Editor Picks: Hotels near leaning tower of Pisa

Housed in a recently restored historic building, Hotel Francesco is only 100 metres away from Piazza dei Miracoli. The view over the Leaning Tower is best enjoyed from the terrace, which provides a quiet and relaxing space within the hotel. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, minibar and coffee maker, while breakfast includes a vast assortment of sweet and savoury options. Other attractions of Pisa are located in the hotel’s immediate surroundings, such as the university campus.

An elegant palazzo is the setting for this 4-star hotel in the historic centre of Pisa, just a twelve-minutes walk from the tower. In a warm and refined atmosphere, Hotel Bologna seeks to offer its guests a top-notch service, which includes take-away breakfast, bike and scooter rentals, guided tours, a rich Aperitivo and free shuttle to the airport. Popular attractions like Chiesa della Spina and the Arno riverside are just down the road from the hotel, as well as the shops lining Corso Italia.

With many of its rooms looking out over the Duomo and the Leaning Tower, Hotel Roma boasts an excellent location, surrounded by the city’s most popular attractions. Ranging from singles to triple, the rooms are bright and informal, each equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV and private bathroom. The common spaces include a bar and a garden, while private parking, breakfast and 24-hour front desk are some of the services offered.

One of two buildings that comprise Hotel Di Stefano is a historic tower-house dating back centuries, still showing typical architectural elements such as stone walls and exposed beams. It is home to a hall for breakfast and ten spacious deluxe rooms, some of which are equipped with a Jacuzzi. In addition to this, the hotel offers standard rooms and a splendid rooftop terrace with views over the tower, which is just 500 metres away. The services offered include a shuttle to and from the airport and train station.

Hotel Amalfitana is one more option in close proximity to Piazza dei Miracoli, the Leaning Tower, and all the other attractions located in the centre of Pisa. Following a recent renovation, the rooms boast modern furniture and tiled floors, while the comforts include air conditioning, Wi-Fi and hairdryer. A bar and a restaurant are also on-site, while the front desk is open 24 hours a day.