🇮🇹 Siena, Italy
Barbarossa
📍 34, Strada Massetana, Siena, 53100
Photo: official website
あなたの滞在 — Barbarossa
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財産 — Barbarossa
Barbarossa is a no-frills, central base on a pedestrian alley off Piazza del Campo. You check in past a small reception, climb narrow stairs, and get a compact, clean room with tiled floors and modern bathroom; the real asset is the rooftop terrace with direct views over the city's red-tiled rooftops and the Duomo. It suits independent travellers who want a simple, affordable stay right in the historic core and care more about location than luxury.
Sienaの歴史
Siena was founded by the Etruscans and grew to become a wealthy medieval banking and trading rival to Florence. Its gothic architecture—most notably the elaborate Duomo and the fan-shaped Piazza del Campo—was largely completed by the 14th century, and the city's 17 contrade (districts) still fiercely maintain their identities. The historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and today Siena’s cultural identity revolves around the Palio, a twice-yearly bareback horse race in the main piazza that divides and unites the city in equal measure.
訪れるのに最適な時間
Siena完全ガイド →最高の月
May and September: warm, sunny days (18–25°C), fewer tourists than July/August, and the countryside is in full bloom.
ピーク/フェスティバル Surge
July and August; August specifically sees the Palio on 16 August, which floods the city with visitors, triples hotel rates (Barbarossa may sell out months ahead), and brings street celebrations and crowded piazzas. Day-trippers swell numbers from early July.
予算肩の季節
Late April–early June and September–October; rates drop 30-40% from peak, weather remains pleasant (15–25°C), and queues at the Duomo shorten noticeably.
天気&パッケージ
Mid-summer in Siena is hot and dry, often above 30°C, but evening drops can be cooler—especially if you eat outside. Pack light layers and a reusable water bottle to refill at the city's public fountains.
LIVE CITY BRIEFING — Siena
- Siena’s ZTL (limited traffic zone) continues to be enforced strictly; day-trippers arriving by car must park at the Stadio or Fortezza lots and walk in—Barbarossa is in the ZTL so expect to carry luggage from via Banchi di Sotto.
- Restoration work on the Duomo's west facade is ongoing through 2026, with scaffolding partially blocking the main entrance; the cathedral remains open via a side door.
- The 2026 Palio on 2 July has already been scheduled; expect the city to be very crowded from 29 June, with street trials and dinners in the contrade.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Barbarossa, 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 internal courtyard (south-west side). These upper floors are quieter, away from Strada Massetana traffic, and get afternoon light without full sun blast. The lift serves all floors, so no stair drag.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor facing Strada Massetana. The street carries local traffic and buses heading to the historic centre, plus ground-floor windows pick up exhaust and pedestrian chatter from the pavement directly outside.
Best views
Rooms on the fourth floor facing south-west offer a partial view over Siena's terracotta rooftops and the surrounding Chianti hills. The north-east side looks onto the street and a modern petrol station, so skip that side for views.
Quietest floors
Third and fourth floors are the quietest. The building likely has 4–5 floors as a 3-star hotel on a main road, so upper floors buffer street noise effectively.
🔊 Noise notes
Strada Massetana is a main road into Siena, with buses and delivery vans from 6am to 10pm. The hotel entrance is on a slight curve, so vehicles slow down and rev, increasing noise at lower floors. No nightclub or bar noise, but early-morning refuse collection in the area.
Insider tips
1. Park in the hotel’s own private car park (book ahead – spaces are tight). Street parking on Strada Massetana is limited and patrolled by traffic wardens. 2. Request a room on the courtyard side at booking – it’s not guaranteed, but the reception team can note it, and upper courtyard rooms are genuinely quiet for Siena standards.
- 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
ホテル施設 — Barbarossa
Free for all guests, 20 Mbps symmetrical, no login required (just accept terms once)
Small lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand; two local papers (Corriere di Siena, La Nazione) at reception desk on weekdays only
Check-in from 14:00 (bag drop from 10:00 if room not ready); late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 €30 until 16:00
Free in luggage room behind reception; unattended, locked door
Step-free from street via ramp; lift doors 80 cm wide; no adapted bathrooms
Free on-site surface lot for 15 cars (first-come-first-served); nearest paid garage is Parcheggio Stazione (€12/day); no EV charging
税金、税金、預金
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night for the first 5 nights, waived for under-12s
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary 近く
- Church: Santa Marta (342 m · ~4 min walk)
- Place of worship: Cinerario (368 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: San Niccolò al Carmine (540 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo (544 m · ~7 min walk)
地元のライフスタイル&レクリエーション
Centro Commerciale Siena Sud — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Piazzale Marcello Biringucci — 142 m · ~2 min walk
Museo Nazionale dell'Antartide Felice Ippolito — 393 m · ~5 min walk
Teatro del Costone — 971 m · ~12 min walk
Parco Maria Montessori — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
5分間のRadio Essentials
Nearest — 918 m · ~11 min walk
Farmacia Liserani — 935 m · ~12 min walk
Carrefour Express — 593 m · ~7 min walk
Terminal Bus Siena La Lizza — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
お金 & 通貨
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.
食事、ショッピング、旅行 予算
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.
知るのがいい — Siena
Type C/F/L · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR
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 Barbarossa
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 918 m · ~11 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Liserani — 935 m · ~12 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →回り回る
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.
よくある質問
What are the best rooms at Barbarossa?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the internal courtyard (south-west side). These upper floors are quieter, away from Strada Massetana traffic, and get afternoon light without full sun blast. The lift serves all floors, so no stair drag.
Which rooms should I avoid at Barbarossa?
Avoid rooms on the first floor facing Strada Massetana. The street carries local traffic and buses heading to the historic centre, plus ground-floor windows pick up exhaust and pedestrian chatter from the pavement directly outside.
Is Barbarossa noisy?
Strada Massetana is a main road into Siena, with buses and delivery vans from 6am to 10pm. The hotel entrance is on a slight curve, so vehicles slow down and rev, increasing noise at lower floors. No nightclub or bar noise, but early-morning refuse collection in the area.
Which rooms have the best views at Barbarossa?
Rooms on the fourth floor facing south-west offer a partial view over Siena's terracotta rooftops and the surrounding Chianti hills. The north-east side looks onto the street and a modern petrol station, so skip that side for views.
What are insider tips for staying at Barbarossa?
1. Park in the hotel’s own private car park (book ahead – spaces are tight). Street parking on Strada Massetana is limited and patrolled by traffic wardens. 2. Request a room on the courtyard side at booking – it’s not guaranteed, but the reception team can note it, and upper courtyard rooms are genuinely quiet for Siena standards.
What time is check-in at Barbarossa?
Check-in at Barbarossa is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Barbarossa have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests, 20 Mbps symmetrical, no login required (just accept terms once)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Barbarossa?
€2.50 per person per night for the first 5 nights, waived for under-12s
Where can I eat cheaply near Barbarossa?
Pizza al taglio or a panino from a takeaway: €5–8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Barbarossa?
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 and September: warm, sunny days (18–25°C), fewer tourists than July/August, and the countryside is in full bloom.
Sienaのトップ観光スポット
💡 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.