Hotel Boccaccio  

In Calcinaia, Tuscany — a short drive from the Arno River and Piscina Comunale Pontedera and within easy reach of Pisa and the Piaggio Museum. This family-friendly, pet-friendly Tuscany hotel sits about 23–24 km from Galileo Galilei Airport and is a smart base for sightseeing around Pisa.

Pastel tones and handcrafted furnishings give the place a local, relaxed vibe. There are about 20–21 air-conditioned rooms with private balconies, minibars, LCD TVs, safes and bathrooms with bidets and hair dryers — cribs and extra beds available on request and daily housekeeping keeps things tidy. Weekends buzz with the Boccaccio club for younger guests.

Several outdoor pools (including a children's pool and waterslide) plus outdoor tennis courts, an arcade/game room and free bicycle hire. Lounge at the poolside bar and soak up sun-soaked poolside afternoons — seasonal summer access applies.

Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property, 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff (English, Spanish, Italian, German, French). Free on-site self-parking and an airport shuttle can be arranged for a surcharge; concierge, luggage storage and elevator are also available.

Two on-site restaurants (including the Calandrino) plus a bar and poolside bar serve regional Tuscan flavors. Buffet breakfast is offered daily, with room service available and special weekend dinner + disco packages during peak times.