Pisa City Centre Travel Guide
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Visit Pisa City Centre
Popular places to visit

Leaning Tower
The jewel in Pisa’s crown is this iconic cylindrical bell tower, which has become world-famous because of its bizarre angle.

Piazza dei Miracoli
The Leaning Tower of Pisa makes this walled square the most photographed square in Pisa, but its other grand structures are also worth capturing.

Piazza del Duomo
Visit the historic grassy area known for its rich European medieval art and some of the most remarkable architectural structures in the world.

Cathedral of Pisa
At the heart of Piazza dei Miracoli lies an impressive example of Romanesque architecture, one of the most sacred sites in Italy.

University of Pisa
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Pisa during your travels in Pisa. Visit the stunning cathedral and lively bars in this culturally rich area.

Church of Santa Maria della Spina
In a city of remarkable architecture, this Gothic church on the River Arno is considered to be one of Pisa’s most impressive structures despite its small size.
Things to do

Pisa: Day Excursion from Florence by train

Pisa: Walking Tour with Multilingual Audio Guide and Tour Leader

Pisa: Baptistery and Cathedral Ticket with Audio Guide

Livorno Half Day Shore Excursion: Pisa and the Leaning Tower

From Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, Chianti Tour with Lunch & Wine

Leaning Tower of Pisa, Cathedral, Baptistery timed Entry Tickets
Top hotels in Pisa City Centre

Hotel Bologna
Breakfast was medicore
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Grand Hotel Duomo
Yes
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Hotel La Pace
We got a decent room and it was very spacious however overall the room had a really weird layout and it seemed like they had converted a form of balcony for the bathroom and the shower was extremely tiny. The bathroom was like 1st to sink in a shower room and then a toilet but then in order to get ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Hotel Pisa Tower
We thoroughly loved our trip to Pisa and this hotel. You couldn’t ask for a better located hotel to see all that Pisa has to offer. Our room was modest but more than adequate for the two of us. It could get noisy at night but that was mostly the other guests and not the hotels fault. The staff were ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Hotel Terminus & Plaza
Efficient check-in and reception team was friendly and helpful throughout our stay, as were the staff in the breakfast room. Our room was kept clean with fresh towels everyday. The hotel is located very close to the station and airport shuttle, not in the best street but two minutes walk and you ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

NH Pisa
I would stay again. Nice clean and perfectly located across from the train station
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pisa City Centre

San Francesco
If you're spending some time in San Francesco, Court of Pisa and Borgo Stretto are top sights worth seeing.
