Lucca · Historic-center hotel
A hotel base inside Lucca’s historic center
A practical option for walking the walls, towers, piazzas and quieter evening streets of Lucca.
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Palazzo Alexander Hotel
Palazzo Alexander Hotel is an Expedia-listed stay in Lucca, Tuscany. This independent profile helps travelers evaluate the area, stay style and practical questions before booking.
Property information checked against the Expedia listing on 13 October 2026. Amenities, policies and availability can change; confirm them on the booking page.
Why we selected it
Stay inside the walls rather than treating Lucca only as a day trip
Lucca’s center becomes especially pleasant after excursion traffic thins. Expedia places Palazzo Alexander Hotel in the historic center and lists useful full-service amenities.
Best for
- Couples exploring Lucca on foot
- Travelers arriving by train
- Visitors combining Lucca and Pisa
Check before booking
- Confirm parking outside or inside restricted zones
- Check lift access and room position
- Verify breakfast and check-in details
Location context
Use Lucca as a calm western Tuscany base
Walk or cycle the city walls, then connect Lucca with Pisa, the coast or the Garfagnana depending on your itinerary.
Where Palazzo Alexander Hotel is, and why the location matters
Palazzo Alexander Hotel stands at Via Santa Giustina 48, inside the walled old town of Lucca. Frommer’s describes the building as a 12th-century palace on the medieval streets, and Hotels.com lists 12 rooms over four floors, with suites named after Puccini operas according to Frommer’s. Some have vaulted and beamed ceilings, and there is a frescoed ceiling with putti (painted cherubs).
The location keeps the whole center within an easy stroll. Booking platforms place the Walls of Lucca about a 2-minute walk away, roughly 200 m (220 yards), Piazza San Michele about 3 minutes and Piazza dell’Anfiteatro about 8 minutes, or 700 m (765 yards). Lucca station is listed at about a 15-minute walk, which makes a car-free stay realistic.
Getting there
- By train: Lucca station is about a 15-minute walk, as listed on Hotels.com.
- From Pisa Airport (PSA): about a 38-minute drive. The hotel lists an airport shuttle at €70 per vehicle one way (listed October 2026).
- From Florence Airport (FLR): about a 57-minute drive.
- By car: no parking is listed for the property, so ask the hotel how to reach it and where to leave the car before you arrive.
- Times and distances are as listed on booking platforms on October 20, 2026.
Rooms and facilities at a glance
Facilities as listed on booking platforms on October 20, 2026. They can change, so check the property page before you reserve.
Who it suits, and who should look elsewhere
A good fit if you like period character, want to walk or cycle the walls from the door and value a 24-hour front desk, an elevator and a bar.
Look elsewhere if you need confirmed on-site parking, are traveling with a pet (pets are not allowed) or prefer pared-back modern design, since Frommer’s describes the decor as theatrical, with gilded wood, reproduction antiques and plush fabrics.
What to do from Lucca
- Walk or bike the top of the walls, about 2 minutes from the hotel, then use our Lucca things-to-do guide.
- Circle the oval Piazza dell’Anfiteatro, about an 8-minute walk.
- Take the train to Pisa and compare with Grand Hotel Duomo, a 3-minute walk from the Leaning Tower.
- See more ideas in things to do in Pisa and our Tuscany guide.
FAQ
Is Palazzo Alexander Hotel inside Lucca’s walls?
Yes. It is at Via Santa Giustina 48 in the old town, about a 2-minute walk from the Walls of Lucca.
How far is Palazzo Alexander Hotel from Lucca station?
Hotels.com lists the station at about a 15-minute walk.
Does Palazzo Alexander Hotel have an elevator?
Yes. Hotels.com lists an elevator, and the 12 rooms are spread over four floors.
Does Palazzo Alexander Hotel offer an airport shuttle?
Yes. An airport shuttle is listed at €70 per vehicle one way (listed October 2026), and Pisa Airport is about a 38-minute drive.
Are pets allowed at Palazzo Alexander Hotel?
No. Pets are not allowed at the property.
Italy2Love editorial note. This is an independent editorial profile selected from accommodation available through our Expedia partner link. Italy2Love is not the property operator and does not set prices, availability or booking conditions.
Last editorial check: 13 October 2026.