L'Iris B&B

L'Iris B&B is a bed and breakfast in San Francesco, Lucca, inside the historic walls on Via Fillungo.

Its four bright rooms have private bathrooms, air conditioning and flat-screen TVs, with options for two to four people. Room features include garden, inner-courtyard, city and landmark views, as well as kitchen equipment such as a dishwasher and stovetop.

Breakfast is served each morning in Italian and Continental styles. Free WiFi is available throughout, and the property has an on-site coffee house. Breakfast in the room, fruit and special-diet menus on request are also available. Private parking is at a nearby location and requires a reservation; a daily charge applies.

Porta dei Borghi is 50 m away, Piazza dell'Anfiteatro is 200 m away and Basilica di San Frediano is 250 m away. Lucca Train Station is 1 km from the bed and breakfast, making the historic centre accessible on foot from the station.

Four room types cater for two to four people, with sizes from 14 to 20 m². Each has a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. Rooms also have kitchen equipment, including a dishwasher, stovetop, kettle and toaster, as well as soundproofing and a minibar.

The 18 m² Triple Room sleeps three and has a garden and inner-courtyard outlook. The two 14 m² options are a double room and a twin room for up to two, both with city and landmark views. The 20 m² quadruple room sleeps four and faces the inner courtyard. Bed layouts vary by room, from a single bed with a large bed to a sofa bed with a large bed; the twin room can also be arranged with one large bed.

Free WiFi is available throughout, with air conditioning, heating, soundproofing and non-smoking rooms among the accommodation features. Family rooms, luggage storage, daily housekeeping, laundry and ironing facilities are also available, along with bicycle rental and packed lunches. For younger travellers, there are books, DVDs or music, board games and puzzles, a children's high chair and a fold-up bed.

Breakfast can be served in the room, and the property has an on-site coffee house, fruit, a minibar and special-diet menus on request. Private parking is available at a nearby location by reservation for 18 euros per day; valet parking is also offered. Bathrooms include towels, linen, free toiletries, bathrobes and a hairdryer, while kitchen equipment includes a dishwasher, stovetop, toaster and electric kettle.

L'Iris B&B stands on Via Fillungo in San Francesco, within Lucca's historic walls. Porta dei Borghi is 50 m away, Piazza dell'Anfiteatro is 200 m away and Guinigi Tower is 350 m away. Chiesa di San Leonardo in Borghi is 100 m away. Via Fillungo is one of the old centre's principal streets, with shops, cafes and restaurants among its historic façades. Puntozero Caffè is also nearby.

Lucca Train Station is 1 km from L'Iris B&B, and the final stretch can be covered on foot or by taxi. The bed and breakfast is within the restricted-traffic area, so if you arrive by car, contact the property about access before entering. Private parking is available at a nearby location by reservation and costs 18 euros per day; valet parking is also offered. The property asks you to provide your expected arrival time, and check-in is from 14:30 to 19:00.

For visits close to the property, Museo Storico della Tortura is 50 m away, Basilica di San Frediano is 250 m away, and Parco delle Mura Urbane is 250 m away. The museum offers a historical visit, the basilica is known for its mosaic façade, and the park gives you an outdoor walk beside the historic fortifications. Mercato del Carmine is 300 m away. Piazza dell'Anfiteatro's oval plan follows the footprint of Lucca's Roman amphitheatre, with streets and cafés around the square.