Your stay — Le Selvole
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The Property — Le Selvole
Le Selvole is a functional 3-star hotel just off the A12 motorway, a 15-minute drive from Pisa's airport and the Leaning Tower. Its lobby feels like a well-kept chain business hotel: clean, efficient, with a small bar and free parking. This place suits drivers doing a one-night stopover or budget travellers who want a reliable base near the city without paying city-centre prices.
Chronicles of Pisa
Pisa began as a Greek settlement, then Etruscan, before becoming a major maritime republic in the 11th–13th centuries, its navy dominating the Mediterranean. The city’s wealth built the Cathedral and the Leaning Tower, but its defeat by Genoa at the Battle of Meloria in 1284 ended its golden age. Under Medici rule from 1406, Pisa was absorbed into Tuscany and its university, Galileo’s alma mater, became the focus. Today, Pisa balances its tourist magnet—the Campo dei Miracoli—with a working port, strong engineering and robotics sector, and a lively student nightlife around Piazza delle Vettovaglie.
Best Time to Visit
Full Pisa guide →Best months
April to June and September to October: warm (17-25°C), low humidity, far fewer crowds than summer peak, and the city's gardens and river walks are at their best.
Peak / festival surge
July and August: temperatures hit 33°C, and the Campo dei Miracoli is packed with day-trippers. Hotel prices double; book well ahead. The Luminara festival on 16 June lights the Arno with candles, but the main pull is the summer holiday mass tourism.
Budget shoulder season
Late October and early November: 40-50% cheaper rooms, 12-18°C, clear skies. Still pleasant for sightseeing, and several museums (like Palazzo Blu) are quieter. Avoid late November’s rain.
Weather & packing
Pisa’s climate is Mediterranean but humid due to the Arno and nearby sea, so July afternoons feel muggy. Pack a lightweight, breathable long-sleeve shirt — it protects from sun while the breeze off the river keeps you cool.
Live City Briefing — Pisa
- Pisa’s main railway station (Pisa Centrale) is undergoing platform upgrades until October 2026; allow an extra 10 minutes for platform changes or bus diversions to the airport.
- The 'Camminando tra le Stelle' evening open-air market runs every Saturday in July along Via Santa Maria, closing the street to traffic from 18:00 to midnight.
- A new cycle lane along the Arno, from Ponte di Mezzo to the Porta a Mare area, opened in March 2026, making riverside bike rentals a practical way to dodge traffic to the Leaning Tower.
Hotel Facilities — Le Selvole
Free Wi-Fi throughout, about 15 Mbps download; no login needed, just select network and accept terms
Single small lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) via QR code at reception; no physical papers. Building is a converted 19th-century farmhouse with original stone walls and arched ceilings in the lobby
Check-in 14:00–22:00 (weekdays) or 14:00–23:30 (weekends); early bag drop from 10:00 free; late check-out until 13:00 for €20
Free luggage room behind reception; open 08:00–20:00
No step-free access: main entrance has three steps, no ramp; no wheelchair-accessible rooms or adapted bathrooms. Lift is narrow (door 70 cm)
Free on-site unsecured parking (30 spaces, first-come, no reservations); nearest public car park is Parcheggio Via Pietrasantina, 1.5 km away, €12 per 24h. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night, paid on check-out
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via credit card at booking; €50 incidental hold at check-in
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 Le Selvole
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 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 Le Selvole?
Check-in at Le Selvole is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Le Selvole have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, about 15 Mbps download; no login needed, just select network and accept terms
Is there a city or tourist tax at Le Selvole?
€2.00 per person per night, paid on check-out
When is the best time to visit Pisa?
April to June and September to October: warm (17-25°C), low humidity, far fewer crowds than summer peak, and the city's gardens and river walks are at their best.
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.