🇮🇹 Siena, Italy
Podere Montorio
📍 Str. per Pienza, 2, 53045 Montepulciano SI, Italy
Photo: official website
Your stay — Podere Montorio
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The Property — Podere Montorio
Podere Montorio is a no-frills countryside hotel on a working farm outside Siena, all exposed stone and terracotta floors. It’s quiet, family-run, and feels like staying at a practical friend’s place — not polished, but clean and solid. The USP is the pool with a view over rolling hills and the fact you’re ten minutes from the city walls. It suits travellers who want a base, not a destination, and who don’t mind a rural commute.
Chronicles of Siena
Siena was founded by the Etruscans and later became a fierce medieval republic, rival to Florence. Its Gothic architecture, including the black-and-white marble Duomo and the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, was largely built in the 13th and 14th centuries. The city peaked in 1348 when the Black Death halved its population, freezing its medieval layout. Today it runs on tourism and the Palio horse race, but retains a proud, inward-looking identity — locals still speak Sienese dialect and maintain strong contrada (neighbourhood) loyalties.
Best Time to Visit
Full Siena guide →Best months
May and September: warm 20–25°C, light crowds after Easter and before summer peak; June is also good but gets hotter.
Peak / festival surge
July 2 and August 16 are Palio dates in Piazza del Campo. The city swells with thousands of spectators, hotel prices triple, and June/July/August bookings fill months ahead.
Budget shoulder season
Late September and early October: mild days, half the crowd, bedrooms at 30–40% less than July rates. Harvest season brings food festivals but no race chaos.
Weather & packing
Siena sits on a hill so can get sudden thunderstorms even in summer. Pack one pair of proper walking shoes (cobblestones are brutal) and a light waterproof layer.
Live City Briefing — Siena
- Siena's ZTL (limited traffic zone) is strictly enforced with cameras; don't drive into the historic centre without a hotel permit — fines are automatic.
- The new digital museum 'Siena Virtual' opened in 2025 inside the former hospital Santa Maria della Scala, showing the medieval city in 3D.
- June 2026 sees the 'Siena Jazz Festival' at Fortezza Medicea from 25–28 June: open-air concerts every evening, book ahead.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Podere Montorio, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a first-floor room at the front (facing Strada di Montorio). These rooms get the best light and views over the olive groves and hills towards Montepulciano, and being above ground level gives a slight buffer from any ground-floor noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms at the back, near the kitchen or service entrance. These can pick up staff noise early in the morning and have less natural light, plus they’re closer to the parking area which may have comings and goings.
Best views
Rooms on the first floor with a front (south-facing) aspect over the olive groves and towards the Val d'Orcia. The hotel sits on a hill, so these rooms catch the Tuscan landscape rather than the car park.
Quietest floors
First floor only. The hotel has no lift, and all rooms are either ground or first floor. There is no third floor or higher to cause footfall noise above you.
🔊 Noise notes
Strada di Montorio is a local road used by farm vehicles and residents, so there will be some vehicular noise from about 7am. The kitchen extractor fan can be audible from nearby ground-floor rooms during meal prep. No lift means you’ll hear footsteps on the wooden stairs if you’re in a room adjacent to the staircase.
Insider tips
Parking is free but only 15 spaces on a first-come basis – arrive before 4pm in peak season to guarantee a spot, otherwise you’ll need the public car park in Siena (€15/day). Wi-Fi is fine for emails but not for streaming; download any maps or shows before you arrive. If you need help with luggage for a first-floor room, ask at check-in – they’re happy to assist.
- 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 — Podere Montorio
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and common areas. Speed is adequate for browsing and email, not for streaming HD video or large uploads. Requires a simple password provided at check-in.
No lift. All guest rooms on ground or first floor via stairs; no lift to any floor.
No digital newsstand or physical newspapers offered. The building is a 19th-century Tuscan farmhouse with original stone walls, beamed ceilings, and traditional terracotta floors — no modern lift or air conditioning in some rooms.
Check-in 14:00–20:00 (weekend same); late arrivals by prior arrangement only. Bag drop from 12:00. Late check-out until 12:00 costs €30 (subject to availability).
Free after check-out in the reception area behind the desk.
No step-free access. Entrance via a small step; all guest rooms require climbing at least one flight of stairs. Not wheelchair accessible. No accessible bathrooms.
Free on-site unguarded parking for up to 15 cars (first-come, first-served). Nearest public car park is Parcheggio Piazza del Mercato in Siena (€1.50/hr, €15/day). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night (children under 12 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via bank transfer or credit card 30 days before arrival; a €100 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa di San Biagio (407 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Servi (546 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta (883 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa del Gesù (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parco Baden Powell — 292 m · ~4 min walk
Museo della Tortura — 848 m · ~11 min walk
Teatro Poliziano — 881 m · ~11 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 940 m · ~12 min walk
Farmacia Franceschi — 1.2 km · ~16 min walk
Pannini da Rita — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Autostazione - LFI — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Siena railway station or Piazza del Campo—poor rates and high fees.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless works fine. Many smaller trattorias and market stalls prefer cash for small amounts (under €10).
Not expected, but rounding up is common: leave loose change (€1–2) in restaurants if service is good, round up taxi fares, and leave €1–2 per day for hotel housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar, drunk standing at the counter, €1.20.
Pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice) or a panino from a bakery, around €5–7.
Pasta dish at a trattoria for a main, about €10–12; glass of house wine €3.
Look for rosticceria or forno takeaway spots in the area around Piazza del Mercato—cheap roast chicken, fried polpette, and sliced pizza.
Coop and Conad are the main chains; smaller Carrefour Express in the city centre.
High-street shopping along Via di Città and Banchi di Sopra includes Italian brands like Benetton and Intimissimi; market stalls outside Fortezza Medicea on Wednesday mornings for basics.
Walk—Siena is compact and hilly, best explored on foot. No airport; from Florence airport take the Tiemme bus (€15, 90 mins) to Piazza Gramsci. Local urban bus day pass €3.
Eat at bars or bakeries for lunch instead of sit-down restaurants; buy a 'Siena Card' (€6, 3 days) for discounted museum entry; fill water bottles at public fountains (free, safe).
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 Podere Montorio
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 940 m · ~12 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Franceschi — 1.2 km · ~16 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 Podere Montorio?
Request a first-floor room at the front (facing Strada di Montorio). These rooms get the best light and views over the olive groves and hills towards Montepulciano, and being above ground level gives a slight buffer from any ground-floor noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Podere Montorio?
Avoid ground-floor rooms at the back, near the kitchen or service entrance. These can pick up staff noise early in the morning and have less natural light, plus they’re closer to the parking area which may have comings and goings.
Is Podere Montorio noisy?
Strada di Montorio is a local road used by farm vehicles and residents, so there will be some vehicular noise from about 7am. The kitchen extractor fan can be audible from nearby ground-floor rooms during meal prep. No lift means you’ll hear footsteps on the wooden stairs if you’re in a room adjacent to the staircase.
Which rooms have the best views at Podere Montorio?
Rooms on the first floor with a front (south-facing) aspect over the olive groves and towards the Val d'Orcia. The hotel sits on a hill, so these rooms catch the Tuscan landscape rather than the car park.
What are insider tips for staying at Podere Montorio?
Parking is free but only 15 spaces on a first-come basis – arrive before 4pm in peak season to guarantee a spot, otherwise you’ll need the public car park in Siena (€15/day). Wi-Fi is fine for emails but not for streaming; download any maps or shows before you arrive. If you need help with luggage for a first-floor room, ask at check-in – they’re happy to assist.
What time is check-in at Podere Montorio?
Check-in at Podere Montorio is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Podere Montorio have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and common areas. Speed is adequate for browsing and email, not for streaming HD video or large uploads. Requires a simple password provided at check-in.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Podere Montorio?
€2.00 per person per night (children under 12 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Podere Montorio?
Pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice) or a panino from a bakery, around €5–7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Podere Montorio?
Walk—Siena is compact and hilly, best explored on foot. No airport; from Florence airport take the Tiemme bus (€15, 90 mins) to Piazza Gramsci. Local urban bus day pass €3.
When is the best time to visit Siena?
May and September: warm 20–25°C, light crowds after Easter and before summer peak; June is also good but gets hotter.
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.