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Il Canto del Sole

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부동산 — Il Canto del Sole

Il Canto del Sole sits a short walk from Siena’s historic core – a three-star set in a converted farmhouse with terracotta floors, a simple courtyard garden and a small pool. The lobby feels like a country house, with worn leather armchairs and a reception desk that doubles as a breakfast bar. It suits independent travellers who want clean rooms, free parking and easy bus access into the centre, not resort frills.

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Siena 연대기

Siena was founded by the Etruscans and reached its medieval peak as a rival to Florence, building its iconic shell-shaped Piazza del Campo in the 13th century. The city-state’s Gothic cathedral, begun in 1215, was originally planned as the largest in Christendom – a project abandoned after the Black Death of 1348. Today Siena remains a UNESCO World Heritage site, with a preserved medieval street plan and a fiercely local identity centred on the Palio horse race.

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최고의 달

May and September are ideal: temperatures in the low 20s °C, fewer crowds than midsummer, and the countryside is green. June works well too, before the full heat and Palio frenzy.

Peak / Festival Surge 근처 오락거리

July is peak, driven by the Palio di Provenzano on 2 July – the town heaves, hotel prices double and rooms sell out months ahead. The second Palio (16 August) adds another spike. Expect 35°C afternoons.

Budget Shoulder 시즌

October and April are the budget shoulder months: cooler (15–20°C), cheap rooms and no queues at the Duomo, though some trattorias may close midweek.

날씨 & 포장

July in Siena is dry and hot – often over 35°C by midday, with a sharp drop at night. Pack linen trousers, a light jacket for evening, and comfortable walking shoes for steep cobbled streets; leave umbrellas at home.

City Briefing 근처 오락거리 — Siena

  • Siena’s ZTL (limited traffic zone) was tightened in late 2025 – check your hotel’s parking arrangement before driving in.
  • A new direct bus route from Siena railway station to Piazza Gramsci now runs every 10 minutes until 10pm (summer 2026 schedule).
  • The Osteria La Sosta di Violante recently reopened after renovation, with a pared-back menu of local pici pasta and Cinta Senese pork.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to Il Canto del Sole, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Request a room on the upper floors (3rd or 4th) facing the internal courtyard rather than the street. These floors are quieter, have more natural light, and avoid pavement-level activity.

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Rooms to avoid

Avoid ground-floor rooms and any room directly adjacent to the lift or stairwell. Ground-level rooms suffer from street noise and limited privacy given Siena’s narrow, busy medieval streets.

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Best views

Rooms at the back or side of the building offer views over Siena’s tiled rooftops or a quiet courtyard. In a 3-star property without a stated view, request ‘quiet courtyard side’ – if available, you’ll get a sense of the city without the noise.

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Quietest floors

Floors 3 and 4. With no lift to upper levels (typical for a 3-star in an old building), these floors have the least foot traffic and street buzz.

🔊 Noise notes

Siena’s historic centre is compact, so street noise (scooters, delivery vans, pedestrian chatter) is a given on the front side. The bar or breakfast room may generate early-morning clatter if near your room. The building’s age means thin walls – ask for a room away from the stairwell.

Insider tips

1) Book directly with the hotel and request a high-floor courtyard room at time of reservation – 3-star hotels often upgrade if you ask politely. 2) If you’re arriving by car, verify parking options in advance; Siena has restricted traffic zones (ZTL) and hotel directions are critical.

How to request your preferred room:
  1. Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
  2. Add a note in your booking comments field
  3. Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available

호텔 시설 — Il Canto del Sole

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Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi throughout, standard speed (~15 Mbps). No login required, just accept terms on browser.

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Lift / Elevator

One small lift serves the first two floors. The top floor (third floor with superior rooms) is accessible only by stairs (about 20 steps).

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Media & Newspapers

No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. The 13th-century fresco fragment in the breakfast hall is a noted quirk.

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Check-in / Check-out

Check-in from 14:00 to 22:00. Early bag drop is available from 08:00. Late check-out until 12:00 costs €25, subject to availability.

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Baggage Storage

Free luggage storage at reception for arriving/departing guests, no time limit.

Accessibility

No step at main entrance; one ground-floor room (No. 105) is wheelchair-accessible, but the lift is narrow (fits only a small manual chair). Other floors have limited turning space.

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Parking

No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Parcheggio San Francesco (€2.50/hour, €20 overnight) a 5-minute walk. No EV charging.

수수료, 세금 & 예금

City / tourist tax: €6 per person per night, mandatory for all guests aged 12 and over. Cash or card at check-out.

Deposit & card hold: €100 security hold on credit card at check-in; no advance deposit required for standard reservations.

Faith & Dietary 근처 오락거리

  • Church: Chiesa dei Santi Giacomo e Cristoforo (1.7 km · ~22 min walk)

지역 라이프 스타일 & 레크리에이션

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Walking & Running

Il Parco di Ponte a Tressa — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk

5분 라디오 필수

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Nearest Pharmacy

Farmacia Comunale — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk

돈 & 통화

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Local currency

Euro, EUR

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Where to exchange

Use ATMs inside actual banks for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Piazza del Campo or near the Duomo as they add a heavy commission.

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Cards & contactless

Most places accept contactless cards and mobile pay (Apple Pay/Google Pay); keep €20-50 cash for small cafes, market stalls, and bus tickets.

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Tipping etiquette

Not expected. Round up the bill at restaurants (e.g., €43 → €45) if service was good; taxis and hotel staff do not expect tips.

식사, 쇼핑 & 여행에 대한 예산

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Cheap coffee

Standing at a bar counter for an espresso or cappuccino: around €1.10.

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Best-value lunch

A slice of pizza or a panino from a takeaway shop: €5-€7.

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Affordable dinner

A plate of pasta in a trattoria off the main streets: €10-€13.

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Street food & cheap eats

The area near Piazza del Campo has several takeaway panini and pizza counters; also look for 'kebab' shops on Via Pantaneto for cheap eats.

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Budget groceries

Conad, Coop, and Punto Simply are the main budget supermarkets; Conad has a small branch near Piazza Gramsci.

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Affordable clothes

OVS and Terranova on Via Banchi di Sopra for affordable basics; the weekly market on Wednesday at Fortezza Medicea has clothing stalls.

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Cheapest way around

Single bus ticket €1.70 (valid 75 min) or day pass €5; no airport inside Siena – from Florence airport take the Tiemme bus (€9 one-way, 75 min).

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Money-saving tips

Fill a water bottle at any of the public fountains (free). Buy a 'Siena Pass' for combined museum entry if visiting three or more sites. Walk everywhere – the historic centre is compact and buses only help for the train station.

아는 것이 좋다 — Siena

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Plugs & power

Type C/F/L · 230V

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Tap water

safe

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Currency

$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR

Emergency Contacts

Siena
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Police
112
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Ambulance / Medical
118
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Fire Department
115

Call 112 for police or any urgent help. 118 gets an ambulance, 115 for fire. For non-urgent police matters in Siena, dial 0577 202111.

💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.

Where to Eat

1
53100 Street Food & Wine Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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New York Cafe' Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Pasticceria Buti Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Osteria Di Nonna Gina italian
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Snack Bar Local
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Charlie Mixology Bar cocktails
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Tia Loca pizza;italian_pizza
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Il Biondo Local
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Siena, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at Il Canto del Sole

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: pharmacy · Farmacia Comunale — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

주위를 둘러보는

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Florence Airport (FLR) Private Transfer 130 euros

Florence Airport (FLR) → Comfort Siena Design Apartment

70 min · On demand · 24/7

💡 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.

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FLR to Siena via Florence Santa Maria Novella 15 euros

Florence Airport (FLR) → Comfort Siena Design Apartment (Siena Station)

115 min · Every 30-60 mins (FLR to SMN tram) + hourly trains · Tram: 5am-11:30pm. Train: 5:20am-9:40pm.

💡 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.

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Florence Airport (FLR) Bus to Siena 18 euros

Florence Airport (FLR) → Comfort Siena Design Apartment (Siena Bus Station)

90 min · Every 60-120 mins · 5:30am-9:30pm

💡 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.

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Local Siena Taxi (from Station) 7 euros

Siena Train Station → Comfort Siena Design Apartment

10 min · On demand · 24/7 (limited 10pm-6am)

💡 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.

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자주 묻는 질문

What are the best rooms at Il Canto del Sole?

Request a room on the upper floors (3rd or 4th) facing the internal courtyard rather than the street. These floors are quieter, have more natural light, and avoid pavement-level activity.

Which rooms should I avoid at Il Canto del Sole?

Avoid ground-floor rooms and any room directly adjacent to the lift or stairwell. Ground-level rooms suffer from street noise and limited privacy given Siena’s narrow, busy medieval streets.

Is Il Canto del Sole noisy?

Siena’s historic centre is compact, so street noise (scooters, delivery vans, pedestrian chatter) is a given on the front side. The bar or breakfast room may generate early-morning clatter if near your room. The building’s age means thin walls – ask for a room away from the stairwell.

Which rooms have the best views at Il Canto del Sole?

Rooms at the back or side of the building offer views over Siena’s tiled rooftops or a quiet courtyard. In a 3-star property without a stated view, request ‘quiet courtyard side’ – if available, you’ll get a sense of the city without the noise.

What are insider tips for staying at Il Canto del Sole?

1) Book directly with the hotel and request a high-floor courtyard room at time of reservation – 3-star hotels often upgrade if you ask politely. 2) If you’re arriving by car, verify parking options in advance; Siena has restricted traffic zones (ZTL) and hotel directions are critical.

What time is check-in at Il Canto del Sole?

Check-in at Il Canto del Sole is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Il Canto del Sole have Wi-Fi?

Free Wi-Fi throughout, standard speed (~15 Mbps). No login required, just accept terms on browser.

Is there a city or tourist tax at Il Canto del Sole?

€6 per person per night, mandatory for all guests aged 12 and over. Cash or card at check-out.

Where can I eat cheaply near Il Canto del Sole?

A slice of pizza or a panino from a takeaway shop: €5-€7.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Il Canto del Sole?

Single bus ticket €1.70 (valid 75 min) or day pass €5; no airport inside Siena – from Florence airport take the Tiemme bus (€9 one-way, 75 min).

When is the best time to visit Siena?

May and September are ideal: temperatures in the low 20s °C, fewer crowds than midsummer, and the countryside is green. June works well too, before the full heat and Palio frenzy.

Siena 주요 관광지

Basilica of San Domenico Free

💡 Check for free guided tours on Saturday mornings. The reliquary containing her head is eerie but fascinating.

Orto Botanico di Siena Free

💡 Bring a picnic. It's less busy than the main parks. Paths can be steep — wear flat shoes.

Piazza del Campo Free

💡 Go at sunset for the best light on the Palazzo Pubblico and Torre del Mangia. Early morning it's almost empty.

Duomo di Siena (Interior)

💡 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.

Santa Maria della Scala

💡 Free on the first Sunday of each month. Otherwise €9. The underground 'sacred tunnels' are the highlight, not the modern art wing.

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