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The Rif - Boutique Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star family-friendly hotel near Leaning Tower, connected to a rail/subway station

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Executive Suite | Private spa tub
Family Quadruple Room | Terrace/patio
Interior entrance
Family Room, Garden View
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Via Andrea Pisano 23, Pisa, PI, 56122
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza dei Miracoli
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Leaning Tower
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Superior Double Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Standard Single Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Standard Double Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Room, Garden View

Family Room, Garden View

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Standard Double Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Superior Double Room

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Pisa

Heart of Pisa.Within a 10-minute walk of this Pisa City Centre hotel, you'll find Leaning Tower and Piazza del Duomo. Piazza dei Miracoli and Cathedral of Pisa are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Piazza del Duomo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pisa Baptistry - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Piazza dei Miracoli - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cathedral of Pisa - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Leaning Tower - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Pisa San Rossore Station - 9 min walk
  • Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Po’stò - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafè Pasticceria I Miracoli - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria L'Europeo - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Orient - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Rif - Boutique Hotel

3-star family-friendly hotel near Leaning Tower, connected to a rail/subway station
The Rif - Boutique Hotel offers its guests a hot tub and a sauna. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center, a meeting room, and coworking spaces are available. Event space at this hotel measures 323 square feet (30 square meters) and includes conference space. Spa services, a terrace, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly The Rif - Boutique Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Pisa hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 323 sq ft of conference space
  • 30 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1929
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Grocery service (free)
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Rif - Boutique Hotel offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Pisa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Art supplies
  • Changing table
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 18 for adults and EUR 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fitness classes
  • Hot tub
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (35 inches high)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 20 per pet, per stay
  • Food and water bowls, an off-leash area, and litter boxes are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 4 November - 23 March, EUR 2.50 per person, per night, up to 5 nights
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 24 March - 3 November, EUR 2.50 per person, per night, up to 5 nights

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 18 for adults and EUR 18 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 8)
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

The Rif - Boutique Hotel Pisa
The Rif - Boutique Hotel Hotel
The Rif - Boutique Hotel Hotel Pisa

The Rif - Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 61 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very good stay at this hotel and all of the staff are friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and tidy and the outside terrace is lovely. The location is very convenient to the nearest local station and to explore Pisa town (which is recommended) and the tourist area. Would highly recommend if you are exploring Pisa or want to take a trip to Florence or other areas of Tuscany as the transport networks are very efficient. Highly recommended and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MALCOLM

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mustafa

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rude staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrissie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old home converted into a Boutique Hotel. Lovely grounds. We stayed in a room in the back of the property, maybe an old converted garage or shed. It had a lovely patio with comfy furniture. The room was comfortable and clean. It is a 5 minute walk to the Piazza Del Duomo where the Leaning Tower is located. Excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kishen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location to the tower of Pisa and main market. Would highly recommend this place for a great quality hotel in walkable distance less than 5 minutes to the Tower of Pisa.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property very close to the sights. Staff were very friendly and helpful couldn’t have been any better. Our best stay out of 3 hotel stays in the region. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Hotel for Pisa

Great place to stay, close to station and main attractions. Secure property and lovely staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good location, needs some work.

We booked a 'superior double' room. Room 2 on the ground floor felt small and very dark - the walls are painted dark green. With the light on it was too bright, the overhead light was very harsh. The woman on reception was sympathetic but could not offer us an alternative room. The shower was also a problem, very low pressure. Breakfast was OK, but €18 per person seemed very steep. The location is good, easy walk to the duomo and tower, and it is reasonably quiet. The staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very comfortable, renovated hotel with modern, fairly spacious rooms. There’s parking on site (for a fee). The breakfast buffet was outstanding. The location is obviously very convenient to visit the leaning tower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Franco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful boutique hotel so close to Tower of Pisa

Loved the hotel and garden, breakfast was lovely
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Leyda

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Check in was smooth and the staff was friendly. The room was on the ground floor and was clean, spacious, had some nice amenities such as a dental kit body lotion and espresso machine. They also have a decent minibar and bottles of wine for purchase. The bed was decent and the sheets were comfortable. I was on the side facing the road, though it was a fairly quite road and didn't disturb my sleep. The location was great literally about an 8 min walk to the tower. If I had to stay in Pisa I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great room, great location. attractions are really close. We will stay again there.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Marta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great boutique hotel

Cosy room, very comfortable beds. Very handy to visit the cathedral and leaning tower
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

melvyn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Management attention to detail required

This is a beautifully appointed hotel close to the leaning tower, sights and shops. However Room 2 is noisy and very bright! with reception, phone ringing, front door etc and the shower very weak - difficult to shampoo hair. Clearly money has been spent on tasteful refurb, but the staff need some direction from absent management. I was served a spritz as they had no gin and tonic - I checked later and they clearly did have G n T - neither girls had a clue. Our waitress was very cheerful. Very limited dinner menu - best to go out. Horrendous hammering in the kitchen during our breakfast. Quoted E18 for mediocre breakfast, so went out next day. However on checking out breakfast was only E8!! On asking for information at reception re taxi or train to airport - not very helpful. The hotel lacked atmosphere and warmth - more attention to detail is required from management as the hotel has great potential but I wouldn’t recommend it at the moment.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Malcolm, Kingsbridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you are visiting Pisa to see the Leaning Tower, then this is the place to stay. It is a 10 minute walk to the cathedral complex, around which are numerous bars and restaurants. The taxi from the train station was 15 euros and it was 20 to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A truly beautiful hotel with a great secluded garden for relaxing. Wonderful staff and well thought out rooms. The leaning tower is very close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Neil, Stonehaven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Currently travelling through Italy. Stopped in Pisa for the night. Hotel nice, but staff not very friendly or helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abhiram

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended! 3-4 minutes walk to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. 3 minutes walk to the nearest train station and from there, 15 minutes train travel to Pisa Airport. 1 hour train travel to Florence. Nice and helpful staff. Clean room - all amenities included (including a mini bar).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Silver Wedding Anniversary Trip

Lovely little hotel, with a traditional Italian feel. Staff all very pleasant, hotel lovely and clean. Location is incredible if you want to be close to the tower and restaurants, just a 5 min walk. A 15 min taxi from the airport. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023