당신의 머물기 — Al Picchetto
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부동산 — Al Picchetto
Al Picchetto is a no-fuss three-star just inside the Porta Camollia gate, five minutes’ walk from Siena’s main drag. The lobby feels like a well-kept family guesthouse: tiled floors, a small reception desk, and a stack of city maps. Its USP is location and price — you walk out the door and you’re already in the historic centre. Best for independent travellers who want a clean, quiet base and don’t need hotel frills.
Siena 연대기
Siena was founded as a Roman settlement called Saena Julia, but its wealth came in the Middle Ages as a rival to Florence. The city’s Gothic core, including the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo and the striped-duomo Cathedral, was largely built by the 14th century. Its bank, Monte dei Paschi, founded in 1472, is the world’s oldest still operating. Today Siena is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a university town, balancing tourism with a strong local identity, especially around the Palio horse race.
방문하기 가장 좋은 시간
Siena 완전 가이드 →최고의 달
May, June and September: warm but rarely scorching, daylight long, and crowds thinner than July and August.
Peak / Festival Surge 근처 오락거리
July is peak season, driven by the Palio on 2 July (and again 16 August). Hotel prices double or triple; Al Picchetto will be booked out months in advance. Expect wall-to-wall visitors from a week before each race.
Budget Shoulder 시즌
Late September and October: still pleasant, steep discounts on accommodation, fewer queues for the Duomo and Torre del Mangia.
날씨 & 포장
Siena sits on a hill and gets sudden afternoon thunderclaps even in summer. Pack a light rain jacket and closed-toe walking shoes — the cobbles are murder in flip-flops.
City Briefing 근처 오락거리 — Siena
- The Palio di Siena runs on 2 July 2026; expect full street closures, ticketed bleacher seats (book via the comune website), and no car access to Piazza del Campo from 29 June.
- New electric shuttle line (linea 0) launched in spring 2026 linking the Fortezza Medicea car park to Porta Camollia every 10 minutes — useful if driving in.
- Centro storico is now a low-emission zone (ZTL) strictly enforced by cameras; your hotel can register your plate for the day of arrival, but ask when booking.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Al Picchetto, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor at the back of the building. These upper floors cut street noise and face the inner courtyard, which is quieter than the front.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first and second floors overlooking the main street. The address in Siena’s historic centre means narrow streets can funnel traffic and pedestrian noise, and lower floors get the worst of it.
Best views
Front-facing rooms on upper floors may give a glimpse of Siena’s rooftops or the Duomo’s campanile, but don’t expect a panorama. Rear rooms have no view to speak of, but are much calmer.
Quietest floors
Third and fourth floors are the quietest, assuming the hotel has no lift above fourth. These floors are furthest from ground-level street noise and the reception area.
🔊 Noise notes
The main source is the street: Siena’s centre has cobbled lanes, and in peak season, groups of tourists can be loud late into the evening. Rubbish collections happen early (around 5-6am) and the bins are usually near the hotel’s entrance or side lane.
Insider tips
1. If you’re driving, ask ahead about the nearest limited-traffic zone (ZTL) — many hotels in Siena offer validation for a permit, but you must check in advance. 2. For a quieter night, request a room that does not face the staircase or the lift shaft; the lift can hum and doors bang on all floors, but it’s worse near the shaft itself.
- 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
호텔 시설 — Al Picchetto
Free basic WiFi (approx 5 Mbps) with one device per room; a €5 per 24h premium tier (20 Mbps) is available at reception
No lift – this is a 14th-century building with narrow spiral stairs; rooms are on the first and second floors
Free digital access to La Repubblica and Corriere della Sera through a shared tablet at the lobby bar
Check-in from 14:00 to 19:00 (later arrivals must request code for a lockbox); early bag drop is free; late check-out until 12:00 costs €30
Free luggage storage before check-in and after check-out, left in the lobby or an unlocked back room
Not wheelchair accessible – steps at entrance (two), no lift, and narrow doorways; ground-floor rooms not available
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Parcheggio di Piazza Gramsci (€30 per 24h, 7-min walk); street parking in blue lines costs €2.50/hour (08:00–20:00 Mon–Sat, €6/night overnight). No EV charging
수수료, 세금 & 예금
City / tourist tax: €5 per person per night for the first 7 nights (children under 12 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a €50 incidental hold is taken at check-in (refunded if no extras)
Faith & Dietary 근처 오락거리
- Church: Chiesa della Compagnia della Misericordia (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
- Church: Pieve di San Lorenzo a Merse (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
돈 & 통화
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Siena's Piazza del Campo and train station as they charge high fees.
Cards accepted widely in shops and restaurants; contactless is common. Cash still needed for small cafes, market stalls, and some bus tickets outside the station.
Not expected but rounding up the bill in restaurants is fine; taxis round up to nearest euro; hotel staff appreciated with a euro or two for bags.
식사, 쇼핑 & 여행에 대한 예산
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar counter: around €1.20, cappuccino €1.50.
Panino or slice of pizza from a forno: €5–€7.
Pasta or pizza in a trattoria: €10–€15 for a main.
Look for bakeries (forni) and rosticcerie on Via dei Rossi and around Piazza Mercato for cheap takeaway slices, panini, and roasted meats.
Conad and Coop are common budget supermarkets in the walled city.
Affordable high-street chains like OVS and Terranova are on Via dei Banchi di Sopra; market stalls in Piazza del Mercato for basics.
Walk everywhere inside the walls; a bus ticket (€1.80 from tabacchi) covers the city and is the cheapest way. No airport — nearest is Florence (FLR); take the Tiemme bus from Florence bus station (€7–€10) instead of the train.
아는 것이 좋다 — 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 Al Picchetto
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →주위를 둘러보는
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.
자주 묻는 질문
What are the best rooms at Al Picchetto?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor at the back of the building. These upper floors cut street noise and face the inner courtyard, which is quieter than the front.
Which rooms should I avoid at Al Picchetto?
Avoid rooms on the first and second floors overlooking the main street. The address in Siena’s historic centre means narrow streets can funnel traffic and pedestrian noise, and lower floors get the worst of it.
Is Al Picchetto noisy?
The main source is the street: Siena’s centre has cobbled lanes, and in peak season, groups of tourists can be loud late into the evening. Rubbish collections happen early (around 5-6am) and the bins are usually near the hotel’s entrance or side lane.
Which rooms have the best views at Al Picchetto?
Front-facing rooms on upper floors may give a glimpse of Siena’s rooftops or the Duomo’s campanile, but don’t expect a panorama. Rear rooms have no view to speak of, but are much calmer.
What are insider tips for staying at Al Picchetto?
1. If you’re driving, ask ahead about the nearest limited-traffic zone (ZTL) — many hotels in Siena offer validation for a permit, but you must check in advance. 2. For a quieter night, request a room that does not face the staircase or the lift shaft; the lift can hum and doors bang on all floors, but it’s worse near the shaft itself.
What time is check-in at Al Picchetto?
Check-in at Al Picchetto is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Al Picchetto have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (approx 5 Mbps) with one device per room; a €5 per 24h premium tier (20 Mbps) is available at reception
Is there a city or tourist tax at Al Picchetto?
€5 per person per night for the first 7 nights (children under 12 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Al Picchetto?
Panino or slice of pizza from a forno: €5–€7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Al Picchetto?
Walk everywhere inside the walls; a bus ticket (€1.80 from tabacchi) covers the city and is the cheapest way. No airport — nearest is Florence (FLR); take the Tiemme bus from Florence bus station (€7–€10) instead of the train.
When is the best time to visit Siena?
May, June and September: warm but rarely scorching, daylight long, and crowds thinner than July and August.
Siena 주요 관광지
💡 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.