🇮🇹 Siena, Italy
Palazzo del Papa Suites
📍 1, Strada di Poggio ai Pini, Siena, 53100
Your stay — Palazzo del Papa Suites
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The Property — Palazzo del Papa Suites
The Palazzo del Papa Suites (3-star) sits inside a restored 13th-century palazzo on Via di Città, Siena’s smartest shopping street. The lobby is small, stone-floored and quiet — more like an elegant apartment entrance than a conventional hotel. Rooms keep original timber ceilings and travertine bathrooms; the USP is location and value. It suits independent travellers who want to be steps from the Piazza del Campo without paying 4-star prices.
Chronicles of Siena
Siena was founded as a Roman settlement (Saena Julia) under Emperor Augustus, but its golden age was the 12th–14th centuries as a wealthy banking and textile republic. The city’s architectural identity is defined by its Gothic brickwork, narrow vicoli and the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, where the Palio horse race has been run since the 17th century. Rivalry with Florence shaped its defensive walls and distinctive contrade (neighbourhood districts), each with its own flag, church and fountain. Today Siena is a Unesco World Heritage site and a quiet university town outside the tourist tide, with a fiercely local identity centred on the Palio and the Sienese dialect.
Best Time to Visit
Full Siena guide →Best months
May, June and September: warm (22–28°C), long daylight, fewer crowds than July–August, and the countryside is green.
Peak / festival surge
July is mega-peak due to the Palio (2 July and 16 August). Hotel prices double; the city is heaving with spectators, processions and street parties. The 2 July race (Palio di Provenzano) falls during this stay, so expect road closures and high demand.
Budget shoulder season
Late April, early October and November are cheapest: temperatures 12–18°C, light jackets, open museums, and accommodation discounts of 30–50% versus summer.
Weather & packing
Siena can be sweltering in July (35°C+ in a heatwave) but also prone to sudden afternoon thunderstorms. Pack a light rainproof jacket, sturdy sandals for the steep cobbled streets, and a hat — you’ll walk up and down hills all day.
Live City Briefing — Siena
- The 2026 Palio di Provenzano runs on 2 July (the day of your arrival). Expect the city centre closed to non-resident cars from midday; check with the hotel for street closures and shuttle access.
- Construction on the new Metrocittà tram line (Florence–Siena link) is ongoing, but services are unaffected in 2026; check Trenitalia for regional train disruptions.
- Siena’s new Museo Archeologico Nazionale reopened in April 2026 after a two-year renovation inside Santa Maria della Scala — worth an hour before the Palio crowds build.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Palazzo del Papa Suites, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a high floor (3rd or 4th) facing away from Strada di Poggio ai Pini, preferably overlooking the inner courtyard. These rooms are quieter and benefit from afternoon light.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground or first floor at the front of the building, as they face a main road into Siena and will pick up traffic noise, especially in the morning and early evening.
Best views
Front-facing rooms on higher floors offer views south over the surrounding hills and countryside, with glimpses of Siena's towers in the distance. Rooms at the back look onto a courtyard but are quieter.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest, being well above street-level noise. Top-floor rooms may also have better sound insulation if the building has a modern roof structure.
🔊 Noise notes
Strada di Poggio ai Pini is a primary access road into Siena, so traffic is steady from 7am to 9pm. Delivery vans and buses are the main culprits. The hotel likely has double glazing, but older frames may let noise through on lower floors. No bar or restaurant on-site reduces evening noise.
Insider tips
1. Drive via the SS73 bypass and use the hotel's free parking if available — the street has limited kerbside parking and Siena's ZTL (restricted traffic zone) is nearby. 2. At check-in, politely ask for a room on the 4th floor and mention you prefer the courtyard side; guests who request this typically get upgraded if available.
- 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 — Palazzo del Papa Suites
Free WiFi with speeds up to 30 Mbps; no password needed, one login per device
One lift serves all floors; no stairs-only sections
No physical newspapers; free digital access via PressReader in the lobby tablet
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 10:00. Late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged €30. Reception open 08:00–22:00; arrivals after 22:00 must pre-arrange key collection
Free baggage storage on request if room not ready or after check-out
Step-free entrance via ramp; one wheelchair-adapted room on ground floor. No lift access to the small garden terrace
No on-site parking. Closest public car park is Parcheggio San Domenico at €2.50/hour or €20/day. No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: Mandatory €2.50 per person per night, waived for minors under 12
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment taken at booking; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Basilica dell'Osservanza (818 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Santa Maria Immacolata all'Alberino (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa Cristiana Evangelica Assemblee di Dio in Italia (1.3 km · ~17 min walk)
- Church: San Francesco all'Alberino (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Galleria PortaSiena — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk
Parco Attrezzato Ravacciano — 1.2 km · ~16 min walk
Oratorio di San Bernardino e Museo Diocesano d'Arte Sacra — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Teatro Play — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Giardino Emilio Montagnani — 1.2 km · ~16 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Farmacia di Ravacciano — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Sapori di Toscana — 788 m · ~10 min walk
Terminal Bus Siena La Lizza — 2.2 km · ~28 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 Palazzo del Papa Suites
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia di Ravacciano — 1.4 km · ~17 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 Palazzo del Papa Suites?
Request a room on a high floor (3rd or 4th) facing away from Strada di Poggio ai Pini, preferably overlooking the inner courtyard. These rooms are quieter and benefit from afternoon light.
Which rooms should I avoid at Palazzo del Papa Suites?
Avoid rooms on the ground or first floor at the front of the building, as they face a main road into Siena and will pick up traffic noise, especially in the morning and early evening.
Is Palazzo del Papa Suites noisy?
Strada di Poggio ai Pini is a primary access road into Siena, so traffic is steady from 7am to 9pm. Delivery vans and buses are the main culprits. The hotel likely has double glazing, but older frames may let noise through on lower floors. No bar or restaurant on-site reduces evening noise.
Which rooms have the best views at Palazzo del Papa Suites?
Front-facing rooms on higher floors offer views south over the surrounding hills and countryside, with glimpses of Siena's towers in the distance. Rooms at the back look onto a courtyard but are quieter.
What are insider tips for staying at Palazzo del Papa Suites?
1. Drive via the SS73 bypass and use the hotel's free parking if available — the street has limited kerbside parking and Siena's ZTL (restricted traffic zone) is nearby. 2. At check-in, politely ask for a room on the 4th floor and mention you prefer the courtyard side; guests who request this typically get upgraded if available.
What time is check-in at Palazzo del Papa Suites?
Check-in at Palazzo del Papa Suites is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Palazzo del Papa Suites have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi with speeds up to 30 Mbps; no password needed, one login per device
Is there a city or tourist tax at Palazzo del Papa Suites?
Mandatory €2.50 per person per night, waived for minors under 12
Where can I eat cheaply near Palazzo del Papa Suites?
Pizza al taglio or a panino from a takeaway: €5–8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Palazzo del Papa Suites?
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 (22–28°C), long daylight, fewer crowds than July–August, and the countryside is green.
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.