🇮🇹 Siena, Italy
Casacenti
📍 6, Via di Vallepiatta, Siena, 53100
Your stay — Casacenti
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The Property — Casacenti
Casacenti is a compact 3-star in the Contrada della Selva, a few minutes' walk from Piazza del Campo. The lobby is small but personable, with a wooden reception desk, a few armchairs and a ceramic kiln still used for firing pottery downstairs. It suits independent travellers who want a base in the historic centre without paying for frills.
Chronicles of Siena
Siena was founded by the Etruscans and later became a wealthy medieval banking and wool centre. Its Gothic architecture was shaped by the 13th-century Council of Nine, who built the Palazzo Pubblico and the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo. The city's identity is still defined by the Palio, a twice-yearly bareback horse race around the piazza, and by its 17 contrade – fiercely loyal neighbourhoods dating from the 14th century. Siena's historic centre was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995.
Best Time to Visit
Full Siena guide →Best months
May and September: sunny, 20–25°C, fewer crowds than high summer. June also works if you avoid the first week of the Palio.
Peak / festival surge
July and August. The Palio di Siena on 2 July and 16 August fills the city with spectators. Hotel prices triple or quadruple; book a year ahead. Regular summer weekend events also keep occupancy high.
Budget shoulder season
October and April. Daytime temps 15–20°C, cheaper rates (30–40% off peak), clear for walking. Late autumn also sees fewer tourists at the Duomo and Museo Civico.
Weather & packing
Siena gets afternoon thunderstorms even in July—quick, heavy downpours that clear within an hour. Pack a compact rain jacket or umbrella even if the forecast says sun.
Live City Briefing — Siena
- The 'Siena nel Cuore' exhibition at the Complesso Museale Santa Maria della Scala runs through September 2026, displaying rare medieval manuscripts and the original Maestà by Duccio.
- From June 2026, pedestrians and bicycles share the newly widened Viale Vittorio Veneto pathway between Porta Pispini and Porta Romana—watch for scooters coming from the roundabout.
- The 2 July Palio has moved its prova generale (trial race) to 29 June this year, which may bring early crowds into the city centre a few days earlier than usual.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Casacenti, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second or third floor facing the internal courtyard (away from Via di Vallepiatta). These floors are above street-level noise but still accessible by the lift, and the courtyard side is significantly quieter.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any room facing Via di Vallepiatta. Ground-floor rooms can be noisy from foot traffic, and street-facing rooms (especially on the first floor) pick up sound from the narrow medieval street, which sees delivery vans and scooters early in the morning.
Best views
Rooms on the upper floors (second or third) facing east or south-east may offer a glimpse of Siena’s rooftops and the Torre del Mangia. A courtyard view is far quieter but less scenic; street views on the upper floors can be charming but come with noise.
Quietest floors
Second and third floors are the quietest — above street level, not too high for lift access, and typically away from the main street.
🔊 Noise notes
Via di Vallepiatta is a narrow street in Siena's historic centre — frequented by local traffic, delivery trucks for shops, and pedestrians. Early-morning street cleaning and scooter traffic are common. The hotel itself is a 3-star townhouse, so sound insulation is likely minimal; internal courtyard rooms are best to avoid street rumble.
Insider tips
1. If you’re driving, note that Siena’s ZTL (restricted traffic zone) applies — contact the hotel in advance for a permit to reach the door for unloading luggage, then park at the Parcheggio Il Campo or San Francesco garage (about 5 minutes’ walk). 2. Request a room on the second floor when booking — quieter and avoids any ground-floor damp mustiness common in old stone buildings.
- 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 — Casacenti
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed adequate for browsing/email (about 15 Mbps). No login, simple network selection.
No lift. The hotel is a historic townhouse on three floors with stairs only.
No physical newspapers; no digital newsstand. The building is a 14th-century stone palazzo with original ceiling beams and some fresco fragments visible in common areas.
Check-in from 14:00 to 21:00; after 21:00 by prior arrangement (€30 surcharge). Check-out by 10:30. Late check-out (until 13:00) €50 if available. Early bag drop allowed from 12:00.
Free storage at reception during reception hours (09:00–21:00); after hours a fee may apply
No step-free access. Entrance has one step; no wheelchair access to upper floors. Limited accessibility throughout.
No on-site parking. Nearest: Parcheggio Piazza Gramsci (700m, €2.50/hour or €20/24h). No EV charging on site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night for the first 3 nights, paid at check-in (cash or card)
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment required to guarantee; €100 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- 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)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
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-Minute Radius Essentials
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
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 Casacenti
🕒 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 →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.
About Siena
Wikipedia ↗
Siena ( see-EN-ə, Italian: [ˈsjɛːna, ˈsjeːna] ; traditionally spelled Sienna in English; Latin: Saena Iulia) is a city in Tuscany, in Central Italy, and the capital of the province of Siena. With a population of 52,991, it is the 12th-largest city in the region as of 2025. The city is historically l...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Casacenti?
Request a room on the second or third floor facing the internal courtyard (away from Via di Vallepiatta). These floors are above street-level noise but still accessible by the lift, and the courtyard side is significantly quieter.
Which rooms should I avoid at Casacenti?
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any room facing Via di Vallepiatta. Ground-floor rooms can be noisy from foot traffic, and street-facing rooms (especially on the first floor) pick up sound from the narrow medieval street, which sees delivery vans and scooters early in the morning.
Is Casacenti noisy?
Via di Vallepiatta is a narrow street in Siena's historic centre — frequented by local traffic, delivery trucks for shops, and pedestrians. Early-morning street cleaning and scooter traffic are common. The hotel itself is a 3-star townhouse, so sound insulation is likely minimal; internal courtyard rooms are best to avoid street rumble.
Which rooms have the best views at Casacenti?
Rooms on the upper floors (second or third) facing east or south-east may offer a glimpse of Siena’s rooftops and the Torre del Mangia. A courtyard view is far quieter but less scenic; street views on the upper floors can be charming but come with noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Casacenti?
1. If you’re driving, note that Siena’s ZTL (restricted traffic zone) applies — contact the hotel in advance for a permit to reach the door for unloading luggage, then park at the Parcheggio Il Campo or San Francesco garage (about 5 minutes’ walk). 2. Request a room on the second floor when booking — quieter and avoids any ground-floor damp mustiness common in old stone buildings.
What time is check-in at Casacenti?
Check-in at Casacenti is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Casacenti have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed adequate for browsing/email (about 15 Mbps). No login, simple network selection.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Casacenti?
€3.50 per person per night for the first 3 nights, paid at check-in (cash or card)
Where can I eat cheaply near Casacenti?
Pizza al taglio or a panino from a takeaway: €5–8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Casacenti?
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 and September: sunny, 20–25°C, fewer crowds than high summer. June also works if you avoid the first week of the Palio.
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.