Pisa holidays
There’s far more to the Tuscan university city of Pisa than the Leaning Tower for which it is famed. An architectural treasure trove that hosts almost as many historic buildings as its neighbour Florence, Pisa shows its pride for its most famous son Galileo, plus it’s also a great place to sample some fine Tuscan wines.
See this charming city from all angles
Once you’ve taken that obligatory selfie of the tower, explore the rest of the aptly named Square of Miracles, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Take a moment to admire the impressive Romanesque facade of Pisa Cathedral, which predates the tower, before checking out the beautiful marble Baptistery, the tallest in Italy.
Take a leisurely stroll along the banks of the Arno River, which connects Pisa and Tuscany with the sea, crossing on the Ponte di Mezzo bridge for a decent vantage point. Along the river you’ll spy the Gothic church of Chiesa di Santa Maria della Spina, which supposedly once held a thorn from Jesus’ crown of thorns.
Then saunter along to the Piazza dei Cavalieri, the square housing the main edifice of the University of Pisa, which dates back to the 16th Century, alongside several grand buildings. Another church near the station worth checking out is the Chiesa di Sant’Antonio Abate, whose side wall is adorned with a striking mural called Tuttomundo by American artist Keith Haring.
Take a stroll along the Corso Italia. This old Roman road is now a key shopping hub and is also home to the Logge dei Banchi, an imposing 17th Century building that still hosts various markets. Book your flights to Pisa today and start exploring.
Carefully selected Pisa hotels
Best hotels in Pisa for all types of traveller
Are you looking for cheap holidays in Pisa? Look no further than the Alessandro Della Spina. This budget hotel with an enviable central location offers rooms with solid wooden furnishings and authentic paintings which should appeal to culture lovers.
For Pisa city breaks check out the NH Pisa, a modern hotel in the city centre, 20 minutes’ walk from the Piazza dei Miracoli. For the best views of the train station and cobbled streets below ask for a room on the 5th floor with your own private terrace. Indulge at the extensive buffet breakfast packed with fresh produce and local specialties.
Pisa holiday FAQs
- When it comes to luxury holidays in Pisa you’ll be well catered for at Castelfalfi, a luxury hotel surrounded by stunning Tuscan scenery. It’s the largest five-star hotel in the Tuscan countryside and you can dine in style at the gourmet restaurant La Rocca located inside the 800-year-old castle. Castelfalfi’s many alluring features include a 27-hole golf course, spa, vineyard, adventure park and cooking classes.
- Bagni di Pisa is a traditional hotel just outside of Pisa in the town of San Guiliano with an affiliation with the Leading Hotels of the World. It features a spa with thermal pools built on a series of hot springs, opulent rooms and public spaces with extravagant interiors.
- The Sense Experience Resort is a prime beach resort in the seaside town of Follonica, recommended in the Michelin Guide, with a strong focus on nature. Superior rooms on the ground floor all feature little private gardens you can enjoy.
- Grotta Giusti offers a superlative wellness destination set in a 19th Century villa complete with frescoed ceilings and paintings. This five-star hotel offers a spa in Europe’s largest natural thermal cave and 40 acres of gardens.
- Castello di Casole is a small, boutique luxury hotel set amid Tuscan countryside outside Siena. The hotel features charming timber-ceiling rooms with original stone floors, an inviting spa and yoga on the terrace – all amid a 4,000-acre estate accessed by a private road surrounded by hills, villages, olive groves and vineyards.
- Sina Astor is a vibrant, modern hotel in the upscale beach resort of Viareggio. Its restaurant La Conchiglia is renowned as one of the best in the area famed for its fresh produce and skilful culinary techniques, while the Sina Wellness Club spa features a rooftop solarium.
- Ilaria & Residenza Dell’Alba is set in the charming walled town of Lucca, just outside of Pisa. Its central location means it’s within easy walking distance of restaurants, shops and attractions, including the cathedral, amphitheatre, towers and basilica.
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