Via Roma 11 (Corte Dell'Angelo 13), 55100 Lucca, Italy·View on map
Al Cardinale Rooms & Studios is a bed and breakfast in San Michele, Lucca, 50 m from San Michele in Foro.
It combines guest rooms with studio accommodation in the historic centre, with Piazza Napoleone 200 m away and Lucca Train Station 600 m away.
Rooms for solo travellers and couples range from 12 to 18 m² and include private bathrooms; views vary between city, landmark and inner courtyard outlooks. The 40 m² Studio Apartment has a kitchenette, while other studio-style rooms offer kitchen equipment too. Family rooms and heating are among the facilities, and free WiFi has a host-tested speed of 126 Mbps. There is no parking on site. Check-in takes place at Corte Dell'Angelo: turn right at the beginning of Via Roma and follow the signs. Rooms are on the second floor, reached by 30 steps, and the building has no lift.
The accommodation ranges from a compact single room to double rooms and studio apartments. Room sizes run from 12 to 40 m², and the rooms have private bathrooms. Many include a coffee machine, minibar and flat-screen TV; views vary, with city, landmark and inner-courtyard outlooks available in selected rooms. The single room is the smallest option, while the 40 m² Studio Apartment offers the most space and a kitchenette.
Several categories have kitchen facilities, with equipment such as a refrigerator, stovetop, oven and dining table in some rooms. The 18 m² Standard Queen Room with a bath differs from the similarly named option that is accessed by stairs only. The Studio Apartment has sloped ceilings and a bathroom ceiling height of up to 180 cm. Double rooms include king-size beds, while the studio layouts have sofa beds as well as a king-size bed.
At 12 m², this is the smallest room and is arranged for one person. Its outlook may be towards a landmark, the city or the inner courtyard. Colourful walls and tiled floors give the room its character, while a cooling fan and flat-screen TV are also provided.
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This 16 m² double room has a city view and a king-size bed. Colourful walls and tiled floors distinguish its décor, while a cooling fan, coffee machine and minibar add useful in-room features. It has a private bathroom with a bath or shower.
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At 18 m², this Standard Queen Room pairs a city view with both a bath and a shower, giving it a different bathroom arrangement from the other room with the same name. It also has a king-size bed, coffee machine and minibar.
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The 40 m² Studio Apartment is the largest option, with a kitchenette equipped with an oven, stovetop, refrigerator and dining table. Sloped ceilings give the studio its shape; the bathroom ceiling reaches a maximum height of 180 cm. Air conditioning and soundproofing are also provided.
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This 18 m² room combines a king-size bed with kitchen facilities, including a stovetop, refrigerator, microwave, oven and dining table. Its outlook includes city and landmark views. A coffee machine and minibar are also provided, making this a more self-contained option than the standard double rooms.
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This 18 m² double room has a kitchen with an oven, stovetop, refrigerator and dining table, plus soundproofing. Its bed arrangement can include a sofa bed with a king-size bed, or four king-size beds. The bathroom also has a bidet, and the room includes a minibar.
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This 18 m² Standard Queen Room has a king-size bed and private bathroom, and is reached by stairs only. Unlike the similarly named room with a city view and bath, its distinguishing practical detail is access: the accommodation is on the second floor of a building without a lift.
See pricesAl Cardinale Rooms & Studios has private bathrooms and family rooms, with non-smoking rooms and a non-smoking-throughout policy. Free WiFi is reported at 126 Mbps; a host-run speed test found capacity for 4K streaming and video calls on multiple devices. Heating is available, and an airport shuttle is among the services offered.
For snacks, there is a vending machine, as well as a minimarket on site. A barber/beauty shop is another available service. Internet services are also among the facilities. The property has no parking. Families can choose the family-room category, while the non-smoking rooms and non-smoking-throughout policy apply across the accommodation. The reported WiFi speed is suitable for high-resolution streaming and calls from several devices, alongside the property’s other practical facilities.
Al Cardinale Rooms & Studios is in San Michele, within Lucca’s historic centre, 50 m from San Michele in Foro. Piazza Napoleone is 200 m away, while Palazzo Pretorio and Palazzo Cenami are each 50 m from the property. This part of the centre brings churches and historic palaces together with cafés, shops and places to eat; Antica Locanda dell'Angelo, La Tana del Boia and Non Solo Yogurt are each 50 m away. The surrounding streets lead towards the main squares and the lanes around San Michele in Foro.
Lucca Train Station is 600 m away, making the property accessible on foot from the rail station. For check-in, go to the beginning of Via Roma, turn right and follow the signs to Corte Dell'Angelo. Rooms are on the second floor, up 30 steps, and the building has no lift. The property is inside the restricted-traffic zone, so drivers should contact the property before arrival about access. There is no on-site parking. Check-in is from 15:00 to 20:00, and you need to provide your expected arrival time in advance.
For a visit to Lucca’s landmarks, Torre Civica delle Ore is 100 m away and Museo-casa natale di Giacomo Puccini is 150 m away. Palazzo Ducale is 200 m from the property, and San Martino Cathedral is 300 m away. Piazza dell'Anfiteatro is 400 m away; its oval outline follows the site of the former Roman amphitheatre. Mercato del Carmine is 300 m away, and Giardino Sensi is also 300 m away. These nearby places make it easy to plan short walks between churches, museums, squares and gardens.
Guests most often praise the central setting inside the city walls, with the train station and main squares an easy walk away. They also appreciate the tidy rooms and friendly staff, including help with luggage. Some mention street noise from nearby bars and pedestrians, as well as sound travelling between rooms.
Rates at Al Cardinale Rooms & Studios vary with the season, room type and travel dates. View the current price for your stay.
Lucca Train Station is 600 m from Al Cardinale Rooms & Studios, a walkable distance from the property. For check-in, go to the beginning of Via Roma, turn right and follow the signs to Corte Dell'Angelo. Rooms are on the second floor, reached by 30 steps, and there is no lift. The property is inside the restricted-traffic zone and has no parking, so contact the property in advance if you are arriving by car. You must also provide your expected arrival time.
San Michele in Foro is 50 m from Al Cardinale Rooms & Studios, and Piazza Napoleone is 200 m away. Torre Civica delle Ore is 100 m away; Museo-casa natale di Giacomo Puccini is 150 m away. Palazzo Ducale is 200 m from the property, while San Martino Cathedral is 300 m away. Piazza dell'Anfiteatro is 400 m away, with its distinctive oval-shaped square.
Yes, Al Cardinale Rooms & Studios provides free WiFi. A host-run speed test reports 126 Mbps, with capacity for 4K streaming and video calls on multiple devices. Internet services are also among the property’s facilities.
The 40 m² Studio Apartment has a kitchenette with a refrigerator, oven, stovetop and kitchenware, as well as a dining table. Other studio-style categories also have kitchen equipment, with facilities varying by room.
No. Rooms at Al Cardinale Rooms & Studios are on the second floor of a building without a lift, and access requires climbing 30 steps. This may not suit travellers with limited mobility or anyone unable to use stairs.
Some guests describe the courtyard-facing rooms as peaceful, while street-facing rooms can pick up noise from nearby bars and pedestrians. Guests have also reported that sound from neighbouring rooms, plumbing and the hallway can pass through the walls.