Frequently asked questions about Suite Carducci Viareggio The answers, before you travel
The answers to the questions Suite Carducci Viareggio guests ask us most often: a ground-floor apartment on Viareggio's seafront promenade, with the beach 50 m away, just beyond the promenade. 78 m², two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a private patio, up to six guests; at Carnival time, the floats pass in front of the building.
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The home, what it's like.
Where it is, how many guests it sleeps, what you'll find inside.
Where is Suite Carducci Viareggio?
At Viale Giosuè Carducci 15, on Viareggio's seafront promenade, 50 m from the beach. It's a ground-floor apartment in a Liberty-style (Art Nouveau) building, 1.3 km from the train station and 36 km from Pisa Airport. At Carnival time, the floats parade right in front of the building. Discover the home on the home page.
How far is it from the beach, and which beach clubs are nearby?
The beach is 50 m away, just beyond the promenade: cross over and you're on the sand. Just steps away there are beach clubs such as Bagno Eden, Bagno Il Sole, La Pia and Bagno Vespucci. The beach clubs we know are in our beach tips.
How many people does the home sleep, and how is it laid out?
Up to 6 people, in 78 m² on two levels. On the ground floor there's the living room with the kitchen area, a double bedroom and a bathroom; on the mezzanine level, the lounge with two single sofa beds, the second double bedroom and the second bathroom. The two sleeping areas are separate, and each bathroom has a shower. Room-by-room photos are in the Gallery.
Is the mezzanine suitable for everyone?
The mezzanine, where you'll find the lounge with the two single sofa beds, is recommended for guests up to 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) tall. The two double bedrooms sleep the other four. You can see the mezzanine lounge in the Gallery.
Is there an outdoor space?
Yes: a 20 m² private patio, with table, chairs and umbrella, reached from the ground-floor bedroom. The Wi-Fi reaches out there too, and you can smoke on the patio. Photos of the patio are in the Gallery.
Is the home quiet?
Both bedrooms face the inner courtyard, where it's quiet. The living room looks onto the promenade; from 11 pm to 8 am we ask everyone to keep the noise down. You can see both bedrooms in the Gallery.
What will I find in the home?
Air conditioning in every room, heating, 50 Mbps Wi-Fi throughout the home and on the patio, and 3 Smart TVs with Netflix. In the kitchen: a fan oven, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, Nespresso machine with pods, moka pot and kettle. Plus a washer-dryer, iron and ironing board, bed linens and towels, toiletries and 2 hair dryers. The kitchen and the other rooms are in the Gallery.
Is it suitable for a family with young children?
Yes. On request you'll find a crib (€10 per night) and a high chair: ask for them two days before you arrive. The two separate sleeping areas, each with its own bathroom, work well for parents and kids, and the beach is 50 m away. See who the home is for on the home page.
Carnival and Lucca Comics.
The two festivals that bring so many guests to Viareggio.
Where to stay in Viareggio for Carnival 2027, close to the floats?
On the parade route: Suite Carducci Viareggio is at Viale Carducci 15, on the promenade, and during the parades the floats pass right in front of the building. Step out the front door and you're already among the floats; for a break, home is just steps away. Dates, times and tips are on the Viareggio Carnival 2027 page.
What are the dates of the 2027 Viareggio Carnival parades?
Six parades: Saturday, January 30; Thursday, February 4 (Fat Thursday); Sunday, February 7; Tuesday, February 9 (Mardi Gras); Sunday, February 14; and Saturday, February 20, 2027. Fireworks close the first and the last parade. The calendar with start times is on the Carnival 2027 page.
How long does the float parade last?
About three hours. On Saturday, January 30 and Saturday, February 20 the parade starts at 4 pm; on Thursday, February 4 at 5 pm; on Sunday, February 7, Tuesday, February 9 and Sunday, February 14 at 3 pm. Times, route and entrances are in Things to know before you travel.
If I stay on the parade route, do I need a ticket?
Yes. During the parades, entry to the route requires a ticket, and you need one even if you're staying inside it. Message us before you buy it: we'll advise you. Children up to 1.20 m (3 ft 11 in) tall enter free. How and where to buy it is explained on the Carnival 2027 page.
When is the best time to arrive for Carnival?
The day before the parade, never on the morning itself: on parade days traffic is rerouted and there are fewer parking spaces. The train is easier: the station is 1.3 km away. The minimum stay is two nights. How to get here and park on parade days is on the Carnival 2027 page.
Is Viareggio a good place to stay for Lucca Comics & Games?
It's a convenient option: Viareggio is by the sea, 34 km from Lucca, and on the direct regional train you get there in about 20 minutes; from Lucca station you can walk to the festival. In the evening you come back to the sea, to a whole home for up to 6 people. The trip from the home to the festival, step by step, is on the Lucca Comics & Games page.
Booking and payment.
How to book on the official website, and what happens next.
How do I book, and why book on the official website?
Choose your dates on the official website: you see availability and the price right away and book in a few minutes. On the official website you get the lowest price, with 10% off, and talk to us directly. Choose your dates on the official booking website.
How do I pay?
When you book you pay a 20% deposit; the balance is charged automatically 14 days before arrival (if you book less than 14 days before arrival, you pay the full amount right away). You can use a card, Apple Pay or Google Pay; bank transfer is also available on request. There's no security deposit. For a bank transfer, message us on WhatsApp.
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes. If you cancel before the balance is charged, which happens 14 days before arrival, you only lose the 20% deposit. Once the balance is charged, the stay is non-refundable. You can review the terms on the official website before you pay.
What are the minimum and maximum number of nights?
The minimum is two nights; at some times of the year (New Year's, Easter, summer and September) it's longer, and you'll see it when you choose your dates. Online you can book up to 28 nights; for a longer stay, ask us for a quote on WhatsApp. Available nights and the minimum for each period are shown in the calendar on the official website.
What's included in the price, and is there a tourist tax?
The price on the website includes bed linens and towels, toiletries, Wi-Fi, air conditioning and heating, and final cleaning. The tourist tax is paid separately, in cash on departure: €1.50 per night for each adult guest, only for the first 10 consecutive nights. Guests under 18 are exempt, as are guests with a severe disability and their companion.
Do you issue invoices?
We give you a receipt for your stay; we don't issue invoices. If your company or your yacht needs a different document, check before you book. The terms for business travelers are on the Business stays page.
Arrival and departure.
Times, welcome, and how to get here by train, plane and car.
What time are check-in and check-out?
Check-in is from 5 pm, check-out by 10 am. Need to get in earlier? Ask us: whenever possible, we'll make it work. Late check-out also needs to be requested in advance: it's possible if no other guests are arriving that day, because we need time to get the home ready. The same rule applies if you want to leave your luggage before check-in or after check-out: just ask. To check in earlier or check out later, message us on WhatsApp.
Do you welcome guests in person?
Yes: from 5 pm we'll be waiting for you at the front door of Viale Carducci 15, hand over the keys and show you around. Bring ID for all guests: it's needed for the registration required by law. There are two steps from the front door to the apartment. Your arrival, step by step, is on the home page.
How do I get here by train?
Viareggio train station is 1.3 km from the home, about a 17-minute walk. There are direct trains from Pisa Centrale (16–21 minutes), Lucca (17–20 minutes), Florence's Firenze Santa Maria Novella (about 1 hour 40 minutes), Rome's Roma Termini (about 3 and a quarter hours) and Milan's Milano Centrale (about 4 hours). All the ways to get here are in Useful info.
How do I get here from Pisa Airport?
Pisa Airport is 36 km away: about half an hour by car. Without a car, take the Pisamover shuttle to Pisa Centrale (5 minutes, €6.50) and then the regional train to Viareggio (16–21 minutes). By taxi the approximate fare is €95, plus any tolls and surcharges. On request we can arrange a private transfer from the airport for up to 3 people: ask us before you travel. The shuttle, train and taxi from the airport are explained in Useful info.
Where do I park my car?
We don't have private parking, but we'll help you find a space. On Viale Carducci you park on the street with the daily permit (€12 a day, also valid on the sea side) or the weekly permit (€25, on the building side and in the nearby streets of zona B); the permit doesn't reserve a space. If you like, we'll buy it for you: send us your license plate and car model before you travel. All the rules, with the zona B map, are in the parking guide.
Can I drive up to the building's front door?
Yes: Viale Carducci is open to cars. The promenade, however, is pedestrian-only and monitored by cameras that read license plates: you can't drive in there. Streets and permits are covered in the parking guide.
Is there free parking for unloading luggage?
Yes, 15 minutes: take the free ticket from the parking meter and display it on the dashboard. After the 15 minutes, you can't use another free ticket on the same street: if you leave the car there, you pay for parking. Parking hours and rules are in the parking guide.
During your stay.
House rules, groceries, restaurants and bikes.
Can I bring my dog?
Unfortunately not: we can't host pets in the home.
Can I smoke? What are the house rules?
No smoking indoors; on the patio, yes. From 11 pm to 8 am we ask you to keep the noise down, and the home can't be used for parties or events. At check-in we need ID for all guests. The few house rules are on the home page.
Is there a supermarket nearby?
Yes, 50 m away: the Conad City at Viale Carducci 23/B, with a deli counter and bread, open every day, Sundays included. When you arrive, you'll already find water, oil, salt, coffee and tea in the kitchen. The supermarket and our favorite local shops are in Groceries.
Where can I eat or have an aperitivo on the promenade?
Just steps from the home: for an aperitivo, for example, Fanatiko and the Blu Bar Terrazza at the Palace Hotel (May to September); for pizza, Vàsame and Giallo Viareggio. The places we go ourselves, for breakfast, lunch, aperitivo, dinner and pizza, are in our tips.
Where can I leave my bike, and are there bike paths?
There's a free private bike spot in the building, and the seafront bike path runs along Viale Carducci. About 11.5 km of seaside bike path takes you to Forte dei Marmi. Three routes from the promenade are in the guide Versilia on Two Wheels.
If I need something during my stay, who do I contact?
Us: we reply every day, 24 hours a day, at +39 379 222 1007, on WhatsApp too, or at suitecarducciviareggio@gmail.com. Even for a tip on where to have dinner. All the ways to reach us are on the Contact page.
If you're coming for work.
Yacht crews, technicians and business trips: a whole home to work and rest.
Is it suitable for a business stay or a yacht crew?
Yes: four people sleep without sharing a bed (two in the double bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, and two on the single sofa beds on the mezzanine); six only if two couples share the double beds. You have a fully equipped kitchen, a washer-dryer and 50 Mbps Wi-Fi. Everything for business travelers is on the Business stays page.
How far is it to the Darsena shipyards?
20 to 33 minutes on foot, 7 to 12 by bike and 3 to 6 by car, depending on the shipyard. We're on the promenade, not in the Darsena: the table with the distances, shipyard by shipyard, is on the Business stays page.
Can I stay more than 28 nights?
Online you can book from 2 to 28 nights; for a longer stay, ask us for a quote on WhatsApp, with your dates and how many of you there are. The tourist tax is only paid for the first 10 consecutive nights. The terms are on the Business stays page.
Is the Wi-Fi good enough for work?
Yes: free 50 Mbps Wi-Fi throughout the home and on the patio too. For computer work, there's the table for six in the living room. The home from a business traveler's point of view is on the Business stays page.
Viareggio and surroundings.
The area, day trips by train and bike routes.
What's the best area to stay in Viareggio?
It depends on what you're looking for. On the promenade you have the beach 50 m away, bars and restaurants within walking distance, the station 1.3 km away and, at Carnival time, the floats right outside; the Darsena is about a 10-minute walk. Things to do starting from the home are in our guide Viareggio Like a Local.
How far is Forte dei Marmi by bike?
About 11.5 km from Viale Carducci 15 to Piazza Garibaldi, along the flat seafront bike path: at an easy pace it takes about 45 minutes. You pass through Lido di Camaiore and Marina di Pietrasanta; the round trip is about 23 km. The seaside route is the first in the guide Versilia on Two Wheels.
What can I visit by train from Viareggio?
With direct trains you reach Pisa in 16–21 minutes, Lucca in 17–20 and Florence in about 1 hour 40 minutes; the Cinque Terre are also easy to reach by train. The station is 1.3 km from the home. More ideas for a day out are in Markets and day trips.
All clear? Choose your dates.
For any other questions, message us: we'll answer personally, every day.