🇮🇹 Siena, Italy
Nonna Pappa
📍 54, Via del Porrione, Siena, 53100
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La propiedad — Nonna Pappa
Nonna Pappa is a straightforward three-star just inside Siena's medieval walls. The lobby is small, tiled and functional, with a front desk that gets you checked in quickly. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a clean bed close to the Piazza del Campo without extras like a gym or restaurant on site.
Crónicas de Siena
Siena was founded as a Roman settlement called Sena Julia, but its real wealth came from banking and trade in the 12th–14th centuries. The city's Gothic architecture — the striped-duomo cathedral, the Torre del Mangia — dates from this golden age. A fierce rivalry with Florence ended Siena's political power by 1555, but the intact medieval streets and the twice-yearly Palio horse race keep its identity strong. Today Siena is a Unesco World Heritage site and a cultural hub for art, food and historic pageantry.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Siena →Los mejores meses
May, June, September: warm days, low rainfall, and the summer tourist crush hasn't peaked or has eased off.
Peak / Festival Surge
July: the Palio di Siena on 2 July draws huge crowds; hotel prices double, rooms sell out months ahead. The other Palio is 16 August.
La temporada del hombro
April and October: noticeably cheaper rates, mild weather (12–22°C), thinner crowds, still good for walking the hilltop city.
Tiempo y embalaje
Summers in Siena are dry and hot with cool evenings, but afternoon thunderstorms can blow in suddenly. Pack a light jacket and a foldable umbrella even in July.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Siena
- The Palio takes place on 2 July 2026: expect heavy traffic restrictions, crowded piazzas and a 90-minute bareback horse race in the Piazza del Campo.
- Siena's ZTL (limited traffic zone) is strictly enforced in July: drivers without hotel permits risk fines — confirm parking with Nonna Pappa before arrival.
- Several cafes and shops near Piazza del Campo close for 2–3 hours during the Palio procession and race; plan meals around the event schedule.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Nonna Pappa, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second or third floor overlooking the internal courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid most street-level noise from Via del Porrione, and the courtyard orientation cuts the restaurant and foot traffic sounds. Rooms at the back of the building are quieter.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor (ground floor in Italian numbering) — the restaurant and bar are likely on that level, plus Via del Porrione is a narrow but busy street with bars and shops. Street-facing rooms here will get chatty foot traffic and scooter noise until late.
Best views
Rooms at the front on the third floor have a narrow view of Via del Porrione and the rooftops of Siena — not panoramic but you see the medieval lane and possibly the Torre del Mangia if you lean out. Courtyard rooms offer a quiet slice of local life.
Quietest floors
Second and third floors (1st and 2nd in Italian system, first floor being ground floor) — above the restaurant and bar, below the roof noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Via del Porrione is a major pedestrian and scooter thoroughfare connecting Piazza del Campo to the city gate. Expect evening bar crowds (especially Fridays and Saturdays) and early morning deliveries for the restaurant. Internal courtyard is far quieter, but some rooms may get kitchen exhaust noise at lunch/dinner. Ask by name for 'camera interna'.
Insider tips
1. Parking: Nonna Pappa has no private parking — use the Parcheggio Sant'Agostino (about 500m uphill) or the underground lot at Piazza Gramsci (10 mins walk). Reserve online in summer. 2. Avoid the street-facing first floor even if it's the only option at booking — email the hotel directly to request a high courtyard room; they're usually flexible with quieter guests.
- 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 — Nonna Pappa
Free Wi-Fi throughout, average speed 30 Mbps, no login or device limit.
One small lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
No physical newspapers. No digital newsstand subscription. The building is a restored 16th-century palazzo, retaining original stone arches and a central courtyard used for breakfast.
Check-in from 14:00 to 20:00; late arrivals by prior arrangement only. Early bag drop allowed. Late check-out until 12:00 for €30, subject to availability.
Free baggage storage available before check-in and after check-out, held behind reception desk.
No step-free access; one step up at street entrance and no ramp. Lift fits a standard wheelchair. No adapted bathrooms or dedicated accessible rooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Parcheggio San Domenico (€22 per night, 24-hour rate, 10-minute walk). No EV charging on site; public chargers at Piazza Gramsci (15-minute walk).
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: €5.50 per person per night, paid at check-in, children under 12 exempt
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; credit card hold of €100 for incidentals 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 Nonna Pappa
🕒 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 Nonna Pappa?
Request a room on the second or third floor overlooking the internal courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid most street-level noise from Via del Porrione, and the courtyard orientation cuts the restaurant and foot traffic sounds. Rooms at the back of the building are quieter.
Which rooms should I avoid at Nonna Pappa?
Avoid rooms on the first floor (ground floor in Italian numbering) — the restaurant and bar are likely on that level, plus Via del Porrione is a narrow but busy street with bars and shops. Street-facing rooms here will get chatty foot traffic and scooter noise until late.
Is Nonna Pappa noisy?
Via del Porrione is a major pedestrian and scooter thoroughfare connecting Piazza del Campo to the city gate. Expect evening bar crowds (especially Fridays and Saturdays) and early morning deliveries for the restaurant. Internal courtyard is far quieter, but some rooms may get kitchen exhaust noise at lunch/dinner. Ask by name for 'camera interna'.
Which rooms have the best views at Nonna Pappa?
Rooms at the front on the third floor have a narrow view of Via del Porrione and the rooftops of Siena — not panoramic but you see the medieval lane and possibly the Torre del Mangia if you lean out. Courtyard rooms offer a quiet slice of local life.
What are insider tips for staying at Nonna Pappa?
1. Parking: Nonna Pappa has no private parking — use the Parcheggio Sant'Agostino (about 500m uphill) or the underground lot at Piazza Gramsci (10 mins walk). Reserve online in summer. 2. Avoid the street-facing first floor even if it's the only option at booking — email the hotel directly to request a high courtyard room; they're usually flexible with quieter guests.
What time is check-in at Nonna Pappa?
Check-in at Nonna Pappa is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Nonna Pappa have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, average speed 30 Mbps, no login or device limit.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Nonna Pappa?
€5.50 per person per night, paid at check-in, children under 12 exempt
Where can I eat cheaply near Nonna Pappa?
Pizza al taglio or a panino from a takeaway: €5–8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Nonna Pappa?
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 days, low rainfall, and the summer tourist crush hasn't peaked or has eased off.
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.