Il Cortile di Elisa & our flats

Il Cortile di Elisa & our flats is a bed and breakfast in San Michele, Lucca, with rooms overlooking the garden and inner courtyard.

Set within the historic centre, it offers a choice of a compact double room and larger flat-style accommodation. All three room types have a private bathroom, air conditioning, soundproofing, a flat-screen TV, coffee machine and minibar. The 40 m² King Room with Garden View has a kitchen and sleeps up to three, while the 45 m² Deluxe King Studio also accommodates three and includes a washing machine. The 15 m² Double Room with Garden View is a simpler option for two.

Outdoor spaces include a garden, seating and a picnic area. Free WiFi is available throughout, and the services include bicycle hire, walking and bike tours, cooking classes, cultural activities and shuttle services. A snack bar and tea and coffee facilities are also available. Pets are allowed on request, with charges possibly applying. Public parking is available nearby for a charge. Lucca Train Station is 850 m away, and the surrounding streets have shops, restaurants, churches and historic buildings within walking distance.

The three accommodation options range from a 15 m² Double Room with Garden View for two to larger units that sleep up to three. The 40 m² King Room with Garden View pairs a king-size bed with a sofa bed, while the 45 m² Deluxe King Studio has an extra-large double bed and a sofa bed. The King Room and the studio include a kitchen; the smaller double room is presented as a room rather than a self-catering unit.

Each type has a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, soundproofing, a minibar and a coffee machine. Views look onto the garden or inner courtyard. The King Room has both garden and courtyard views, while the studio faces the inner courtyard. The studio also has a washing machine, and the Double Room offers a more compact layout with garden and courtyard views. Across the range, you can choose between a smaller double room and more spacious accommodation with kitchen equipment.

The garden is the main shared outdoor space, with outdoor furniture, an outdoor dining area and a picnic area. You can hire bicycles, join bike or walking tours, or take part in cycling, hiking, cooking classes and tours about local culture. The programme also includes live music, themed dinner nights and temporary art galleries. A shuttle service and an airport shuttle are available, alongside private check-in/check-out, luggage storage and daily housekeeping.

Inside, rooms have air conditioning, soundproofing, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a minibar; a coffee machine and tea/coffee maker are also provided. WiFi is free throughout. A snack bar serves refreshments, and wine or champagne is offered. Public parking is available nearby for a charge, with no reservation needed. Pets are allowed on request, and charges may apply.

San Michele is part of Lucca’s walled historic centre, with small churches, palazzi, cafés and restaurants along its old streets. Il Cortile di Elisa & our flats is 50 m from Palazzo Orsetti and 50 m from San Matteo; Chiesa di Santa Maria Corteorlandini is 100 m away. Guests describe the setting as quiet while still close to shops and places to eat. Museo-casa natale di Giacomo Puccini, also 100 m away, adds a connection to the composer’s life and work.

Lucca Train Station is 850 m away, and Pisa International Airport is 17.9 km from the property. An airport shuttle and a shuttle service are available. Public parking nearby is paid and does not require a reservation; guest feedback notes that parking outside the walls involves a walk to the property. As the address is inside Lucca’s limited-traffic zone, drivers should provide their number plate to Il Cortile di Elisa & our flats before entering and arrange access or parking in advance.

Walk to Piazza dell'Anfiteatro (400 m), Basilica di San Frediano (350 m), Guinigi Tower (550 m) and Parco delle Mura Urbane (250 m). The piazza follows the oval footprint of the Roman amphitheatre, while the tower is recognisable by the trees at its summit. Parco delle Mura Urbane gives access to the tree-lined promenade atop Lucca’s fortifications. The bed and breakfast also offers bicycle hire, cycling and walking tours, cooking classes and tours about local culture, combining time outdoors with an introduction to the city’s food and heritage.