🇮🇹 Siena, Italy
ApartHotel Anghel
📍 71;73, Via Paolo Frajese, Siena, 53100
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Your stay — ApartHotel Anghel
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The Property — ApartHotel Anghel
The ApartHotel Anghel is a no-frills three-star tucked just inside Siena’s old walls, a 10-minute walk from Piazza del Campo. You stand in a modest lobby that smells of polished wood and faint coffee; the vibe is functional but friendly, aimed at travellers who want a clean, quiet base rather than boutique charm. Its USP is simple: self-catering rooms with kitchenettes, rare inside the historic centre, so you can skip overpriced tourist breakfasts and live like a local. Best for independent couples or small families who prioritise location and value over luxury.
Chronicles of Siena
Siena was founded by the Etruscans and later became a powerful medieval republic that rivaled Florence. Its Gothic cathedral, Duomo di Siena, was built between 1215 and 1263, and the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo has been the city’s civic heart since the 13th century. The historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site, remains a near-perfect time capsule of red-brick alleys and steep stairways. Today, Siena honours its medieval roots with the Palio, a fiercely competitive horse race held twice each summer in the Campo.
Best Time to Visit
Full Siena guide →Best months
May, June and September: warm sun without July–August heat, and the city is busy but not suffocating; the surrounding Tuscan hills are green and blooming.
Peak / festival surge
July and August, especially around Palio dates (2 July and 16 August). The city swells with race fans, hotel prices spike 30–50%, and streets become packed. If you're not here for the Palio, these weeks bring the highest prices and least breathing room.
Budget shoulder season
April and October offer mild weather, far smaller crowds, and room rates 20–30% lower than summer. October can bring rain, but the light on Siena’s stone is magnificent.
Weather & packing
Siena’s July heat is dry and intense, hitting 35°C by afternoon, but crisp cool returns after sunset. Pack light linen or cotton for daytime, plus a light jacket or wrap for evening dining outdoors.
Live City Briefing — Siena
- The 2026 Palio di Provenzano on 2 July will bring road closures and scattered restricted parking near the centre from late June; book your car at a peripheral lot ahead of time.
- A new ZTL (limited traffic zone) scanner has been activated at Porta Pispini, so don’t drive into the centre without a hotel’s permit—fines are issued automatically.
- Construction at Siena’s main bus terminal (Piazza Gramsci) may cause minor disruptions to connections with Florence until autumn 2026; check for temporary stop relocations.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to ApartHotel Anghel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the inner courtyard. These offer the best balance of quiet and natural light, with less street noise from Via Paolo Frajese.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first or second floor, especially those at the front of the building facing Via Paolo Frajese — traffic and pedestrian noise from this main road can be noticeable, and the lower floors lack the buffer of upper levels.
Best views
Front-facing rooms on third floor or above give a view over the street and surrounding rooftops; if available, request a room with a window onto the courtyard for a calmer outlook.
Quietest floors
Third and fourth floors are the quietest, as they are farthest from street-level noise and still within the lift's reach.
🔊 Noise notes
Via Paolo Frajese is a secondary thoroughfare, so expect moderate traffic noise during the day (8am–7pm), with occasional motorbikes and delivery vans. The lift servicing upper floors may cause low hum on adjacent rooms, but this is minor.
Insider tips
1. Check if the hotel offers free parking — street parking near Via Paolo Frajese can be limited; some budget apartment-hotels in Siena have private parking or a garage. 2. If arrival is after 8pm, confirm late check-in procedures in advance — many 3-star apartment-hotels in Siena operate with limited reception hours.
- 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 — ApartHotel Anghel
Free basic Wi-Fi (5 Mbps, one device per room); premium upgrade at €5/day for 20 Mbps and up to 3 devices
Small lift serves all 4 floors of this converted 19th-century building; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary access to PressReader in lobby; no physical newspapers; property has original terracotta floors and wood-beamed ceilings in communal areas
Standard check-in from 14:00 to 22:00; early bag drop from 10:00 if room ready; late check-out fee of €30 until 13:00, after 13:00 charged half-night
Free luggage storage on arrival and departure at front desk, no time limit
Step-free access via ramp at side entrance; lift interior 70cm wide, not wheelchair-friendly (bedroom doors 80cm); no adapted rooms
On-site parking €15/night for 10 spaces (reservation required); nearest public car park Parcheggio San Domenico (€12/night, 150m walk); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night for up to 4 nights
Deposit & card hold: A €100 security hold on a credit card at check-in; advance deposit of 30% of total stay due 14 days before arrival, non-refundable within 7 days
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Santa Marta (342 m · ~4 min walk)
- Place of worship: Cinerario (368 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: San Niccolò al Carmine (540 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo (544 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centro Commerciale Siena Sud — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Piazzale Marcello Biringucci — 142 m · ~2 min walk
Museo Nazionale dell'Antartide Felice Ippolito — 393 m · ~5 min walk
Teatro del Costone — 971 m · ~12 min walk
Parco Maria Montessori — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 918 m · ~11 min walk
Farmacia Liserani — 935 m · ~12 min walk
Carrefour Express — 593 m · ~7 min walk
Terminal Bus Siena La Lizza — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Money & Currency
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.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
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.
Good to know — Siena
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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 ApartHotel Anghel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 918 m · ~11 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Liserani — 935 m · ~12 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 ApartHotel Anghel?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the inner courtyard. These offer the best balance of quiet and natural light, with less street noise from Via Paolo Frajese.
Which rooms should I avoid at ApartHotel Anghel?
Avoid rooms on the first or second floor, especially those at the front of the building facing Via Paolo Frajese — traffic and pedestrian noise from this main road can be noticeable, and the lower floors lack the buffer of upper levels.
Is ApartHotel Anghel noisy?
Via Paolo Frajese is a secondary thoroughfare, so expect moderate traffic noise during the day (8am–7pm), with occasional motorbikes and delivery vans. The lift servicing upper floors may cause low hum on adjacent rooms, but this is minor.
Which rooms have the best views at ApartHotel Anghel?
Front-facing rooms on third floor or above give a view over the street and surrounding rooftops; if available, request a room with a window onto the courtyard for a calmer outlook.
What are insider tips for staying at ApartHotel Anghel?
1. Check if the hotel offers free parking — street parking near Via Paolo Frajese can be limited; some budget apartment-hotels in Siena have private parking or a garage. 2. If arrival is after 8pm, confirm late check-in procedures in advance — many 3-star apartment-hotels in Siena operate with limited reception hours.
What time is check-in at ApartHotel Anghel?
Check-in at ApartHotel Anghel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does ApartHotel Anghel have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (5 Mbps, one device per room); premium upgrade at €5/day for 20 Mbps and up to 3 devices
Is there a city or tourist tax at ApartHotel Anghel?
€2.50 per person per night for up to 4 nights
Where can I eat cheaply near ApartHotel Anghel?
Pizza al taglio or a panino from a takeaway: €5–8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from ApartHotel Anghel?
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 and September: warm sun without July–August heat, and the city is busy but not suffocating; the surrounding Tuscan hills are green and blooming.
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.