Pontetetto Travel Guide
Lucca
Visit Pontetetto
Popular places to visit
Guinigi Tower
Gaze out over Lucca from one of the city’s most famous landmarks, a medieval tower topped by a collection of oak trees.
Piazza Napoleone
The largest square in Lucca is a favorite spot for socializing. Some of the biggest names in music entertain here.
Piazza dell'Anfiteatro
Unwind in the attractive square where Roman gladiators once fought. For one day of the year it is now completely filled with flowers.
Palazzo Pfanner
A privately owned 17th-century palace that attracts the crowds for the beauty of its artwork and walled Italian garden.
Lucca Roman Amphitheatre
Emerge from Lucca’s narrow alleys into a unique piazza, built on the remains of an ancient gladiatorial arena.
Basilica of San Frediano
A Romanesque-style church filled with many notable works of art and the well-preserved body of an 800-year-old saint.
Top hotels in Pontetetto
Hotel Bologna
tucked away on a quiet side street, 5min walk to the train train station, and 15 min to the tower across the river Standard room with all you need including fridge Pleasant surroundings and a good breakfast room Recommend to any visitor, oh and yes the tower does lean *alot*
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Prato dei Miracoli Residenza d'Epoca
Wow - we didnt have a room over looking the tower but the front door lterally opens out into the tower square. Unbelievable location. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Grand Hotel Duomo
We were at the front of the hotel - it is very close to the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Duomo. Couldn’t be in a better place. Roberto the barman was great fun and good cocktails.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Grand Hotel Bonanno
Room is clean, staffs were nice, buffet american breakfast was good. Close to the train station- 10mins walk, Leaning tower of pisa -15mins walk.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Sina Astor
Great location. Beautiful room.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hotel Terminus & Plaza
Next to station, great breaffast, staff helpful and nice
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pontetetto
Lucca Historical Center
Unique features of Lucca Historical Center include the historical sites and cafes. Make a stop by Piazza Napoleone or Teatro del Giglio while you're exploring the area.
