Il tuo soggiorno — Podere San Giorgio
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La proprietà — Podere San Giorgio
Podere San Giorgio is a no-frills three-star just outside Siena's walls, set in a converted farmhouse with a small pool and terrace that looks toward the Duomo. The vibe is practical: clean, quiet, run by a family who point you to the bus stop rather than push a concierge service. It suits independent travellers with a car who want a base for exploring the Tuscan countryside, not a luxury escape.
Cronache di Siena
Siena was founded as a Roman town, Senae, but its golden age came in the 12th and 13th centuries as a rival to Florence, ruled by a guild-based government known as the Nine. The city's Gothic architecture — the stripped-back Duomo, the Palazzo Pubblico, the scalloped Piazza del Campo — was built with brick and local travertine during this period, after the Black Death of 1348 ended Siena's expansion. Today, Siena's economy runs on tourism, the Palio horse race, and its university, the oldest in Tuscany (founded 1240). Its cultural identity is fiercely local: the contrade (neighbourhoods) still have their own banners, churches, and parades, and many residents speak Sienese dialect among themselves.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Siena →I migliori mesi
May and September: warm, sunny days (20-25°C), roses in bloom, and the post-Easter/pre-August lull means the Campo isn't shoulder-to-shoulder. October also works for clear light and harvest-season markets.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August: the Palio on 2 July (and again on 16 August) packs the city with crowds and jacks hotel prices 40-60% above shoulder rates. August is also Ferragosto (15th), when many Italians holiday and the heat can hit 35°C. If you're not here for the race, avoid these weeks unless you enjoy queuing.
Stagione di spalla
March-April and October-November: flights and rooms drop 20-30%, temperatures hover 12-18°C, and you can walk into the Duomo without a timed ticket. April has the occasional rain squall; November has foggy mornings but fewer fellow tourists.
Meteo e imballaggio
Siena's hilltop position means sudden afternoon storms even in summer, often blowing in from the Maremma coast. Pack a light waterproof jacket regardless of the forecast, and comfortable walking shoes: the city is steep, cobbled, and almost entirely pedestrian.
Briefing della città — Siena
- From June 2026, Siena's ZTL (limited traffic zone) enforcement hours are extended to 24/7 in the historic centre; if you drive, ensure your hotel has a permit code or park outside at the Porta Pispini car park (€15/day).
- The Duomo's floor mosaic cycle — shown only from June to October — is fully uncovered in July 2026, including the newly restored 'Allegory of the Hill of Wisdom' panel (removed for cleaning in 2024-2025).
- A new direct bus, the 'Siena Link', now runs from Florence's Santa Novella station to Piazza Gramsci every 30 minutes (€12, 75 minutes), replacing the old Tiemme service that had frequent cancellations.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Podere San Giorgio, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor (piano primo) overlooking the garden at the back. These are furthest from the road and benefit from the olive grove's quiet.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the car park; they get foot traffic and engine noise from early check-ins. Also avoid the attic room directly under the tiled roof, which can be hot and noisy in rain.
Best views
Ask for a room with a south-west window: you see the Val d'Orcia hills from the upper floor. The garden rooms look onto cypress trees and the vegetable patch.
Quietest floors
First floor is the quietest; second floor above is also calm but check for roof noise.
🔊 Noise notes
This is a rural agriturismo on a working farm, so tractors and a rooster start around 6am. The access road is dirt, so no street noise, but breakfast room doors slam.
Insider tips
1. The hotel has free parking, but the lot fills by 10am in high season – arrive early to claim a space. 2. The on-site kitchen garden supplies breakfast vegetables; ask if you can buy tomatoes or eggs to take for a picnic.
- 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 — Podere San Giorgio
Free WiFi throughout property — average 15 Mbps download, enough for browsing and email; requires a room-code login (no registration)
No lift — the main building has 2 floors accessible only by stairs; annex rooms on ground floor can be allocated on request for guests with mobility needs
No digital newsstand or printed newspapers; the hotel is a converted 18th-century farmhouse with original stone walls, terracotta floors, and wooden beam ceilings
Check-in from 14:00 to 20:00 (arrivals after 20:00 must be pre-arranged); early bag-drop from 10:30 allowed free of charge; check-out by 10:00; late check-out fee: €25 until 14:00, subject to availability
Free for same-day arrivals and departures; stored behind the reception desk
Step-free access to the main entrance via a ramp; reception and ground-floor annex rooms accessible by wheelchair; upper rooms and the breakfast room are reachable only by stairs — no adapted bathrooms
Free on-site parking on a gravel lot (unassigned, 30 spaces); nearest public car park is Parcheggio Due Ponti at €2.50/hour or €15/day, about 1 km away; no EV charging
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: €4 per person per night (payable in cash or card at checkout; children under 12 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: A €100 deposit to guarantee the reservation is required 7 days before arrival; at check-in a €50 incidental hold on a credit card is taken
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: Chiesa di San Filippo (1.9 km · ~23 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Parco Comunale Citerni — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Nearest — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs at local banks (e.g. Monte dei Paschi) for market rates; avoid currency exchange bureaux in the central Piazza del Campo – their rates are poor.
Visa/Mastercard contactless accepted in most shops, restaurants, and hotels; Amex less common; small markets and some cafés prefer cash under €10.
Not expected but appreciated: round up the bill in restaurants (5-10% for exceptional service), leave small change for taxis (round up to nearest €1-2), hotel staff €1-2 per bag.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar counter (caffè al banco) – about €1.20, not the fancy sit-down price.
Pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice) or a panino from a forno – around €5-7 with a drink.
Pasta primi from a trattoria menu – around €10-13 for a main, plus cover charge (coperto) of €1-2.
The area around Piazza del Mercato and Via di Città has several bakeries and takeaways selling pizza, focaccia, and arancini for €3-6.
Coop is common in Siena (near Porta Romana and Via Fiorentina); Conad is also reliable for basics.
Via Montanini and Via Banchi di Sopra have mid-range Italian chain stores (e.g. OVS, Tally Weijl); for cheaper basics, head to the Carrefour hypermarket near Porta Camollia.
Walk – Siena's historic centre is compact; buses (Tiemme) cover the outskirts, a single ticket is €1.50 (90 min) from tabacchi; from Florence airport, take the Sena bus direct (€7.50 one-way).
1. Buy a Siena Card (if visiting multiple museums) but check if it covers what you want – often just the Duomo and civic museum. 2. Eat in the side streets off Piazza del Campo, not on the piazza itself – same quality, half the price. 3. Fill a water bottle at the public water fountains (fontanine) around town – free, potable, and saves on bottled water.
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 Podere San Giorgio
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
🚐 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 Podere San Giorgio?
Request a room on the first floor (piano primo) overlooking the garden at the back. These are furthest from the road and benefit from the olive grove's quiet.
Which rooms should I avoid at Podere San Giorgio?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the car park; they get foot traffic and engine noise from early check-ins. Also avoid the attic room directly under the tiled roof, which can be hot and noisy in rain.
Is Podere San Giorgio noisy?
This is a rural agriturismo on a working farm, so tractors and a rooster start around 6am. The access road is dirt, so no street noise, but breakfast room doors slam.
Which rooms have the best views at Podere San Giorgio?
Ask for a room with a south-west window: you see the Val d'Orcia hills from the upper floor. The garden rooms look onto cypress trees and the vegetable patch.
What are insider tips for staying at Podere San Giorgio?
1. The hotel has free parking, but the lot fills by 10am in high season – arrive early to claim a space. 2. The on-site kitchen garden supplies breakfast vegetables; ask if you can buy tomatoes or eggs to take for a picnic.
What time is check-in at Podere San Giorgio?
Check-in at Podere San Giorgio is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Podere San Giorgio have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout property — average 15 Mbps download, enough for browsing and email; requires a room-code login (no registration)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Podere San Giorgio?
€4 per person per night (payable in cash or card at checkout; children under 12 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Podere San Giorgio?
Pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice) or a panino from a forno – around €5-7 with a drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Podere San Giorgio?
Walk – Siena's historic centre is compact; buses (Tiemme) cover the outskirts, a single ticket is €1.50 (90 min) from tabacchi; from Florence airport, take the Sena bus direct (€7.50 one-way).
When is the best time to visit Siena?
May and September: warm, sunny days (20-25°C), roses in bloom, and the post-Easter/pre-August lull means the Campo isn't shoulder-to-shoulder. October also works for clear light and harvest-season markets.
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.