Tourist life in Pisa revolves around the Piazza dei Miracoli. But one of the main arteries of the city is Via Borgo Stretto, which goes down to the Lungarno from the city walls and Terme Romane (under a series of names), ending in arcaded shops. Rinascente is a couple of steps from this and the splendid Piazza dei Cavalieri, and ten minutes from the Miracoli. It's in a tiny narrow street in a warren of such streets. The hotel can issue an all-day parking permit. So the position is perfect. It's up two flights of stairs, I didn't see a lift. The rooms are big and high, ours wasn't en suite; not that kind of place. The staff are lovely, very friendly and anxious to look after and inform you. Everything immaculately clean. I don't know if it would be so easy to park nearby during the season. But this felt like a real Italian pensione. It's not an all-comforts anonymous hotel. It has character. And (in January) we didn't pay very much for a couple of nights at all. Recommended for those who like their accommodation characterful!