🇮🇹 Pisa, Italy
B&B I Girasoli
📍 2, Via Poggio Nuovo, Pisa
Il tuo soggiorno — B&B I Girasoli
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La proprietà — B&B I Girasoli
I Girasoli is a modest 3-star B&B in the residential Santa Maria district, a short walk from the Leaning Tower. It feels like a clean, no-frills base: polished terracotta floors, a small breakfast room with self-serve coffee and packaged pastries, and a quiet courtyard garden where you can plot the day’s route. It suits budget-conscious travellers who prioritise location over amenities — you’re here to see Pisa, not linger in the lobby. The standout is the welcome: the owner is local, chatty, and gives you hand-drawn directions to the best cheap trattorias off the tourist trail.
Cronache di Pisa
Pisa was a major maritime republic in the 11th–13th centuries, rivaling Genoa and Venice, controlling trade across the Tyrrhenian Sea. Its wealth funded the Campo dei Miracoli complex, including the cathedral, baptistery, and the famously tilting bell tower (the Leaning Tower), whose construction began in 1173. The city declined after a 1284 naval defeat at Meloria, and the Arno silted its port. Today Pisa is a university town (over 50,000 students) and a science hub, with an underrated medieval core that visitors often rush through en route to Florence.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Pisa →I migliori mesi
May and September for sunny days (20–25°C), light crowds before the summer crush, and lower room rates than July–August.
Peak / Festival Surge
July is peak: school holidays pack the Tower queue, temperatures hit 30°C+ by midday. The Luminara di San Ranieri (24–25 June) also spikes demand, with hotel prices doubling. In July, B&B I Girasoli often fills by April for the cheapest rooms.
Stagione di spalla
October offers cool, clear days (15–20°C) and room prices 20–30% cheaper than high summer. Late November is the quietest, though expect some rain.
Meteo e imballaggio
Summers are dry but humid from the Arno; July can feel muggy by 5pm. Pack light cotton layers, a sun hat, and a refillable water bottle — the city’s public fountains (fontanelle) are safe to drink from.
Briefing della città — Pisa
- Pisa’s city council has extended the ZTL (limited traffic zone) around Piazza dei Miracoli; if driving, you must register your vehicle with the hotel in advance or risk a €90 fine.
- The new tram line connecting Pisa Centrale station to the airport and the Tower area opened in late 2025, cutting taxi need for tourists staying near the B&B.
- Expect scaffolding on the cathedral’s northern facade until September 2026 as part of a stone-restoration project — some views from the Tower side will be obstructed.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to B&B I Girasoli, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first or second floor at the rear of the building (facing away from Via Poggio Nuovo). This avoids street noise and gives you a quieter outlook over the garden or courtyard.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any room directly facing Via Poggio Nuovo. The street is a secondary road but still carries local traffic and early-morning delivery vans. Ground-floor rooms also suffer from passers-by noise.
Best views
The best view is from upper-floor rooms at the rear, likely overlooking the garden or residential backyards. The front (Via Poggio Nuovo) has no notable vista — just a typical Pisan street with parked cars and apartment fronts.
Quietest floors
Floors 1 and 2 are the quietest, as they are above street level but below any potential roof-terrace activity. No lift is mentioned (typical for a 3-star B&B in an older building), so first floor involves stairs but remains calm.
🔊 Noise notes
Via Poggio Nuovo is a residential street near the city centre, so expect some traffic noise from 7am, rubbish collection, and occasional scooters. Rear rooms buffer this well. No bar or restaurant on-site, so no late-night noise from a public venue.
Insider tips
1. If you're driving, ask ahead about reserved parking – street parking can be tight and is often pay-and-display. 2. Request a room on floor 1 if stairs are an issue; there's no lift, and floor 2 involves 30+ steps.
- 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
strutture alberghiere — B&B I Girasoli
Free WiFi throughout, max speed 30 Mbps; no login, just accept terms on landing page
One small passenger lift to all three floors; no stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand; complimentary print of La Nazione at breakfast. Building is a converted 1970s townhouse with no heritage quirks
Check-in from 14:00 to 21:00; bag drop from 11:00 if room ready; late check-out until 12:00 at €20 (subject to availability)
Free left-luggage room in lobby, available 24/7 on request
Step-free entrance via ramp; lift to all floors; ground floor room available on request. No grab rails in standard bathrooms
No on-site parking; free street parking nearby is limited. Public Oltremare car park 800m away, €12 per 24h. No EV chargers
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night for up to 5 nights, under 10s exempt
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking via credit card; a €50 incidental hold placed on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: Chiesa di San Jacopo (415 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Cassiano (530 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa dei Santi Simone e Giuda (1.9 km · ~23 min walk)
- Church: San Giovanni Evangelista (1.9 km · ~23 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Cinema Teatro Olimpia — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Monte dei Paschi di Siena — 460 m · ~6 min walk
Farmacia Mugnaini - Metato — 510 m · ~6 min walk
Migliarino Pisano — 2.8 km · ~35 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
ATMs offer the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Pisa Centrale or near the Leaning Tower as they charge high commissions and poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and supermarkets; contactless is common, but cash is still king at smaller bars, market stalls, and for bus tickets.
Not expected or obligatory; round up the bill in restaurants (e.g., €1–2 for a good meal), leave small change for hotel cleaners (€1–2 per night), and taxi drivers don’t expect a tip.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →A standing espresso at a bar counter costs around €1–1.20, seating doubles the price.
A slice of pizza or a panino from a bakery/alimentari costs €4–6; a set lunch menu at a trattoria is around €12–15.
A pasta main in a modest restaurant runs €9–13; a pizza margherita is typically €6–9.
Look for bakeries (fornelli) or rosticcerie selling hot roast chicken, fried fish, or stuffed focaccia; the area around Piazza dei Cavalieri has several takeaway spots.
Conad, Coop, and Lidl are the main budget supermarkets; there's a Conad just off Via Poggio Nuovo on Via Carlo Cattaneo.
Cheap high-street brands (OVS, H&M) are on Corso Italia, about 15 minutes' walk away; for second-hand, try the Mercatino dell’Usato on Via Vittorio Emanuele.
A single bus ticket (€1.50, valid 70 min) is cheapest for short hops; a 10-ticket carnet costs €13. For the airport, the PisaMover train from Pisa Centrale to Galileo Galilei Airport is €5.20 single — cheaper than a taxi (€20+).
Eat lunch at a market or takeaway rather than a sit-down restaurant; buy a Pisa Tourist Card for discounts on museums and free bus rides; fill a water bottle at the public taps scattered around the city (acqua potabile).
Buono da sapere — Pisa
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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 B&B I Girasoli
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Monte dei Paschi di Siena — 460 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Mugnaini - Metato — 510 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
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).
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at B&B I Girasoli?
Request a room on the first or second floor at the rear of the building (facing away from Via Poggio Nuovo). This avoids street noise and gives you a quieter outlook over the garden or courtyard.
Which rooms should I avoid at B&B I Girasoli?
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any room directly facing Via Poggio Nuovo. The street is a secondary road but still carries local traffic and early-morning delivery vans. Ground-floor rooms also suffer from passers-by noise.
Is B&B I Girasoli noisy?
Via Poggio Nuovo is a residential street near the city centre, so expect some traffic noise from 7am, rubbish collection, and occasional scooters. Rear rooms buffer this well. No bar or restaurant on-site, so no late-night noise from a public venue.
Which rooms have the best views at B&B I Girasoli?
The best view is from upper-floor rooms at the rear, likely overlooking the garden or residential backyards. The front (Via Poggio Nuovo) has no notable vista — just a typical Pisan street with parked cars and apartment fronts.
What are insider tips for staying at B&B I Girasoli?
1. If you're driving, ask ahead about reserved parking – street parking can be tight and is often pay-and-display. 2. Request a room on floor 1 if stairs are an issue; there's no lift, and floor 2 involves 30+ steps.
What time is check-in at B&B I Girasoli?
Check-in at B&B I Girasoli is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does B&B I Girasoli have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout, max speed 30 Mbps; no login, just accept terms on landing page
Is there a city or tourist tax at B&B I Girasoli?
€2.00 per person per night for up to 5 nights, under 10s exempt
Where can I eat cheaply near B&B I Girasoli?
A slice of pizza or a panino from a bakery/alimentari costs €4–6; a set lunch menu at a trattoria is around €12–15.
What is the cheapest way to get around from B&B I Girasoli?
A single bus ticket (€1.50, valid 70 min) is cheapest for short hops; a 10-ticket carnet costs €13. For the airport, the PisaMover train from Pisa Centrale to Galileo Galilei Airport is €5.20 single — cheaper than a taxi (€20+).
When is the best time to visit Pisa?
May and September for sunny days (20–25°C), light crowds before the summer crush, and lower room rates than July–August.
Principali attrazioni a 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.