A sua permanência — Il Nido di Giulia
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A propriedade — Il Nido di Giulia
Il Nido di Giulia is a modest three-star carved into a narrow medieval building near Piazza del Campo. The lobby feels like someone’s tidy front room: tiled floors, a small reception desk, a stairwell that takes you up past doors to the rooms. It’s not flashy, but it’s genuinely Sienese – plain, quiet, and central. Suits budget-conscious travellers who want to be inside the old city walls, not fussy luxury seekers.
Crónicas de Siena
Siena was founded by the Etruscans and reborn as a medieval banking and trading rival to Florence. Its shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, laid out in the 12th century, is the civic heart and site of the twice-yearly Palio horse race. The Duomo, started in the 13th century and never finished to its planned extension, mixes Romanesque and Gothic architecture with its striped marble and floor mosaics. Today Siena is a UNESCO World Heritage site, its economy balanced between tourism, agriculture, and the University of Siena. The city has a fierce, self-contained civic pride – locals still speak the ‘senese’ dialect and organise neighbourhood contrade that organise the Palio.
Melhor época para visitar
Guia completo de Siena →Melhores meses
May and September: warm but not scorching, far fewer crowds than July/August, and the Palio isn’t on so hotel prices are saner. June is good too, but starts to heat up.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are absolute peak. The heat hits 30-35°C, but the real event is the Palio on 2 July (and again 16 August). Hotels – including modest three-stars – triple their rates and sell out months in advance. Expect the old town to be jammed, especially around Piazza del Campo.
Orçamento da temporada
April and October are your budget windows. Daytime temps 15-20°C, daytime crowds thin out, and you’ll find rooms at half the July price. Pack a jacket for evenings.
Tempo e embalagem
Siena sits on a hilltop so it gets a sharp afternoon breeze even in July – don’t assume it’s all oven-like. Pack a light scarf and a midlayer for evenings; the nights drop 10 degrees from the day’s peak.
Livro City Briefing — Siena
- Work on the facade of the Duomo is ongoing and scaffolding obscures part of the lower front; check if it affects your photo opportunities.
- The city introduced a temporary access fee for private vehicles in the historic centre in 2024: if you’re driving, you must book a parking spot outside the walls and walk in – no exceptions.
- The Palio di Siena on 2 July means the old town shuts to traffic from early afternoon; if you’re arriving that day, arrive before noon or after 8pm.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Il Nido di Giulia, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a top-floor room (likely third or fourth floor) facing the internal courtyard for the quietest sleep and views over Siena's rooftops. Higher floors here generally offer more light and less street-level noise from narrow local streets.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any room facing the front street — Siena's vicoli are cobbled and carry scooter, delivery vehicle, and pedestrian noise from early morning until late evening. Also avoid rooms next to the breakfast room (usually on ground floor) if you don't want clatter before 7am.
Best views
The best view is likely from top-floor rooms facing southeast across Siena's medieval rooftops towards the Duomo — ask for a 'vista sul centro storico' or 'vista Duomo' at booking.
Quietest floors
2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors are quietest, especially at the back of the building overlooking internal courtyards rather than the street.
🔊 Noise notes
Siena's historic centre streets are cobbled, narrow, and busy with 2-stroke scooters, Vespas, and wheeled suitcases. Weekends can bring pedestrian chatter until late. Hotel entrance on a side street but still transmits street noise. No soundproofed windows at a 3-star property.
Insider tips
1) Siena is ZTL (limited traffic zone) — if driving, contact the hotel beforehand for their designated parking or drop-off point to avoid fines. 2) Request a room on a higher floor facing the courtyard — it's the single biggest difference for sleep quality in this historic building. 3) The breakfast room can get crowded between 8-9am; go at 7.30am for a calmer start.
- 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
Instalações do hotel — Il Nido di Giulia
Free Wi-Fi throughout; adequate for browsing, patchy in basement rooms; no login needed
No lift; two-floor walk-up (historic building, stairs only)
Complimentary digital newsstand via hotel tablet in lobby; no physical newspapers; building dates to 1500s with original stone staircase
Check-in 14:00-20:00; earlier arrival luggage storage offered free; late check-out until 12:00 adds €30 (subject to availability)
Free secure storage at front desk; drop-off from 10:30
No step-free entrance or wheelchair access; stairs are narrow with high risers; ground-floor room available but still one small step from street
No on-site parking; nearest public garage Parcheggio Il Giardino (via dei Gazzani) at €25/night (advance booking recommended); no EV charging
Taxas, Taxas e Depósitos
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night, applies to guests aged 12+ with 10-night cap
Deposit & card hold: 1 night charge taken on booking; €50 incidental hold on card at check-in
5 minutos de rádio essencial
Monte Sante Marie — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Dinheiro e moeda
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs in Siena for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the train station or tourist offices, which give poor rates and high fees.
Contactless Visa/Mastercard is widely accepted in shops, restaurants and supermarkets; cash is still needed for small bars, market stalls and some taxis.
Not expected but appreciated; round up the bill in restaurants (5-10% only for exceptional service), leave small change for taxis, and tip porters €1-2 per bag.
Comer, Comprar e Viajar em um Orçamento
Cheap car hire →Espresso at the bar counter costs around €1.20; sitting at a table can double the price.
A panino or slice of pizza from a takeaway bakery for €5-7.
A first course (pasta) in a trattoria for €10-12; a main second course (meat) for €12-15.
The central market area has good-quality takeaway pizza and filled focaccia; along Via Banchi di Sopra you'll find cheap slices and rosticceria counters.
Conad, Coop and Lidl are the main budget supermarket chains in Siena.
OVS and Terranova on the main shopping streets for basics; avoid buying clothes in the historic centre's tourist-oriented boutiques.
A single bus ticket inside the historic centre costs €1.50 from tabacchi; day passes are €5. There is no airport in Siena – the nearest major airport is Florence (FLR); take the Tiemme bus (€7-8 one way) rather than a taxi.
Eat lunch at a bar counter or take away, not at a sit-down restaurant. Buy water and snacks at supermarkets, not tourist stands. Visit the Contrada museum on a Sunday (often free or reduced entry).
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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 Il Nido di Giulia
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Vindo ao redor
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.
Perguntas frequentes
What are the best rooms at Il Nido di Giulia?
Request a top-floor room (likely third or fourth floor) facing the internal courtyard for the quietest sleep and views over Siena's rooftops. Higher floors here generally offer more light and less street-level noise from narrow local streets.
Which rooms should I avoid at Il Nido di Giulia?
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any room facing the front street — Siena's vicoli are cobbled and carry scooter, delivery vehicle, and pedestrian noise from early morning until late evening. Also avoid rooms next to the breakfast room (usually on ground floor) if you don't want clatter before 7am.
Is Il Nido di Giulia noisy?
Siena's historic centre streets are cobbled, narrow, and busy with 2-stroke scooters, Vespas, and wheeled suitcases. Weekends can bring pedestrian chatter until late. Hotel entrance on a side street but still transmits street noise. No soundproofed windows at a 3-star property.
Which rooms have the best views at Il Nido di Giulia?
The best view is likely from top-floor rooms facing southeast across Siena's medieval rooftops towards the Duomo — ask for a 'vista sul centro storico' or 'vista Duomo' at booking.
What are insider tips for staying at Il Nido di Giulia?
1) Siena is ZTL (limited traffic zone) — if driving, contact the hotel beforehand for their designated parking or drop-off point to avoid fines. 2) Request a room on a higher floor facing the courtyard — it's the single biggest difference for sleep quality in this historic building. 3) The breakfast room can get crowded between 8-9am; go at 7.30am for a calmer start.
What time is check-in at Il Nido di Giulia?
Check-in at Il Nido di Giulia is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Il Nido di Giulia have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; adequate for browsing, patchy in basement rooms; no login needed
Is there a city or tourist tax at Il Nido di Giulia?
€2.00 per person per night, applies to guests aged 12+ with 10-night cap
Where can I eat cheaply near Il Nido di Giulia?
A panino or slice of pizza from a takeaway bakery for €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Il Nido di Giulia?
A single bus ticket inside the historic centre costs €1.50 from tabacchi; day passes are €5. There is no airport in Siena – the nearest major airport is Florence (FLR); take the Tiemme bus (€7-8 one way) rather than a taxi.
When is the best time to visit Siena?
May and September: warm but not scorching, far fewer crowds than July/August, and the Palio isn’t on so hotel prices are saner. June is good too, but starts to heat up.
Principais atrações em Siena
💡 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.