Hotel Villa Kinzica is for travellers who want to wake up in the shadow of the tower and do not need frills. It stands at Piazza Arcivescovado 2, on a small square right beside the Piazza dei Miracoli, and the Leaning Tower is only about two minutes away on foot. That puts it among the closest places to stay to the main sight in Pisa, and it makes the first timed tower slot of the day easy to reach without a rush. The hotel is a modest property, with a handful of room types including singles, standard doubles or twins and triples, and rooms come with air conditioning, a safe, a satellite television and a bathroom with a tub or shower. There is a bar and a small lobby area with coffee and tea, an elevator, which is useful in an old-town building, and luggage storage for early arrivals and late departures.
Location and getting around
The old town and the main sights are all on foot. The Cathedral, the Baptistery and the Camposanto are right on the other side of the wall, Piazza dei Cavalieri is about ten minutes away, and Borgo Stretto and the Arno are a little further. Pisa San Rossore station, which has trains to Lucca, is about twelve minutes on foot, and Pisa Centrale is further, so a taxi helps with luggage. The airport is around twenty minutes by car.
The rooms
The choice is simple, with single rooms, standard doubles or twins and triples. They are practical rather than luxurious, but they are air-conditioned and have everything you need for a short stay. Rooms vary in size and outlook, so ask for a quieter room if you are a light sleeper, especially at weekends and in summer when the area is lively into the evening.
Who it suits
Travellers on a short stay who want to be near the tower, budget-conscious couples and solo visitors, and anyone who will spend most of the day out. It is less suitable if you want a large breakfast spread, a restaurant or a spa, since the hotel is small and the facilities are basic. Breakfast arrangements are not always clear, so check what is included with your rate when you book, and be ready to walk to a cafe nearby if it is not.
Good to know
Check-in opens in the early afternoon and closes at midnight, and there is no check-in after hours, so tell the hotel if you expect to arrive late. Parking is available for a fee, but the area is a limited traffic zone, so ask the hotel for guidance before you drive in. Only service animals are allowed, so this is not the place for travelling with a pet. Because the position is so convenient, rooms can book out early for busy weekends, so reserve ahead.
Why stay here
- ✓Bar
- ✓Lift
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓In-room safe
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Coffee and tea in the lobby
- ✓Paid parking
Good questions
How close is Hotel Villa Kinzica to the Leaning Tower?+
Only about two minutes on foot, so it is one of the closest hotels to the Piazza dei Miracoli.
Is breakfast included at Hotel Villa Kinzica?+
It is not always clear, so check what your rate includes when you book. If it is not included, there are plenty of cafes nearby.
What time is check-in at Hotel Villa Kinzica?+
Check-in opens in the early afternoon and closes at midnight, and there is no after-hours check-in, so tell the hotel in advance if you will arrive late.
