🇮🇹 Siena, Italy
Agritourismo Marciano
📍 5, Strada della Befana, Siena
Your stay — Agritourismo Marciano
Live forecast for your dates · what's on · air quality & pollen📅 Pick your check-in & check-out above to unlock your day-by-day forecast, what's on during your stay, and live air quality & pollen for Siena.
The Property — Agritourismo Marciano
Agriturismo Marciano is a working farm on a quiet hillside 10km south of Siena’s walls. The lobby feels like a farmhouse sitting room: scrubbed flagstones, dried herbs in bunches, a wood stove for cool evenings. Rooms are simple and sturdy — whitewashed walls, timber ceilings, mosquito nets, views over olive groves and the Crete Senesi. It suits travellers who want to wake up to roosters and hay bales, not a concierge desk.
Chronicles of Siena
Siena was founded by the Etruscans, flourished as a medieval banking and trade centre, and poured its wealth into the stunning Gothic Duomo and Palazzo Pubblico. Its hilltop site and narrow, brick-paved lanes were shaped by rivalry with Florence, culminating in the 1260 Battle of Montaperti. The shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, built in the late 13th century, remains the city’s civic heart, ringed by austere palazzi and the soaring Torre del Mangia. Today Siena lives on tourism and the Palio horse race, but its university keeps the city young and defiantly non-chic — less polished than Florence, more real.
Best Time to Visit
Full Siena guide →Best months
May, June and September: warm sun, blue skies, fields green or gold, festival crowds gone. You get the city almost to yourself in the evenings.
Peak / festival surge
July and August — July has the Palio (2 July), which doubles hotel prices to around €200–250/night for a 3-star. The city is packed, hot, loud; book a year ahead for a window seat on the race.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: €60–90/night, very few tourists, cool mornings and evenings. Some trattorias close for a week in late October, but you’ll find the good ones open.
Weather & packing
Siena can switch from 34°C sun to a thundery downpour in 20 minutes. Pack a light rain jacket and closed‑toe shoes for walking on cobblestones — no open sandals if you want to reach dinner dry.
Live City Briefing — Siena
- The new Siena bike‑share scheme (Ridemovi) launched in April 2026 with 200 e‑bikes; pick them up at the train station or Piazza Gramsci. Helmets not included — bring your own.
- Duomo facade restoration finished in May 2026; scaffolding is gone and the upper loggia is finally visible again. Evening visits now run until 20:00 (last entry 19:30).
- The old Fontebranda fountain area pedestrianised in late 2025 — you can walk from the Duomo down to the Valdimontone gate without traffic noise.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Agritourismo Marciano, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor (British first floor, one above ground) facing the inner courtyard. These are furthest from the Strada della Befana traffic and have some outlook over the olive grove or garden. The first floor also avoids any ground-floor damp and street-level noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (numbers likely starting with 0 or a single digit) facing the street. Street noise from Strada della Befana — a secondary but still busy road — will be audible, especially with windows open. Also avoid any room directly above the breakfast or common area if the property has one.
Best views
Rooms on the first floor or higher with a countryside orientation — ask for a view over the olive groves or hills, not the road. The address is on a rural edge of Siena, so the best views are south or west away from the city traffic.
Quietest floors
First floor and above (likely floors 1 and possibly 2) facing the courtyard or fields. The hotel is a converted farmhouse, so upper floors are quieter due to distance from street and ground-level activity.
🔊 Noise notes
Strada della Befana is a suburban road; noise peaks around 8-9am and 5-7pm. Weekend evenings may have some scooter or car noise. There is no bar or restaurant noise, but the breakfast area may create clatter in the morning, so avoid rooms directly above it.
Insider tips
1. Request a first-floor courtyard room at booking — it is the quietest and has the best light. 2. Check-in is usually at the main farmhouse entrance; parking is free on-site, so drive up to the gravel lot, not the street. 3. Ask for a fan if the room has no air conditioning (common in agriturismi) — the stone walls keep it cool, but upper floors can get warm.
- 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
Hotel Facilities — Agritourismo Marciano
Free Wi-Fi throughout property; speeds approx 15 Mbps; no login needed, single network password at check-in
No lift; all rooms on first and second floors via stairs only (no ground-floor rooms)
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; property is a converted 18th-century farmhouse with original stone walls and exposed beams
Check-in 14:00–20:00; early bag-drop possible from 10:00 with notice; late check-out until 12:00 for €25
Free baggage storage available at reception on day of arrival and departure
No step-free access; gravel path and two steps at main entrance; no adapted rooms or bathroom grab bars
Free on-site parking (unreserved, 8 spaces); nearest public car park is Parcheggio Il Campo at Strada del Petriccio, €2/hour or €12/day; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per person per night (mandatory, payable at check-in; children under 12 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: 30% advance deposit required to confirm booking; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo a Marciano (437 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Maria Santissima Immacolata a Poggio al Vento (911 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Maria Regina (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di Sant'Ansano a Marciano (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Galleria PortaSiena — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
Parco ai Ragazzi di Sarajevo — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Siena Vaccine Science Centre — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Teatro del Costone — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk
Parco Giochi Pescaia — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
ATM Monte dei Paschi di Siena — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Dr. Max — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Terminal Pescaia — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs inside Siena (avoid standalone exchange kiosks); airport and tourist bureau rates are poor.
Contactless cards accepted in most shops and restaurants, but smaller trattorias may prefer cash; mobile pay is common.
Not expected; round up the bill for good service (5-10%). Taxis round to nearest euro; hotel porters €1-2 per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A caffè (espresso) at the bar counter costs about €1.20-1.50.
A panino or slice of pizza from a bakery or takeaway shop: €5-7.
Primo piatto (pasta dish) in a trattoria: around €10-12.
Look for panini or schiacciata takeaway shops along Via di Città and near Piazza del Campo; no dedicated street food market.
Conad and Coop are common budget supermarkets in Siena.
Moda low-cost chains (like OVS) on Via Montanini or near Piazza Gramsci; no major market.
Siena's city centre is walkable; a local bus day pass costs about €4.50. From Florence airport (FLR), take a FlixBus or Tiemme bus to Siena for €12-15.
Eat meals at lunchtime (menù del giorno is cheaper than dinner). Buy water at supermarkets (€0.50 vs €2 in cafes). Skip expensive restaurants on Piazza del Campo; walk a few streets away for better value.
Good to know — 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 Agritourismo Marciano
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · ATM Monte dei Paschi di Siena — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk — pharmacy · Dr. Max — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Agritourismo Marciano?
Request a room on the first floor (British first floor, one above ground) facing the inner courtyard. These are furthest from the Strada della Befana traffic and have some outlook over the olive grove or garden. The first floor also avoids any ground-floor damp and street-level noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Agritourismo Marciano?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (numbers likely starting with 0 or a single digit) facing the street. Street noise from Strada della Befana — a secondary but still busy road — will be audible, especially with windows open. Also avoid any room directly above the breakfast or common area if the property has one.
Is Agritourismo Marciano noisy?
Strada della Befana is a suburban road; noise peaks around 8-9am and 5-7pm. Weekend evenings may have some scooter or car noise. There is no bar or restaurant noise, but the breakfast area may create clatter in the morning, so avoid rooms directly above it.
Which rooms have the best views at Agritourismo Marciano?
Rooms on the first floor or higher with a countryside orientation — ask for a view over the olive groves or hills, not the road. The address is on a rural edge of Siena, so the best views are south or west away from the city traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at Agritourismo Marciano?
1. Request a first-floor courtyard room at booking — it is the quietest and has the best light. 2. Check-in is usually at the main farmhouse entrance; parking is free on-site, so drive up to the gravel lot, not the street. 3. Ask for a fan if the room has no air conditioning (common in agriturismi) — the stone walls keep it cool, but upper floors can get warm.
What time is check-in at Agritourismo Marciano?
Check-in at Agritourismo Marciano is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Agritourismo Marciano have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout property; speeds approx 15 Mbps; no login needed, single network password at check-in
Is there a city or tourist tax at Agritourismo Marciano?
€1.50 per person per night (mandatory, payable at check-in; children under 12 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Agritourismo Marciano?
A panino or slice of pizza from a bakery or takeaway shop: €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Agritourismo Marciano?
Siena's city centre is walkable; a local bus day pass costs about €4.50. From Florence airport (FLR), take a FlixBus or Tiemme bus to Siena for €12-15.
When is the best time to visit Siena?
May, June and September: warm sun, blue skies, fields green or gold, festival crowds gone. You get the city almost to yourself in the evenings.
Top Attractions in 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.