Pisa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Leaning Tower showing heritage elements, a garden and heritage architecture
Leaning Tower featuring heritage architecture and heritage elements
Pisa which includes a city and skyline
Pisa showing a statue or sculpture
Pisa

Where to stay in Pisa

Santa Maria della Spina showing a river or creek, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Pisa City Centre

4/5(17 area reviews)

The great bars and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Pisa City Centre. A stop by Leaning Tower or Piazza del Duomo might round out your trip.

Pisa City Centre
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San Francesco

If you're spending some time in San Francesco, Court of Pisa and Teatro Verdi are top sights worth seeing.

San Francesco
Hotel Bologna

Hotel Bologna

4 out of 5
Via Mazzini 57, Pisa, PI
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Pisa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Nice hotel great aerea good breakfast nice staff 👍 👌"

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

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Hotel Bologna
Grand Hotel Bonanno

Grand Hotel Bonanno

4 out of 5
Via Carlo Francesco Gabba, 17, Pisa, PI
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Pisa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Worth for the money,clean property,15 minutes walk to pisa and 5 minute walk to the train station"

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

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Grand Hotel Bonanno
Hotel Terminus & Plaza

Hotel Terminus & Plaza

3 out of 5
Via Colombo, 45, Pisa, PI
The price is NZ$174 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
NZ$174
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Pisa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (993 reviews)
"Very convenient and the staff were helpful"

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

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Villa Madrè San Rossore Apartments

Villa Madrè San Rossore Apartments

Via delle Cascine 142 - 144, Pisa, PI
Stay at this residence in Pisa. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Popular attractions Leaning Tower and Pisa Baptistry are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (13 reviews)
"Brand new apartments, really smart. Takes about 20 mins to walk into centre or it’s about €30 in an Uber. Just make sure you check your emails in advance to get the door codes!"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Villa Madrè San Rossore Apartments
Camping Village Torre Pendente

Camping Village Torre Pendente

1 out of 5
Viale delle Cascine 86, Pisa, PI
Book a stay at this family-friendly campground in Pisa. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (562 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, pool was clean and very nice especially nice because of the heat."

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

Camping Village Torre Pendente
L'INCANTO DI BOCCADARNO

L'INCANTO DI BOCCADARNO

VIA BARBOLANI 2B, Pisa, PI
Stay at this residence in Pisa. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Marina di Pisa Beach and Tirrenia Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews)
"Front desk agent Sandra was greeting us on arrival, explaining all features of the hotel and restaurants in the surrounding area. As we couldn't enjoy the breakfast after our second night, she made all arrangements to have us the food in the room from the night before. Beautiful view of the sea could ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

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Popular places to visit

Leaning Tower featuring a square or plaza, a church or cathedral and a city

Leaning Tower

4.5/5(9 reviews)

Italy’s most iconic cylindrical bell tower is Pisa’s famed attraction, world-renowned for its peculiar tilting angle.

Leaning Tower
Leaning Tower which includes heritage architecture, land animals and heritage elements

Piazza dei Miracoli

4.5/5(7 reviews)

With the Leaning Tower of Pisa as its centrepiece and a host of other impressive buildings, this is the most photographed square in the city.

Piazza dei Miracoli
Cathedral of Pisa featuring heritage architecture, a monument and a church or cathedral

Cathedral of Pisa

4.5/5(14 reviews)

This remarkable example of Roman architecture in the Piazza dei Miracoli is one of the most important cultural sites in Italy.

Cathedral of Pisa
Leaning Tower which includes interior views

Piazza del Duomo

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Visit the historic grassy area known for its rich European medieval art and some of the most remarkable architectural structures in the world.

Piazza del Duomo
Pisa Baptistry which includes heritage architecture, a square or plaza and a city

Pisa Baptistry

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Enjoy views of the Duomo from this impressive monument and experience the distinctive acoustics inside.

Pisa Baptistry
Santa Maria della Spina featuring a river or creek, a square or plaza and a city

Church of Santa Maria della Spina

While it is small in size, this Gothic church on the scenic River Arno is one of Pisa’s most striking buildings.

Church of Santa Maria della Spina

Activities

Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli Half Day Tour from Florence

Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli Half Day Tour from Florence

NZ$115
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli Half Day Tour from Florence
Highlights of Tuscany: Siena, San Gimignano & Pisa with Lunch

Tuscany Tour from Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa & Chianti

NZ$127
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Tuscany Tour from Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa & Chianti
From Livorno: Shore Excursion to Florence and Pisa

From Livorno: Shore Excursion to Florence and Pisa

NZ$88
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Livorno: Shore Excursion to Florence and Pisa
Livorno to Florence and Pisa Day Trip with Cruise Port Pickup

Livorno to Florence and Pisa Day Trip with Cruise Port Pickup

NZ$176
per adult
Livorno to Florence and Pisa Day Trip with Cruise Port Pickup
Best of Pisa: Small group tour with admission tickets

Best of Pisa: Small Group Tour with Admission Tickets

NZ$96
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best of Pisa: Small Group Tour with Admission Tickets
Exclusive Pisa Tour from Florence: With Skip-the-Line Access

Exclusive Pisa Tour from Florence: With Skip-the-Line Access

NZ$166
per adult
Exclusive Pisa Tour from Florence: With Skip-the-Line Access
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Cities near Pisa

Livorno which includes a house

Livorno

Photo "San Giuliano Terme" by Jeroen van Arkel (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original

San Giuliano Terme

Photo by Olivier Aurand

Marina di Pisa