours without arranging it in advance; late arrivals from 19:00 to midnight carry a surcharge.

What guests say

306 verified reviews
9.3

Guests frequently praise the central setting, the attentive and welcoming owner, and the Italian breakfast served in a communal dining room. Some report noise from early-morning cleaning vehicles and late-night pedestrians, while thin walls can carry sounds from neighbouring rooms.

Location9.9
Staff9.8
Comfort9.7
Cleanliness9.6
Facilities9.4
Value for money9.3
Free WiFi8.5

Frequently asked questions

How much does a night at L'antica Bifore cost?

Rates at L'antica Bifore vary by season, room type and dates. To see the current rate for your stay, view the available prices through our booking partners.

How do I get to L'antica Bifore?

L'antica Bifore is on Via Fillungo in San Michele, in Lucca’s historic centre. Lucca Train Station is 600 m away, and you can continue to the property on foot or by local transport. There is no parking at the property. If you plan to arrive by car, arrange access with the property before driving into the historic centre. Standard check-in is from 15:30 to 17:30.

What is near L'antica Bifore?

L'antica Bifore is 100 m from San Michele in Foro and 200 m from the Museo-casa natale di Giacomo Puccini. Mercato del Carmine is also 200 m away. Guinigi Tower is 300 m from the property, and Piazza dell'Anfiteatro is 350 m away. Lucca Train Station is 600 m away, while nearby streets have shops, cafés and restaurants.

What breakfast does L'antica Bifore offer?

L'antica Bifore offers an Italian breakfast, with fresh pastries, fruit and juices among the options. Guests have also praised the morning meal’s pastries, meats and cheeses, served in a communal dining room. The breakfast type is Italian; the room also has access to a shared kitchenette with tea and coffee facilities.

Can you arrive late at L'antica Bifore?

The standard check-in time at L'antica Bifore is from 15:30 to 17:30. Arrivals from 19:00 until midnight carry a surcharge of EUR 30, and late-arrival requests are subject to the property’s confirmation. Contact the property in advance if your arrival is expected outside the standard check-in hours.

Does L'antica Bifore have a kitchenette?

The Double or Twin Room at L'antica Bifore includes free access to a shared equipped kitchenette rather than a private one. The shared space has a fridge, tea and coffee facilities, and a dining area. The room itself has a coffee machine, while the shared kitchenette provides additional preparation and dining facilities.

Is L'antica Bifore accessible without using stairs?

Upper floors at L'antica Bifore are accessible by stairs only. The property does not provide step-free access to those floors, so this may not suit you if you cannot use stairs. The room itself has a private bathroom, and the property offers private and express check-in and check-out.

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