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Dein Aufenthalt — Ultimo Mulino
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Das Eigentum — Ultimo Mulino
Ultimo Mulino is a former watermill on the outskirts of Siena, converted into a no-fuss three-star. The lobby smells of wood polish and faint espresso; stairs creak, wifi is patchy, and breakfast comes with industrial jam packets. It suits drivers who want cheap parking, a pool, and a bed twenty minutes from Piazza del Campo — not anyone chasing boutique charm.
Chroniken von Siena
Siena was founded as a Roman colony called Saena Julia under Emperor Augustus. Its soaring Gothic cathedral and shell-shaped Piazza del Campo mark a medieval golden age when the city rivaled Florence. The Palio, a bareback horse race run since 1633, still stops the city twice each summer. Today Siena lives from tourism, but locals keep a fierce civic pride and an almost comic traffic system that bans cars from the historic centre.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Siena-Guide →Die besten Monate
May, June and September: sunny days in the mid-20s °C, manageable crowds, and the landscape of Crete Senesi is green. July is too hot and August too packed.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August. The Palio on 2 July draws huge crowds, hotel prices double, and the city is wall-to-wall. Ultimo Mulino’s rates spike to €150–200 for a standard double.
Budget Schulter Saison
April, October and early November. Temperatures still reach 15–20 °C, flights are cheaper, and tourist numbers drop sharply. You can book the same room for under €90.
Wetter & Verpackung
Siena sits on a hill, so July afternoons easily hit 35 °C, but evenings cool fast once the sun drops behind the palazzos. Pack a light cardigan or wrap for dinner on a stone terrace.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Siena
- Siena’s ZTL (limited traffic zone) cameras are now enforced 24/7 in the historic centre; don’t follow your sat-nav — you’ll get a fine posted to your home address weeks later.
- The 2026 Palio on 2 July means Piazza del Campo is fenced off from 22 June for track preparation. Public access to the square is blocked until race day.
- A new direct bus from Siena railway station to the city centre (route S13) started in March 2026, replacing the old shuttle — check the stop at Porta Tufi before you walk uphill.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Ultimo Mulino, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a top-floor room facing the internal courtyard to minimise street noise and ensure quiet. Upper floors are more peaceful.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on the front side of the hotel, especially lower floors (1st and 2nd), face Siena's narrow streets and can pick up traffic and pedestrian noise, particularly in summer.
Best views
Courtyard views from rear-facing rooms are calm but not picturesque. If you want a glimpse of Siena's rooftops, a front-facing upper room might offer that, but trade-off is noise.
Quietest floors
3rd floor and above, assuming the hotel has no lift issues and a typical 3-4 storey building. Check the lift capacity before booking heavy luggage.
🔊 Noise notes
Siena's streets are narrow with stone paving, so scooters, delivery vans, and early morning waste collection can be loud. The main access road (if on Via Banchi di Sotto or similar) sees foot traffic until late.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, check in advance for ZTL (limited traffic zone) rules—the hotel may be inside it. 2. Request a room on the highest floor possible when booking to ensure quiet; the lift may be small so pack light.
- 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 — Ultimo Mulino
Free for all guests, 25 Mbps download, no login required
Small lift serves all 3 floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital PressReader access via QR card at reception
Check-in from 14:00 to 21:00 (Sun–Thu) or 14:00 to 22:00 (Fri-Sat); early bag drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out fee €20 until 13:00, after that full night charge
Free after check-out until 18:00
No step-free access: entrance has two steps up; lift cabin too narrow for standard wheelchairs; ground-floor room 101 accessible with assistance
No on-site parking; nearest public garage Parcheggio Il Campo (Via delle Vergini 8) €25/24h; no EV charging
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night (up to 14 nights, exempt under 12 years)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment of first night at booking; €50 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Church: Chiesa di Santa Cristina alla Villa (1.9 km · ~23 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Museo d'arte sacra del Chianti — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs (Bancomat) for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux near Piazza del Campo and the train station, which charge high fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops and restaurants; contactless works in supermarkets and chain stores, but many smaller cafes and market stalls still prefer cash under €20.
Not expected; round up the bill by a euro or two for good service, leave a few euros for taxis only if they help with bags, and nothing extra for hotel staff beyond a €1-2 tip for housekeeping.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →A standard espresso at a bar counter costs around €1.10. A cappuccino is about €1.50 if you stand at the bar, but €3.00 if you sit at a table.
A panino or slice of pizza from a rosticceria or bakery costs €5-7. Many places also offer a daily pasta or secondi plate for €10-12 at lunch.
Expect to pay €12-18 for a pasta main course in a trattoria; a glass of house wine runs €4-5, and a bottle of water is €2.
The best cheap eats are along Via di Città and near the Mercato di Piazza del Grano, where bakeries and deli counters sell pizza al taglio (by the slice), lampredotto panini, and focaccia for €4-7.
Conad, Coop, and Punto Simply are the main budget supermarket chains. You'll find them near Porta San Marco and along Viale Sardegna.
Head to Via dei Termini and the area around Piazza Matteotti for affordable chain stores like OVS and Nannini. The weekly market at Fortezza Medicea (Wednesday mornings) sells cheap basics and shoes.
The cheapest way to get around is walking – the historic centre is compact. For the airport (Florence), the €1.50 Tiemme bus to Siena station runs from FLR, or take a direct shuttle from Florence’s bus station for €10.
Buy a multi-day museum pass (like Siena Pass) if you plan to visit several sights – it covers the Duomo, Torre del Mangia, and more. Skip sit-down table service for lunch; take a panino to eat on the steps of Piazza del Campo. Fill a reusable bottle at the free public water taps (fontanelle) around the city.
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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 Ultimo Mulino
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 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 Ultimo Mulino?
Request a top-floor room facing the internal courtyard to minimise street noise and ensure quiet. Upper floors are more peaceful.
Which rooms should I avoid at Ultimo Mulino?
Rooms on the front side of the hotel, especially lower floors (1st and 2nd), face Siena's narrow streets and can pick up traffic and pedestrian noise, particularly in summer.
Is Ultimo Mulino noisy?
Siena's streets are narrow with stone paving, so scooters, delivery vans, and early morning waste collection can be loud. The main access road (if on Via Banchi di Sotto or similar) sees foot traffic until late.
Which rooms have the best views at Ultimo Mulino?
Courtyard views from rear-facing rooms are calm but not picturesque. If you want a glimpse of Siena's rooftops, a front-facing upper room might offer that, but trade-off is noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Ultimo Mulino?
1. If arriving by car, check in advance for ZTL (limited traffic zone) rules—the hotel may be inside it. 2. Request a room on the highest floor possible when booking to ensure quiet; the lift may be small so pack light.
What time is check-in at Ultimo Mulino?
Check-in at Ultimo Mulino is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Ultimo Mulino have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests, 25 Mbps download, no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Ultimo Mulino?
€2.50 per person per night (up to 14 nights, exempt under 12 years)
Where can I eat cheaply near Ultimo Mulino?
A panino or slice of pizza from a rosticceria or bakery costs €5-7. Many places also offer a daily pasta or secondi plate for €10-12 at lunch.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Ultimo Mulino?
The cheapest way to get around is walking – the historic centre is compact. For the airport (Florence), the €1.50 Tiemme bus to Siena station runs from FLR, or take a direct shuttle from Florence’s bus station for €10.
When is the best time to visit Siena?
May, June and September: sunny days in the mid-20s °C, manageable crowds, and the landscape of Crete Senesi is green. July is too hot and August too packed.
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.