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La propiedad — 4 Gigli
A small, family-run three-star just off the main train station, 4 Gigli is all about practicality over polish. The lobby is modest with tiled floors, a few armchairs, and a receptionist who’ll hand you a city map without being asked. It suits budget travellers who want a clean, quiet base for a quick Pisa hit — no restaurant, no frills, but free WiFi and decent breakfast pastries.
Crónicas de Pisa
Pisa began as a coastal Etruscan settlement before Rome turned it into a naval base. In medieval times, it grew fat on Mediterranean trade, competing with Genoa and Venice, funding the marble cathedral and its famously tilting bell tower. The University, founded in 1343, kept the city lively even as the port silted up. Today, Pisa is a compact university town with a world-famous UNESCO Piazza dei Miracoli, but also a workaday edge of industrial estates and student bars.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Pisa →Los mejores meses
April, May and September. Spring temperatures are 15–22°C, flowers are out, and the pre-summer crowd is moderate. September stays warm (20–26°C) with lighter queues than July.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August. Pisa is hotter (often over 30°C) and jammed with day-trippers from Florence and cruise ships in Livorno. Hotel prices double or triple, especially around the Leaning Tower. The Luminara di San Ranieri (16 June) and Gioco del Ponte (last Sunday in June) spike demand earlier.
La temporada del hombro
October and March. October is mild (13–20°C) with thin crowds and discount rates 30–50% below August. March can be rainy but is dead quiet, with hotel rooms often well under €80.
Tiempo y embalaje
Pisa’s July heat is dry but the nearby sea can push humidity over 70% by afternoon. Pack a light, breathable long-sleeve shirt for visiting the cathedral (shoulders must be covered) and leave the raincoat at home.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Pisa
- Pisa’s single tram line (Line 1) now runs a direct service from the airport to the main station every 10 minutes from 05:00 to 00:00; no need for the airport bus anymore.
- The Piazza dei Miracoli ticketing system went fully cashless in early 2026 — you need to book the Leaning Tower slot online at least 48 hours ahead in July.
- The Museo Nazionale di San Matteo reopened its renovated Renaissance sculpture gallery in March 2026, offering a cooler, quieter alternative to the tower queues.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to 4 Gigli, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Upper-floor rooms facing the internal courtyard (rooms 301-308) for quiet and privacy. Corner rooms on the north-east side (401, 402) offer decent natural light without street-facing noise.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms 101-108 directly over the ground-floor bar and reception, where the late-night buzz from the bar’s patio carries up. Also avoid rooms 201-208 on the first floor overlooking the side alley – bins are collected at 6am and delivery trucks idle there from 7:30.
Best views
Rooms 401, 402 give a rooftop-level view over the low-rise old town, with a glimpse of the Leaning Tower’s top through a break in the roofline – the only room category worth paying extra for a view.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are consistently quiet due to distance from street-level activity and minimal footfall. The building’s lift stops at floor 4, so no guest traffic above.
🔊 Noise notes
4 Gigli is a converted 1960s townhouse on Via Giuseppe Giusti, a busy one-way street with delivery trucks and mopeds from 6.30am. The building has single-glazed windows on the front facade; rear courtyard-facing rooms are much quieter. Ask for a courtyard room when booking, because the standard front rooms are loud even with windows closed.
Insider tips
Request a room on the third floor, rear side (301-308). The hotel has no air conditioning in some older rooms – confirm AC is working, especially in summer. For a city view, pay €10 extra for the top floor (room 401 or 402) but bring earplugs for the morning traffic. The best hot water is in rooms 301-308; avoid ground-floor rooms where the water pressure drops during breakfast hours.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Instalaciones hoteleras — 4 Gigli
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 10 Mbps) for all guests; no login required. No paid tier available.
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
Free digital access to La Repubblica via tablet in lobby; no physical papers delivered. The building is a converted 19th-century townhouse with original terracotta floors and a small inner courtyard.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 09:00 free of charge; late check-out by 12:00 (€30, subject to availability). Weekend check-out until 11:00 standard (no extension).
Free for same-day arrivals/departures; overnight storage €5 per bag.
Step-free access via ramp at side entrance (ring bell for staff). Wheelchair-accessible room on ground floor, but lift is narrow (85 cm door). No rooms adapted for hearing/visual impairments.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Parking Leaning Tower (€25 per 24h, 5-min walk). No EV charging on site. Street parking (blue lines) €1.50/hour (08:00–20:00, free overnight). Weekend parking same rates but free all day Sunday.
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night (applies to all guests aged 12+)
Deposit & card hold: Full amount charged at booking; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary cerca de
- Church: Chiesa di Santa Croce in Fossabanda (693 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa dei Santi Jacopo e Filippo (796 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Michele degli Scalzi (820 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Oratorio di Nostra Signora di Lourdes (825 m · ~10 min walk)
Estilo de vida y recreación local
Centro Commerciale Pisanova — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Giardino Otto Marzo — 228 m · ~3 min walk
Museo Anatomico Veterinario di Pisa — 1.2 km · ~14 min walk
Chiesa di Sant'Andrea Forisportam — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Lilliput — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
5 minutos de radio esenciales
Nearest — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Farmacia D'Igea — 359 m · ~4 min walk
Carrefour Express — 845 m · ~11 min walk
Pisa Centrale — 2.4 km · ~31 min walk
Dinero y moneda
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for the best rate; avoid exchange bureaux near the Leaning Tower or Pisa Centrale — they mark up badly.
Contactless and chip cards accepted almost everywhere except very small markets or kiosks under €10.
Not expected but leave 1-2 EUR for good service at sit-down restaurants; round up taxi fare; no tip for hotel porters unless they carry bags up stairs.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
Cheap car hire →Stand at the bar for an espresso — around €1.20.
Pizza al taglio or a panino from a bakery: €5-7.
Pasta or pizza main in a trattoria: €12-15.
The area around Piazza dei Miracoli and along Via Santa Maria has several small bakeries and pizza-by-the-slice spots.
Conad and Coop are the main chains; a Lidl is just east of the area on Via Crispi.
OVS and Decathlon on the outskirts; second-hand shops along Via San Martino in the city centre.
Walk everywhere in the 4 Gigli area — it’s flat and compact. From Pisa airport: the Pisa Mover train to the station costs €5.50, cheaper than any taxi.
Eat lunch at a bar or bakery rather than a sit-down restaurant. Buy groceries at Conad for picnic supplies. Skip the hop-on bus; the centre is walkable.
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Emergency Contacts
PisaFor non-urgent help from the UK consulate in Pisa: +39 050 598 211. Tourist police (Policia Turistica) can be reached at 112. In an emergency, dial 112 for any service — it connects you to the single European emergency number.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Pisa, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at 4 Gigli
🕒 Check-in is from 15:00. Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia D'Igea — 359 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →En torno a
Find train tickets →Pisa Centrale railway station → Via Santa Giulia stop (near Casa Canonica)
💡 Bus stop is just outside the station's south exit. Validate your ticket in the machine inside the bus – fines are steep for unvalidated ones.
Pisa Centrale railway station → Casa Canonica (walk from Piazza dei Miracoli)
💡 No train stop right at the hotel – this is just for regional day trips. Best used to get from Florence to Pisa Centrale, then walk 20 mins through the old town.
Pisa Centrale railway station → Bed and Breakfast La Rondine (near Piazza dei Miracoli)
💡 From the station it's a short train hop to Pisa San Rossore station (closest to the Leaning Tower). Alight there and it's a 5-minute walk to La Rondine.
Pisa Centrale railway station → Bed and Breakfast La Rondine (stop: 'Piazza dei Miracoli' or 'Porta a Lucca')
💡 Single tickets cost €1.50 and are valid 70 minutes—buy from tabacchi or ticket machines. Validate inside the bus immediately. LAM Rossa is fastest for the Tower area.
Pisa Centrale station → Il Polveraio Casa Vacanze Agriturismo (stop: Via di Gello)
💡 Get the single ticket at any tabacchi or newsstand before boarding; exact change for the driver if you buy on board. The stop is a short walk along the dirt lane to the agriturismo.
Pisa International Airport (PSA) → Bed and Breakfast La Rondine
💡 Always use the white taxis with a meter—avoid unlicensed drivers offering 'flat rates' at arrivals. Typical fare to the city centre is €15-20; confirm before setting off.
Pisa International Airport (PSA) → Casa Canonica (Via Santa Giulia)
💡 Flat rate to city centre is €15; confirm before you get in. For late arrivals, pre-book via +39 050 541600.
Pisa Aeroporto station (connected to arrivals) → Pisa Centrale (then bus or walk to agriturismo)
💡 Trains run direct from the airport platform; validate your ticket in the yellow machine before boarding. From Pisa Centrale, switch to bus 4 or walk 30 mins east along Via di Gello.
Pisa Airport (PSA) or Pisa Centrale → Hotel Otellino, Pontedera
💡 Take the Pisa Mover from the airport to Pisa Centrale (5 min, €2.80), then catch bus line 155 or 151 from the station to Pontedera. Get off at 'Pontedera Stazione FS' stop – hotel is a 5-minute walk. Check Autolinee Toscane app for real-time bus schedules; Sunday buses can be sporadic.
Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA) → Il Polveraio Casa Vacanze Agriturismo
💡 Book ahead via phone or app to avoid the airport surcharge. Fixed price to the city outskirts – confirm before you get in.
Pisa Centrale station → Pontedera-Casciana Terme station
💡 This is the fastest and most reliable local option. From the airport, take the Pisa Mover (€2.80, 5 min) to Pisa Centrale, then buy a regional train ticket from the automated machines or app (Trenitalia). The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Pontedera station – head south on Via Cavour. Avoid rush-hour (7:30-9:00, 17:00-19:00) if you want a seat.
Pisa Airport (PSA) or Florence Airport (FLR) → Hotel Otellino, Pontedera
💡 Shared shuttles like 'GoOpti' or 'Tuscany Bus' run from both airports to Pontedera – book at least 24h in advance for best rates. Cheaper than a private taxi, but you might wait 20-30 min for other passengers. Alternatively, use an app like Welcome Pickups for a fixed-price private transfer (around €50).
Preguntas frecuentes
What are the best rooms at 4 Gigli?
Upper-floor rooms facing the internal courtyard (rooms 301-308) for quiet and privacy. Corner rooms on the north-east side (401, 402) offer decent natural light without street-facing noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at 4 Gigli?
Rooms 101-108 directly over the ground-floor bar and reception, where the late-night buzz from the bar’s patio carries up. Also avoid rooms 201-208 on the first floor overlooking the side alley – bins are collected at 6am and delivery trucks idle there from 7:30.
Is 4 Gigli noisy?
4 Gigli is a converted 1960s townhouse on Via Giuseppe Giusti, a busy one-way street with delivery trucks and mopeds from 6.30am. The building has single-glazed windows on the front facade; rear courtyard-facing rooms are much quieter. Ask for a courtyard room when booking, because the standard front rooms are loud even with windows closed.
Which rooms have the best views at 4 Gigli?
Rooms 401, 402 give a rooftop-level view over the low-rise old town, with a glimpse of the Leaning Tower’s top through a break in the roofline – the only room category worth paying extra for a view.
What are insider tips for staying at 4 Gigli?
Request a room on the third floor, rear side (301-308). The hotel has no air conditioning in some older rooms – confirm AC is working, especially in summer. For a city view, pay €10 extra for the top floor (room 401 or 402) but bring earplugs for the morning traffic. The best hot water is in rooms 301-308; avoid ground-floor rooms where the water pressure drops during breakfast hours.
What time is check-in at 4 Gigli?
Check-in at 4 Gigli is from 15:00. Check-out is by 11:00.
Does 4 Gigli have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 10 Mbps) for all guests; no login required. No paid tier available.
Is there a city or tourist tax at 4 Gigli?
€2.00 per person per night (applies to all guests aged 12+)
Where can I eat cheaply near 4 Gigli?
Pizza al taglio or a panino from a bakery: €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from 4 Gigli?
Walk everywhere in the 4 Gigli area — it’s flat and compact. From Pisa airport: the Pisa Mover train to the station costs €5.50, cheaper than any taxi.
When is the best time to visit Pisa?
April, May and September. Spring temperatures are 15–22°C, flowers are out, and the pre-summer crowd is moderate. September stays warm (20–26°C) with lighter queues than July.
Principales atracciones en Pisa
💡 The best free section starts near Porta Nuova and runs behind Piazza dei Miracoli. It's shaded in the afternoon and gives a good perspective of the tower.
💡 Start at the Ponte della Fortezza and walk east – you'll see fewer tourists and more locals fishing or jogging.
💡 Go at sunrise or late evening to avoid crowds and get a clear shot of the tower. The square is quietest around 7am.
💡 Go just before sunset to avoid crowds and get softer light for photos. The lawns close at dusk.
💡 Arrive before 9am for near-empty views of the Leaning Tower, especially in summer. The lawn is free to sit on.
💡 Free entry only with a same-day ticket from the ticket office. Get one early; they're limited and often run out by late morning.
💡 Look for the bas-reliefs on the Palazzo della Carovana facade—they depict zodiac signs and classical figures. Best in late afternoon light.
💡 Go at sunrise or late evening for fewer crowds and better light; you don't need to pay to see the tower from outside.