52 Via Elisa, 55100 Lucca, Italy·View on map
Palazzo Froussard B&B and Living is a bed and breakfast in San Francesco, Lucca, with rooms close to Porta Elisa and the city walls.
Set in the historic centre, it offers six room types, from a 20 m² double room to spacious 45 m² options. Every room has a private bathroom and air conditioning; several also provide a kitchenette, while views include the garden, city and local landmarks.
The room layouts suit couples as well as small families, with one option accommodating up to four people and others offering twin beds or a sofa bed. In shared spaces, you can use the lounge and games room, and a lift serves the building. Italian breakfast is the stated breakfast style, while tea and coffee makers are available. Free WiFi is provided throughout, and public parking is available nearby for a charge. Guests often praise the welcome from Tobias and his family, the peaceful atmosphere and the well-kept interiors. The address also puts you within walking distance of Lucca’s botanical garden, Guinigi Tower and Piazza dell’Anfiteatro.
The six room types at Palazzo Froussard B&B and Living range from 20 to 45 m², with private bathrooms, air conditioning, soundproofing and flat-screen TVs. Most include a kitchenette with cooking equipment, and several look towards the garden, an inner courtyard or nearby landmarks. The Economy Double Room is the smallest option and has a fireplace, while the 45 m² Superior Double Room offers more space for two.
Sleeping arrangements vary across the range: there are double rooms with king-size beds, a room with two single beds and a sofa bed, and options combining a double bed with a sofa bed. The 40 m² Double Room accommodates up to four people; the other rooms have a maximum capacity of two or three. Some rooms have a bath as well as a shower, while others have a shower. Kitchenettes appear in several room types, but not the Economy Double Room.
At 40 m², this room is the option for up to four people, with a large bed and a sofa bed. Its kitchenette has a stovetop, refrigerator and dishwasher, and the room also includes a bath. Garden, landmark and inner-courtyard views give it a different outlook from the city-facing rooms.
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This 45 m² room pairs a large bed with a kitchenette equipped for meal preparation, including a dishwasher. Garden, landmark and inner-courtyard views distinguish it from the smaller double rooms. The private bathroom has a shower rather than the bath found in the Double Room.
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At 20 m², this is the most compact room for two. Its distinctive feature is a fireplace, and the outlook is towards the city and local landmarks rather than the garden. The private bathroom has a shower, and the room also includes air conditioning and soundproofing.
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This 45 m² room combines an extra-large double bed with a sofa bed, alongside a kitchenette with a dishwasher and cooking equipment. Garden, landmark and inner-courtyard views set it apart from the city-facing rooms. The private bathroom includes a shower, bidet and hairdryer.
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This 35 m² room sleeps up to three, with two single beds and a sofa bed. Its kitchenette includes a dishwasher, and the view is over the city and nearby landmarks. The private bathroom, air conditioning and soundproofing complete an option with a different bed arrangement from the double rooms.
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At 32 m², this room gives two people more space than the 20 m² Economy Double Room. It has a large bed, a kitchenette with a dishwasher and a garden-facing outlook, along with views of local landmarks and the inner courtyard. The bathroom includes a bidet.
See pricesPalazzo Froussard B&B and Living has a shared lounge and a games room with board games and puzzles. A lift serves the building, while heating, air conditioning and soundproofing contribute to the rooms and shared spaces. Non-smoking rooms are available, and smoking is not permitted throughout the property. Free WiFi is available in all areas.
Rooms have private bathrooms, with towels, slippers, free toiletries and hairdryers among the bathroom facilities. Tea and coffee makers are provided, and room features include a flat-screen TV with streaming services. Several room types also have a kitchenette with a refrigerator and cooking equipment, giving you the option to prepare simple meals. Italian is the breakfast style associated with the property. Public parking is available nearby for a charge, without the need to reserve a space. Shared areas also have CCTV, and key card access is used at the property.
San Francesco is within Lucca’s historic centre, and Palazzo Froussard B&B and Living is on Via Elisa, 900 m from the centre point. Porta Elisa is just 50 m away; Baluardo della Libertà is 150 m from the property, and Chiesa di San Francesco is 300 m away. The streets around Via Elisa combine historic buildings with small gardens and churches, with the eastern entrance to the walled centre close by.
Lucca Train Station is 850 m from the bed and breakfast, making the walk from the station a practical option with luggage permitting. For car arrivals, contact the property before driving inside the city walls to arrange access or nearby parking. Public parking is available close by for a charge, and a reservation is not needed. The property is also within easy walking distance of the city’s central streets and services.
The Lucca city walls are 200 m away, and Parco delle Mura Urbane is 250 m from the door; both offer a nearby route for a walk. Orto Botanico di Lucca, also 250 m away, is a botanical garden with plant collections to explore. Guinigi Tower is 450 m from the property, while Piazza dell’Anfiteatro is 650 m away. Other nearby stops include Santissima Trinità at 250 m and Via Francigena Entry Point - Casa del Boia at 300 m, giving you historic and cultural places to visit on foot.
Guests often praise the position inside the city walls, the peaceful atmosphere and the warm welcome from Tobias and his family. Cleanliness is also appreciated. A few guests note that the dining room is often closed for breakfast service, despite coffee machines being available in rooms.
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Palazzo Froussard B&B and Living is on Via Elisa in San Francesco, close to Porta Elisa. Lucca Train Station is 850 m away, and you can walk from the station or take a local taxi for the final stretch. If you are driving, contact the property before entering the city walls to arrange access or parking. Public parking nearby is available for a charge, with no reservation needed.
Porta Elisa is 50 m from Palazzo Froussard B&B and Living, and the Lucca city walls are 200 m away. Orto Botanico di Lucca is 250 m away, while Guinigi Tower is 450 m from the property. Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, with its oval shape following the former Roman amphitheatre, is 650 m away.
Palazzo Froussard B&B and Living has an Italian-style breakfast. Tea and coffee makers are available in the rooms, and some guests report that the dining room is often closed for breakfast service.
Several room types at Palazzo Froussard B&B and Living have kitchenettes with a stovetop, refrigerator, dishwasher and kitchenware. The Double Room, Superior Double Room, Large Double Room, Double or Twin Room with View and Small Double Room include this feature.
Palazzo Froussard B&B and Living has family rooms, and the 40 m² Double Room accommodates up to four people with a large bed and a sofa bed. Other room types have a maximum capacity of two or three.
Public parking is available near Palazzo Froussard B&B and Living for a charge, and you do not need to reserve a space. The property is inside the city walls, so drivers should contact the property before entering to arrange access or nearby parking.
Check-in at Palazzo Froussard B&B and Living is available from 15:00 to 20:00, and check-out is from 08:00 to 11:00. Plan your arrival within the stated check-in window.