Hotel Villa Casanova
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Worth booking if you have a car and want a quiet hillside base with a pool, a five-star rating and staff guests describe as attentive. Skip it if you want to walk into Lucca each day, because the main sights are about 10 km away.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits, and who should skip it
This is our Luxury pick for Lucca, and it is a countryside choice rather than a town one. It suits drivers, couples looking for calm, and travellers who want a pool and a garden to come back to. Free parking is listed, which matters here. Pets are accepted according to the listing, so check the terms if you travel with one.
Skip it if you do not have a car or prefer to stroll out of the door into the old town. Two other picks in the city scored as well or better and cost less, so this hotel only makes sense if the rural setting is what you are after.
Location and getting around
The address is Via Di Casanova di Balbano, 1600. Guests describe a peaceful hillside setting with wide views over the valley near Lucca, and the location score is 9.1.
Distance is the key tradeoff. San Michele in Foro is about 10 km away, roughly 125 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate. Lucca Cathedral and the Basilica of San Frediano are each about 10.2 km, around 128 minutes. That is far. You will need a car, public transport or a taxi for every trip into town, so check options and costs before you commit.
What guests say
The score is 8.9 out of 10 from 276 reviews, a smaller sample than many hotels in our guides. In the Lucca sample of 10 eligible hotels it shared sixth place for review score, so it is not the top-rated property in the city.
Praise centres on two things. Staff are called friendly, attentive and professional. The setting is described as quiet, with wide valley views. No recurring complaints appear in our data, but with 276 reviews it is worth reading recent ones yourself.
Price and how it compares with our other two picks
The reference price was €182.80 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. It is not a live quote: check today's price for your dates. The sample median in Lucca was €137, so you pay a clear premium.
Our Budget pick, San Luca Palace, was €95.40 with an 8.8 score and 4 stars. Our Best Value pick, Hotel Alla Corte degli Angeli, was €133 with a 9.2 score and 4 stars. Put plainly, Alla Corte degli Angeli scored higher and cost about €50 less per night. What this hotel adds is the fifth star, a pool, free parking and the rural calm. The listing names a buffet breakfast with continental, Italian, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, but whether your rate includes it is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 10 eligible hotels in Lucca. For the Luxury slot we give priority to five-star hotels, and this one holds 5 official stars with a solid 8.9 score. It was the strongest five-star option available, which is why it takes this place despite the distance from town.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check them on the booking page. Pool and restaurant availability, opening times and any fees also need confirming for November dates. Plan your transport into Lucca before you book, and confirm the pet policy if it applies to you.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Hotel Villa Casanova from Lucca's old town?
The main sights, such as San Michele in Foro and Lucca Cathedral, are about 10 km away. That is over two hours on foot, so you will need a car, public transport or a taxi.
Does the hotel have a pool?
Yes, a swimming pool is listed. Opening dates and times are not confirmed, so check them for your stay, especially in November.
Is there parking?
Free parking is listed by the property. Given the rural location, it is one of the hotel's practical strengths.
What kind of breakfast is served?
The listing describes a buffet with continental, Italian, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices. Check whether breakfast is included in your rate.
Is there a cheaper alternative with a better score?
Yes. Hotel Alla Corte degli Angeli, our Best Value pick, scored 9.2 at €133 per night in the same reference period.