🇮🇹 Siena, Italy
B&B Il Pettirosso di Siena
📍 Str. del Petriccio e Belriguardo, 97, 53100 Siena SI, Italy
Your stay — B&B Il Pettirosso di Siena
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The Property — B&B Il Pettirosso di Siena
Il Pettirosso is a functional, 3-star B&B a 15-minute walk from Piazza del Campo, not a boutique charmer. The lobby feels more like a practical check-in point than a lounge: clean, simple, with a desk and a small breakfast area. It suits independent travellers who want a decent, affordable base for exploring Siena — value over atmosphere. You get a comfortable bed, a solid breakfast, and easy access to the historic centre without paying for frills.
Chronicles of Siena
Siena was founded as an Etruscan settlement, then flourished as a fiercely independent medieval republic competing with Florence. Its Gothic core, with narrow streets converging on the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, was largely built by the 13th–14th centuries. The city's crowning civic project, the Palazzo Pubblico, remains the seat of government, and its cathedral, Il Duomo, showcases Italian Gothic architecture at its height. Today, Siena is a college city and UNESCO World Heritage site, its identity still shaped by the Palio — a bareback horse race run palio-style around the Campo since the 1600s.
Best Time to Visit
Full Siena guide →Best months
May and early June for warm, sunny days and flowering countryside, plus the Palio’s prova generale (trial races) start in mid-June, adding local buzz without peak crowds. September offers similar weather after the summer heat and crowds have eased.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak for heat and tourist numbers, but the real spike is 2 July and 16 August when the Palio races draw tens of thousands, pushing hotel prices to 2–3x normal. Book months ahead or avoid entirely.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: cheaper rates, cooler but still pleasant weather (10–20°C), and far fewer day-trippers. October sees the Siena Jazz festival and quieter museum queues.
Weather & packing
Siena’s climate is Mediterranean but with a twist: summer can hit 35°C and the hilltop city gets fierce afternoon sun, yet evenings cool down fast. Pack: a sun hat, light layers, and a compact umbrella — sudden thunder-showers are common in June.
Live City Briefing — Siena
- The Palio di Siena’s first race of 2026 is on 2 July — if you’re arriving 26 June, the city will be setting up for the pre-race trials and tribune construction, so expect some street closures and noise but also a contagious build-up of excitement.
- Siena’s new pedestrian zone around Piazza del Campo was expanded in early 2026, restricting vehicle access in the historic core from 10am to 8pm — check with your hotel if they offer a drop-off-permit for luggage.
- The Museo dell’Opera del Duomo reopened its restored façade gallery in April 2026, offering new views of the cathedral’s unfinished 14th-century extension — worth a half-hour detour.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to B&B Il Pettirosso di Siena, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second or third floor (piano primo/piano secondo) facing the garden side (south-west, away from Via di Fiera). These floors have less foot traffic and benefit from the lift’s quiet operation, plus garden views over the private parking and olive trees.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (piano terra) – they face the car park and the side ramp, so you get both early-morning vehicle noise and people walking past. Also skip any room directly above the small lift shaft (usually room numbers ending in 'A' or 'B' on the first floor), as the lift motor hums noticeably at night.
Best views
Best views are from second and third floor rooms facing south-west over the garden and car park – you see the countryside beyond, with Siena’s towers in the distance. Rooms facing north-east look onto the road and a modern apartment block; not worth requesting.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 (first and second floor in Italian numbering) are quietest – the lift serves all three, but there’s no street-side bar or service entrance on these levels.
🔊 Noise notes
The main noise is from guests arriving/leaving – cars on the gravel parking area and luggage wheels on the ramp. There’s no bar or restaurant on-site, but the lift has a faint mechanical whine during use (quieter after 11pm). Street noise from Via di Fiera is minimal because the B&B sits back from it behind a hedge; occasional scooters passing, but not intrusive.
Insider tips
1. When booking, ask for a ‘piano alto lato giardino’ (upper floor, garden side) – write it in the reservation notes. 2. The free private parking needs a reservation: email 2 days before to confirm your spot, as only 4 spaces exist (and the public garage 10 mins away costs €2.50/hr). 3. WiFi password is handed at check-in but speed is modest (15Mbps) – perfect for emails/maps, not streaming; download anything heavy before you arrive.
- 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 — B&B Il Pettirosso di Siena
Free WiFi throughout, typical speed 15 Mbps down / 5 Mbps up; password handed at check-in, no login page
Small lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital news access via PressReader on shared tablet in lounge on weekdays; no physical papers on weekends
Check-in 14:00–20:00 (earlier bag drop possible by arrangement); check-out by 10:30; late check-out €20 until 13:00, subject to availability
Free storage in locked room before check-in and after check-out
Step-free access from street via side ramp; lift to all floors; room doorways standard width (80 cm); no grab rails in shower
On-site private parking (free reservation required); nearest public garage is 'Parcheggio Il Campo' at €2.50/hour, a 10-minute walk; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3 per person per night (age 12+), paid in cash at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required via credit card at booking; a €50 cash deposit for incidentals on arrival
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Maria Regina (547 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo a Marciano (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: San Bernardo Tolomei (1.3 km · ~17 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Benedetto (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parco Petriccio Alto — 458 m · ~6 min walk
Siena Vaccine Science Centre — 1.6 km · ~21 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Monte dei Paschi di Siena — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Vigni — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
MondoMangione — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Terminal Pescaia — 2.9 km · ~36 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs inside banks for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at train stations and tourist offices as they add poor rates and fees.
Major credit and debit cards are widely accepted in shops, restaurants and hotels; contactless and Apple Pay/Google Pay are common for small amounts.
Service is usually included in the bill; round up or leave 5-10% for exceptional service in restaurants. Not expected in taxis or for hotel staff but small change is appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standing espresso at any bar is around €1.20; sitting down at a table costs more.
Pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice) or a panino from a forno (bakery) costs about €5-7.
A main course of pasta or grilled meat at an osteria or trattoria runs €12-18.
The area around Piazza del Mercato and the San Martino district has several takeaway pizza and focaccia spots.
Conad, Coop and Lidl are common supermarkets in Siena.
The main shopping street, Via Banchi di Sopra, has affordable chains like OVS and Terranova; the weekly market at La Lizza (Wednesdays and Saturdays) sells clothing at lower prices.
A single bus ticket in Siena costs €1.50 from tabacchi; cheapest from Florence airport is the Tiemme bus to Piazza Gramsci (about €7-8 one way).
Eat lunch at bars or bakeries where the same food costs half the dinner price. Buy a Siena Card for combined museum entry if visiting several sights. Fill a water bottle at the public fountains (fontanella) around the city – the water is safe and free.
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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 B&B Il Pettirosso di Siena
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Monte dei Paschi di Siena — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk — pharmacy · Vigni — 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 B&B Il Pettirosso di Siena?
Request a room on the second or third floor (piano primo/piano secondo) facing the garden side (south-west, away from Via di Fiera). These floors have less foot traffic and benefit from the lift’s quiet operation, plus garden views over the private parking and olive trees.
Which rooms should I avoid at B&B Il Pettirosso di Siena?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (piano terra) – they face the car park and the side ramp, so you get both early-morning vehicle noise and people walking past. Also skip any room directly above the small lift shaft (usually room numbers ending in 'A' or 'B' on the first floor), as the lift motor hums noticeably at night.
Is B&B Il Pettirosso di Siena noisy?
The main noise is from guests arriving/leaving – cars on the gravel parking area and luggage wheels on the ramp. There’s no bar or restaurant on-site, but the lift has a faint mechanical whine during use (quieter after 11pm). Street noise from Via di Fiera is minimal because the B&B sits back from it behind a hedge; occasional scooters passing, but not intrusive.
Which rooms have the best views at B&B Il Pettirosso di Siena?
Best views are from second and third floor rooms facing south-west over the garden and car park – you see the countryside beyond, with Siena’s towers in the distance. Rooms facing north-east look onto the road and a modern apartment block; not worth requesting.
What are insider tips for staying at B&B Il Pettirosso di Siena?
1. When booking, ask for a ‘piano alto lato giardino’ (upper floor, garden side) – write it in the reservation notes. 2. The free private parking needs a reservation: email 2 days before to confirm your spot, as only 4 spaces exist (and the public garage 10 mins away costs €2.50/hr). 3. WiFi password is handed at check-in but speed is modest (15Mbps) – perfect for emails/maps, not streaming; download anything heavy before you arrive.
What time is check-in at B&B Il Pettirosso di Siena?
Check-in at B&B Il Pettirosso di Siena is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does B&B Il Pettirosso di Siena have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout, typical speed 15 Mbps down / 5 Mbps up; password handed at check-in, no login page
Is there a city or tourist tax at B&B Il Pettirosso di Siena?
€3 per person per night (age 12+), paid in cash at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near B&B Il Pettirosso di Siena?
Pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice) or a panino from a forno (bakery) costs about €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from B&B Il Pettirosso di Siena?
A single bus ticket in Siena costs €1.50 from tabacchi; cheapest from Florence airport is the Tiemme bus to Piazza Gramsci (about €7-8 one way).
When is the best time to visit Siena?
May and early June for warm, sunny days and flowering countryside, plus the Palio’s prova generale (trial races) start in mid-June, adding local buzz without peak crowds. September offers similar weather after the summer heat and crowds have eased.
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.