Albergo Celide is a 4-star hotel in Arancio, Lucca, about 1 km from the centre, facing the Renaissance walls near Porta Elisa.
Its setting pairs access to the historic streets with free private parking and Lucca Train Station 750 m away.
Air-conditioned rooms have private bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and minibars. The six options range from a single room to a 30 m² Junior Suite arranged as two connecting rooms. Some categories overlook the inner courtyard, while the Superior Double and Deluxe Double offer a landmark view. Family rooms are also available.
Breakfast is served as an Italian buffet with sweet dishes and organic and gluten-free choices. The restaurant specialises in fish and Tuscan cooking, and the sunny terrace looks towards the walls. Free bicycle hire lets you explore the city by bike; WiFi is available throughout. Small and medium dogs up to 15 kg are accepted on request without extra charge, though not in the breakfast room. The wellness centre costs extra and requires advance reservation.
Albergo Celide's six room categories accommodate solo travellers and pairs, with private bathrooms, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs and minibars across the range. The Single Room is 12 m² and has a single bed with an inner-courtyard view; the Small Double Room adds space at 15 m². The Classic Double Room measures 18 m², while the Superior Double has 22 m² and a landmark view. The Deluxe Double is 23 m², and the 30 m² Junior Suite is arranged as two connecting rooms with one bathroom.
The Classic Double, Superior Double and Deluxe Double have king-size beds as their main arrangement. A bath or shower is available in the Classic Double; Superior and Deluxe rooms have bathrobes, while the Superior also offers an extra bed on request. The Junior Suite has a king-size bed and a sofa bed, with a separate living room. The Single and Small Double rooms overlook the inner courtyard.
At 12 m², the Single Room is the smallest option and accommodates one person. It has an inner-courtyard view, giving it a more inward-facing outlook than the rooms that look towards a landmark. Air conditioning and a minibar complement the private bathroom.
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The 15 m² Small Double Room accommodates two and looks onto the inner courtyard. Compared with the Single Room, it has a double bed and room for two; the bathroom includes a shower and bidet. A minibar and air conditioning are also provided.
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At 30 m², the Junior Suite is the largest category and comprises two connecting rooms with one bathroom. The bedroom has a king-size bed and the separate living room a sofa bed, so the layout gives you two distinct spaces rather than a single sleeping area.
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This 18 m² room has an inner-courtyard view and a king-size double bed. It is larger than the Small Double Room, and its bathroom may have a bath or a shower; air conditioning and a bidet are among the room's practical details.
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The 22 m² Superior Double overlooks a landmark and has a king-size bed, bathrobe, slippers and wellness towels. One extra bed is available on request in this room type. Its larger footprint and outward-facing view distinguish it from the Classic Double, which faces the inner courtyard.
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At 23 m², this double room has a landmark view, a king-size bed, a bathrobe and slippers. It is slightly larger than the Superior Double and has a shower. The outward-facing outlook and additional floor space set it apart from the courtyard-facing rooms.
See pricesAlbergo Celide has a terrace with outdoor furniture, bicycle rental and shuttle services, including an airport shuttle. Free private parking is available on site, though spaces are limited and cannot be reserved, while WiFi is free throughout. A lift, 24-hour front desk, concierge service and luggage storage help with arrivals and departures; daily housekeeping and express check-in/check-out are also offered.
Food and drink facilities include an Italian buffet, breakfast in the room, a bar, a minibar and a tea/coffee maker. Pets are accepted on request without an extra charge. The hotel also has family rooms, heating, a sauna and a spa and wellness centre. A shared lounge/TV area is available, pet bowls are provided, and rooms have an electric kettle.
Albergo Celide is in Arancio, east of Lucca's historic centre, along Viale Giuseppe Giusti and facing the Renaissance walls. The walls are 200 m away, Porta Elisa is 300 m away, and Baluardo della Libertà is 150 m away. This residential setting sits just beyond the historic perimeter: through Porta Elisa, you reach streets and sights inside the old centre. Orto Botanico di Lucca is also 300 m away, while Parco delle Mura Urbane is 500 m from the hotel.
Lucca Train Station is 750 m from Albergo Celide, so rail travellers can cover the final stretch on foot or by taxi. The hotel is on Viale Giuseppe Giusti, and its free private parking is on site; spaces are limited and cannot be reserved. If you arrive by car, give Albergo Celide your expected arrival time in advance. Bicycle hire at the property provides another way to travel between Arancio and the historic centre.
Porta Elisa is the nearby entrance for exploring the walls and central landmarks. Guinigi Tower and San Martino Cathedral are each 650 m away, and Piazza dell'Anfiteatro is 900 m from the hotel. The botanical garden offers a quieter stop among cultivated plants, while the nearby bastions connect outer streets with the wall walk. You can also visit Baluardo San Regolo (350 m) and Baluardo San Salvatore (450 m); paths along the walls are open to walkers and cyclists.
Guests often praise Albergo Celide's position near Porta Elisa and the walls, along with the on-site parking. The buffet breakfast earns favourable comments for its variety, and staff are appreciated for their helpful, welcoming manner. Feedback is mixed on room size, while some guests report outside noise and audible air-conditioning units.
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Albergo Celide is on Viale Giuseppe Giusti in Arancio, about 750 m from Lucca Train Station. You can walk from the station or take a taxi for the last stretch. Free private parking is available on site, but spaces are limited and cannot be reserved. Please tell Albergo Celide your expected arrival time in advance; check-in runs from 14:00 to midnight.
Albergo Celide is 200 m from Lucca city walls and 300 m from Porta Elisa and Orto Botanico di Lucca. Baluardo della Libertà is 150 m away, while Guinigi Tower and San Martino Cathedral are each 650 m away. Piazza dell'Anfiteatro is 900 m from the hotel, offering nearby visits to ramparts, gardens, historic architecture and the oval piazza.
Albergo Celide serves an Italian buffet breakfast with sweet choices, organic products and gluten-free options. Breakfast can also be brought to your room; the hotel additionally has a bar and tea- and coffee-making facilities.
Albergo Celide accepts small and medium-sized dogs weighing up to 15 kg on request, with no extra charge. Pets cannot enter the breakfast room, and you should notify the hotel before your stay.
Albergo Celide has a spa and wellness centre, with a sauna, hot tub and several massage treatments. Use of the wellness centre costs extra and requires a reservation in advance.
One extra bed is available on request in the Superior Double room. At 22 m², it has a landmark view, bathrobe and slippers, with a king-size bed as its main arrangement.
Albergo Celide offers free bicycle hire, with Lucca city walls 200 m away and Piazza dell'Anfiteatro 900 m away. The wall-top path is open to cyclists as well as walkers.