Poderina in Siena

🇮🇹 Siena, Italy

Poderina

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부동산 — Poderina

La Poderina is a rural 3-star hotel set in a low-slung farmhouse among olive groves and vineyards, ten minutes north of Siena’s walls. The lobby smells of waxed terracotta and dried lavender; guests are likely mid-ride cyclists or families who want a pool without paying city rates. It’s functional, not charming, and the breakfast buffet is basic, but the free parking and country quiet suit anyone treating Siena as a day trip rather than a base for nightlife.

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Siena 연대기

Siena was founded by the Etruscans as Sena Julia and became a major banking and wool-trading republic in the 12th century, vying with Florence for regional dominance. Its Gothic architecture—the striped-duomo, the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo—was largely built before the Black Death of 1348 ended its golden age. Unlike Florence, Siena preserved its medieval street plan and brick walls, rejecting later Renaissance makeovers. Today it’s a UNESCO World Heritage site known for the twice-yearly Palio horse race, a bare-knuckle tradition that still stops the city.

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최고의 달

May–June: warm, sunny days (20–25°C), fields in flower, and fewer tourists than July. September: harvest weather, same mild temps, and the post-August lull.

Peak / Festival Surge 근처 오락거리

July (especially 2 July, the first Palio run) and August. The Palio turns Siena into a frenzy of pageantry and locals crammed into Piazza del Campo; hotels triple rates months in advance. August is pure heat (35°C+) and Italian holiday crowds. Expect La Poderina to be 2–3x its off-peak price, if it has any rooms left.

Budget Shoulder 시즌

April–May and October. Daytime temps 15–22°C, still comfortable for walking, and hotel rates drop to about €80–120/night. Fewer queuers at the Duomo and museums. October risks some rain, but the light on the Crete Senesi is spectacular.

날씨 & 포장

Siena’s hilltop sits at 322m, so summer evenings can drop 10°C from the afternoon—pack a light fleece or pashmina even for July. Sunscreen and a refillable water bottle are essential: the old town has few shaded squares and even fewer free drinking fountains.

City Briefing 근처 오락거리 — Siena

  • Siena’s ZTL (restricted traffic zone) is still strictly enforced by cameras; driving into the historic centre triggers a €70 fine. If you stay at La Poderina, park free at the hotel and catch the Tiemme bus 54 or 66 from the local stop into Piazza Gramsci (€1.50 single).
  • The Duomo’s ‘Floor Uncovering’—when the marble inlaid floor is left exposed—usually runs from late June to July. In 2026, confirm dates on the Opera della Metropolitana website; tickets sell out days ahead.
  • Booking.com and Airbnb have inflated short-term rental prices inside the walls, but many smaller B&Bs off Piazza del Campo still quote lower rates if you call direct or book via the local tourism portal, visitsiena.com.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to Poderina, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Ask for a room on the first or second floor facing the internal courtyard. These are quieter, get morning light, and avoid street-level noise from Siena’s narrow stone lanes.

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Rooms to avoid

Avoid ground-floor rooms at the front: they sit directly on the street, and Siena’s traffic (scooters, delivery vans) starts early. Also skip top-floor rooms if there’s no lift—lugging bags up three flights in a historic building is rough.

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Best views

Rooms at the front on first or second floor might glimpse Siena’s rooftops or a side view of the Duomo, but it’s a trade-off with traffic noise. Back-facing rooms see a courtyard or garden—calmer, less memorable.

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Quietest floors

First and second floors offer the best balance of quiet and convenience, assuming the hotel has a lift (common in 3-star Sienese hotels, but verify).

🔊 Noise notes

Siena’s historic centre is cobbled and compact: street noise includes early-morning deliveries, evening pedestrian chatter, and occasional motorbikes. Poderina’s location on a main-ish lane means front rooms get the brunt.

Insider tips

1. Request a courtyard-facing room when booking—it’s the single best thing for sleep quality. 2. If you’ve a car, ask reception about the nearest ZTL (limited traffic zone) and pay parking—don’t drive into the centre unguided.

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 — Poderina

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Wi-Fi

Free, 15 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up, works well in common areas but patchy in some outer rooms

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Lift / Elevator

No lift. All rooms on ground or first floor via stairs.

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Media & Newspapers

No printed newspapers; free digital newsstand via PressReader on the lobby tablet

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Check-in / Check-out

Check-in 14:00–20:00; early bag drop from 10:00; late check-out by 12:00 (free if available, otherwise €30)

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Baggage Storage

Free, behind the reception desk during your stay

Accessibility

No step-free access; main entrance has three steps; no rooms designed for wheelchair users

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Parking

Free on-site parking in a gravel lot (no assigned spots); nearest public car park is Parcheggio Il Campo, €15/day; no EV charging on site

수수료, 세금 & 예금

City / tourist tax: €1.50 per person per night (up to 5 nights, children under 12 exempt)

Deposit & card hold: 30% of total stay charged on booking; a €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in

Faith & Dietary 근처 오락거리

  • Church: Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista (997 m · ~12 min walk)

5분 라디오 필수

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Nearest ATM

Nearest — 944 m · ~12 min walk

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Convenience Store

Spaccio alimentare e gastronomia — 939 m · ~12 min walk

돈 & 통화

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Local currency

Euro, EUR

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Where to exchange

Use bank ATMs in Siena; avoid exchange bureaux at airports or tourist-heavy spots like Piazza del Campo due to poor rates and high fees.

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Cards & contactless

Visa and Mastercard accepted in most hotels, mid-range restaurants, and shops; contactless and Apple Pay/Google Pay are common for small amounts. Some smaller cafes and markets prefer cash for transactions under €10.

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Tipping etiquette

Restaurants: service charge (coperto) is usually included, but leave €1-2 per person for good service if paying cash. Taxis: round up to nearest euro. Hotel staff: €1-2 per bag for porters, €1-2 per day for housekeeping.

식사, 쇼핑 & 여행에 대한 예산

Cheap car hire →
Cheap coffee

Espresso (caffè) at a bar: €1-1.30 standing at the counter, €1.50-2 sitting down.

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Best-value lunch

Pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice) or a panino from a forno or rosticceria: €5-8.

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Affordable dinner

Pasta or second course (meat/fish) at a trattoria or osteria: €12-18 for a main.

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Street food & cheap eats

Look for local bakeries (forni) selling schiacciata (flatbread with fillings) and pizza slices; also try the Mercato di Piazza del Mercato area for cheap eats.

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Budget groceries

Conad, Coop, and Lidl are common supermarket chains in Siena.

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Affordable clothes

High-street brands like OVS, H&M, and Zara are in the centre; also check the weekly market (Wednesday morning) at Fortezza Medicea for clothes and accessories.

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Cheapest way around

Most of Siena's centre is walkable; for buses, a single ticket costs €1.50 (valid 70 minutes) from tabacchi or newsagents. From Florence airport (FLR): take the Siena Shuttle bus (€13-15 one way) or train to Siena (via Empoli, about €10-15).

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Money-saving tips

1. Eat lunch at a rosticceria or supermarket deli counter instead of a sit-down restaurant. 2. Fill a water bottle at the free public fountains (fontanelle) around town rather than buying bottled water. 3. Walk everywhere within the walls — Siena is compact and there's no need for taxis or buses to see the main sights.

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 Poderina

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

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 944 m · ~12 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 Poderina?

Ask for a room on the first or second floor facing the internal courtyard. These are quieter, get morning light, and avoid street-level noise from Siena’s narrow stone lanes.

Which rooms should I avoid at Poderina?

Avoid ground-floor rooms at the front: they sit directly on the street, and Siena’s traffic (scooters, delivery vans) starts early. Also skip top-floor rooms if there’s no lift—lugging bags up three flights in a historic building is rough.

Is Poderina noisy?

Siena’s historic centre is cobbled and compact: street noise includes early-morning deliveries, evening pedestrian chatter, and occasional motorbikes. Poderina’s location on a main-ish lane means front rooms get the brunt.

Which rooms have the best views at Poderina?

Rooms at the front on first or second floor might glimpse Siena’s rooftops or a side view of the Duomo, but it’s a trade-off with traffic noise. Back-facing rooms see a courtyard or garden—calmer, less memorable.

What are insider tips for staying at Poderina?

1. Request a courtyard-facing room when booking—it’s the single best thing for sleep quality. 2. If you’ve a car, ask reception about the nearest ZTL (limited traffic zone) and pay parking—don’t drive into the centre unguided.

What time is check-in at Poderina?

Check-in at Poderina is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Poderina have Wi-Fi?

Free, 15 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up, works well in common areas but patchy in some outer rooms

Is there a city or tourist tax at Poderina?

€1.50 per person per night (up to 5 nights, children under 12 exempt)

Where can I eat cheaply near Poderina?

Pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice) or a panino from a forno or rosticceria: €5-8.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Poderina?

Most of Siena's centre is walkable; for buses, a single ticket costs €1.50 (valid 70 minutes) from tabacchi or newsagents. From Florence airport (FLR): take the Siena Shuttle bus (€13-15 one way) or train to Siena (via Empoli, about €10-15).

When is the best time to visit Siena?

May–June: warm, sunny days (20–25°C), fields in flower, and fewer tourists than July. September: harvest weather, same mild temps, and the post-August lull.

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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