L'antica Bifore is a guesthouse set in a 14th-century medieval building in Lucca’s historic centre. Once a noble residence, it features unique rooms with stone walls, antique furniture, and frescoes. With different architectural styles and original tiled floors, each room at L'antica Bifore is different and elegant. They offer free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. The guesthouse features a formal reception room with period furniture, a crystal chandelier and a fireplace. Airport shuttle service is offered 24-hour and is available on request. At 300 metres from San Martino Cathedral, L'antica Bifore is a 10-minute walk from Lucca Railway Station. Viareggio and the beach are a 30 minutes’ drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Lucca, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8

Breakfast info

Italian


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Lucca
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  • Philip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Owner was very friendly and couldn't do enough for us. From taking us wine tasting to recommending things to do and see. Room was very clean with everything we needed with the added bonus of being situated right in the centre of Lucca. Enjoyed our...
  • Lorna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast and location were excellent, our host Alessandro was very helpful and friendly. We really enjoyed our stay.
  • Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We absolutely loved staying at L’antica Bifore. Alessandro was so helpful and informative, he let us store our bags and even check in a little early. He and his wife organised our tickets for the Puccini recital and sorted us a table at a...
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Property surroundings

Facilities of L'antica Bifore
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • View
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Minibar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs € 30 per day.
  • Parking garage
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

L'antica Bifore takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:30 to 17:30

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 09:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
€ 40 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

A surcharge of EUR 30 applies for arrivals from 19:00 until 00:00. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.

All of the Guesthouse is strictly NON-SMOKING. Guests will be liable for lost or damaged property incurred by them during their stay.

A set of room keys are issued to the registered guest(s) including a security key for the main door. Please hand in room keys to reception before leaving the Guesthouse at check-out. Lost room keys will incur a €100.00 charge per set.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about L'antica Bifore

  • Room options at L'antica Bifore include:

    • Twin/Double

  • L'antica Bifore offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Temporary art galleries
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bike tours
    • Walking tours
    • Cooking class

  • L'antica Bifore is 200 yards from the centre of Lucca. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at L'antica Bifore may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at L'antica Bifore can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Italian

  • Check-in at L'antica Bifore is from 15:30, and check-out is until 10:00.