NH Pisa stands on Piazza della Stazione, directly opposite Pisa Centrale, the city main railway station. It belongs to a well-known European hotel group, so travellers can expect a consistent, modern standard of rooms and service, with a restaurant, a bar and a front desk that is used to helping guests with trains, taxis and sightseeing. The location is the main reason to choose it. Pisa is a city where many visitors arrive by train, drop their bags and head straight for the Leaning Tower, and a hotel across the road from the platforms removes most of the friction from that routine.
Trains are the strength of this address. From Pisa Centrale, regional services run to Lucca in around half an hour, to Florence in roughly an hour, to La Spezia and the Cinque Terre line, and to Livorno and the coast. The PisaMover shuttle links the station with the airport in a few minutes, which is a useful detail for early flights and late arrivals.
A hotel here means you can leave luggage, take a day trip without a car and return in the evening to a familiar lobby. If you are planning to see Florence, Lucca and Pisa on the same trip, it is a very practical choice. Check the exact walking time from the platforms when you book.
The walk to the Leaning Tower and the Piazza dei Miracoli takes about twenty to twenty-five minutes. The most pleasant way is straight down Corso Italia, a long pedestrian-friendly street of shops and cafes that leads to the Arno and the Ponte di Mezzo, then through the old town lanes to the Duomo and the tower.
City buses also cover the route if the weather is bad or you have bags. The station area itself is busy rather than pretty, with traffic and travellers moving in all directions, so it feels different from the quiet streets around the main monuments. After dark, take normal city precautions, as you would near any large station.
Rooms are modern and practical, with air conditioning and good soundproofing for a busy location, though a higher floor or a room facing away from the square is quieter. Breakfast is usually available as a buffet and is often optional, so compare rates with and without it. Good to know: the hotel is not in the historic centre, so evenings in the old town involve a walk or a short ride.
It suits rail travellers, short stays, business trips, and families who want predictable standards rather than character. If you want a palazzo, a garden or a view of the tower, compare other hotels on this page. If you want to arrive, sleep and be at the platform in two minutes, NH Pisa is hard to beat. Rates vary with events and weekends, so compare several dates.
Why stay here
- ✓Opposite Pisa Centrale station
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Breakfast buffet available
- ✓Front desk assistance
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Wi-Fi in public areas
- ✓Family and twin rooms
Good questions
How far is NH Pisa from the Leaning Tower?+
It is about a twenty to twenty-five minute walk down Corso Italia, or a short city bus ride.
Is it good for day trips?+
Yes. It is opposite Pisa Centrale, with trains to Lucca, Florence and the coast, and the airport shuttle is nearby.
Is breakfast included?+
It is often optional, so compare rates with and without breakfast when you book.
