8 best eco-friendly hotels in Lucca

Eco-friendly hotels in Lucca are a smart match for travellers who want to stay in the city’s heritage core while keeping their trip low-impact. Lucca’s historic centre—ringed by Renaissance-era city walls and centred on landmarks like Piazza dell’Anfiteatro—makes it easy to explore on foot or by bicycle rather than relying on cars. The area is also packed with classic Lucca sights, from the iconic Guinigi Tower (with its rooftop garden) to the lanes around Via Fillungo.

Look for eco-friendly stays that prioritise conservation-minded practices such as energy and water efficiency, responsible sourcing, waste reduction, and (often) a location that supports walkable itineraries. In Lucca, these qualities particularly suit couples, culture lovers, and small families who value comfort but prefer a quieter, more considered way to travel—whether that’s returning to your room between museum visits or setting out early for a relaxing round on the walls.

Where to stay: prioritise the walkable historic-centre pockets near the main sights (around Piazza dell’Anfiteatro, the Cathedral area, and the Via Fillungo corridor). Within that zone, the inventory options include Grand Universe Lucca, Autograph Collection (central setting near the city’s key sights) and San Luca Palace (positioned at the start of the historic centre for easy access on foot). For a more intimate stay in the same characterful areas, Hotel Bernardino and the guesthouse-style options like Marta Guest House suit travellers after a smaller-scale base.