La Torre vs Ostello San Frediano
La Torre and Ostello San Frediano are both rated very highly by writers. On balance, Ostello San Frediano ranks slightly better than La Torre. Ostello San Frediano is ranked #12 in Lucca with accolades from 3 sources including Rough Guide, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
La Torre
Piazza del Carmine, 11, 55100 Lucca
From $55 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Kitchenette
- Flatscreen TV
- Refrigerator
Lonely Planet
"Overlooks a red-brick tower on Piazza del Carmine. Our independent authors have visited La Torre 1 and selected this as one of our recommended guesthouses in Lucca."
Full review
Rough Guide
"Five
appealing double rooms, not all en-suite, just off
Piazza del Carmine in a quiet part of the walled town.
The same owners run two other outlets, Torre 2 and
Torre 3, at Via della..."
Ostello San Frediano
Via della Cavallerizza 12, Lucca
From $28 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
- Accessible
Lonely Planet
"Slap-bang in the centre of walled Lucca, inside a staggeringly historic building, hostellers won't get closer to the action than this."
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Michelin Guide
"Adjacent to San Frediano and part of the former Real collegio, this offers hotel comforts at guesthouse prices. Comfortable and spacious public areas, plus a lovely garden."
Rough Guide
"Lucca’s one HI hostel, conveniently located just inside the walls. Very simple rooms, with a nice garden and shared spaces. Midnight curfew; €19, double rooms."