82%Villa Leaning Tower

Nice hotel with good comfort in a nice and calm street not far from the centre.

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by anonymous – posted on Dec 29, 2008

very nice building, feels very homely. not really a hostel though, more like a B&B. Very good that they provide 3 bed dorms, when many other places in pisa do not. would recommend to people.

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by prattj021605 – posted on Dec 20, 2008

3

Nice large room, with brand new bathroom, everything just renovated.

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by anonymous – posted on Dec 14, 2008

The owner of the hostel was very nice and helpful. His guests are very important to him and he tries to help them in any way he can.

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by ekropatcheva7880 – posted on Dec 10, 2008

1

Raphael was incredibly helpful and friendly, we felt like we were entering someone's home! Great value for the price and definitely more 'hotel' than 'hostel'.

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by ambergreenwood83817 – posted on Dec 9, 2008

1

Had to wait for staff to show up to check in, but they were nice enough to give me a lift into the town center after check in.

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by ciith2130 – posted on Dec 6, 2008

7

beautifull period house just refitted bus stops outside to all areas tower 5 mins walk no breakfast but excellent pasteceria 500m away certainly return

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by terrybeeallsop985 – posted on Nov 27, 2008

4

the building is nice, unfortunately when we turned up only a cleaner was around, no admin staff.....the hostel is located in a very residential area - bit of a shame since the building is rather nice.

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by visshalis – posted on Nov 27, 2008

1

We had a very relaxing time, and the airport pickup was much appreciated as we had late flight (though its not difficult or far to get to by public transport). The rooms were large, with brand new bathrooms, would definatley recommend.

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by jennie4893 – posted on Nov 17, 2008

14

Muchas gracias! Se portaron muy bien con nosotros

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by al0810289683 – posted on Nov 10, 2008

1

It was clean and very close to the leaning tower. However , there is no luggage storage. They allow you to leave your luggage in the entrance, but then anyone coming in could walk out with your bags. Good place to crash for the day we spent in Pisa.

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by rebeleris2135 – posted on Nov 10, 2008

2

We had no hot water in our rooms at all, otherwise excellent place to stay!

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by shinyspoon4199 – posted on Nov 9, 2008

3

Had a fantastic stay! I was the only one in a four bedroom room with a private bathroom. It was more of a hotel room than a dorm. It says it's 600 metres from the Tower which I think is a bit of an exageration... It wasn't too far though. Bathrooms brand new and immaculate. It was about 20... more Had a fantastic stay! I was the only one in a four bedroom room with a private bathroom. It was more of a hotel room than a dorm. It says it's 600 metres from the Tower which I think is a bit of an exageration... It wasn't too far though. Bathrooms brand new and immaculate. It was about 20 minutes from the Central Station and about half and hour from the Airport. I would definitely stay here again.close

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by martinpentony8073 – posted on Nov 5, 2008

3

The staff members are great! Both husband and wife are accommodating and kind. They close the gate and keep doors locked, so it is very safe. It is a little out of the way, but they do have another hostel on the main street of town. I would definitely recommend staying at Relais or Leaning Tower.

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by allie19856714 – posted on Oct 26, 2008

6

The villa had the wrong street number on the email confirmation. Their correct address is number 30 not number 35. The villa was in a nice neighbourhood on a main bus route, the road was quite busy and noisey from about 6am. Our apartment had a modern large bedroom, bathroom and external... more The villa had the wrong street number on the email confirmation. Their correct address is number 30 not number 35. The villa was in a nice neighbourhood on a main bus route, the road was quite busy and noisey from about 6am. Our apartment had a modern large bedroom, bathroom and external balcony. The bedroom looked good but smelt of stale cigarette smoke and pigeons living under the roof were quite noisey and the balcony was covered in their droppings.close

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by Olsworth – posted on Oct 22, 2008

2

This hostel was nice if you are looking for a place to lay low and rest. There isn't much to do in the house but it is very close to the tower, shopping and restaurants.

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by sandramcdonald3 – posted on Oct 21, 2008

5

Seems like a new place, but the guy was very friendly & helpful, arranged airport transfer for us. Close to the leaning tower, nice homely place.

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by kat-r – posted on Oct 19, 2008

7

It is a new hostel. Owner is quite new with his job but he is a good guy for his guests.

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by onjira8088 – posted on Oct 17, 2008

6

This place is lovely. It has bikes you can use round tow and there is an airport pick up service. It is also only a couple minutes walk to the centre and the tower.

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by sally-jill5459 – posted on Oct 16, 2008

9

The locations is good because with the bus line 4 you can get to the Leaning Tower and to the Bus Station. It was cool because I arrived there quite late (23:45) and the owner came to pick me up at the airport for 10€ (5 if I weren't alone). The hostel is just a house with rooms, so no...

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by josepmv1805 – posted on Oct 13, 2008

2

Raffael and his staff were very welcoming and Raffael went out of his way to help us out with info and advice. The hostel had not long been open and from our balcony we watched it take shape. It is simple but quaint. I would like to go back with my children ass the room we had could accomodate a... more Raffael and his staff were very welcoming and Raffael went out of his way to help us out with info and advice. The hostel had not long been open and from our balcony we watched it take shape. It is simple but quaint. I would like to go back with my children ass the room we had could accomodate a family.Walking distance from Pisa attractions.close

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by nickiblundell4122 – posted on Oct 11, 2008

1

Beautiful hostel.

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by patiencefitzsimmons4764 – posted on Oct 3, 2008

1

The host was confused and busy but kind as he picked us up at the airport for just a small fee. Very strange that we didn't get any receipt as we paid for the room. As the villa/hostel was all new or for some other reason, we were out of water in the bathroom in the morning, and didn't get any... more The host was confused and busy but kind as he picked us up at the airport for just a small fee. Very strange that we didn't get any receipt as we paid for the room. As the villa/hostel was all new or for some other reason, we were out of water in the bathroom in the morning, and didn't get any excuse or explaination. With a more serious host, this place will turn out great in the future.close

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by erikasko – posted on Oct 2, 2008

1

The owner was very helpful, beautiful and clean room.

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by mereditpetterson3821 – posted on Oct 2, 2008

1

This was a very confusing experience. This owner has two hostels: one in the city and one outside the city. The 'get there' instruction I got was not updated so the bus schedule was wrong and I had to take a taxi from the train station and there were two addresses-the experiences was a bit scarey... more This was a very confusing experience. This owner has two hostels: one in the city and one outside the city. The 'get there' instruction I got was not updated so the bus schedule was wrong and I had to take a taxi from the train station and there were two addresses-the experiences was a bit scarey and confusing, but once you are over that, it is a very clean place and the location is great. Make sure you find out where/how to get there.close

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by chrischau24 – posted on Oct 1, 2008

8

Rooms are a quite noisy. You can hear people coming in and out of the hotel. This is the only disappointing feature of the hotel.

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by dpratasik8967 – posted on Sep 28, 2008

1

Nice hostel in a quiet residential zone.They lent us bicycles for free to visit Pisa.The villa is recently restored and the furniture is all new.It's not finished yet (TV didn't work, etc) but we enjoyed our stay.staff is very helpful. he pick up us in the airport for free.

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by victorcardaba2879 – posted on Sep 19, 2008

1

This hostel (a converted Italian villa with many original features) only opened recently when we arrived and it's lovely! Stick to your check in time as the owner isn't there all the time! Also, beware that at the moment there is no sign on the gate. We received great hospitality from the owner... more This hostel (a converted Italian villa with many original features) only opened recently when we arrived and it's lovely! Stick to your check in time as the owner isn't there all the time! Also, beware that at the moment there is no sign on the gate. We received great hospitality from the owner who drove us into Pisa a couple of times (alternatively its 5 mins on the bus to the tower) However as all the rooms are privates, I probably wouldn't recommend this hostel for single travellers.close

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by charlottegreenhalgh1288 – posted on Sep 17, 2008

7

Great staff, very friendly. Beautiful hostel with a good combination of an antique house with a modern furniture. Very useful and free bike service.

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by claudiasbp – posted on Sep 17, 2008

2

This Villa was being refurbished at the time, but the room was excellent, the staff were helpful and this place has the potential to be an excellent place to stay

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by alisterleggatt5018 – posted on Sep 11, 2008

4