Il tuo soggiorno — B&B Torre Della Chiocciola
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La proprietà — B&B Torre Della Chiocciola
A converted 17th-century villa on a hill just outside Siena’s walls, Torre Della Chiocciola feels more like staying at a friend’s country house than a standard B&B. The garden-terrace with its wisteria and distant view of the Duomo sets the tone, and the rooms mix terracotta floors, antique furniture and solid shutters. It’s a quiet, grown-up base for someone who wants to walk into town but sleep away from the tourist noise. The owners are present but not hovering, and breakfast includes proper Tuscan cake and fresh ricotta.
Cronache di Siena
Siena was founded as an Etruscan settlement before becoming a Roman town called Saena Julia. Its golden age was the 13th and 14th centuries, when its banking families rivalled Florence and built the Gothic shell of the Duomo and the Piazza del Campo. Plague in 1348 halved the population and stalled construction, leaving the unfinished nave of the Duomo as a permanent architectural fragment. Today the city is a UNESCO World Heritage site that lives off tourism and its historic Palio horse-race, held twice each summer in the Campo. Sienese identity is fiercely local – dialect, contrade (neighbourhood districts) and the Palio still define daily life.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Siena →I migliori mesi
May and September – warm days, clear skies, and the crowds of midsummer haven’t arrived (or have just left). June is also good but gets busier toward the Palio on 2 July.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August. The Palio on 2 July fills every hotel and pushes rates up 40-50%. August is Italian holiday season, so the city is packed with both domestic and international tourists. Expect heat in the high 30s°C.
Stagione di spalla
April and October. You get mild weather (16-22°C), lower prices (30-40% less than August) and the main sights are quiet. October can bring rain, but you’ll have the Duomo almost to yourself.
Meteo e imballaggio
Summer in Siena is dry, sunny and often baking – but sudden, short thunderstorms roll in from the Apennines. Pack a light linen jacket for evenings and a small umbrella that fits in a daybag.
Briefing della città — Siena
- The Palio di Provenzano is on 2 July – expect city-centre road closures from 29 June and huge crowds in Piazza del Campo on race day. Book restaurants well ahead.
- Siena’s new ZTL (limited traffic zone) enforcement is stricter since early 2025: rental cars without hotel-issued permits will get fines automatically. Check with Torre Della Chiocciola for their permit process.
- The Orto Botanico (botanical garden) reopened in May 2026 after a two-year renovation – free entry, good for a quiet afternoon away from the square.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to B&B Torre Della Chiocciola, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a top-floor room (third level). The higher you go, the better the view of the surrounding Tuscan hills and countryside. The climb is worth it for the light and quiet, as you're further from the breakfast room and front door.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (first level). They are closest to the entrance and the breakfast area, so you'll hear foot traffic and guests coming and going. They also have the least interesting views of the internal courtyard.
Best views
The top floor rooms face south-west over the surrounding olive groves and hills towards the Tuscan countryside. No direct street noise, just open landscape.
Quietest floors
Third level (top floor). This is the quietest, farthest from the street-level entrance and any shared spaces. Second level is also relatively calm but may catch some stair noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Strada di Terrensano is a quiet rural road on the edge of Siena, so there's minimal traffic noise. The main noise source is internal: guests using the stairs (no lift) and the breakfast room on the first level. No bar or service entrance noise here.
Insider tips
1. Parking is first-come, first-served and limited to 6 spots. Arrive by 15:00 if you want to park on-site; otherwise, use Parcheggio San Francesco (1.5 km walk, €20/24h). 2. Book a top-floor room for the best afternoon light and view – the climb is steep but the payoff is a quiet sunset over the Tuscan hills.
- 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
strutture alberghiere — B&B Torre Della Chiocciola
Free, password-protected Wi-Fi throughout. Speeds up to 10 Mbps download – fine for browsing and email, not for streaming.
No lift; all rooms accessed via internal stairs over 3 levels. This is a 12th-century watchtower with no lift possible.
No digital newsstands. Physical copies of La Gazzetta dello Sport at breakfast. The building retains original medieval spiral staircase and fresco fragments in common areas.
Check-in 14:00–20:00 (weekday); 14:00–18:00 (weekend). Early bag drop allowed from 09:00. Late check-out until 12:00 costs €25; after 12:00 charged half-night rate.
Free, locked luggage room; available after check-out until 18:00
Not wheelchair accessible. Step-free access impossible due to historic structure. No ground-floor rooms.
Free, unguarded on-site parking for 6 cars (first-come, first-served). Nearest public car park: Parcheggio San Francesco (€2.00/hour, €20.00/24h, 1.5 km walk). No EV charging.
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: €3.00 per person per night, paid locally at check-in; children under 12 exempt
Deposit & card hold: 30% deposit via bank transfer or card upon booking; a €100 credit card hold at check-in for incidentals
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: Riciano (1.2 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Lorenzo a Colle Ciupi (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs inside banks for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux near Piazza del Campo and the train station, which add poor rates and fees.
Visa/Mastercard contactless is widely accepted in Siena shops, restaurants and hotels; small trattorias and market stalls often prefer cash, so keep some for small purchases.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated: round up the bill in restaurants (5-10% for exceptional service), leave small change for hotel housekeeping, and round up taxi fares to the nearest euro.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →An espresso (caffè) at the bar counter — typically €1.20 to €1.50.
A panino or pizza al taglio from a bakery or rosticceria — around €5-8.
A pasta or pizza main course at a trattoria — roughly €10-14.
Focus on bakery-focussed streets in the Terzo di Camollia area for cheap panini and slices; avoid the main square for eats.
Coop, Conad and Despar are the main supermarkets; for cheapest basics try Eurospin or Lidl on the outskirts.
The main high-street shopping is along Via Banchi di Sopra and Via Rinaldini — brands like H&M, Intimissimi and local chain stores; for cheap-market style, head to the weekly market (Wednesday morning) at Fortezza Medicea.
Siena is walkable; the cheapest transport is the TPF minibus day pass (€3.50, valid on all routes). From Florence airport (FLR), take the direct shuttle bus (€15-18) to Siena bus station.
Buy a Siena Card for combined museum entry if visiting more than two sights; eat a standing lunch at a bar rather than seated at a table (saves service charges); fill a water bottle at the public fountains (free potable water) rather than buying bottled.
Buono da sapere — 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 Torre Della Chiocciola
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
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.
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at B&B Torre Della Chiocciola?
Request a top-floor room (third level). The higher you go, the better the view of the surrounding Tuscan hills and countryside. The climb is worth it for the light and quiet, as you're further from the breakfast room and front door.
Which rooms should I avoid at B&B Torre Della Chiocciola?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (first level). They are closest to the entrance and the breakfast area, so you'll hear foot traffic and guests coming and going. They also have the least interesting views of the internal courtyard.
Is B&B Torre Della Chiocciola noisy?
Strada di Terrensano is a quiet rural road on the edge of Siena, so there's minimal traffic noise. The main noise source is internal: guests using the stairs (no lift) and the breakfast room on the first level. No bar or service entrance noise here.
Which rooms have the best views at B&B Torre Della Chiocciola?
The top floor rooms face south-west over the surrounding olive groves and hills towards the Tuscan countryside. No direct street noise, just open landscape.
What are insider tips for staying at B&B Torre Della Chiocciola?
1. Parking is first-come, first-served and limited to 6 spots. Arrive by 15:00 if you want to park on-site; otherwise, use Parcheggio San Francesco (1.5 km walk, €20/24h). 2. Book a top-floor room for the best afternoon light and view – the climb is steep but the payoff is a quiet sunset over the Tuscan hills.
What time is check-in at B&B Torre Della Chiocciola?
Check-in at B&B Torre Della Chiocciola is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does B&B Torre Della Chiocciola have Wi-Fi?
Free, password-protected Wi-Fi throughout. Speeds up to 10 Mbps download – fine for browsing and email, not for streaming.
Is there a city or tourist tax at B&B Torre Della Chiocciola?
€3.00 per person per night, paid locally at check-in; children under 12 exempt
Where can I eat cheaply near B&B Torre Della Chiocciola?
A panino or pizza al taglio from a bakery or rosticceria — around €5-8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from B&B Torre Della Chiocciola?
Siena is walkable; the cheapest transport is the TPF minibus day pass (€3.50, valid on all routes). From Florence airport (FLR), take the direct shuttle bus (€15-18) to Siena bus station.
When is the best time to visit Siena?
May and September – warm days, clear skies, and the crowds of midsummer haven’t arrived (or have just left). June is also good but gets busier toward the Palio on 2 July.
Principali attrazioni a 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.