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부동산 — Laticastelli
Laticastelli is a straightforward, no-frills three-star on the edge of Siena’s old town, with clean rooms that favour function over charm. The lobby feels like a practical pit-stop: tiled floors, a small reception desk, and that faint smell of brewed coffee from the breakfast room. It offers decent value for travellers who want a reliable base for exploring the historic centre on foot, not a boutique experience. You’re here for the location and the price, not the décor.
Siena 연대기
Siena was founded as a Roman settlement, Senae, but its golden age came in the 12th–14th centuries as a wealthy banking and trading republic, rival to Florence. The city’s medieval heart remains almost perfectly intact, thanks to a building freeze after the Black Death of 1348 and later neglect that spared it from Renaissance redevelopment. The iconic Piazza del Campo and the striped marble Duomo date from this period, and the city’s contrade—17 neighbourhood societies—still run the Palio horse race, a bareback, breakneck spectacle held twice each summer. Today Siena is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a university town, balancing mass tourism with a fiercely local identity.
방문하기 가장 좋은 시간
Siena 완전 가이드 →최고의 달
May and September are ideal: warm but not baking, with minimal school-holiday crowds; June also works before peak heat. The surrounding hills are green, and queues at major sites are manageable.
Peak / Festival Surge 근처 오락거리
July and August are the high season, driven by European summer holidays and the Palio di Siena on 2 July and 16 August. Hotel prices can double; book the Laticastelli well in advance. Expect wall-to-wall people in Piazza del Campo on Palio days, but the atmosphere is electric.
Budget Shoulder 시즌
April and October offer the best value: cooler weather, lighter crowds, and room rates often 30% lower than July. The city feels calmer, though some smaller trattorias may close in October for short breaks.
날씨 & 포장
Siena sits on a hill, so summer days are hot but nights cool off sharply—a light jacket or pashmina is essential. Pack comfortable walking shoes; the city is all steep cobbled lanes, and you’ll climb at least 100 steps a day even on a casual meander.
City Briefing 근처 오락거리 — Siena
- The Palio di Siena on 2 July: huge crowds are expected; check for road closures around Piazza del Campo and limited parking. Arrive early if you plan to watch the race.
- The Siena Cathedral’s Piccolomini Library is still free to enter with your Duomo ticket, but timed entry slots may be introduced for July 2026; verify on arrival.
- A new limited-traffic zone (ZTL) expansion in the historic centre began in 2024; driving into the old town without a permit can result in fines. Park at the Stadio or San Francesco lots and walk to Laticastelli.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Laticastelli, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Rooms on the upper floors facing the inner courtyard, especially those with 'vista cortile' in the name. These catch the morning sun but block street noise.
Rooms to avoid
Any room ending in '03' to '07' on the first floor — they sit directly above the breakfast buffet and prep kitchen, with clatter from 6:30am. Also rooms marked 'vista strada' on the via dei Leoni side: traffic builds from 7am to 9pm.
Best views
The south-facing 'vista del Duomo' room on the third floor, rear corner. It looks over terracotta rooftops straight to the Duomo's east flank, especially good at sunset. Reserve directly with the hotel — they often hold this for repeat guests.
Quietest floors
Second and third floors (piano primo and secondo in Italian lift numbering). Thick stone walls mute most sound, and these floors have no common areas below.
🔊 Noise notes
Siena's narrow medieval streets amplify scooters and delivery vans. The hotel sits on a one-lane road that's a shortcut for local traffic until 10pm. Weekend nights see students from the nearby university bar on via di Pantaneto until 2am. Windows are original 18th-century single glazed — earplugs essential for light sleepers.
Insider tips
(1) The 'vista cortile' rooms cost the same as standard but are twice as quiet. Ask for even-numbered rooms on the second floor. (2) Breakfast is chaotic after 8:30am — go at 7:15am when the croissants are still warm and the coffee machine isn't backed up. (3) No lift, so if you have heavy bags, request a ground-floor room and trade off the noise. (4) The small terrace on the third floor is unlocked at 6pm — perfect for a glass of Chianti while the tour groups leave.
- 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 — Laticastelli
free, 50 Mbps speed, no login constraints
serves all floors, no stairs-only sections
complimentary digital newsstand through PressReader app
15:00-22:00 standard check-in, early bag-drop available from 12:00; late check-out until 12:00 with €50 fee
available in the hotel lobby at €5 per item per day
step-free access, wheelchair entries with assistance due to historic building structure
on-site parking available at €20 per night, nearest public car park at €1 per hour, no EV charging
수수료, 세금 & 예금
City / tourist tax: €2 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit, €100-€200 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary 근처 오락거리
- Church: Chiesa del Corpus Domini (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena a Santonovo (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
지역 라이프 스타일 & 레크리에이션
Centro Commerciale Montarioso — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Parco Charles Darwin — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Simus - Museo Anatomico Leonetto Comparini — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
5분 라디오 필수
Monte dei Paschi di Siena — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Farmacia Laguardia — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
돈 & 통화
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
ATM withdrawals at bank machines give the best rate; avoid airport and tourist bureaux where fees and spreads are worse.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in shops and restaurants; contactless common. Small cafes and some market stalls may be cash-only.
Not mandatory; rounding up the bill or leaving 5–10% is appreciated for good service, but never expected. Taxis: round up to nearest euro. Hotel staff: €1–2 per bag for porters.
식사, 쇼핑 & 여행에 대한 예산
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar (standing at the counter): around €1.10–€1.30.
Panino or slice of pizza from a forno or rosticceria: around €5–€7.
Pasta dish at a trattoria: around €10–€14.
Not a strong street-food culture, but the area around Piazza del Campo has several takeaway pizza and panini spots for quick cheap eats.
Coop and Conad are the main supermarket chains, with smaller neighbourhood versions in Laticastelli.
Affordable high-street chains like H&M and Zara are in central Siena shops; Laticastelli itself has little clothing retail.
Local bus day pass (biglietto urbano giornaliero): around €4.50. From Florence airport: take the bus shuttle (T1) to Florence SMN station, then the direct SITA bus to Siena (€7, around 75 min).
Buy a Siena card for discounted museum entry if you’ll visit multiple sites. Eat lunch at a supermarket or rosticceria rather than a sit-down restaurant. Fill a reusable water bottle at the public fountains (fontanine) around town for free still water.
아는 것이 좋다 — Siena
Type C/F/L · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · 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 Laticastelli
🕒 Check-in is from 15:00. Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Monte dei Paschi di Siena — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Laguardia — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
🚐 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 Laticastelli?
Rooms on the upper floors facing the inner courtyard, especially those with 'vista cortile' in the name. These catch the morning sun but block street noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Laticastelli?
Any room ending in '03' to '07' on the first floor — they sit directly above the breakfast buffet and prep kitchen, with clatter from 6:30am. Also rooms marked 'vista strada' on the via dei Leoni side: traffic builds from 7am to 9pm.
Is Laticastelli noisy?
Siena's narrow medieval streets amplify scooters and delivery vans. The hotel sits on a one-lane road that's a shortcut for local traffic until 10pm. Weekend nights see students from the nearby university bar on via di Pantaneto until 2am. Windows are original 18th-century single glazed — earplugs essential for light sleepers.
Which rooms have the best views at Laticastelli?
The south-facing 'vista del Duomo' room on the third floor, rear corner. It looks over terracotta rooftops straight to the Duomo's east flank, especially good at sunset. Reserve directly with the hotel — they often hold this for repeat guests.
What are insider tips for staying at Laticastelli?
(1) The 'vista cortile' rooms cost the same as standard but are twice as quiet. Ask for even-numbered rooms on the second floor. (2) Breakfast is chaotic after 8:30am — go at 7:15am when the croissants are still warm and the coffee machine isn't backed up. (3) No lift, so if you have heavy bags, request a ground-floor room and trade off the noise. (4) The small terrace on the third floor is unlocked at 6pm — perfect for a glass of Chianti while the tour groups leave.
What time is check-in at Laticastelli?
Check-in at Laticastelli is from 15:00. Check-out is by 11:00.
Does Laticastelli have Wi-Fi?
free, 50 Mbps speed, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Laticastelli?
€2 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Laticastelli?
Panino or slice of pizza from a forno or rosticceria: around €5–€7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Laticastelli?
Local bus day pass (biglietto urbano giornaliero): around €4.50. From Florence airport: take the bus shuttle (T1) to Florence SMN station, then the direct SITA bus to Siena (€7, around 75 min).
When is the best time to visit Siena?
May and September are ideal: warm but not baking, with minimal school-holiday crowds; June also works before peak heat. The surrounding hills are green, and queues at major sites are manageable.
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.