Hotel Roma Pisa
by the TopOfHotel team
Hotel Roma is the closest stay to the Leaning Tower on this list — a 5-minute walk, at a 3-star price.
Hotel Roma is the closest stay to the Leaning Tower on this list — a 5-minute walk, at a 3-star price.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Hotel Roma Pisa is a classic 3-star in an old building, decorated in classic Italian style. Rooms run compact for the standard, but they are clean and comfortable, with air-conditioning, a TV, free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom. A few of the upper-floor rooms have small balconies looking over the old town and the top of the Duomo — the kind of view that is hard to find at this price.
Food and amenities
Free breakfast is included, with continental and Italian options — espresso, cappuccino, croissants, baked bread, fruit, cheese and prosciutto, all done to a good Italian standard. Facilities are basic, though: this is a 3-star, so there is no gym and no spa. Staff are friendly, speak passable English, and are good on tips for the area — reviewers note the owner is lovely and will help book trains and tower tickets.
Location and getting there
Location is the real strength here. It is a 5-minute walk to Piazza dei Miracoli, which holds the Leaning Tower, the Duomo, the Baptistery and the Camposanto all in one square. You can wander over to shoot the tower before 8:00 AM — fewer people, better light — and be back for breakfast at the hotel. One thing to plan around: the hotel is inside the ZTL zone, so cars are not allowed in and there is no parking on site.
Things to know before booking
This is a 3-star, so set expectations accordingly. There is no gym and no spa, the rooms are compact, and there is no parking at the hotel — the ZTL restriction means you should leave the car at a Park & Ride outside the center and walk in. None of that is a dealbreaker if you came for the tower, but it is worth knowing before you book.
Our take
Hotel Roma suits couples, solo travelers and anyone here mainly for the tower on a tighter budget. From around $60 a night it costs far less than the 4-stars on this list — and sits closer to the square than any of them. Score 8.2/10.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Closest to Piazza dei Miracoli on the whole list — a 5-minute walk to the tower.
- At around $60 a night, strong value for a spot this close to the tower.
- Free breakfast with continental and Italian options.
- Friendly staff who give good travel tips.
- Some upper-floor rooms have balconies looking over the old town.
- Fewer facilities than a 4-star — no gym and no spa.
- Rooms are compact.
- No on-site parking, as the hotel is inside the ZTL traffic-restricted zone.
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Insider Tips
- Head to the tower before 8:00 AM — you can photograph it with no crowds and the light is lovely.
- Skip the rental car: the hotel sits in the ZTL where cars are banned, so walking is the way to go.
- Ask for a high floor with a balcony — a few rooms look out toward the top of the Duomo.