Le Dimore della Seta - Palazzo Busdraghi

Le Dimore della Seta - Palazzo Busdraghi is an apartment in San Francesco, Lucca, with private patios and views towards an inner courtyard.

Its four accommodation options range from a 20 m² Junior Suite for two to apartments of 65–75 m², sleeping between two and six people. The choices include a two-bedroom apartment, a one-bedroom apartment and a maisonette, with private bathrooms throughout. The larger layouts provide kitchens and dining areas for families or small groups, while the suite is a more compact option for a couple. Air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and tea- and coffee-making facilities feature across the accommodation.

Private entrances give the units independent access, and patios provide outdoor space. The address is on Via Busdraghi in the San Francesco quarter, inside Lucca's historic centre. Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, Guinigi Tower and Basilica di San Frediano are close by, with cafés and restaurants along nearby streets. Guests praise the central setting and responsive host. Practical considerations include paid parking at a nearby location, which requires a reservation, and the absence of internet access. Pets are accepted on request, with charges possibly applying. The range of multi-bedroom apartments and a smaller suite gives couples, families and groups distinct formats to choose from.

Four accommodation types are available: Two-Bedroom Apartment, One-Bedroom Apartment, Junior Suite and Maisonette. The two 75 m² apartments each sleep up to four; one has two bedrooms and a kitchen, while the one-bedroom option features a seating area and patio. The 65 m² maisonette accommodates up to six, with a separate bedroom, living room and kitchen. At 20 m², the Junior Suite is the most compact option and sleeps two. Each type has a private bathroom, air conditioning, a patio, a flat-screen TV and an inner-courtyard view.

Bed layouts differ across the range: the two-bedroom apartment combines a king-size bed with two singles, while the one-bedroom apartment also has a king-size bed and two single beds. The maisonette adds a sofa bed to its king-size and single beds; the Junior Suite has a king-size bed. Kitchens appear in the two-bedroom apartment and maisonette, with cooking equipment and dining facilities in these units.

The in-unit essentials include air conditioning, heating, a private bathroom, towels, linen, free toiletries and a hairdryer. A flat-screen TV with streaming services provides indoor entertainment, while a coffee machine and electric kettle are available for hot drinks. Patios and inner-courtyard views feature across the accommodation, and the units have private entrances. Pet bowls and a pet basket are also provided.

Private parking is available at a nearby location rather than on site; spaces require a reservation and are paid. Pets are accepted on request, with charges possibly applying. There is no internet access. The accommodation includes family rooms and non-smoking rooms, and an entire unit is on the ground floor. Heating, key access, ironing facilities and an iron are also available, with interconnected rooms offered.

Via Busdraghi runs through San Francesco, a quiet part of Lucca's walled centre where shops and restaurants sit among residential lanes. Piazza dell'Anfiteatro is 100 m away; Porta dei Borghi and San Pietro Somaldi are each 100 m away, while Chiesa di San Leonardo in Borghi is 200 m away. The piazza follows the oval footprint of Lucca's Roman amphitheatre, and San Pietro Somaldi is a Romanesque church.

Lucca Train Station is 950 m away, so you can continue into San Francesco on foot or take a taxi for the final stretch. The apartment is inside the historic walls, so arrange gate access or parking with the host before driving into the centre. Private parking is at a nearby partner location outside the walls, requires a reservation and is paid; guest feedback puts the walk at about ten minutes. Send your expected arrival time in advance.

For nearby architecture, Basilica di San Frediano is 250 m away, and Palazzo Guinigi is 250 m away. Guinigi Tower, known for the trees on its rooftop, stands 300 m from the apartment. Piazza Napoleone is 700 m away, with a broad open square and civic buildings. The streets around the apartment also have cafés and restaurants, while the nearby churches and historic buildings provide stops for a walk through this part of Lucca.