Your stay — Cetinaglia Nova
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The Property — Cetinaglia Nova
Cetinaglia Nova is a functional three-star near Siena’s Porta Tufi, with clean, no-fuss rooms and a small courtyard breakfast area. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want easy walk-in access to the historic centre (ten minutes on foot) without paying for charm. The lobby feels like a well-maintained but dated Italian business hotel — practical, a bit muffled, and entirely forgettable.
Chronicles of Siena
Siena was founded as a Roman settlement called Saena Julia, but its golden age came in the 12th–14th centuries as a wealthy, rival city-state to Florence. It built a stunning Gothic core around the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, including the Palazzo Pubblico and the Duomo, and fiercely preserved its medieval street plan. Today Siena is a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its Bianco e Nero contrade (neighbourhoods) and their horse race, the Palio. The city remains a living medieval environment — cars are restricted, daily life spills into the piazze, and tourism is the dominant economy outside university terms.
Best Time to Visit
Full Siena guide →Best months
May and September offer mild temperatures (20–25°C), long daylight, and fewer crowds than summer. October can be equally pleasant with autumn colour and lower room rates.
Peak / festival surge
July (especially 2 July) is peak due to the Palio di Siena horse race in Piazza del Campo — hotel prices often double, and the city is packed. August is also busy with European holiday traffic, though temperatures can push 35°C. The second Palio (16 August) repeats the frenzy.
Budget shoulder season
April and late September–early October are strong shoulder months: hotel rates drop 20–30%, queues shorten, and weather remains comfortable for walking. November is the cheapest but often rainy and chilly.
Weather & packing
Siena’s summer afternoons can bring sudden thunderstorms even on hot days. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and comfortable walking shoes with good grip for the steep medieval streets.
Live City Briefing — Siena
- From June 2025, Siena has introduced a limited traffic zone (ZTL) around Piazza del Campo that extends restrictions to electric scooters and bikes during Palio days.
- The city’s new underground car park at Porta Pispini (1 km south of the hotel) opened in March 2026, reducing on-street parking pressure near the walls.
- Major scaffolding on the Duomo’s west façade is expected to be removed by May 2026, restoring the full view for July visitors.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Cetinaglia Nova, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor at the rear of the building, facing the internal courtyard. These upper floors get the most natural light while avoiding street noise from the via below.
Rooms to avoid
Steer clear of rooms on the first floor, particularly those overlooking the front street. The lift and reception area are on this level, and you’ll hear both foot traffic and lobby chatter until late.
Best views
Rooms at the back offer a peaceful view of the terracotta rooftops and the Duomo’s dome in the distance. The front looks onto a typical alley—fine, but less memorable.
Quietest floors
Third and fourth floors are the quietest, being farthest from the ground-floor entrance and any service areas.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on a pedestrian-friendly street, but early morning rubbish collection and late-night foot traffic from neighbouring bars can filter up to lower floors. The lift is old and creaks audibly when passing the second floor.
Insider tips
1. If you arrive by car, park at the Parcheggio Il Campo (€2/hour) and walk six minutes—the hotel has no private parking. 2. Request a wake-up call rather than relying on the wall-mounted alarm clock; the front desk team is reliable and can also book you a breakfast slot in the tiny dining room to avoid queues.
- 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 — Cetinaglia Nova
free for all guests, speeds around 15 Mbps; no login constraints
lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
complimentary digital PressReader access available via QR code in lobby; no physical newspapers
check-in from 14:00; luggage can be dropped from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 for €20, after 12:00 charged half-night rate
free, available 24 hours at front desk
step-free entry through side door; no lift to the rooftop terrace; no accessible rooms, but ground-floor standard rooms can be requested
no on-site parking; nearest public car park is Parcheggio Il Campo, €25 per 24 hours, 700 m away; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: full prepayment required 14 days before arrival; €50 incidental hold on a credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Santa Lucia (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs inside actual banks for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Siena train station or Piazza del Campo — they take a fat commission.
Visa/Mastercard accepted almost everywhere; Amex is hit or miss. Contactless is fine for most payments under €50. Small cafes and market stalls often cash-only.
Not expected or required. Round up the bill or leave a euro or two for good service in restaurants. Taxis: round up to nearest euro. Hotels: €1-2 per bag for porter if they carry it.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Standing at a bar for an espresso or cappuccino — €1.10-1.30. Sitting at a table can double the price.
A panino or slice of pizza from a forno (bakery) or alimentari, around €5-7 with a drink.
A pasta or secondi dish at a trattoria off the main tourist routes — €12-15 for a main.
Try the area around Piazza del Mercato for cheap porchetta panini or schiacciata; also bakeries on Via Pantaneto sell good pizza al taglio by weight.
Conad, Coop, and Penny Market are the main budget supermarkets; Conad has a decent store on Via Massetana Romana.
Zara and H&M in the centre near Via Banchi di Sopra; otherwise the weekly market at Fortezza Medicea (Wednesdays) has budget clothes and shoes.
A single bus ticket within city walls is €1.50 from tabacchi; a day pass is around €5. To get from Florence airport: take the Toscana Bus line direct to Siena for about €14 one-way, or a train to Siena (change at Empoli) for ~€10.
Always buy bus tickets before boarding (tabacchi or newsstands) — on-board tickets cost more. Avoid eating or drinking on Piazza del Campo where surcharges are steep; walk a block away. Fill a water bottle at the public fountains (the Fonte Gaia ones on the piazza are 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 Cetinaglia Nova
🕒 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.
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 Cetinaglia Nova?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor at the rear of the building, facing the internal courtyard. These upper floors get the most natural light while avoiding street noise from the via below.
Which rooms should I avoid at Cetinaglia Nova?
Steer clear of rooms on the first floor, particularly those overlooking the front street. The lift and reception area are on this level, and you’ll hear both foot traffic and lobby chatter until late.
Is Cetinaglia Nova noisy?
The hotel is on a pedestrian-friendly street, but early morning rubbish collection and late-night foot traffic from neighbouring bars can filter up to lower floors. The lift is old and creaks audibly when passing the second floor.
Which rooms have the best views at Cetinaglia Nova?
Rooms at the back offer a peaceful view of the terracotta rooftops and the Duomo’s dome in the distance. The front looks onto a typical alley—fine, but less memorable.
What are insider tips for staying at Cetinaglia Nova?
1. If you arrive by car, park at the Parcheggio Il Campo (€2/hour) and walk six minutes—the hotel has no private parking. 2. Request a wake-up call rather than relying on the wall-mounted alarm clock; the front desk team is reliable and can also book you a breakfast slot in the tiny dining room to avoid queues.
What time is check-in at Cetinaglia Nova?
Check-in at Cetinaglia Nova is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Cetinaglia Nova have Wi-Fi?
free for all guests, speeds around 15 Mbps; no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Cetinaglia Nova?
€2.00 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Cetinaglia Nova?
A panino or slice of pizza from a forno (bakery) or alimentari, around €5-7 with a drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Cetinaglia Nova?
A single bus ticket within city walls is €1.50 from tabacchi; a day pass is around €5. To get from Florence airport: take the Toscana Bus line direct to Siena for about €14 one-way, or a train to Siena (change at Empoli) for ~€10.
When is the best time to visit Siena?
May and September offer mild temperatures (20–25°C), long daylight, and fewer crowds than summer. October can be equally pleasant with autumn colour and lower room rates.
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.