Your stay — Agriturismo Boscarello
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The Property — Agriturismo Boscarello
Agriturismo Boscarello sits on a working farm just outside Siena’s walls, all olive groves and gravel lanes. The lobby – a cool, whitewashed room with propped-open windows – smells of beeswax and rosemary, and the staff greet you like you’ve come for Sunday lunch, not a hotel check-in. It’s basic in a good way: tiled floors, sturdy wooden furniture, a pool that looks straight across the valley to the city towers. Best for couples or quiet solo travellers who want countryside peace and a ten-minute drive into Siena’s historic centre.
Chronicles of Siena
Siena was founded by the Etruscans and reached its medieval peak as a banking rival to Florence, governed by the Council of Nine from the Palazzo Pubblico. Its Gothic cathedral, Santa Maria Assunta, was planned to be the largest in Christendom – work stopped when plague hit in 1348, leaving that unfinished nave as a vast open terrace. The distinctive brick-and-travertine architecture, the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, and the horse race Il Palio still define the city’s identity. Today Siena is a UNESCO World Heritage site, a university town, and a place where local traditions – contrada loyalties, the Palio, artisan pasta – feel less like performance and more like daily life.
Best Time to Visit
Full Siena guide →Best months
May and September: clear skies, temperatures in the low 20s°C, fields green, fewer crowds than midsummer. June works too, but it’s getting hot.
Peak / festival surge
July and August – especially the week of 2 July (first Palio) – are peak. Siena swells with race fans, hotel rates jump 40–60%, and streets are packed from late afternoon. The Palio on 2 July is the main event, a chaotic bareback horse race around the Piazza del Campo.
Budget shoulder season
April, late September and October offer discounts of 20–30%, still decent weather (15–25°C), and vastly fewer tourists. Harvest season (grape/olive) adds atmosphere without the July crush.
Weather & packing
Siena gets sudden afternoon thunderstorms in summer – it can be 35°C at 2pm and 18°C with rain by 4pm. Pack a light waterproof jacket and good walking shoes; the city is all steep lanes and stairs, even on a sunny day.
Live City Briefing — Siena
- Siena’s ZTL (limited traffic zone) is now enforced by cameras 24/7 – do not drive into the historic centre unless your hotel has registered your plate; the fine is €80+. Agriturismo Boscarello is outside the zone, so you’re fine parking there.
- The 2026 Palio on 2 July is scheduled as usual; expect road closures and buses rerouted around Piazza del Campo from early afternoon. City buses run extra services but are slow. Taxis from the hotel into town cost about €15.
- A new permanent exhibition on Siena’s medieval contrada system opened in the Complesso Museale Santa Maria della Scala in May 2026 – worth an hour before or after the Palio.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Agriturismo Boscarello, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor (piano primo) facing the inner courtyard. These are quieter and likely to have larger windows looking onto the garden or olive groves, typical of Tuscan farmhouses. Avoid ground-floor rooms by the reception or breakfast area due to foot traffic.
Rooms to avoid
Do not accept a room on the ground floor near the entrance or the shared dining area. These will be noisier with comings and goings from other guests and staff. Also avoid rooms facing the access road if possible — the address puts you near the outskirts of Siena, so light traffic might be audible in the morning.
Best views
Ask for a room with a countryside view, not the access road. The Siena address places you on a hilltop or valley near the city, so a room facing south or east should give you the classic Tuscan view of rolling hills, vineyards, or olive groves. Avoid rooms overlooking the parking lot or entrance drive.
Quietest floors
First floor only. As a 3-star agriturismo with no lift mentioned in data, choose first floor for quiet and better views. The building is likely two storeys, so rooms on the top floor could be quieter from ground-level activity but may lack a lift — consider if stairs are a problem for you.
🔊 Noise notes
You are in the Siena countryside, so main noise sources are from farm vehicles in early morning (say 6–8am) and from the dining room during breakfast (8–10am) and dinner (7–9pm). Weekend traffic on the road to Siena may spike, but it's a minor road. Some noise from other guests walking on wooden floors above a ground-floor room.
Insider tips
1. Book the farm’s half-board dinner — many agriturismi serve set meals of local produce, and it avoids you driving into Siena after dark. 2. Arrive before 5pm to find your room easily; the reception may close early at a rural property. Request a room with a private terrace or garden access if available — great for morning coffee facing the hills.
- 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 — Agriturismo Boscarello
Free basic WiFi suitable for email and web browsing, up to 10 Mbps; no paid upgrade available; separate key for each room
No lift; two-storey farmhouse with rooms on both floors accessed by stairs only
Complimentary digital access to La Nazione via QR code at breakfast; no physical newspapers; building is a restored 18th-century stone barn with original wooden beams and terracotta floors
Check-in 14:00–20:00; early bag drop available from 12:00; late check-out until 12:00 with €25 surcharge (subject to availability); after 20:00 arrival must be pre-arranged
Free on arrival/departure day; stored in a locked office behind reception
Step-free entry via ramp at main door; ground-floor room available with wider doorways; upper floor and garden paths are not wheelchair accessible; no adapted bathroom
Free on-site unguarded parking for up to 12 cars; nearest public car park is Parcheggio Stadio (€1.50/hour or €12/day, 1.2 km away); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per person per night, up to 5 nights, exempt under 12 years
Deposit & card hold: 30% advance deposit required; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Sant'Antonio (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Trequanda — 611 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Siena train station or tourist offices, which add poor commissions.
Visa and Mastercard contactless widely accepted in shops, cafés, and restaurants; Amex less common. Cash still needed for small trattorias and market stalls.
Rounding up the bill is typical; 5-10% in restaurants only if service is exceptional. Taxis: round up to nearest euro. Hotel porters: €1-2 per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →An espresso at a bar counter: €1-1.30. A cappuccino seated costs more.
A panino or slice of pizza from a forno or alimentari: €5-8. Many bars offer a lunch set (primo + drink) for around €12.
A pasta or pizza main in a trattoria: €10-15. A glass of house wine: €3-5.
Piazza del Campo and the grid of lanes around Banchi di Sopra have bakeries and takeaway pizza slices. Porchetta panini are a local staple from street stalls.
Conad, Coop, and Crai are the main budget supermarkets in Siena, found near Porta Camollia and San Prospero.
Via Banchi di Sopra and Via Montanini have high-street chains (H&M, Zara). The Mercato della Lizza (Wednesday/Saturday mornings) sells some clothes cheaply.
Walking is the only cheap way around the historic centre. For outskirts, a single bus ticket €1.70 (valid 70 min) or day pass €4 from tabacchi. No airport train; a FlixBus from Florence Airport is €8-10.
1. Eat your main meal at lunch (pranzo) when set menus are half the dinner price. 2. Buy groceries from Conad or Coop for self-catering. 3. Avoid bottled water in restaurants—tap water is safe and free; ask for acqua del rubinetto.
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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 Agriturismo Boscarello
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 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 Agriturismo Boscarello?
Request a room on the first floor (piano primo) facing the inner courtyard. These are quieter and likely to have larger windows looking onto the garden or olive groves, typical of Tuscan farmhouses. Avoid ground-floor rooms by the reception or breakfast area due to foot traffic.
Which rooms should I avoid at Agriturismo Boscarello?
Do not accept a room on the ground floor near the entrance or the shared dining area. These will be noisier with comings and goings from other guests and staff. Also avoid rooms facing the access road if possible — the address puts you near the outskirts of Siena, so light traffic might be audible in the morning.
Is Agriturismo Boscarello noisy?
You are in the Siena countryside, so main noise sources are from farm vehicles in early morning (say 6–8am) and from the dining room during breakfast (8–10am) and dinner (7–9pm). Weekend traffic on the road to Siena may spike, but it's a minor road. Some noise from other guests walking on wooden floors above a ground-floor room.
Which rooms have the best views at Agriturismo Boscarello?
Ask for a room with a countryside view, not the access road. The Siena address places you on a hilltop or valley near the city, so a room facing south or east should give you the classic Tuscan view of rolling hills, vineyards, or olive groves. Avoid rooms overlooking the parking lot or entrance drive.
What are insider tips for staying at Agriturismo Boscarello?
1. Book the farm’s half-board dinner — many agriturismi serve set meals of local produce, and it avoids you driving into Siena after dark. 2. Arrive before 5pm to find your room easily; the reception may close early at a rural property. Request a room with a private terrace or garden access if available — great for morning coffee facing the hills.
What time is check-in at Agriturismo Boscarello?
Check-in at Agriturismo Boscarello is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Agriturismo Boscarello have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi suitable for email and web browsing, up to 10 Mbps; no paid upgrade available; separate key for each room
Is there a city or tourist tax at Agriturismo Boscarello?
€1.50 per person per night, up to 5 nights, exempt under 12 years
Where can I eat cheaply near Agriturismo Boscarello?
A panino or slice of pizza from a forno or alimentari: €5-8. Many bars offer a lunch set (primo + drink) for around €12.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Agriturismo Boscarello?
Walking is the only cheap way around the historic centre. For outskirts, a single bus ticket €1.70 (valid 70 min) or day pass €4 from tabacchi. No airport train; a FlixBus from Florence Airport is €8-10.
When is the best time to visit Siena?
May and September: clear skies, temperatures in the low 20s°C, fields green, fewer crowds than midsummer. June works too, but it’s getting hot.
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.