We have enjoyed a wonderful short break staying at L'Antica Bifore, looked after with great care and kindness by Alessandro. The welcome could not have been warmer and the extra effort Alessandro was prepared to go to in ensuring we made the most of our stay is unsurpassed by any host outside of our family. The guesthouse itself is a wonderful slice of old Lucca, meticulously presented, charming and comfortable. It is also perfectly located in the centre of the old city, making all of the sights and attractions easily walkable. Our stay was during a very hot week and we were able to return at will, to relax after a little exploration. It is a great location from which to make further excursions and as a host, Alessandro is a speedy communicator using WhatsApp. We were so grateful for his suggestions, answers to questions, abilities as a negotiator and help arranging our chosen tours, tickets and transport. Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you so much Alessandro and your family. We will be back, for sure!

There is nothing we didn't like!

This is such a special place! You could easily walk past the main entrance as it's an ordinary looking wooden door but then you go up the medieval stone staircase and into this wonderful space in the heart of Lucca. Using Google maps to find restaurants and attractions it turns out pretty much everything is 3 minutes walk from the guest house! Perfect for wandering around and drinking Aperol all weekend! We came for a concert as part of the summer festival which was just fabulous. The room was beautiful and super well appointed with great facilities including fridge, hair dryer and even ear plugs (it's a little noisy as so central but didn't bother us). We had a huge stained glass window, epic high beamed ceilings and a cool stone floor. Our host was wonderful and provided us with a breakfast in a box outside our door when we were too tired to make it to breakfast - fresh orange juice, fruit and pastries! You can help yourself to great coffee and teas for free (and wine/beer for a fee) The air con was a deliciously cool respite from the hot city afternoons when we came for a rest. Overall, we just didn't want to leave!

That I can't live there!

The location is close to restaurants, attractions, and shopping. The room is in an historic building with high vaulted ceiling and large windows. The building entry is nondescript but the room was spacious and the decor attractive. View from our window directly on to a church. Our host was gracious and very helpful. He was responsive to any problem and was able to get us tickets for a Puccini opera event at short notice. The breakfast was ample and the breakfast room itself offered extra space for relaxing outside the bedchamber.

The bathroom is small by American standards as it is being shoehorned into a historic space. Not a problem but some people may feel cramped. There is no elevator.

We absolutely loved staying at L’antica Bifore. Alessandro was so helpful and informative, he let us store our bags and even check in a little early. He and his wife organised our tickets for the Puccini recital and sorted us a table at a beautiful restaurant for dinner. The room was absolutely beautiful, with huge windows looking over the street below. The bed was so comfortable, with quality pillows and mattress and the room was absolutely spotless. There was a reasonably priced mini bar in the room, and umbrellas by the door for when it rains. They really have thought of everything.

There is no negative feedback at all, we were so happy with our stay

Hostest with the mostest. I do not say this lightly. He went out of his way to help us get in and out - a little complicated in Lucca. Very thankful for his kindness and generosity. Room was delightful - comfy and quiet. Felt like I was in a palace for a night. For breakfast, our host goes out and gets fresh pastries. Bed and pillows were comfy. Shower good. Windows opened onto an inner courtyard, so quiet. Right in the heart of Lucca. Would definitely stay there again.

Perhaps not such a sweet air freshener. And fewer stairs ( sigh)

Totally authentic and full of history; original structural fabric of house. Great location within the old city of Lucca; felt very much part of the community. Our host Alessandro could not have done more to help us, both before and during our stay. He was incredibly responsive to any correspondence and supplied us with great local information of where to go during our stay. Good breakfast every day where we met some lovely fellow travellers.

There was nothing that we could say anything negative about.

A lovely building and exceptionally good accomodation plus an amazing host (the best host in all our 4 places), thank you Alessandro ! He really looked after us and made a beautiful breakfast each morning. The room was comfortable and an ideal location to explore Lucca. We could easily pop back to rest our weary legs. Had a mini bar too ! It’s believed Dante stayed there, which made it all the more interesting.

Bedroom a little on the small side if you need more space, but never the less was nicely laid out.

So central you can walk anywhere within the city walls in 10-15 minutes. Our room was on the street side but was very quiet. The building is beautiful, and we had a very warm welcome from Alessandro.

Just a heads-up that parking is not possible at the property (restricted zone) but there are various options within 10-15 mins walk, and you can unload briefly if necessary before parking elsewhere. Alessandro sent all those details in advance so it was very easy.

Beautiful historic Palazzo in the heart of Lucca. The host is incredibly thoughtful and has provided absolutely everything you might need for your stay.

My bad for not realizing it is the bedroom rental only with common areas shared with three other rooms; however, fortunately for us, there were no other guests at the time. Hauling our luggage through Lucca and up the stairs was not fun, but that is part of the course in any historic Centro

The location and the opportunity to stay in a beautiful old building right in the centre of the town. Alice was very helpful in arranging for us to gain access in the early evening, contacting us to check that we had arrived OK. She recommended L'Angolo Tondo restaurant in the Piazza del Amfiteatro run by her husband Alessandro. We had lunch there and it was fine fresh local cuisine, absolutely delicious, and unexpectedly good in such a tourist trap.

We missed the need to book breakfast separately, but were able to get round this and Alice arranged for us to have it at a nearby pasticcheria on our second morning