Dangerous Architecture & Winding Waterways: A Pisa

An August 2004 trip to Pisa by Nahuel

The main attractions of Pisa as seen by this humble voyager.

  • 2 reviews
The Jolly Hotel, part of a leading Italian chain, is a reasonably classy choice of accommodation for a reasonable price. If anything, this hotel is worth staying at simply for the convenience of its location. It is literally across the street from Pisa's train station, which makes luggage transportation a breeze, and it's a 15-minute walk from the Leaning Tower. The in-house restaurant is quite nice, with some delicious specialties and fresh fruit at all times.

As for the actual rooms, I wasn't terribly impressed, but they were satisfactory overall. The decoration was decent, and I admit that I liked the ceiling-to-floor curtains, but the bed was pretty awful - all sunken on one side and generally worn. It may have just been my bad luck, though. The bathroom was also cute, with all the standard amenities. The TV selection was also quite decent, with both a movie channel and music channel in English.

As a final note, the hotel also offers a computer with Internet access in the downstairs lobby for a decent rate.

  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by Nahuel on February 16, 2005

Jolly Hotel Cavalieri
PIAZZA DELLA STAZIONE 2 Pisa, Italy
39-050-43290

Fried Seafood ShopBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "The Random Fried Seafood Shop!"

There was just a cute little fast-food place in a little street beside a fruit and vegetable market. It smelled awesome standing right outside the place, but unfortunately, I had just eaten, so I couldn’t get anything! If you are going to Pisa and enjoy fried seafood, I urge you to check out this little place for me!
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Nahuel on February 16, 2005

Fried Seafood Shop
Near the Plaza on the Pisa Side of the River Pisa, Italy

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Montreal, Quebec

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