🇮🇹 Siena, Italy
B&B La Tartaruga
📍 9, Via Bernardino Perfetti, Siena, 53100
Dein Aufenthalt — B&B La Tartaruga
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Das Eigentum — B&B La Tartaruga
A friendly, no-frills B&B five minutes’ walk from Piazza del Campo, run by a local family who know the city inside out. The common area feels like a Sienese sitting room: tiled floors, a few potted plants, maps spread on a side table. Rooms are simple and clean; the real USP is the rooftop terrace where you eat breakfast with the Mangia Tower in full view. Best for independent travellers who want a personal base without paying for designer extras.
Chroniken von Siena
Siena was founded as a Roman settlement (Saena Julia) but flourished as a wealthy city-state in the 12th–14th centuries, competing with Florence for trade and territory. Its Gothic heart—narrow lanes, brick palazzi, the scallop-shell Piazza del Campo—was shaped during this golden age; the unfinished Duomo facade shows the ambition that a 1348 plague cut short. Today the city remains proudly medieval, with a civic identity still anchored in the 17 contrade (neighbourhoods) and the twice-yearly Palio horse race around the Campo. Culture is lived, not just visited: you’ll hear dialect, see contrada colours on laundry lines, and find modern bars tucked inside 600-year-old vaults.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Siena-Guide →Die besten Monate
May, June, September: warm (20–28°C), mostly sunny, and lively but not swamped. The Palio crowds have gone by late June, and September’s grape harvest fills the countryside with activity without overwhelming the city.
Peak / Festival Surge
July–August (especially 2 July and 16 August for the Palio). Those two weeks see hotel prices double and the city packed with spectators and contrada supporters. If you are not here for the race, the noise, heat (30°C+) and blocked streets make it a frustrating time to visit.
Budget Schulter Saison
April and October: flights and rooms often 30–40% cheaper than summer, temperatures 12–22°C. April can be rainy but the countryside is green; October brings the olive harvest and the Siena Jazz Festival (early October).
Wetter & Verpackung
Siena sits on three hills, so the air can be noticeably cooler and windier than in Florence, even on a summer day. Pack a light jacket or pashmina for evening terrace dinners, and walking shoes with grip—the medieval pavements are polished stone that gets slick after any rain.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Siena
- The city has installed new pedestrian zones around the Duomo and Piazza del Postierla (July–September), so cars and VTCs cannot drop you at the door—plan to walk from the nearest permitted stop at Porta Camollia.
- Trattoria La Torre reopened in March 2026 after a year’s renovation, with the same menu of pici cacio e pepe and a new downstairs wine bar. Popular with locals, so book 2–3 days ahead.
- The 16 August Palio is already sold out on the Campo; if you’re arriving early July, the 2 July race still has standing-room tickets available via the Pro Loco office until late June.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to B&B La Tartaruga, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first or second floor (piano 1 or 2) overlooking the internal courtyard rather than the street. These floors offer quieter conditions and less street noise from Via Bernardino Perfetti, a narrow city-centre road with frequent scooter and pedestrian traffic during the day.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (piano terra), especially those facing the street, as they pick up pavement-level noise from passers-by and early-morning deliveries. Also avoid rooms directly above the breakfast room, which can hear chair scraping and kitchen prep from around 7am.
Best views
A top-floor room (second floor) at the front may catch a partial view of the terracotta rooftops and glimpse of the Torre del Mangia if you lean out, but the main benefit is a quieter perch above street hubbub. The rear courtyard view is more tranquil but less scenic — green shuttered windows and washing lines.
Quietest floors
Floors 1 and 2 (first and second floor) are consistently quieter, with less footfall in the corridors and better insulation from street-level noise. The second floor benefits from being above the main traffic line of voices and scooters.
🔊 Noise notes
Via Bernardino Perfetti is a secondary residential street in Siena's historic core, but it carries significant scooter and small delivery van noise until about 9pm. Early morning rubbish collection (around 6–7am) can disturb ground-floor rooms. Noise from adjacent rooms is standard for a 3-star B&B — thin walls are possible. There's no bar or restaurant in the building, so no late-night patron noise.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, remember that ZTL (limited traffic zone) permits are strict in Siena. Park at one of the large car parks on the ring road (e.g., Parcheggio Il Campo or Parcheggio San Domenico) and walk 5–10 minutes to the B&B. 2. Request a fan for summer — the building is 18th-century with thick walls, but no air conditioning is mentioned, and top-floor rooms can get warm. A courtyard-facing room on the first floor often stays cooler.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Einrichtungen — B&B La Tartaruga
Free, up to 30 Mbps, no login required, works well in common areas but weak in top-floor rooms
No lift – all guest rooms on first and second floors via staircase only (no ground-floor rooms)
No physical newspapers; free digital access to Il Corriere della Sera via a tablet in the breakfast room
Standard check-in 14:00-20:00; early bag drop available from 08:00 free of charge; late check-out until 12:00 costs €30, subject to availability
Free for up to 6 hours; €10 per day beyond that
No step-free access – two steps at entrance; no adapted rooms; not suitable for wheelchair users
No on-site parking; public garage 'Parcheggio Il Campo' at Via dei Montanini 1, €25 per 24h; no EV charging on site – nearest public charger at Piazza San Francesco, 500m walk
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night (children under 12 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: Full amount charged at booking; a €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Church: San Bernardo Tolomei (421 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Maria Regina (563 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Benedetto (662 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa Parrocchiale Santa Caterina (858 m · ~11 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Centro Commerciale Montarioso — 2.1 km · ~27 min walk
Parco BBT — 224 m · ~3 min walk
Siena Vaccine Science Centre — 883 m · ~11 min walk
Children's House Ludoteca Siena — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Vigni — 772 m · ~10 min walk
MondoMangione — 279 m · ~3 min walk
Siena — 2.4 km · ~30 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs in town; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or tourist spots — they give terrible rates.
Cards are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless is common. Keep small cash for market stalls and some cafes.
Not expected but appreciated: round up the bill in restaurants, leave a euro or two for hotel porters, taxis round up to nearest euro.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar counter: about €1.10–1.50.
Pizza al taglio or a panino from a takeaway: €5–8.
A main pasta dish in a trattoria: around €10–14.
Head to the Il Campo area or side alleys near Piazza del Mercato for cheap pizza slices, focaccia, and porchetta rolls.
Conad, Coop, and PAM supermarkets are common in this area.
Chain stores like OVS, Bershka, and H&M in the centre; also street stalls on Via Banchi di Sopra.
Walk everywhere in the historic centre; bus day pass €4 (buy at tabacchi); from Florence airport, take the bus (€8) or train (€10–12).
Eat lunch at a supermarket deli counter; avoid bottled water — fill your bottle at public fountains; buy a city pass for combined museum entry if you plan on multiple sights.
Gut zu wissen — Siena
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Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Siena, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at B&B La Tartaruga
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk — pharmacy · Vigni — 772 m · ~10 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Find train tickets →Florence Airport (FLR) → Comfort Siena Design Apartment
💡 Book a fixed-price transfer with Welcome Pickups or a local company like TaxiSiena to avoid surge pricing. Drivers often know the ZTL zones, so they'll drop you directly at the apartment's location on Via di Fontanella.
Florence Airport (FLR) → Comfort Siena Design Apartment (Siena Station)
💡 Take the T2 tram from FLR to Florence Santa Maria Novella station, then a direct regional train to Siena (95 min, €9.20). From Siena station, it's a steep 15-min downhill walk or a €5 taxi to the apartment. Avoid the Trenitalia Intercity trains—they're not faster.
Florence Airport (FLR) → Comfort Siena Design Apartment (Siena Bus Station)
💡 Flixbus and Tiemme run direct coaches from FLR to Siena's bus station (Piazza Gramsci). They drop you at the top of town—from there it's a 10-min flat walk to the apartment. Sit on the left for views of the towers on the way in.
Siena Train Station → Comfort Siena Design Apartment
💡 Only use official white taxis with the 'TAXI' sign. From the station, it's a short ride but worth it due to the uphill climb with luggage. Call 0577 49221 for a radio taxi if none are in the queue.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at B&B La Tartaruga?
Request a room on the first or second floor (piano 1 or 2) overlooking the internal courtyard rather than the street. These floors offer quieter conditions and less street noise from Via Bernardino Perfetti, a narrow city-centre road with frequent scooter and pedestrian traffic during the day.
Which rooms should I avoid at B&B La Tartaruga?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (piano terra), especially those facing the street, as they pick up pavement-level noise from passers-by and early-morning deliveries. Also avoid rooms directly above the breakfast room, which can hear chair scraping and kitchen prep from around 7am.
Is B&B La Tartaruga noisy?
Via Bernardino Perfetti is a secondary residential street in Siena's historic core, but it carries significant scooter and small delivery van noise until about 9pm. Early morning rubbish collection (around 6–7am) can disturb ground-floor rooms. Noise from adjacent rooms is standard for a 3-star B&B — thin walls are possible. There's no bar or restaurant in the building, so no late-night patron noise.
Which rooms have the best views at B&B La Tartaruga?
A top-floor room (second floor) at the front may catch a partial view of the terracotta rooftops and glimpse of the Torre del Mangia if you lean out, but the main benefit is a quieter perch above street hubbub. The rear courtyard view is more tranquil but less scenic — green shuttered windows and washing lines.
What are insider tips for staying at B&B La Tartaruga?
1. If arriving by car, remember that ZTL (limited traffic zone) permits are strict in Siena. Park at one of the large car parks on the ring road (e.g., Parcheggio Il Campo or Parcheggio San Domenico) and walk 5–10 minutes to the B&B. 2. Request a fan for summer — the building is 18th-century with thick walls, but no air conditioning is mentioned, and top-floor rooms can get warm. A courtyard-facing room on the first floor often stays cooler.
What time is check-in at B&B La Tartaruga?
Check-in at B&B La Tartaruga is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does B&B La Tartaruga have Wi-Fi?
Free, up to 30 Mbps, no login required, works well in common areas but weak in top-floor rooms
Is there a city or tourist tax at B&B La Tartaruga?
€2.50 per person per night (children under 12 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near B&B La Tartaruga?
Pizza al taglio or a panino from a takeaway: €5–8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from B&B La Tartaruga?
Walk everywhere in the historic centre; bus day pass €4 (buy at tabacchi); from Florence airport, take the bus (€8) or train (€10–12).
When is the best time to visit Siena?
May, June, September: warm (20–28°C), mostly sunny, and lively but not swamped. The Palio crowds have gone by late June, and September’s grape harvest fills the countryside with activity without overwhelming the city.
Top-Attraktionen in Siena
💡 Check for free guided tours on Saturday mornings. The reliquary containing her head is eerie but fascinating.
💡 Bring a picnic. It's less busy than the main parks. Paths can be steep — wear flat shoes.
💡 Go at sunset for the best light on the Palazzo Pubblico and Torre del Mangia. Early morning it's almost empty.
💡 Entry is €12 but the 'Porta del Cielo' rooftop tour costs extra. Go on a Sunday for free Mass entry — you still see the interior.
💡 Free on the first Sunday of each month. Otherwise €9. The underground 'sacred tunnels' are the highlight, not the modern art wing.