🇮🇹 Siena, Italy
Le Meridiane
📍 3, Via Patrizio Fracassi, Siena, 53100
Your stay — Le Meridiane
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The Property — Le Meridiane
Le Meridiane is a calm, unfussy three-star in a quiet residential area five minutes' walk from the Piazza del Campo. Its lobby feels like a well-kept family living room: terracotta tiles, a leather sofa, and a noticeboard with bus timetables and gelato recommendations. The USP is a leafy courtyard garden where breakfast is served in summer, and it suits independent travellers who want a clean, good-value base without paying for frills they won't use.
Chronicles of Siena
Siena was a powerful city-state in the 12th and 13th centuries, rivalling Florence across Tuscany. Its Gothic brick architecture, dominated by the scallop-shaped Piazza del Campo and the striped marble Duomo, was largely completed before the Black Death of 1348 halted expansion. The contrade—17 medieval neighbourhoods—still organise the twice-yearly Palio horse race, a bareback, chaotic ritual that defines local identity. Today Siena is a museum-city of world heritage, its economy reliant on tourism, yet it retains a fiercely local character in its dialect, food and civic pride.
Best Time to Visit
Full Siena guide →Best months
June and September offer long, sunny days and fewer crowds than July, when the Palio heat and tourist volume peak. May is also excellent for wildflower-covered hillsides and moderate temperatures around 22°C.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the peak, driven by the Palio on 2 July and again on 16 August—expect bedlam, doubled hotel prices and advance booking essential. August also sees Italian holidays, inflating domestic travel.
Budget shoulder season
April, October and early November bring cooler temperatures (10-18°C), discounted rooms 20-40% below peak, and fewer queues at the Duomo and Palazzo Pubblico.
Weather & packing
Siena's hilltop position makes it windy and prone to sudden afternoon thunderstorms even in summer, despite clear mornings. Pack a light waterproof jacket and comfortable closed-toe walking shoes for the steep, cobbled streets.
Live City Briefing — Siena
- The Torre del Mangia scaffolding is due to be removed by May 2026, restoring full views from the Piazza del Campo. Check exact dates before booking.
- Siena's ZTL (limited traffic zone) is enforced by cameras 24/7; drive to the hotel only if it confirms an exemption code in writing, or park in the Stadio Forte car park and walk 10 minutes.
- The summer 2026 Palio on 2 July will close the Campo from 30 June; expect extensive road closures and altered bus routes from Piazza Gramsci to the station.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Le Meridiane, 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 Patrizio Fracassi). These floors have minimal street noise and the courtyard side is quieter.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those facing Via Patrizio Fracassi, as they pick up street-level noise from traffic and pedestrians. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor (likely at the building's centre).
Best views
Rooms facing the front (Via Patrizio Fracassi) offer a view of a typical Sienese street – narrow, with old buildings. Not spectacular, but authentic. Rear-facing rooms overlook the courtyard, which is quieter but lacks a landscape view.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest. The hotel is in a narrow city street, so upper floors distance you from street rumble.
🔊 Noise notes
Via Patrizio Fracassi is a secondary street in Siena's outskirts, so it's not heavy traffic but can have local cars and scooters, especially daytime. The lift motor and guest chatter in corridors may be audible on floors 1–2 near the lift.
Insider tips
1. The hotel has no on-site parking – use the Parcheggio San Prospero (about 400m away) for discounted rates; ask reception for a voucher. 2. Request a room with a fan in summer – the 3-star rating means no air-con in many rooms, and Siena can get hot.
- 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 — Le Meridiane
Free Wi-Fi throughout, speed ~20 Mbps; no login required
Lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
No physical newspapers; no digital newsstand. The building is a 19th-century townhouse with original terracotta floors in the lobby.
Check-in from 14:00 to 23:00; early bag drop available from 10:00; late check-out (until 12:00) costs €30, subject to availability
Free luggage storage if arriving before 14:00 or after check-out
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; ground floor has accessible room with widened doorways; no lift to upper floors, but lift serves all guest floor levels
No on-site parking. Nearest public garage: Parcheggio Il Campo, 800m walk, €25 per 24 hours. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €4 per person per night (exempt for children under 12)
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment required at booking; €100 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Basilica di San Domenico (475 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Basilica Cateriniana di San Domenico (483 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Sebastiano in Vallepiatta (553 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa delle Clarisse (610 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Galleria PortaSiena — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
Parco della Rimembranza — 382 m · ~5 min walk
Museo della Contrada della Selva — 558 m · ~7 min walk
Teatro del Costone — 524 m · ~7 min walk
Parco Giochi Pescaia — 897 m · ~11 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 563 m · ~7 min walk
Farmacia Comunale N.1 — 465 m · ~6 min walk
Super A&O — 316 m · ~4 min walk
Terminal Pescaia — 804 m · ~10 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 Le Meridiane
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 563 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Comunale N.1 — 465 m · ~6 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 Le Meridiane?
Request a room on the second or third floor, facing the internal courtyard (away from Via Patrizio Fracassi). These floors have minimal street noise and the courtyard side is quieter.
Which rooms should I avoid at Le Meridiane?
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those facing Via Patrizio Fracassi, as they pick up street-level noise from traffic and pedestrians. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor (likely at the building's centre).
Is Le Meridiane noisy?
Via Patrizio Fracassi is a secondary street in Siena's outskirts, so it's not heavy traffic but can have local cars and scooters, especially daytime. The lift motor and guest chatter in corridors may be audible on floors 1–2 near the lift.
Which rooms have the best views at Le Meridiane?
Rooms facing the front (Via Patrizio Fracassi) offer a view of a typical Sienese street – narrow, with old buildings. Not spectacular, but authentic. Rear-facing rooms overlook the courtyard, which is quieter but lacks a landscape view.
What are insider tips for staying at Le Meridiane?
1. The hotel has no on-site parking – use the Parcheggio San Prospero (about 400m away) for discounted rates; ask reception for a voucher. 2. Request a room with a fan in summer – the 3-star rating means no air-con in many rooms, and Siena can get hot.
What time is check-in at Le Meridiane?
Check-in at Le Meridiane is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Le Meridiane have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, speed ~20 Mbps; no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Le Meridiane?
€4 per person per night (exempt for children under 12)
Where can I eat cheaply near Le Meridiane?
Pizza al taglio or a panino from a takeaway: €5–8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Le Meridiane?
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?
June and September offer long, sunny days and fewer crowds than July, when the Palio heat and tourist volume peak. May is also excellent for wildflower-covered hillsides and moderate temperatures around 22°C.
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.