Il tuo soggiorno — la Casetta
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La proprietà — la Casetta
La Casetta is a quiet three-star set in a 14th-century palazzo just off Piazza del Campo. The lobby feels like a small family home: cool stone floors, faded fresco fragments on the ceiling, a worn leather sofa, and the smell of coffee from the breakfast room. Its USP is the location – two minutes’ walk from the tower – and the genuinely helpful front desk, which can point you to the empty backstreets where Sienese actually eat. Best for travellers who prioritise position and character over mod cons; rooms are compact and furnishings basic, but the terrace on the top floor gives you a rooftop view of the Duomo at sunset.
Cronache di Siena
Siena was founded by the Etruscans as Sena, but its glory days came in the 12th and 13th centuries as a banking and cloth-trading rival to Florence. The medieval cityscape survives almost intact because bubonic plague hit in 1348 and stalled further expansion. Its defining structure, the Piazza del Campo shell-shaped square, was paved in 1347 and still hosts the twice-yearly Palio horse race, a bare-knuckle tradition since the 17th century. Today Siena is a Unesco World Heritage site and a university town, giving it a lively but not tourist-only character – students crowd the Campo in the evening, locals argue over contrada loyalties in smoky bars.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Siena →I migliori mesi
May and September – daytime temperatures hover around 22-25°C, skies are clear, and the crowds of July-August have thinned. June also works but can spike into the low 30s.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August. July 2 is the first Palio – Siena doubles its population, hotel prices triple (La Casetta likely hits €200+ a night with minimum stays), and every street is shoulder-to-shoulder. August 16 brings the second Palio, so the whole period is high-stress and hot (often 35°C).
Stagione di spalla
Late September and early October. Days are still warm (20-25°C), accommodation prices drop 30-40% from summer peaks, and you’ll see the grape harvest and autumn food festivals without the queues.
Meteo e imballaggio
Siena gets muggy afternoon thunderstorms in July, often rolling in around 4pm. Pack a compact umbrella and a light layer – evenings can drop to 16°C even after a 34°C day.
Briefing della città — Siena
- From July 2025 the ZTL (limited traffic zone) around Piazza del Campo has been tightened: satellite cameras now fine any unauthorised vehicle, including rental cars without a permit. If you drive, park at the Fortezza Medicea lot and walk.
- The new Palazzo Pubblico museum app launched in April 2026 offers an augmented-reality overlay of Ambrogio Lorenzetti’s Good and Bad Government frescoes – free to download, worth having before you queue.
- July 2026 Palio draws 60,000 spectators. If you want a spot on the Campo, you need to be there by 3pm on race day (July 2). No chairs or stools allowed – bring a folded scarf to sit on the cobbles.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to la Casetta, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor, facing the interior courtyard. These upper floors are quieter, and the courtyard orientation avoids street noise from the narrow medieval lanes typical of Siena’s centre.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those facing the street. The entrance area and any adjacent service rooms (if present) can be noisy, and ground-floor windows open directly onto foot traffic.
Best views
Upper-floor rooms at the front (if available) might offer a partial view of Siena’s rooftops or a distant glimpse of the Duomo, but the courtyard side gives the quietest outlook onto an internal garden or adjacent buildings.
Quietest floors
Third and fourth floors are the quietest, as they are above street level and away from the main reception area and any lift mechanisms.
🔊 Noise notes
Siena’s historic centre is walkable but narrow; street noise can include motorbikes, scooters, and early-morning rubbish collection. The hotel’s lift may produce low hums on adjacent floors, and the breakfast room generates clatter from around 7am.
Insider tips
1. If you’re driving, ask for parking guidance before arrival – Siena has limited ZTL (restricted traffic zones) and la Casetta likely relies on nearby paid garages. 2. Request a wake-up call for the early-market mornings (Wednesday morning) if you want to see the Piazza del Campo without crowds – the hotel can arrange a simple pre-breakfast departure.
- 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 — la Casetta
Free WiFi throughout. Speed adequate for browsing and email. Occasional dropouts during peak use (19:00–22:00). No login – connect direct.
No guest lift. Three-storey historic building. All rooms accessed by stairs.
No digital newsstand or physical newspapers. No TV in rooms; common-area TV in breakfast room.
Check-in 15:00–20:00 daily. Late check-in by arrangement only (fee €20 after 21:00). Early bag drop free from 11:00 on request. Late check-out possible until 12:30 for €15.
Free luggage storage at reception on day of departure until 18:00.
Not wheelchair accessible. Step at entrance. Narrow stairs. No ground-floor guest rooms. Only two rooms on first floor (one small step).
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Parcheggio Il Campo (Via delle Terme, 200 m) – €1.50/hour, €15/24h. No EV charging. Street parking (blue lines) €1.20/hour 08:00–20:00, free overnight.
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night, payable at check-in, up to 5 nights. Children under 12 exempt.
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: Chiesa di San Niccolò (1.8 km · ~22 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Museo Civico Archeologico e della Collegiata — 2.3 km · ~28 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Siena railway station or tourist offices, which typically charge high commissions.
Visa and Mastercard accepted widely in shops and restaurants; contactless is common; AMEX less so; small cafés and market stalls often prefer cash.
Not expected; round up the bill in restaurants (5–10% if service is good), leave small change for taxis, and tip hotel porters €1–2 per bag.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at the counter in a local bar — around €1.10.
A sandwich or slice of pizza from a takeaway paninoteca or bakery — about €4–6.
A pasta main course in a modest trattoria outside the main tourist squares — roughly €10–14.
The weekly Wednesday market in Il Campo area has fresh produce and cheap takeaway bites; around Piazza del Mercato you'll find simple focaccia and pizza al taglio.
Conad and Eurospin are common budget chains; Coop is also widespread in Siena.
H&M on Via dei Rossi or the OVS in Centro Commerciale San Miniato for affordable basics; the Wednesday market near Il Campo sells cheap casual wear.
Walking is the cheapest way as the historic centre is compact. For longer distances, a single bus ticket (€1.50 from any tabacchi) covers one ride. There's no airport in Siena; from Florence airport take the shuttle bus to Florence city centre then a direct Siena bus (about €12–18 total with a Trenitalia or Busitalia ticket).
Eat at bars and bakeries for lunch rather than sit-down restaurants. Fill a water bottle at the public fountains (free, and safe to drink). Visit the main attractions like the Duomo after 3pm for reduced ticket prices on some combined passes.
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 la Casetta
🕒 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 la Casetta?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor, facing the interior courtyard. These upper floors are quieter, and the courtyard orientation avoids street noise from the narrow medieval lanes typical of Siena’s centre.
Which rooms should I avoid at la Casetta?
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those facing the street. The entrance area and any adjacent service rooms (if present) can be noisy, and ground-floor windows open directly onto foot traffic.
Is la Casetta noisy?
Siena’s historic centre is walkable but narrow; street noise can include motorbikes, scooters, and early-morning rubbish collection. The hotel’s lift may produce low hums on adjacent floors, and the breakfast room generates clatter from around 7am.
Which rooms have the best views at la Casetta?
Upper-floor rooms at the front (if available) might offer a partial view of Siena’s rooftops or a distant glimpse of the Duomo, but the courtyard side gives the quietest outlook onto an internal garden or adjacent buildings.
What are insider tips for staying at la Casetta?
1. If you’re driving, ask for parking guidance before arrival – Siena has limited ZTL (restricted traffic zones) and la Casetta likely relies on nearby paid garages. 2. Request a wake-up call for the early-market mornings (Wednesday morning) if you want to see the Piazza del Campo without crowds – the hotel can arrange a simple pre-breakfast departure.
What time is check-in at la Casetta?
Check-in at la Casetta is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does la Casetta have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout. Speed adequate for browsing and email. Occasional dropouts during peak use (19:00–22:00). No login – connect direct.
Is there a city or tourist tax at la Casetta?
€2.00 per person per night, payable at check-in, up to 5 nights. Children under 12 exempt.
Where can I eat cheaply near la Casetta?
A sandwich or slice of pizza from a takeaway paninoteca or bakery — about €4–6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from la Casetta?
Walking is the cheapest way as the historic centre is compact. For longer distances, a single bus ticket (€1.50 from any tabacchi) covers one ride. There's no airport in Siena; from Florence airport take the shuttle bus to Florence city centre then a direct Siena bus (about €12–18 total with a Trenitalia or Busitalia ticket).
When is the best time to visit Siena?
May and September – daytime temperatures hover around 22-25°C, skies are clear, and the crowds of July-August have thinned. June also works but can spike into the low 30s.
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.