La terrazza di Sofia

La terrazza di Sofia is an apartment in San Michele, Lucca, with an 80 m² layout and a terrace overlooking the city.

It has two separate bedrooms, a living room and two bathrooms, accommodating up to five people. The private kitchen includes an oven, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, electric kettle, kitchenware and coffee machine. A washing machine and free WiFi are also available.

The apartment suits families or small groups who need separate sleeping spaces and a shared living room. Both bathrooms have showers, with towels, free toiletries and a hairdryer provided; heating is available, too. Lucca railway station is 300 m away, and the property has no parking. Guests praise the hosts and the terrace, although some found the stairs steep with luggage and the upper rooms warm in summer without air conditioning. Check-in is from 16:00 to 19:00, and you need to tell the host your arrival time in advance.

The Superior Apartment with City View spans 80 m² and has two separate bedrooms, a living room and two bathrooms. Its sleeping arrangement comprises one king-size bed, two single beds and a sofa bed, with space for up to five people. The bathrooms have showers, and towels, free toiletries and a hairdryer are provided. A private kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher, oven, microwave, toaster, electric kettle, kitchenware and coffee machine.

City and landmark views extend from the terrace, which provides outdoor space beside the living area. A washing machine is also part of the apartment, along with the private entrance. The arrangement brings the two bedrooms together with a shared living room and kitchen, while the bathrooms and capacity suit a group of up to five.

Facilities centre on the private kitchen, which is equipped with an oven, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, electric kettle and kitchenware, as well as a coffee machine. The apartment also has a washing machine, ironing facilities, a desk and a fan. Each bathroom includes a shower, and towels, free toiletries and a hairdryer are provided. WiFi is free throughout the property.

Outdoor furniture accompanies the terrace, which looks over the city and landmarks. Heating is available, and the apartment is non-smoking throughout, with a carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguishers. The media equipment includes a telephone and CD player. A private entrance is provided. There is no parking at the property; guests arriving by car need to make their own parking arrangements.

La terrazza di Sofia is on Via della Rosa in San Michele, within Lucca’s historic centre. The streets around the apartment bring together churches, palaces and restaurants, giving the neighbourhood a distinctly historic character. Chiesa di Santa Maria della Rosa and Palazzo Arcivescovile are each 50 m away; San Martino Cathedral and Baluardo San Colombano are each 100 m away. The terrace looks across the city and nearby landmarks, while the surrounding streets are readily explored on foot.

Lucca railway station is 300 m from the apartment, making the final stretch manageable on foot. The apartment has no parking available. If you are driving, contact the host in advance to arrange access before entering the limited-traffic centre; do not drive in until the host confirms. Check-in runs from 16:00 to 19:00, and you must share your expected arrival time ahead of arrival.

Orto Botanico di Lucca is 300 m away, Teatro del Giglio is 350 m away, Guinigi Tower is 350 m away and Piazza dell'Anfiteatro is 600 m away. The botanical garden has plant collections and garden paths; the theatre is a nearby performing-arts venue, while Guinigi Tower is known for its rooftop trees and views across Lucca. Piazza dell'Anfiteatro occupies the oval footprint of the Roman amphitheatre. Churches and museums also sit close to the apartment, including Museo della Cattedrale di Lucca and MUST - Museo della Città di Lucca.