In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 59 guest reviews of Palazzo Feroci – Residenza d'epoca. Guests in the sample highlight Location, Service & staff and The rooms. The most common complaints: A small breakfast choice that barely changes from day to day. Some rooms hear the street, the morning bustle or other guests' televisions.
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Palazzo Feroci - Residenza d'epoca in Pisa offers a 4-star guest house experience with a garden, bar, and free WiFi. Private check-in and check-out, a lift, concierge service, and daily housekeeping ensure comfort and convenience.
Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include balconies, terraces, and kitchenettes, catering to diverse guest needs.
Located in the city centre, the property is a short walk from Piazza dei Miracoli (700 metres) and the Leaning Tower of Pisa (600 metres). Pisa International Airport is 4 km away, and boating is available in the surroundings.
Guests highly rate the attentive staff, convenient location, and breakfast provided by the property.
Tripplo’s hotel summary
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 20 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Palazzo Feroci suits travellers who would rather stay in a piece of Pisa's history than in a standard hotel. The palazzo grew out of two tower houses used by the Knights of St Stephen, passed to the Feroci family in 1876 and reopened after a restoration that kept its frescoes, coffered ceilings and terracotta floors. Guests speak most warmly about the staff, the central yet calm street near Piazza dei Cavalieri and rooms that are larger than expected, many with their own sitting room. Breakfast is served in the café and garden downstairs, and the free minibar and small extras add to the sense of being looked after. The trade-offs come from its size and set-up. Check-in is self-service, the front desk is staffed only during the day and the bar closes in the early evening, so this is not the place for a late drink downstairs. The breakfast menu is short and does not change, and some rooms lack practical details such as towel hooks or a full-length mirror. Couples and small families who want character, space and the Leaning Tower on foot will be well placed; anyone who wants full hotel service around the clock should look elsewhere.
Guests score it 9.5 out of 10 — the average across the 4 hotels we list in Pisa is 9.3.
- The staff are the most frequently praised part of a stay. Guests describe the reception and café teams as friendly and professional, mention help with luggage, taxis, parking permits and restaurant tips, and several name individual staff members. Clear communication before arrival and over WhatsApp also gets repeated credit.
- Guests keep saying they could walk everywhere: the Leaning Tower is a few minutes away on foot, with Borgo Stretto and the Arno close by. Several also note that the street is calmer than the area around the tower, with good places to eat right on the doorstep.
- Breakfast comes from a short set menu at the café downstairs. Guests generally like the quality, especially the freshly squeezed orange juice, but many find the choice limited and the same every day, which feels out of step with the standard of the rooms.
- Check-in and check-out are self-service, and guests point out that the front desk is staffed only during the day, with help by phone or WhatsApp at other times. There is no real lobby, and the bar closes at 8 pm, and at 1 pm on Sundays.
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Should you book it?
Palazzo Feroci – Residenza d'epoca is worth booking for couples looking for a characterful base in central Pisa — but pick somewhere else if you want a staffed reception and a bar open late in the evening.
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- Couples looking for a characterful base in central Pisa
- Travellers who want room to spread out, such as a suite with its own sitting room
Pick somewhere else if
- You want a staffed reception and a bar open late in the evening
- You arrive by car and want to park at the door
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What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 59 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +Breakfast served in the garden, which many guests enjoyed
- +A good café on the ground floor with friendly staff
- –A small breakfast choice that barely changes from day to day
- –Slow service in the café where breakfast is served
”Excellent service, breakfast and a really good coffee shop on the ground floor.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Warm, helpful reception staff
- +Good restaurant tips and help booking trips and transport
- +Quick to move guests to a quieter room when asked
- –Reception is not staffed around the clock
- –No porters for luggage and no room service
”The ladies at reception were incredibly kind and helpful, and promptly moved us to a quieter room.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Very spacious rooms, some with a separate sitting room
- +Period character with frescoes and beautifully painted ceilings
- +Comfortable beds
- +A top-floor apartment with its own roof terrace
- –Air conditioning switched off at night or out of season, or not cool enough
- –Impractical bathrooms: some with only a bathtub, few shelves or hooks and a single mirror
- –Twin beds pushed together and pillows that some found uncomfortable
”We had the penthouse room at the very top, which was huge and had a lovely loft area with a record player.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Spotlessly clean rooms
- +A carefully restored and well-kept historic palazzo
- –A shower drain that blocked and mould in one bathroom
”The interiors were stunning and the cleanliness exceptional.” — guest, translated
Location
- +Central spot in the historic centre, a short walk from the Leaning Tower
- +Restaurants and cafés right on the doorstep
- +Close to the sights without being in the busiest crowds
- –Parking is some way off, which means hauling luggage through the crowds
- –Mosquitoes in the breakfast garden
”A great location for Pisa's restaurants and sights without it being too busy.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- +Good modern windows keep the street noise out
- +Rooms facing the garden are very quiet
- –Some rooms hear the street, the morning bustle or other guests' televisions
- –Thin soundproofing between floors and creaking floorboards
”Noise from other rooms, with loud TVs late at night.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- +Some feel the generous space makes it good value
- –Several guests felt the price was hard to justify, especially for breakfast
- –An extra charge for a baby cot
”A very low-budget breakfast and poor value for money.” — guest, translated
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Palazzo Feroci – Residenza d'epoca from Pisa International Airport (PSA)?
Palazzo Feroci – Residenza d'epoca is approximately 4 km from Pisa International Airport (PSA) in a straight line, calculated from map coordinates. This is not a road distance or transfer time; check the route and transport options before booking.
How do guests rate Palazzo Feroci – Residenza d'epoca?
On Booking.com it scores 9.5/10 from 736 guest reviews.
How many stars does Palazzo Feroci – Residenza d'epoca have?
Palazzo Feroci – Residenza d'epoca is a 4-star hotel.
What amenities does Palazzo Feroci – Residenza d'epoca offer?
Palazzo Feroci – Residenza d'epoca offers city Centre, free Wifi, air Conditioning, garden, bar and breakfast.
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2 Via della Faggiola, 56126 Pisa, Italy