🇮🇹 Pisa, Italy
Hotel Roma
📍 111, Via Bonanno Pisano, Pisa, 56126
Your stay — Hotel Roma
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa del Sacro Cuore (351 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Battistero di San Giovanni (474 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di Santa Chiara (631 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta (632 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Giardino Pietro Pfanner — 353 m · ~4 min walk
Museo delle Sinopie — 555 m · ~7 min walk
Teatro Ernesto Rossi — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 273 m · ~3 min walk
Farmacia Comunale nº 5 — 282 m · ~4 min walk
La Mecca SNC — 313 m · ~4 min walk
Pisa San Rossore — 217 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs inside bank lobbies for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Pisa Centrale or the airport as they often charge 8-12% commission.
Contactless Visa/Mastercard accepted in most shops, restaurants and supermarkets; cash still required at some smaller markets, pastry shops and for bus tickets.
Not expected; round up the bill in restaurants (e.g. leave a couple of euros) and about €1 per bag for hotel porters; taxis just round to the nearest euro.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Caffè normale (espresso) at a bar counter, €1.20 – €1.50.
Pizza al taglio (sliced pizza) or a panino from a forno, around €5–7 with a drink.
Pasta or pizza in an ordinary trattoria, €10–15 for a primo or pizza margherita.
Near Piazza dei Miracoli stalls sell lampredotto and schiacciata; cheaper fillings are available at bakeries along Via Santa Maria.
Coop, Conad and Lidl are the main budget supermarket chains in this part of Pisa.
Via Giuseppe Mazzini and Corso Italia have mid-range chains (OVS, H&M, Zara); for cheaper basics try the Saturday market at Piazza delle Vettovaglie.
Single bus ticket (€1.50) valid 70 minutes; day pass (€5) from tabacchi; from Pisa airport take the PisaMover shuttle (€5) or local bus line LAM Rosso (€1.50) into town.
1) Buy takeaway coffee at the counter, not seated at a table (2-3× price). 2) Book Leaning Tower in advance online to skip ticket office markups. 3) Fill a water bottle at public fontanelle (free) around the square.
Good to know — 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 Hotel Roma
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 273 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Comunale nº 5 — 282 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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).
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Hotel Roma?
Check-in at Hotel Roma is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Roma?
Pizza al taglio (sliced pizza) or a panino from a forno, around €5–7 with a drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Roma?
Single bus ticket (€1.50) valid 70 minutes; day pass (€5) from tabacchi; from Pisa airport take the PisaMover shuttle (€5) or local bus line LAM Rosso (€1.50) into town.
Top Attractions in 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.