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財産 — Podere capella
Podere Capella sits on a quiet hill south of Siena, surrounded by olive groves and vineyards. The lobby is small and functional, with tiled floors, a reception desk that doubles as the bar, and a strong sense of being a working farmhouse rather than a polished hotel. Its USP is the position: you can park easily, walk into the walled city in 15 minutes through Porta Romana, and enjoy a pool with views of the countryside. It suits independent travellers who want a base outside the tourist crush, not those expecting luxury amenities.
Sienaの歴史
Siena was founded as an Etruscan settlement, grew rich as a medieval banking centre and fought Florence for centuries. Its Gothic core, built around the fan-shaped Piazza del Campo, was largely finished by the 1300s and survives almost unchanged. The city’s identity is still defined by the Palio, a bareback horse race around the square that has run twice each summer since the 17th century. Today Siena is a Unesco World Heritage site and a university town, balancing tourism with daily life in its steep, narrow streets.
訪れるのに最適な時間
Siena完全ガイド →最高の月
May, September and October – warm days, low humidity, fewer crowds than summer. The countryside is green in May, the harvest season in autumn adds a relaxed pace.
ピーク/フェスティバル Surge
July and especially August. The Palio on 2 July and 16 August draws huge crowds; hotel prices double or triple. Siena is packed, hot and expensive, but electric during race week.
予算肩の季節
April and November. April can be damp but has Easter events. November is quiet, with mild days, cheap rooms and low-season discounts at most hotels.
天気&パッケージ
Summer afternoons in Siena can hit 35°C, but evening breezes cool sharply. Pack one warm layer – a pashmina or lightweight cardigan – for after sunset.
LIVE CITY BRIEFING — Siena
- The ZTL (limited traffic zone) in central Siena is strictly enforced with cameras. If you drive to Podere Capella, register your car with reception to avoid fines.
- The 2026 Palio dates are confirmed for 2 July and 16 August – expect road closures and packed buses on those afternoons.
- A new cycle path along the Via Francigena, south of Porta Romana, opened in 2025, making it easier to cycle from the hotel into the valley vineyards.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Podere capella, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a first-floor room facing the garden or rear courtyard. The first floor avoids ground-level street noise from Strada San Gimignano and offers a quieter experience with possible vineyard views.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those overlooking the street side (Strada San Gimignano). They pick up road noise and have less privacy. Also skip rooms near the entrance or reception if there is one, as foot traffic can be disruptive.
Best views
Rooms facing south or east (away from the street, towards the Tuscan countryside) offer the best views of olive groves or hills, based on the hotel's location on the outskirts of Siena along a main road, with rural land behind.
Quietest floors
First floor is the quietest. First floor rooms are elevated from street level, reducing traffic noise, and likely above the main reception or common areas.
🔊 Noise notes
Strada San Gimignano is a busy connecting road, so daytime traffic noise is noticeable, especially from 7am–9am and 4pm–7pm. Motorcycles and buses can be loud. There may be occasional church bells from nearby villages but nothing major at night.
Insider tips
Request a room on the first floor in advance; ground-floor street-side rooms are much noisier. If you drive, use the hotel's parking lot rather than street parking, as Strada San Gimignano is a main route and spaces fill quickly. Ask for a room with a view of the valley or countryside when booking.
- 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 — Podere capella
Free Wi-Fi throughout hotel; speed about 15 Mbps down; no login required (open network)
No lift – historic farmhouse building over three floors with stairs only
No daily newspapers; a small library with local guidebooks and maps in the lounge
Check-in 14:00–20:00; early bag drop from 10:00 on request; late check-out until 12:00 costs €30
Free baggage storage behind reception; available from 10:00 until 20:00
No step-free access at main entrance (two steps up); ground-floor room available but narrow doors; no wheelchair-accessible bathroom
Free on-site parking for about 15 cars (first come, first served); no EV charging; nearest public car park is Parcheggio Stazione di Siena (€1.50/hr, 24hrs)
税金、税金、預金
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night (up to 6 nights); under-12s exempt
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; a €50 incidental hold on a credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary 近く
- Church: Chiesa del Convento di Monte Oliveto Minore (798 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Lorenzo al Ponte (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Bartolo (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
地元のライフスタイル&レクリエーション
Museo Della Tortura — 854 m · ~11 min walk
Teatro dei Leggieri — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
5分間のRadio Essentials
Nearest — 695 m · ~9 min walk
Farmacia comunale di San Gimignano — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
pane fresco di catullo — 812 m · ~10 min walk
お金 & 通貨
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and tourist spots in Siena, which have poor rates and high fees.
Credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard) are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless is common for small amounts.
Not expected; round up the bill in restaurants (5-10%), leave a euro or two for hotel staff, and tip taxi drivers by rounding up.
食事、ショッピング、旅行 予算
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar counter costs around €1.10; standing is cheaper than sitting.
A panino or slice of pizza from a takeaway place costs €5-7.
A simple pasta dish in a trattoria for dinner runs about €12-15.
Look for bakeries and small pizzerie in the alleys off Piazza del Campo; the area around Via Banchi di Sopra has several good, affordable spots.
Coop and Conad are the main chains; there's a Coop on Via Quinto Bovio, just south of Strada San Gimignano.
Affordable high-street brands are found along Via Banchi di Sopra, OVS, and Coin department stores.
Cheapest way around is walking; a single bus ticket costs €1.70; from Florence airport, take a shuttle bus (Tiemme) direct to Siena for about €15.
Drink coffee at the bar, not at a table. Buy lunch from a bakery or deli rather than a sit-down restaurant. Get the Siena Card for combined entry to multiple museums if visiting several.
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 Podere capella
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 695 m · ~9 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia comunale di San Gimignano — 1.1 km · ~14 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 Podere capella?
Request a first-floor room facing the garden or rear courtyard. The first floor avoids ground-level street noise from Strada San Gimignano and offers a quieter experience with possible vineyard views.
Which rooms should I avoid at Podere capella?
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those overlooking the street side (Strada San Gimignano). They pick up road noise and have less privacy. Also skip rooms near the entrance or reception if there is one, as foot traffic can be disruptive.
Is Podere capella noisy?
Strada San Gimignano is a busy connecting road, so daytime traffic noise is noticeable, especially from 7am–9am and 4pm–7pm. Motorcycles and buses can be loud. There may be occasional church bells from nearby villages but nothing major at night.
Which rooms have the best views at Podere capella?
Rooms facing south or east (away from the street, towards the Tuscan countryside) offer the best views of olive groves or hills, based on the hotel's location on the outskirts of Siena along a main road, with rural land behind.
What are insider tips for staying at Podere capella?
Request a room on the first floor in advance; ground-floor street-side rooms are much noisier. If you drive, use the hotel's parking lot rather than street parking, as Strada San Gimignano is a main route and spaces fill quickly. Ask for a room with a view of the valley or countryside when booking.
What time is check-in at Podere capella?
Check-in at Podere capella is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Podere capella have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout hotel; speed about 15 Mbps down; no login required (open network)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Podere capella?
€2.50 per person per night (up to 6 nights); under-12s exempt
Where can I eat cheaply near Podere capella?
A panino or slice of pizza from a takeaway place costs €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Podere capella?
Cheapest way around is walking; a single bus ticket costs €1.70; from Florence airport, take a shuttle bus (Tiemme) direct to Siena for about €15.
When is the best time to visit Siena?
May, September and October – warm days, low humidity, fewer crowds than summer. The countryside is green in May, the harvest season in autumn adds a relaxed pace.
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.