Casa San Giovanni is a large apartment located on the first floor of an antique palace WITH ELEVATOR built in the year 1570. The apartment is located in the very central square called Piazza San Giovanni, right at the cathedral of Lucca.
It has just totally renovated to the highest standards and has retained details of the history of the building, with amazing frescoes and paintings. The accommodation is for year-round comfort has central heating and air conditioning. You enter the door and go through double doors into the main living room, which is extremely spacious and bright. Throughout the apartment has lovely views and facing the Cathedral. The dining room, comfortably seat 8 people.
The kitchen offers all modern appliances. The apartment has 2 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There is a tv in the living room and a WI-FI internet connection all around the apartment.
For reservations confirmed before December 1st 2019 heating if used is charged extra for 10 euros daily.
LAYOUT:
The apartment is situated on 1st floor with elevator.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Property Registration Number IT046017C2DCHC4IRE
Property # 812048
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Lucca
Located in Lucca, this apartment is in the city centre. Teatro del Giglio and Museum of Comics and Imagery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Lucca Botanical Gardens and Puccini Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Arena Garibaldi or San Rossore Hippodrome.
Church of San Michele in Foro - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Guinigi Tower - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Getting around
Lucca Station - 9 min walk
Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
Caffe Casali - 3 min walk
La Tana Del Boia - 3 min walk
Da Ciacco - 2 min walk
Bar Pasticceria Tessieri - 3 min walk
Bar Montecatini - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Romantic LUCCA apartment With View Over a Church pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Romantic LUCCA apartment With View Over a Church?
As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Romantic LUCCA apartment With View Over a Church on 31 Dec 2026 start from AU$400, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Romantic LUCCA apartment With View Over a Church?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Romantic LUCCA apartment With View Over a Church?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Romantic LUCCA apartment With View Over a Church located?
Located in Lucca Historical Center, this apartment building is steps away from San Giovanni Church, Piazza Napoleone and Teatro del Giglio. Via Fillungo and Cathedral of St Martin are just steps away. Lucca Station is 9 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We enjoyed our stay at this Lucca apartment. The property was very clean and comfortable for our 10-day vacation. The location was terrific, a short walk to the wall, to the train station, and only a few steps to the center of town. The church in this Piazza offers wonderful Puccini concerts not to be missed.
Nancy S.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Paula W.
25 Aug 2018
Amazing. Beautiful. Perfect. 😁
Clean. Ideally located and perfectly Italian. What more could you ask for.
Thank you 🇮🇹👍🏼😄
Paula W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Dear Paula, thank you very much for taking precious time off to share your invaluable feedback with us. It makes me so happy to leanr that the most paramount pilar of my service philosophy, accommodating my guests' needs and enabling their desires was met. Thank you for booking my house, we look forwards to meet you again in the future. Sonia and the Lucca Apartments and Villas Team.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tatjana
8 Aug 2019
The BEST part of our Holiday!
The apartment was amazing. Large and airy. The rooms were beautiful and we loved staying there. Loved the frescoes and ceiling paintings in the living- and dining room. The apartment was also in a fantastic location and we had no trouble getting the car parked. We would love to come again
Excellent apartment and location, location, location!
Three of us stayed at this wonderful, well-appointed “Renaissance” style apartment, within the historic walls of Lucca. From the Frescos on the ceilings to the view of the church and piazza, everything was fabulous. The Puccini concert evenings are held right in the piazza on the apartment doorstep - could faintly hear the opera with the living room window open! Fabulous memory!
Wendy P.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2024
Dear Wendy,
Thank you for sharing your delightful experience! We're thrilled to hear that the three of you enjoyed your stay in our wonderful, well-appointed "Renaissance" style apartment within the historic walls of Lucca. The frescoed ceilings and the view of the church and piazza certainly add a unique charm, and we're glad these features contributed to your fabulous experience.
It's wonderful to know that you could faintly hear the Puccini concert evenings from the living room window, creating a truly memorable and enchanting atmosphere. We hope to welcome you back for another fabulous stay! A Presto
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Libby
23 Oct 2024
A True Gem in Lucca!
The pictures do not do this apartment justice...it is even more beautiful than shown. The location couldn't be better right in the heart of the walled city close to all the attractions and excellent restaurants. The apartment is spacious and clean and beautifully appointed. The wireless works great as well. We loved staying here and will definitely book it again on a return trip to Lucca. Our family has rented homes for many years in Italy, Mexico, Costa Rica, Australia and the United States and this one rates among the best.
This apartment has an amazing location! Steps away from everything. Easy 10 min or less walk to the train station to go on outings for the day. Plenty of room for 4 of us.
Sonia met us at the apartment so check in was easy and no stress and it was very easy to communicate with Sonia and the office.
Jenny H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2022
Thank you for your kind review! It was a pleasure to meet you and we hope to have you back!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sandip
7 Sept 2023
Outstanding Apartment
This is a simply outstanding place in an exceptional location. The apartment is fully air conditioned which was a god send in the stifling summer heat. The rooms were comfortable, the furniture and decor is lovely, the kitchen was very functional and we received timely and very helpful assistance from our hosts whenever required.
Thank you for a gorgeous review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and loved the aparment. This is the best reward for our job. We hope to be able to assist you again on a future occasion!
Best wishes from all of us
This was a beautiful apartment and a beautiful city. If you’re looking for serenity and peace, you may not find it. The Piazza in front of the apartment was very busy and there were very loud people outside the apartment until after midnight most nights. Other than that, it was a very nice place. The staff was also wonderful. We arrived very late because of a missed flight, but instead of letting us rent a hotel for the night they met us that anyway. I highly recommend renting properties from this company.
Bobbie B.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2024
Hello Bobbie,
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear that you found both the apartment and the city of Lucca beautiful. While the lively Piazza might not have offered complete serenity, we hope the vibrant atmosphere added to your experience. We're thrilled that you appreciated the wonderful service from our staff, especially accommodating your late arrival. Your high recommendation truly inspires us. We look forward to welcoming you back and providing another memorable stay! A presto!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Brent
18 July 2019
Fabulous Location
A stylish 1st floor apartment with a lovely view over Piazza San Giovanni. We loved the decor, furnishings, high ceilings and frescos. It gave the apartment a high standard feel. The location is excellent, especially if arriving by train as it is just a short walk the station. Everywhere within Lucca’s walls is a close walk. It is also generally very quiet at night, unless there is an event on, the piazza is very quiet. We attended a Lucca Summer Festival concert and it was so nice to have such a short walk back to the flat. All our interactions and communications with the property managers was positive and helpful and they provide a fantastic guide to Lucca which is worth a read.
Brent
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Valerie
23 Oct 2024
Third time with same Agency!
We travel to Italy every summer and are based in Lucca with my family every Christmas. Given the numerous holiday apartments I have rented over the years, Lucca Apartments and Villas service, attention to detail, consideration of their clients' individual needs, and the quality of her properties surpass any other agency and private owner I have used. Lucca is an enchanting family destination, and both the St Giovanni and Opera apartments that I used were just perfect for our mixed family group, with ample space in the beautiful living rooms and modern kitchens for time together, yet private quiet bedrooms and nice newly renovated bathroooms. The location is absolutely perfect, particularly if you are bringing a car, and both Benedetta and Sonia were the kindest and most helpful hosts I've met in all my years traveling to Italy. Thank you, as always, Lucca Apartments and Villas team!
We stayed at this lovely historical apartment with our family and for for almost 3 weeks. When we booked it, we had no idea the Lucca Summer Music Festival was happening. What a treat to be able to hear the bands from the windows of the apartments and enjoy listening at the café around the corner. The apartment is equipped with everything you need for a long stay and was nicely decorated. We did have an issue with the air conditioning in the master bedroom, not working as well as the other units but were appreciative to Elizabeth and Alice for helping to get it fixed. They were also extremely helpful with any needs that we had. Will definitely stay here or in another property that belongs to Lucca Apartments and Villas again.
Courtney P.
Stayed 19 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2023
Hello Courtney,
thank you for sharing your wonderful experience and highlighting how much you enjoyed your stay. A little issue can occur, but we do our best to find an immediate solution and are happy that you apreciated our cheerful and helpful Staff . We all work hard to give everyone an unforgettable experience, and it looks that we reached our goal!
We look forward to welcome you back soon again for another amazing adventure.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Retnic
23 Oct 2024
Loved it once again!
Once again The Lucca apartments Villas team came thru. We had a big group but the three apartments were perfect, in a perfect location, all in the same building just down the street to the ice skating and main plaza. We were able, everyday, to just walk down to the Show where the Puccini concerts took place. No problem to get there, walk from station was short, bus was available and our favorite restaurant that Sonia suggested called GIGLIO was just one small block from apartments. We have stayed in Sonia’s apartments before, always have really like it and this time they had updated the bathrooms, very nice job. We love this area, lots of food, lots of shopping, great transportation. We are not afraid of busestrains. We will probably come here again in Fall, great weather, not as many tourists, lots of fun everywhere. Loved it!
Retnic
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer
23 Oct 2024
Extremely enjoyable Lucca apartment
The apartment is fantastic! Everything one needs to have to spend time in this beautiful city. An elegant, spacious and sparkling clean apartment in a central area, perfect for sightseeing and to reach the railway station. We were 12 ladies celebrating my sisters Birthday {a special one}. I arranged with the owners to have a cake and wine etc. ready for us as a surprise. It was wonderfully set out on the table. We just walked into a party!!! We had a party in the charming garden of one of the apartments which was perfectly maintained and it was the perfect frame for our celebration. We rented three apartments from Lucca Apartment and Villas, all in the same building and we felt so lucky to have been able to stay in this amazing accommodation. Everything was perfectly kept and maintained and management was so attentive to our needs. Thank you all the Lucca Apartments and Villas Staff!
Jennifer
Verified
8/10 Good
Nicola R.
19 Sept 2018
Nice place in a great town!
We booked this apartment and loved everything it had to offer. It is in an old building, but the place is huge and really great. The beds were comfortable and the it was spotlessly clean. It's not the most modern, but it had all the amenities. We used the apartment in Lucca as a base for our "day trips" to other places during our 4 day stay. Lucca is a great town with great restaurants and a lot to do. It was very cool in the apartment and felt good to relax when we had been out in very hot weather. In addition, the wash machine came in handy so we didn't have sweaty and smelly clothes to pack in our bags. We did not cook meals at the apartment. I was unable to find any silverware, which was odd, but it had many other items you would use to cook with. You cannot use more than one big appliance at a time due to how old the building and electrical wiring was, but that was not an issue with our family. Overall, we had a nice stay in a clean and cool apartment during the heat of the summer. The location is also pretty great. Thank you!
Nicola R.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Dear Nicola, thank you very much for taking precious time off to share your invaluable feedback with us. The apartment has been completely rebuilt 5 years ago so electrical sistem is new and up to date. The matter that does not allow to switch more than 1 big household appliance per time (which means only iron, dishwasher and washing machine) it is because a regular residential house in Italy can offer max 3.3 Kilowatts. By the way if you use more household appliances at the same time nothing catastrophic happens -as we explained at your arrival- but you may need to re-operate the appliance.. that's all! It makes me so happy to learn that the most paramount pilar of my service philosophy, accommodating my guests' needs and enabling their desires was met. Thank you for booking my house, we look forwards to meet you again in the future. Sonia and the Lucca Apartments and Villas Team.
This property is in a great location. The apartment is lovely and as depicted in photos. However, be aware that the bathrooms appear much larger in the photos. The second bedroom bathroom shower is very very small. The shower stall measures approximately 26" x 26". The shower in the master bathroom requires you to step into an elevated tub that isn't easy especially if you are older. My suggestion to management is to install some grab bars for safety. We did have to have the small lightbulbs in both bathrooms (over the sink) replaced as they kept flickering. By the end of our stay they had blown out again. Electricity and water pressure are an issue in Italy. But, with that said, we love Italy and plan on visiting again but I will take more care when inquiring about the shower situation. Sonia, who checked us in was wonderful and very responsive as well as Manual when Sonia was not available.
Rochelle T.
Stayed 25 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2024
Dear Rochelle,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re delighted to hear that you appreciated the apartment’s location and found it lovely and as depicted in the photos.
We’re also glad to know that Sonia and Manuel provided you with excellent service. Your feedback is important to us, and we will consider your suggestions to enhance our guests’ comfort.
We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Lucca and hope your future stays are even more enjoyable.
A presto!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jonnell
23 Oct 2024
THANK YOU LUCCA APARTMENTS AND VILLAS!
The apartment is eveything that is promised in the listing, and very much as the photos show. We found it ideal for four. The location was great, far enough away from the masses of tourists but close enough to walk to the 'hot spots' Amphiteatre square', 'antique market' and the new Luc.ca museum of contemporary art which was a lovely walk from the apartment. We loved wandering the narrow streets close to the apartment, dicovering the small eateries and enjoying the quieter side of Lucca. Beautiful violin player outside magnificant church and just the four of us.... magical. The bus terminal is aprox 5 mins walk away, great for daily trips. We found the apartment impeccably clean and all appliances worked including satellite tv with international channels and the high speed wi-fi. The added bonus with Lucca Apartments and Villas apartment is Chiara's welcome and true Italian hospitality. She and her cousin Benedetta are great comunicators, emaiing us to let us know there was a train and bus strike. Our train made it through and Sonia and her cousin met us at the train station and walked us to the apartment! Sonia, having shown us everthing about the apartment, took us to the open markets and around Lucca on her way to home, she really treated us like family. Our memories of lucca will always include their very warm welcome. It is often people that make difference between a holiday and a great holiday experience.
Jonnell
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Robert
23 Oct 2024
Excellent St Giovanni apt
We just returned from a two-week stay at St. Giovanni Apartment it was everything we hoped it would be. But the locationtwo minute walk to the main shopping area, less than five minutes to the train stationwas quite incredible! I think we walked to almost every site in town in less than 10 minutes. We typically walked back to the apartment for lunch and downtime before heading out for the afternoon adventure it's so close to everything that was no problem at all. The apartment itself is very cozy and comfortable. The two separate bedrooms are wonderful if someone wants to retire sooner than the other. Benedetta has a great library of art and history books that provide hours of entertainment and fill in holes in your knowledge of Lucca’s history. The apartment was very clean and very warm (it was quite cool this time of year in Lucca). Heating was extremely reasonable, just 6 euros daily less than I expected. Then we did not have to pay for any extra charge. The photos on the web site nicely captured the ambience of the space and appointments- There is no traffic sound at all as cars are not allowed in this area of the town. We cooked the majority of our meals in the apartment. It was easy and convenient and saved a great deal of expense. All the necessary equipment was there we just went to local grocery stores every day to buy our food. There's a wonderful Trattoria called Il Cuore (The Heart!) just around the corner of the church in front of the apartment. We had three meals there that were wonderful and the staff was great fun. Not many tourists, just locals. We were very happy at St. Giovanni apartment and quickly settled in. We would highly recommend it.
Excellent location. Don't bother with a rental car, you can walk everywhere and driving in Lucca is
Very nice.
Mike M.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2023
Dear Mike, Thank you for your kind words. We are very happy that you enjoyed you stay in our property. Our goal is to provide the best experience to our guests and your words of appreciation are so much appreciated! Thanks for choosing Lucca Apartments and Villas! kind regards, The Lucca Apartments and Villas team
Dear Joe, Thank you for your kind words. We are very happy that you enjoyed you stay in our property. Our goal is to provide the best experience to our guests and your words of appreciation are so much appreciated! Thanks for choosing Lucca Apartments and Villas! kind regards, The Lucca Apartments and Villas team
Med sentral og god beliggenhet midt i sentrum av Lucca, hadde vi fire flotte dager i den stemningsfulle byen. Leiligheten var romslig og flott innredet med to gode soverom og to bad. Kjøkkenet ble lite brukt, men inneholdt det meste. Eneste minuset var det trådløse nettet som vi ikke fikk til å fungere. Nettadressen i manualen for leiligheten stemte ikke og det samme gjaldt nettadressen som stod på ruteren. Så det ble ingen WIFI løsning. Ellers hjelpsomme og hyggelige vertinner.
Per E.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Thank you for your kind comments. We are pleased that you had a lovely stay in Lucca and that you enjoyed the apartment. We are sorry for the inconveniences with the wifi. We will double check it in order to make sure that it works perfectly, but sometimes there are some technical problems depending on the provider, for which we aren't able to do anything.
We hope anyway that you will be back! Kind regards
Lucca apartments and villas
The apartment was very comfortable and tastefully furnished with plenty of space. It’s location was ideal being walking distance from the railway station, close it major shopping areas and around the corner from the Puccini concerts venue.. A lovely place to stay in beautiful Lucca
Colin and Lorraine B.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2023
Dear Colin, Thank you for your kind words. We are very happy that you enjoyed you stay in our property. Our goal is to provide the best experience to our guests and your words of appreciation are so much appreciated! Thanks for choosing Lucca Apartments and Villas! kind regards, The Lucca Apartments and Villas team
Property was great. The person scheduled to meet us was 20 mins. late, so got off to less than ideal start. After that though everything was terrific.. Would highly recommend.
The apartment was perfectly located to allow us to explore Lucca, and it’s surroundings. We adapted easily to the quirks of living like a local in a traditional home and loved our Lucca experience so much more because of this. Perfetto.