tu estancia — L'Olmo
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La propiedad — L'Olmo
L'Olmo is a calm, straightforward three-star on a quiet hill just east of Siena’s centre. The lobby is compact and tiled, with wooden reception desk and a handful of armchairs; it feels like a well-run family hotel rather than anything grand. The real draw is the garden and pool — a proper break after a day trudging the medieval streets. It suits independent travellers who want a clean base with parking and aren’t bothered by a short bus ride into town.
Crónicas de Siena
Siena was founded as a Roman settlement (Saena Julia) but its real wealth came from the Via Francigena pilgrim route and banking in the 12th-13th centuries. The city’s Gothic shell — brick palaces, narrow lanes, the scalloped Piazza del Campo — was largely set by the 1348 Black Death, which froze expansion. Rivalry with Florence shaped its politics and art (Duccio, Simone Martini). Today Siena is a UNESCO World Heritage site, its identity still wrapped up in the Palio horse race and a fiercely independent civic pride.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Siena →Los mejores meses
May, June and September: warm (25-28°C), low chance of rain, and the crowds are thick but not suffocating. June gives long daylight for the Palio festivities leading up to 2 July.
Peak / Festival Surge
July (especially around 2 July — the first Palio) and August are peak. The Palio turns Siena into a zoo: hotel prices double or triple, many sell out months ahead. August is hot (30°C+) and packed with tourists from all over Europe.
La temporada del hombro
April and October. April can be rainy but the city is quiet and cheaper; October is still mild (18-22°C) with autumn colours and hardly any queues. Both months offer 30-40% off summer rates.
Tiempo y embalaje
Siena in July is reliably hot and dry, but afternoon thunderstorms sometimes roll in from the hills. Pack a light rain jacket or umbrella just in case, and definitely bring a hat and reusable water bottle — the sun hammers the piazza midday.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Siena
- Bus route S7 from Piazza Gramsci stops two minutes from L'Olmo; check Tiemme for summer timetable changes — July frequencies increase.
- The 2026 Palio is on 2 July (Prova Generale on 29 June); expect road closures around Piazza del Campo and packed buses from 30 June.
- Most of Siena’s main monuments (Duomo, Torre del Mangia) now require advance booking in summer — book at least a week ahead for July.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to L'Olmo, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third floor facing the internal courtyard. The building is a converted townhouse with thick walls, so top-floor rooms are quieter and get more natural light.
Rooms to avoid
Ground-floor rooms near the reception and breakfast area – they get hallway noise from 7am and foot traffic from the street. Also avoid rooms directly above the bar (first floor east side) due to late-night chatter.
Best views
Rooms on the third or fourth floor at the front have a partial view over Siena's rooftops towards the Duomo – quiet but with a sense of place. Side-facing rooms look onto a neighbouring stone wall.
Quietest floors
Third and fourth floors. The lift stops at all floors, but most guest movement is on the lower two levels, so upper floors are noticeably calmer.
🔊 Noise notes
Via dei Rossi is a narrow medieval street with heavy foot traffic (especially from 8-10am and 5-8pm). The hotel has no double-glazing on the original windows – bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper. Service deliveries to the bar happen around 7am via the side entrance.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room on the third floor at check-in – they often have availability even if booked. 2. The hotel doesn't have on-site parking; use the 'Park & Ride' lots at the city gates (€2/day) and walk 10 minutes – don't attempt to drive into the ZTL zone.
- 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 — L'Olmo
Free Wi-Fi (up to 50 Mbps) throughout, no login required, works reliably in rooms and public areas.
One lift serves all 3 floors of the main building; no stairs-only sections for guest rooms.
No complimentary newspapers. The building is a modern adaptation of a 13th-century stone townhouse with exposed rafters in the breakfast lounge.
Check-in 14:00–22:00; late check-in after 22:00 by prior arrangement, possible extra €30. Check-out by 11:00; late check-out until 13:00 costs €40 (subject to availability). Bag drop available from 12:00.
Free storage at reception on day of arrival and after check-out.
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; lift to all floors. No adapted bathroom or shower for wheelchairs; room thresholds are low. Narrow doorways (78 cm) in standard rooms.
On-site private parking €20/night (uncovered, limited spaces, book ahead). Closest public car park: Parcheggio Piazza del Mercato (€2.00/hour, €15/day), 400 m uphill. No EV charging on-site.
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: Tassa di soggiorno: €3.00 per person per night, up to 10 nights, charged at check-out (usually exempt for children under 12).
Deposit & card hold: A pre-authorisation of €150.00 on credit card is taken at check-in for incidentals; no advance deposit required for standard bookings.
Faith & Dietary cerca de
- Church: Pieve di Santa Maria dello Spino (1.9 km · ~23 min walk)
Dinero y moneda
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs inside actual bank branches; avoid exchange bureaux near Piazza del Campo or the train station, which charge poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard accepted almost everywhere, including most bars and trattorias; Amex is often refused. Contactless is standard for small purchases.
Not expected but appreciated; round up the bill at restaurants, leave a euro or two for taxis, and nothing extra for hotel staff unless they did something special.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
Cheap car hire →A caffè (espresso) at a bar counter: about €1.10–1.30; avoid seated cafés on Piazza del Campo, where it can cost €4+.
Panino or slice of pizza from a takeaway or al taglio shop: around €5–7.
A pizza or pasta main in a trattoria away from the main piazze: €10–14.
Bargain eats cluster along Via Banchi di Sopra and Via San Martino; look for shops selling pizza al taglio or focaccia.
Coop and Conad are the main budget supermarkets; both are located just outside the historic centre.
H&M and Zara are on Via Montanini, but for cheaper buys head to the OVS or Coin department stores.
Walk everywhere inside the walls – no bus needed. For the airport (Florence or Pisa), a Tiemme bus from Siena bus station is the budget option (about €15–20).
Eat lunch at a supermarket salad bar rather than a restaurant. Skip the expensive Piazza del Campo restaurants and walk ten metres onto a side street. Buy a Siena Card for combined museum entries if you’ll visit 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 L'Olmo
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 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 L'Olmo?
Request a room on the third floor facing the internal courtyard. The building is a converted townhouse with thick walls, so top-floor rooms are quieter and get more natural light.
Which rooms should I avoid at L'Olmo?
Ground-floor rooms near the reception and breakfast area – they get hallway noise from 7am and foot traffic from the street. Also avoid rooms directly above the bar (first floor east side) due to late-night chatter.
Is L'Olmo noisy?
Via dei Rossi is a narrow medieval street with heavy foot traffic (especially from 8-10am and 5-8pm). The hotel has no double-glazing on the original windows – bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper. Service deliveries to the bar happen around 7am via the side entrance.
Which rooms have the best views at L'Olmo?
Rooms on the third or fourth floor at the front have a partial view over Siena's rooftops towards the Duomo – quiet but with a sense of place. Side-facing rooms look onto a neighbouring stone wall.
What are insider tips for staying at L'Olmo?
1. Ask for a room on the third floor at check-in – they often have availability even if booked. 2. The hotel doesn't have on-site parking; use the 'Park & Ride' lots at the city gates (€2/day) and walk 10 minutes – don't attempt to drive into the ZTL zone.
What time is check-in at L'Olmo?
Check-in at L'Olmo is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does L'Olmo have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi (up to 50 Mbps) throughout, no login required, works reliably in rooms and public areas.
Is there a city or tourist tax at L'Olmo?
Tassa di soggiorno: €3.00 per person per night, up to 10 nights, charged at check-out (usually exempt for children under 12).
Where can I eat cheaply near L'Olmo?
Panino or slice of pizza from a takeaway or al taglio shop: around €5–7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from L'Olmo?
Walk everywhere inside the walls – no bus needed. For the airport (Florence or Pisa), a Tiemme bus from Siena bus station is the budget option (about €15–20).
When is the best time to visit Siena?
May, June and September: warm (25-28°C), low chance of rain, and the crowds are thick but not suffocating. June gives long daylight for the Palio festivities leading up to 2 July.
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.