A sua permanência — The Community
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A propriedade — The Community
The Community is a converted 17th-century convent turned design hostel: think exposed brick arches, communal long tables, and a buzzy bar that feels more like a social club than a hotel lobby. Rooms are clean and minimal, with dorm beds and private doubles sharing a sunny internal courtyard. It’s best for solo travellers, young couples, or anyone who wants to meet people over an espresso and a map of the city.
Crónicas de Siena
Siena was founded as a Roman settlement, but its golden age came in the 12th–14th centuries as a fiercely independent republic rivaling Florence. Its Gothic core—narrow alleys, the scallop-shell Piazza del Campo, and the striped marble Duomo—was largely built in that period and remains almost untouched. Today, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage site known for the twice-yearly Palio horse race and a strong local identity that resists chain stores and mass tourism.
Melhor época para visitar
Guia completo de Siena →Melhores meses
May, June, September—warm, sunny, and the main tourist crush hasn’t arrived or has thinned; the countryside is green, and the city feels lived-in.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August (especially the Palio on 2 July and 16 August). Temperatures hit 35°C+, hotel prices double, and the streets jam with visitors. The Palio brings thousands into the Piazza del Campo for the bareback horse race around the square.
Orçamento da temporada
April and October. Milder weather, lower room rates, and still most sights open. You’ll dodge the queues at the Duomo and have the alleyways to yourself.
Tempo e embalagem
Siena sits on a hill, so summer heat can bake the exposed piazzas while shaded side streets stay cool. Pack a sun hat, a reusable water bottle, and a light cardigan for evening breezes—temperatures can drop 10–15°C after sunset.
Livro City Briefing — Siena
- The Palio di Siena runs on 2 July and 16 August 2026; book The Community well ahead, as prices spike and rooms fill fast for both dates.
- Siena’s bus station at Piazza Gramsci is undergoing a renovation until late 2026, with temporary stops on Viale Vittorio Veneto—check timetables for shuttle changes.
- A new guided rooftop tour of the Duomo complex launched in spring 2026, offering access to the rarely seen terrace above the facade.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to The Community, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the internal courtyard. These are above street level, reducing Vicolo del Tiratoio traffic noise, and the courtyard buffers sound from the narrow alley. The 3-star rating and alley location mean rooms here are small but decently quiet mid-week.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor facing the street (Vicolo del Tiratoio). This alley is narrow, so ground-floor windows get foot traffic echoes and the occasional scooter. Also avoid rooms adjoining the lift shaft — typical in older buildings converted to hotels, and the lift can be audible.
Best views
Limited view given the 3-star location on a narrow alley. Rooms on the upper 2nd floor might see rooftops and glimpses of Siena's towers (like the Torre del Mangia if oriented west). The internal courtyard view is nicer than the street, but expect a clean if uninspiring vista of local stone walls.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3. The hotel has no lift (common in 3-star Sienese properties) so these floors are quieter simply because fewer guests pass by. The 3rd floor might have slightly lower ceilings but better isolation from street noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Vicolo del Tiratoio is a secondary street, not a main artery, but narrow alleys amplify voices, footsteps, and occasional scooters. Expect some street noise during daytime (especially Saturday market days). Late evening quiet by 22:00 in the off-season, but summer Siena tourist chatter can linger until midnight. The lift motor, if present, might hum on early mornings — verify at check-in.
Insider tips
1. Parking is a pain in central Siena. Use the Fortezza parking garage (Piazza della Libertà) or the San Francesco lot — both a 10-minute walk. Drop luggage first at the hotel since Vicolo del Tiratoio is pedestrianised but you can get a taxi to stop at the corner of Via Camollia. 2. Ask for a room on the courtyard side when booking directly — some online portals don't let you specify, but a polite email requesting 'cortile interno, piano alto' (internal courtyard, high floor) often works.
- 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 — The Community
Free, decent speed (about 30 Mbps) with one device per room; no login constraints beyond accepting terms on first connect.
A small lift serves all three floors (no stairs-only sections), but rooms in the annexe are accessed via staircase.
No physical papers. Offers complimentary access to PressReader via the hotel app.
Check-in: 14:00-20:00 (later arrivals by prior arrangement). Bag drop from 12:00. Late check-out fee of €30 until 14:00, after 14:00 charged half-night rate.
Free, available at reception during opening hours and at nearby left-luggage for early/late bags if reception closed.
Step-free access from street to ground floor via a portable ramp; lift to all floors, but room doors have standard (not wheelchair-friendly) width and no adapted bathrooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Parcheggio Il Campo at Via Camollia, €3.00/hour or €25.00/24h. No EV charging on site.
Taxas, Taxas e Depósitos
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night for the first 5 nights, children under 12 exempt.
Deposit & card hold: A 30% advance deposit required at booking; at check-in a €100 incidental hold on a credit card.
Faith & Dietary nas proximidades
- Church: San Giovanni Battista (80 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: San Pietro alle Scale (159 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata (193 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Altare di San Gaetano (208 m · ~3 min walk)
Estilo de vida e recreação local
Galleria PortaSiena — 2.2 km · ~28 min walk
Prato di Sant'Agostino — 262 m · ~3 min walk
Palazzo Chigi Piccolomini alla Postierla — 40 m · ~1 min walk
Teatro del Costone — 367 m · ~5 min walk
Parco Maria Montessori — 450 m · ~6 min walk
5 minutos de rádio essencial
Nearest — 41 m · ~1 min walk
Farmacia Liserani — 16 m · ~1 min walk
Carrefour Express — 27 m · ~1 min walk
Terminal Bus Siena La Lizza — 968 m · ~12 min walk
Dinheiro e moeda
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs in town; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or tourist spots — they give terrible rates.
Cards are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless is common. Keep small cash for market stalls and some cafes.
Not expected but appreciated: round up the bill in restaurants, leave a euro or two for hotel porters, taxis round up to nearest euro.
Comer, Comprar e Viajar em um Orçamento
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar counter: about €1.10–1.50.
Pizza al taglio or a panino from a takeaway: €5–8.
A main pasta dish in a trattoria: around €10–14.
Head to the Il Campo area or side alleys near Piazza del Mercato for cheap pizza slices, focaccia, and porchetta rolls.
Conad, Coop, and PAM supermarkets are common in this area.
Chain stores like OVS, Bershka, and H&M in the centre; also street stalls on Via Banchi di Sopra.
Walk everywhere in the historic centre; bus day pass €4 (buy at tabacchi); from Florence airport, take the bus (€8) or train (€10–12).
Eat lunch at a supermarket deli counter; avoid bottled water — fill your bottle at public fountains; buy a city pass for combined museum entry if you plan on multiple sights.
É bom saber — Siena
Type C/F/L · 230V
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$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 The Community
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 41 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Liserani — 16 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 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 The Community?
Request rooms on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the internal courtyard. These are above street level, reducing Vicolo del Tiratoio traffic noise, and the courtyard buffers sound from the narrow alley. The 3-star rating and alley location mean rooms here are small but decently quiet mid-week.
Which rooms should I avoid at The Community?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor facing the street (Vicolo del Tiratoio). This alley is narrow, so ground-floor windows get foot traffic echoes and the occasional scooter. Also avoid rooms adjoining the lift shaft — typical in older buildings converted to hotels, and the lift can be audible.
Is The Community noisy?
Vicolo del Tiratoio is a secondary street, not a main artery, but narrow alleys amplify voices, footsteps, and occasional scooters. Expect some street noise during daytime (especially Saturday market days). Late evening quiet by 22:00 in the off-season, but summer Siena tourist chatter can linger until midnight. The lift motor, if present, might hum on early mornings — verify at check-in.
Which rooms have the best views at The Community?
Limited view given the 3-star location on a narrow alley. Rooms on the upper 2nd floor might see rooftops and glimpses of Siena's towers (like the Torre del Mangia if oriented west). The internal courtyard view is nicer than the street, but expect a clean if uninspiring vista of local stone walls.
What are insider tips for staying at The Community?
1. Parking is a pain in central Siena. Use the Fortezza parking garage (Piazza della Libertà) or the San Francesco lot — both a 10-minute walk. Drop luggage first at the hotel since Vicolo del Tiratoio is pedestrianised but you can get a taxi to stop at the corner of Via Camollia. 2. Ask for a room on the courtyard side when booking directly — some online portals don't let you specify, but a polite email requesting 'cortile interno, piano alto' (internal courtyard, high floor) often works.
What time is check-in at The Community?
Check-in at The Community is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does The Community have Wi-Fi?
Free, decent speed (about 30 Mbps) with one device per room; no login constraints beyond accepting terms on first connect.
Is there a city or tourist tax at The Community?
€2.00 per person per night for the first 5 nights, children under 12 exempt.
Where can I eat cheaply near The Community?
Pizza al taglio or a panino from a takeaway: €5–8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from The Community?
Walk everywhere in the historic centre; bus day pass €4 (buy at tabacchi); from Florence airport, take the bus (€8) or train (€10–12).
When is the best time to visit Siena?
May, June, September—warm, sunny, and the main tourist crush hasn’t arrived or has thinned; the countryside is green, and the city feels lived-in.
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.