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La propiedad — Casa Baldi
Casa Baldi is a no-frills three-star pension just inside the city walls on the edge of the medieval core. The lobby is tiled and quiet, with an old wooden reception desk and framed prints of Siena’s palio flags — the vibe is that of a modest, family-run base for sightseers. It suits travellers who want clean, simple accommodation in a quiet pocket of the city, rather than boutique glamour or spa facilities. The rooftop terrace offers a dependable view of the Duomo, which is the real USP here.
Crónicas de Siena
Siena was founded as a Roman settlement called Saena Julia, but its golden age came in the 12th–14th centuries as a fiercely independent republic. The contrade (neighbourhoods) that still organise the Palio horse race originated from medieval military districts. Architecturally, the city froze in the Gothic style after the Black Death of 1348 curtailed expansion. Today, Siena is a Unesco World Heritage site and remains defined by its piazza, its civic rivalry with Florence, and an economy rooted in tourism and the University of Siena.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Siena →Los mejores meses
May, June, September – warm enough for outdoor exploring, with lower humidity than July–August. Crowds are present but manageable, and the days are long for sightseeing.
Peak / Festival Surge
July–August, especially 2 July and 16 August for the Palio. Hotel prices jump by 50–100% during Palio week; rooms sell out months ahead. The city is packed, hot (often 35°C+), and accommodation is hard to find at any price.
La temporada del hombro
October and April – lower prices, mild temperatures (16–22°C), and far fewer tourists. Rain is possible but not constant; you’ll have museums and streets nearly to yourself.
Tiempo y embalaje
Siena sits on a hilltop and can feel 3–5°C cooler than Siena valley stations at night, with sudden breezes even in summer. Pack a light jacket or pashmina for evening piazza dinners, plus comfortable walking shoes for steep streets.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Siena
- Siena’s city centre is ZTL (limited traffic zone) enforced by cameras; unless your hotel arranges a permit, you must park outside the walls at a designated car park such as Parcheggio Il Campo or Santa Caterina.
- The Palio di Siena takes place on 2 July and 16 August; for a 4–5 July stay, you’ll be in town just after the first race but many contrade celebrations continue. Expect residual street closures and busy piazzas.
- The Duomo’s ‘Pic nic nel Duomo’ event (temporary flooring laid over the nave for visitors to picnic) does not run in summer; instead, the Opera del Duomo museum has extended evening hours until 21:00 in July.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Casa Baldi, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second or third floor facing the inner courtyard rather than the street. These are quieter and brighter, with less foot traffic or staircase noise. Upper floors also get more natural light in the narrow medieval alley setting.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor and any facing Via di Stalloreggi directly. This is a narrow but still active street in Siena’s historic centre, with pedestrian and vehicle noise echoing off the stone buildings. Ground-floor rooms can also be damp and noisy from the entrance or reception area.
Best views
Ask for a room at the rear or with a window onto the inner courtyard. Siena’s rooftops and the nearby Torre del Mangia may be visible from upper floors, but no guarantee. Street-side rooms offer a slice of medieval alley life but with noise trade-off.
Quietest floors
Second and third floors are the quietest, being above street level and away from the ground-floor bustle. The top floor (likely third) may have limited lift access, so only if you’re okay with stairs.
🔊 Noise notes
Via di Stalloreggi is a narrow historic street with stone-paved surfaces that amplify footsteps, voices, and vehicles. Being in the Unesco-protected centre, there are no traffic restrictions, so expect some motor noise, especially during daytime and early evening. The hotel’s location near major sights means groups of tourists pass regularly.
Insider tips
1. If you’re driving, note that Siena’s ZTL (limited traffic zone) covers this street. Ask the hotel for the permit code or park in the external car park at Stadio Comunale and walk up. 2. For a quieter night, request a room with a window that opens onto the courtyard rather than the street — not all rooms have it, so specify at booking.
- 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
Instalaciones hoteleras — Casa Baldi
Complimentary WiFi throughout; speed about 15 Mbps down, no login or password needed on each device
Small lift serves all floors from ground to third; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital PressReader access with local and international papers; no physical newspapers. The building is a converted 15th-century palazzo with original stone staircase and fresco fragments in the breakfast room.
Check-in 14:00–22:00; luggage drop-off available from 11:00. Late check-out until 13:00 costs €30. After 22:00 check-in by prior arrangement.
Free luggage storage after checkout; can leave bags in locked room until 18:00
No step-free entrance: two steps up from street. A portable ramp can be placed on request. Lift fits manual wheelchairs up to 80 cm wide. No adapted bathrooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park 'Parcheggio Il Campo' on Via del Mercato (500 m walk) charges €25 for 24 hours. No EV charging on site; public chargers at Parcheggio San Francesco, 10 min walk.
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: Tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night, waived for children under 12
Deposit & card hold: Payment of first night required at booking; €100 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary cerca de
- Church: San Giovanni Battista (80 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: San Pietro alle Scale (159 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata (193 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Altare di San Gaetano (208 m · ~3 min walk)
Estilo de vida y recreación local
Galleria PortaSiena — 2.2 km · ~28 min walk
Prato di Sant'Agostino — 262 m · ~3 min walk
Palazzo Chigi Piccolomini alla Postierla — 40 m · ~1 min walk
Teatro del Costone — 367 m · ~5 min walk
Parco Maria Montessori — 450 m · ~6 min walk
5 minutos de radio esenciales
Nearest — 41 m · ~1 min walk
Farmacia Liserani — 16 m · ~1 min walk
Carrefour Express — 27 m · ~1 min walk
Terminal Bus Siena La Lizza — 968 m · ~12 min walk
Dinero y moneda
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.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
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.
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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 Casa Baldi
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 41 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Liserani — 16 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →En torno a
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.
Preguntas frecuentes
What are the best rooms at Casa Baldi?
Request a room on the second or third floor facing the inner courtyard rather than the street. These are quieter and brighter, with less foot traffic or staircase noise. Upper floors also get more natural light in the narrow medieval alley setting.
Which rooms should I avoid at Casa Baldi?
Avoid rooms on the first floor and any facing Via di Stalloreggi directly. This is a narrow but still active street in Siena’s historic centre, with pedestrian and vehicle noise echoing off the stone buildings. Ground-floor rooms can also be damp and noisy from the entrance or reception area.
Is Casa Baldi noisy?
Via di Stalloreggi is a narrow historic street with stone-paved surfaces that amplify footsteps, voices, and vehicles. Being in the Unesco-protected centre, there are no traffic restrictions, so expect some motor noise, especially during daytime and early evening. The hotel’s location near major sights means groups of tourists pass regularly.
Which rooms have the best views at Casa Baldi?
Ask for a room at the rear or with a window onto the inner courtyard. Siena’s rooftops and the nearby Torre del Mangia may be visible from upper floors, but no guarantee. Street-side rooms offer a slice of medieval alley life but with noise trade-off.
What are insider tips for staying at Casa Baldi?
1. If you’re driving, note that Siena’s ZTL (limited traffic zone) covers this street. Ask the hotel for the permit code or park in the external car park at Stadio Comunale and walk up. 2. For a quieter night, request a room with a window that opens onto the courtyard rather than the street — not all rooms have it, so specify at booking.
What time is check-in at Casa Baldi?
Check-in at Casa Baldi is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Casa Baldi have Wi-Fi?
Complimentary WiFi throughout; speed about 15 Mbps down, no login or password needed on each device
Is there a city or tourist tax at Casa Baldi?
Tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night, waived for children under 12
Where can I eat cheaply near Casa Baldi?
Pizza al taglio or a panino from a takeaway: €5–8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Casa Baldi?
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 enough for outdoor exploring, with lower humidity than July–August. Crowds are present but manageable, and the days are long for sightseeing.
Principales atracciones en 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.