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Helvetia Pisa Tower

Via Don Gaetano Boschi 31, Pisa, Italy View Map

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Helvetia Pisa Tower

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Just 820 feet from Pisa Cathedral and the Leaning Tower, the Helvetia is in Pisa’s historic center. It offers simple rooms with free WiFi. A free internet station is provided at reception. Each room at Helvetia Pisa Tower is decorated with unique features created by a local artist, and comes with a 32" LCD TV, ceiling fan and work desk. Bathrooms can be either private or shared. Guests will find vending machines offering drinks and snacks, and a luggage storage room. Bikes can be stored on site too. The Helvetia Tower is 328 feet from Santa Chiara di Pisa Hospital and a short walk from the city's main university campuses.

756 Reviews

8.0Very Good
Cleanliness
8.4
Staff
8.9
Location
9.7

What Guests Say

  • “Great location, very near the tower. Bright room, nicely decorated, and recently updated bathroom. Staff very helpful.”
  • “Great location. Very close to tower.Manager was very friendly and helpful.”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Pets Allowed
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Single Room1/4

Single Room

130 sqft • 1 Single

  • Bath or Shower
  • Bidet
  • Body soap
  • City view
Single Room with Shared Bathroom1/3

Single Room with Shared Bathroom

130 sqft • 1 Single

  • Body soap
  • Closet
  • Courtyard view
  • Desk
Double or Twin Room1/4

Double or Twin Room

151 sqft • 1 Queen, 2 Single

  • Bath or Shower
  • Bidet
  • Body soap
  • City view
Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom1/4

Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

151 sqft • 1 Queen, 2 Single

  • Body soap
  • City view
  • Closet
  • Courtyard view
Triple Room1/4

Triple Room

216 sqft • 1 Queen, 1 Single

  • Bath or Shower
  • Bidet
  • Body soap
  • Closet
Quadruple Room1/4

Quadruple Room

270 sqft • 1 Queen, 2 Single

  • Accessible bath/shower
  • Accessible toilet
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bidet

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    What Guests Loved

    8
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    Based on 756 reviews

    Location

    9.7

    Cleanliness

    8.4

    Staff

    8.9

    Overall Quality

    7.9

    Pros +

    • Great location, very near the tower. Bright room, nicely decorated, and recently updated bathroom. Staff very helpful.
    • Great location. Very close to tower.Manager was very friendly and helpful.
    • The location is walking distance to the leaning Tower of Pisa

    Cons -

    • We were on 4th floor and climbing the stairs with suit cases was tiring.
    • Doesn't have an elevator
    • Too much noise And old
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    9Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 4-13-2023

    Great location, very near the tower. Bright room, nicely decorated, and recently updated bathroom. Staff very helpful.

    9Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 4-18-2015

    Great location. Very close to tower.Manager was very friendly and helpful.

    We were on 4th floor and climbing the stairs with suit cases was tiring.

    10Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 4-21-2018

    The location is walking distance to the leaning Tower of Pisa

    Doesn't have an elevator

    10Sharon G.Posted on: 1-19-2026

    Welcoming staff, comfortable beds, great location

    7AzarPosted on: 1-18-2026

    It was in a good location , Italian vibe

    Too much noise And old

    8NataliaPosted on: 11-29-2025

    Location, it‘s fascinating! Less than 10 mins walk from the Tower and around 15 mins of walk to the railway station. Also the team is smiley and nice and allowed me to store my luggage before the train for a couple of hours.

    It‘s a little bit outdated. Don’t get me wrong - I travelled a lot around Italy and I love the feeling of old things and capable to appreciate it. But here I had a feeling that the place isn‘t very well maintained, but it‘s not a complaint, it just makes sense to keep it in mind in order to manage expectations. For 1 night stay it‘s a good value for money, I think :) also shared bathroom experience isn‘t for everyone, but you know that before arrival

    6Juan E.Posted on: 11-2-2025

    The location is good and good price too.

    I found a used band-aid on the floor, which definitely proves the cleaning wasn’t thorough. More importantly I set to exit the hotel early in the morning, and so they told me during the check-in that I could leave the keys inside the lions’s mouth (a locker of sorts) and I could leave. When I tried to exit I realized that I needed the key to open the main door, a major oversight that could’ve been made explicit to me. I had no way to exit without the keys and almost lost my train. I was able to exit because luckily another guest kindly opened the door for me at 5 am.

    10KennyPosted on: 9-17-2025

    Super helpful staff getting me checking in and oriented to Pisa as a concierge. Nearby location to historic sights, shopping and restaurants. Neighbor hood view from room with shutters opening up to sky view.

    I was so hot at that day. It is hotter these days. Something about the location did not cool down at night. Not specific to room, there was a fan and a bathroom fan that didn't make it cool but the noise distracted me from the heat.

    7PhamPosted on: 9-11-2025

    I really liked the „vintage“ style of the room. They kept it very well in shape. Receptionist was pretty chill and forthcoming. Very kind staff.

    A bit noisy from the other rooms which you can hear through the walls. But you get used to it.

    8TanyaPosted on: 9-10-2025

    Excellent location,very close to Piazza de Miracoli & plenty of restaurants, cafes and bars. Very friendly, helpful staff.

    8SurgePosted on: 9-9-2025

    Property was in prime location, literally a two minute walk to Pisa Tower and other tourist destinations.

    No fridge for the price to include, there was one piece of trash in the trash can.

    8EmrahPosted on: 9-8-2025

    - The room was clean.- Nice view.- Very good location.- Good service for the price.- I appreciate that a mosquito repellant was provided (although I was bitten despite of that).

    - Air conditioner was very loud but not very effective.

    10OferPosted on: 9-7-2025

    Location was great. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Rooms were comfortable.

    7BeatyPosted on: 8-4-2025

    This location can't be beat--you are right by the tower. Tons of restaurants one block over, serving dinner late and coffee/breakfast early. Plenty of room for us to spread out in. No whining from kids about having to share beds.

    Getting there in your own/rental car is a little difficult, and then you have to pay to park 10 min away.Air conditioning did not work (and I deliberately picked a place with a/c), ceiling fans made weird noises at many speeds, and it was a hot and humid night. Windows/doors opened into the main courtyard, and we weren't comfortable leaving them open all night, especially with people smoking right outside. I can put up with a lot for just one night, though, especially given the location.Breakfast didn't look like anything special for the money, so we went to one of the many nearby restaurants.

    10WilliamPosted on: 8-4-2025

    Location was great. literally 2 minutes from the Tower and the main road with all restaurants. Room was small but nice and clean. Staff was really welcoming. Great Experience

    just because i have to point something out, no coffee in the morning downstairs. even though there was a coffee machine. However it was not a big deal for us. Maybe a mini fridge and a safe in the room would have made this place perfect.

    9BesartaPosted on: 8-1-2025

    The staff was very kind and helpful — they offered us a ground-level room instead of the fourth floor, which was perfect for our family. The apartment was clean, comfortable, and in a great location. We really appreciated the thoughtful gesture and had a very pleasant stay.

    10MartaPosted on: 7-30-2025

    My room was very clean. I had everything I needed - a hairdryer, AC, towels, Tv and a beautiful window view. The location is great- literally 2mins away from the tower. You will also find great restaurants around. Everything is a walkable distance.

    Since it’s in the main part of the city it might be a little bit loud sometimes but I knew about it choosing that place.

    5markPosted on: 7-15-2025

    The location and the aircon

    No cold drinks on site it was hot

    6CoraPosted on: 7-3-2025

    Excellent location to the leaning tower of Pisa - literally around the corner. Lots of restaurants etc. for a nice meal nearby with souvenir shops etc. Room was a good size. Price was extremely reasonable given it was the height of summer when we visited. Staff were friendly and helpful.

    There was no air con! Only a ceiling fan and the room was so hot. Bed was not overly comfortable. Although I say all this bearing in mind the value for money and proximity to the tower. Good for a single nights visit.

    7JasonPosted on: 6-27-2025

    Good location, large room. Storage for baggage after you checked out. T

    No lift and no one wanting to help us with buggy, car seat, bags etc. Early check out.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Accessible toilet
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • Pets Allowed
    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
    • Lower bathroom sinks available

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:30 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are allowed upon request. Charges may apply.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note that the property does not have a elevator. Some rooms can only be reached by stairs. For late check-in surcharge of 10 EUR for hour applies for arrivals after midnight. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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    Helvetia Pisa Tower

    Via Don Gaetano Boschi 31, Pisa

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