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A propriedade — Il Teatro

Il Teatro is a compact three-star tucked inside a former theatre on the edge of Siena’s historic centre, a five-minute walk from Piazza del Campo. The lobby still hints at its past with a high ceiling and original proscenium arch, now housing a small bar and breakfast area. Rooms are clean but basic – think functional, not fancy – and the real draw is the location on Via del Teatro, a quiet street that puts the main sights within easy walking distance. It suits travellers who prioritise value and proximity over plush amenities.

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Crónicas de Siena

Siena was founded as an Etruscan settlement, later becoming a Roman town called Saena Julia. Its medieval golden age, from the 12th to the 14th centuries, saw the construction of the iconic Piazza del Campo and the Gothic Duomo, built to compete with Florence. The city’s government, the Republic of Siena, resisted Florentine expansion until its defeat in 1555, after which Siena stagnated economically, preserving its medieval fabric. Today Siena is a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for the Palio horse race and a fiercely independent local identity.

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Melhores meses

May, June and September offer warm, sunny days (22-28°C) with fewer tourists than July-August. May and September also have the advantage of lighter crowds and lower hotel rates compared to mid-summer.

Peak / Festival Surge

July and August are the busiest months, driven by summer school holidays and the Palio di Siena on 2 July and 16 August. Hotels double their rates in these weeks; the 2 July race will see Il Teatro and all city accommodation fully booked at premium prices.

Orçamento da temporada

April and October are the best shoulder months. April can be showery but mild, with room rates 30-40% below July; October is drier and quieter, with discounts increasing after the Palio season ends in mid-August.

Tempo e embalagem

Siena sits on a hilltop at 322 metres, so summer evenings can be noticeably cooler than the day’s high, with temperatures dropping to 15-18°C. Pack a lightweight jacket or cardigan for evenings, even in July.

Livro City Briefing — Siena

  • The 2 July 2026 Palio (the first of two annual horse races) will close the historic centre to traffic from early afternoon; check with Il Teatro for access arrangements if arriving that day.
  • A new pedestrian zone on Via di Città, introduced in 2025, has improved walking access to the Duomo but may cause minor rerouting for taxis and drop-offs near the hotel.
  • Summer 2026 sees extended evening hours at the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo (until 9pm on Fridays) and the Palazzo Pubblico tower (until 8pm daily), allowing visitors to avoid peak heat.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to Il Teatro, 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 front. These upper floors give you a view over the historic centre and the street noise is less intrusive than on lower floors. The lift stops at all levels, so you don't have to lug bags up stairs.

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Rooms to avoid

Avoid rooms at the back or on the first floor. The back side often overlooks a courtyard used for deliveries and staff breaks, which can be noisy from early morning. First floor rooms pick up street-level chatter and traffic rumble from Via dei Rossi.

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Best views

Front-facing rooms on floors 3–4 have decent views over the rooftops toward Piazza del Campo and the Torre del Mangia. No full panoramas, but you get a sense of the old city from your window.

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Quietest floors

Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest. The lift is central, but the higher you go, the less you hear from the street and common areas.

🔊 Noise notes

Siena's centre is pedestrianised for much of the day, but Via dei Rossi carries local traffic early and late. Sunday morning church bells are loud but brief. The bar downstairs gets chatty until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.

Insider tips

Check-in is often quick after 3pm, but if you arrive earlier, drop your bags at reception and walk to the Duomo (five minutes). For parking, use the Parcheggio Il Campo on Via dei Rossi—it's covered and cheaper than the hotel doesn't have its own. Ask for a room away from the lift shaft if you're a light sleeper.

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

Instalações do hotel — Il Teatro

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Wi-Fi

Free WiFi throughout, speeds around 15Mbps down, one device per room, no login required

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Lift / Elevator

Lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections

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Media & Newspapers

Complimentary digital access to PressReader only; no physical newspapers

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Check-in / Check-out

Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 for €30 surcharge

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Baggage Storage

Free left-luggage available behind reception desk, no lockers

Accessibility

No step-free main entrance (two shallow steps); lift is narrow (70 cm) and may not fit all wheelchairs; no adapted rooms

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Parking

No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Parking Santa Caterina at €22 per 24h (10-min walk); no EV charging

Taxas, Taxas e Depósitos

City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night, payable at check-in, children under 12 exempt

Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking via credit card; a €50 incidental hold on card at check-in

Faith & Dietary nas proximidades

  • Church: Chiesa di San Salvatore (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)

Estilo de vida e recreação local

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Museums & Galleries

Museo archeologico del Chianti Senese — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk

5 minutos de rádio essencial

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Nearest ATM

Nearest — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk

Dinheiro e moeda

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Local currency

Euro, EUR

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Where to exchange

Use ATMs (bancomat) for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at train stations or tourist spots – they charge poor rates and high fees.

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Cards & contactless

Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless is common for small amounts. Cash is still needed for smaller trattorias, market stalls, and public WC attendants.

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Tipping etiquette

Not expected but appreciated: round up the bill at restaurants (5-10% only for exceptional service), leave small change for taxis, and give €1-2 per bag to hotel porters.

Comer, Comprar e Viajar em um Orçamento

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Cheap coffee

A caffè (espresso) at the bar counter costs about €1.10-1.30; sitting at a table can triple the price.

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Best-value lunch

A panino or slice of pizza (pizza al taglio) from a bakery or takeaway, with a drink, comes to €6-9.

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Affordable dinner

A basic pasta or secondi piatti (meat/veg main) at a modest trattoria runs €12-16 per main.

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Street food & cheap eats

Head to the area around Piazza del Campo or the Mercato di Siena (via di Città) for cheap takeaway panini, pizza slices, and lampredotto (tripe sandwich).

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Budget groceries

Coop and Conad are the main supermarket chains; both have compact city-centre branches offering affordable pasta, wine, and produce.

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Affordable clothes

H&M and OVS near Piazza Gramsci (shopping centre) cover basics; for real bargains, try the weekly market at La Lizza (Wednesday mornings) for clothing and accessories.

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Cheapest way around

The best way to get around is walking – the historic centre is compact. The bus from Siena train station (La Lizza to Porta Camollia) costs €1.50 per ride; a day pass is €4.50. From Florence airport, the cheap option is the Sena bus (€13, 1h15m) direct into Siena bus station.

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Money-saving tips

Eat at university-area bars (near via Pantaneto) for cheaper coffee and snacks; buy a pass if visiting multiple museums (e.g. Siena Card or OPA Si Pass); avoid dining directly on Piazza del Campo – walk a few side streets for better value.

É bom saber — 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

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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 Teatro

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

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk

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Vindo ao redor

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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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Perguntas frequentes

What are the best rooms at Il Teatro?

Request a room on the third or fourth floor at the front. These upper floors give you a view over the historic centre and the street noise is less intrusive than on lower floors. The lift stops at all levels, so you don't have to lug bags up stairs.

Which rooms should I avoid at Il Teatro?

Avoid rooms at the back or on the first floor. The back side often overlooks a courtyard used for deliveries and staff breaks, which can be noisy from early morning. First floor rooms pick up street-level chatter and traffic rumble from Via dei Rossi.

Is Il Teatro noisy?

Siena's centre is pedestrianised for much of the day, but Via dei Rossi carries local traffic early and late. Sunday morning church bells are loud but brief. The bar downstairs gets chatty until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.

Which rooms have the best views at Il Teatro?

Front-facing rooms on floors 3–4 have decent views over the rooftops toward Piazza del Campo and the Torre del Mangia. No full panoramas, but you get a sense of the old city from your window.

What are insider tips for staying at Il Teatro?

Check-in is often quick after 3pm, but if you arrive earlier, drop your bags at reception and walk to the Duomo (five minutes). For parking, use the Parcheggio Il Campo on Via dei Rossi—it's covered and cheaper than the hotel doesn't have its own. Ask for a room away from the lift shaft if you're a light sleeper.

What time is check-in at Il Teatro?

Check-in at Il Teatro is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Il Teatro have Wi-Fi?

Free WiFi throughout, speeds around 15Mbps down, one device per room, no login required

Is there a city or tourist tax at Il Teatro?

€2.50 per person per night, payable at check-in, children under 12 exempt

Where can I eat cheaply near Il Teatro?

A panino or slice of pizza (pizza al taglio) from a bakery or takeaway, with a drink, comes to €6-9.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Il Teatro?

The best way to get around is walking – the historic centre is compact. The bus from Siena train station (La Lizza to Porta Camollia) costs €1.50 per ride; a day pass is €4.50. From Florence airport, the cheap option is the Sena bus (€13, 1h15m) direct into Siena bus station.

When is the best time to visit Siena?

May, June and September offer warm, sunny days (22-28°C) with fewer tourists than July-August. May and September also have the advantage of lighter crowds and lower hotel rates compared to mid-summer.

Principais atrações em Siena

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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