Corte Paolina - charming courtyard inside Lucca

Corte Paolina is an apartment in San Michele, Lucca, with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and views towards a garden and inner courtyard.

Its 80 m² layout accommodates up to six people, with two large king-size beds and a sofa bed across the bedrooms and living room. A private entrance leads into the air-conditioned apartment, where the living area has a sofa, seating space and dining area. The separate kitchen is equipped for preparing meals, with a dishwasher, oven, stovetop, refrigerator and microwave.

A balcony and patio add outdoor space, while the garden and courtyard outlook bring greenery into the apartment. You also have a washing machine, tumble dryer, coffee machine, flat-screen TV with streaming services, desk and free WiFi. Family-oriented facilities include a high chair, outdoor play equipment and board games. Corte Paolina is in Lucca’s central San Michele neighbourhood, close to museums, piazzas and the bus terminal. There is no parking at the apartment, so it suits travellers arriving on foot or by public transport more readily than those needing a car space.

The accommodation is a single 80 m² apartment arranged for up to six people, rather than a collection of separate room categories. It has two bedrooms, a living room with a sofa bed, and two bathrooms with walk-in showers and bidets. The bed arrangement comprises two large king-size beds and one sofa bed. A private entrance, air conditioning and seating area shape the indoor layout, while the views take in both the garden and inner courtyard. A balcony and patio provide the apartment’s outdoor spaces.

The private kitchen is equipped for preparing meals, with a stovetop, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, kitchenware, kettle and coffee machine. A washing machine and tumble dryer are also included, alongside a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The separate bedrooms and living area give families or small groups room to share the apartment while keeping sleeping and living spaces distinct.

Corte Paolina combines indoor facilities for self-catering with outdoor areas. The apartment has a kitchen, dining table and coffee machine, plus a toaster, stovetop, oven, dishwasher, microwave and refrigerator. A washing machine and tumble dryer are also provided, alongside kitchenware and an electric kettle. The bathroom has towels, a bidet, shower, toiletries and a hairdryer. A sofa, dining area and seating area complete the living space, while the flat-screen TV supports cable, satellite and streaming services.

Outside, the balcony, patio, garden, outdoor furniture and dining area provide places to sit. Families have access to a high chair, outdoor play equipment, board games and books, DVDs or music for children. Air conditioning and heating are available, and the apartment is non-smoking. Free WiFi is available throughout, and luggage storage is provided. There is no parking at the property.

San Michele is part of Lucca’s historic centre, where narrow lanes open onto small squares, churches and civic buildings. Corte Paolina is on Vicolo San Pierino; Chiesa dei Santi Paolino e Donato is 50 m away, and Pizzeria Itaco and La Focaccina are each 100 m away. Nearby restaurants and cafés sit among the historic streets, while the apartment’s windows face a garden and inner courtyard. Church frontages and residential buildings shape this part of San Michele.

For public transport, Autolinee Toscane Terminal Bus Lucca is 250 m away, and Lucca Train Station is 700 m away. You can reach the apartment on foot from either stop; luggage wheels may move more slowly on the historic paving. No parking is available at Corte Paolina. The apartment is inside Lucca’s central limited-traffic area, so drivers should contact the property in advance to arrange access before entering.

Museo-casa natale di Giacomo Puccini is 200 m away, while Palazzo Ducale stands 150 m from the apartment. Piazza Napoleone is 300 m away and provides a broad setting for a walk through the centre. Piazza dell'Anfiteatro is 600 m away; its oval layout follows the footprint of the Roman amphitheatre. Guinigi Tower is 650 m away and is known for the trees on its summit. These streets also lead past churches, museums and smaller squares across San Michele.