🇮🇹 Siena, Italy
Siena Hill Apartments
📍 Str. di Malizia, 57 B, 53100 Siena SI, Italy
Your stay — Siena Hill Apartments
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The Property — Siena Hill Apartments
Siena Hill Apartments sits on a quiet slope south of the historic centre, a 15-minute uphill walk to Piazza del Campo. The lobby is modest, tiled and sunlit, with a small reception desk and a noticeboard pinned with bus timetables. This is a pragmatic base for independent travellers who want self-catering space, not hotel frills. It suits budget-conscious couples or small families who plan long days out and just need a clean, quiet spot to sleep and cook.
Chronicles of Siena
Siena was founded as a Roman settlement (Saena Julia) in the 1st century BC, but its golden age came in the 12th–14th centuries as a rival to Florence. The city’s Gothic architecture dominates the centre, a deliberate medieval aesthetic preserved by strict building codes. Today Siena is a UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for the Palio horse race and its shell-shaped piazza. Its cultural identity remains fiercely local, with the contrade (neighbourhood districts) still organising daily life and rivalries.
Best Time to Visit
Full Siena guide →Best months
May, June, September – warm days (22–28°C), lower humidity than July/August, and fewer tourists outside the Palio weeks. These months offer comfortable sightseeing with some evening buzz.
Peak / festival surge
July (especially 2 July Palio) and August. The Palio di Provenzano (2 July) and Palio dell’Assunta (16 August) flood Siena with visitors, pushing hotel prices 30–50% above normal. Also, August’s Ferragosto holiday fills Italian families into the city.
Budget shoulder season
April and October offer milder weather (12–20°C), significant hotel discounts (20–35% off peak rates), and thin crowds. October sees the start of autumn truffle and wine festivals in the region.
Weather & packing
Siena’s hilltop position amplifies summer heat by day but can cool sharply after sunset, even in June. Pack layers: a light jacket or cardigan for evening piazzas, plus comfortable walking shoes for the steep streets and stairs (no lifts in many alleys).
Live City Briefing — Siena
- The city council has extended the pedestrian-only zone in the historic centre through summer 2026; delivery vehicles are restricted to 06:00–10:00, so expect quieter mornings but occasional traffic diversions at the Porta Camollia entrance.
- Work on the Piazza del Campo drainage system (part of flood prevention upgrades) is scheduled to finish by May 2026, so the square will be fully open during your stay – it was partially fenced in early 2026.
- The new Museo dell’Acqua, a small museum about Siena’s medieval underground water channels (bottini), opened in late 2025 near Porta Romana and is worth a 45-minute detour for those interested in engineering history.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Siena Hill Apartments, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a first-floor apartment facing the inner courtyard rather than Strada di Malizia. First floor avoids the steep second-floor stairs and is quieter than ground-level street noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid second-floor apartments if you have heavy luggage or mobility issues: no lift and steep stairs only. Also avoid rooms overlooking Strada di Malizia where morning traffic and pedestrian noise can be noticeable.
Best views
Apartments on the first floor facing the courtyard offer a quiet outlook onto Siena's typical residential gardens. Second-floor rooms may have partial views of the city rooftops but with street noise.
Quietest floors
First floor only – quieter than ground (street level) and less stair climbing than second.
🔊 Noise notes
Strada di Malizia is a minor road, but weekday mornings bring local traffic and deliveries. No lift means stairwell echo from other guests. Weekend evenings may have pedestrian chatter from nearby cafes.
Insider tips
1) For parking, use 'Parcheggio Il Campo' (€25/24h) at 200m – cheaper than street fines. 2) Ask for premium Wi-Fi (€5/day) if you need video calls: basic speeds are only 15 Mbps.
- 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 — Siena Hill Apartments
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 15 Mbps) with code from reception; premium 100 Mbps is €5 per day
No lift – the building has steep stairs only; all apartments on first and second floors
No physical newspapers; complimentary digital PressReader access on guest devices in lobby
Check-in: 15:00-20:00 (late arrivals by 20:00 must pre-arrange; €30 surcharge after 20:00). Check-out: 10:00. Late check-out until 12:00 costs €40 (subject to availability). Early bag-drop allowed from 09:00
Free left-luggage room at reception; open 08:00-20:00
No accessible rooms – the entrance has a 3-step rise and no ramp; not suitable for wheelchair users
No on-site parking. 'Parcheggio Il Campo' (200m) is €25 per 24h. Street parking free but time-limited 08:00-20:00 (white lines for residents only). No EV charging on property – nearest public charger at 'Stazione Ferroviaria di Siena' (1.2 km, €0.35/kWh)
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night, payable on arrival (children under 14 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via credit card at booking; a €200 hold on your card at check-in for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: San Bartolomeo (164 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di Santa Maria in Portico a Fontegiusta (243 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa Anglicana di San Pietro (249 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: San Pietro alla Magione (270 m · ~3 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Galleria PortaSiena — 889 m · ~11 min walk
Giardino Alessandro Falassi — 301 m · ~4 min walk
Museo della Contrada Sovrana dell'Istrice — 286 m · ~4 min walk
Auditorium Monte dei Paschi di Siena — 188 m · ~2 min walk
Parco Norma Cossetto — 656 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 488 m · ~6 min walk
Farmacia Fiore — 357 m · ~4 min walk
Il Cantiere del Buon Gusto — 150 m · ~2 min walk
Terminal Bus Siena La Lizza — 497 m · ~6 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 Siena Hill Apartments
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 488 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Fiore — 357 m · ~4 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 Siena Hill Apartments?
Request a first-floor apartment facing the inner courtyard rather than Strada di Malizia. First floor avoids the steep second-floor stairs and is quieter than ground-level street noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Siena Hill Apartments?
Avoid second-floor apartments if you have heavy luggage or mobility issues: no lift and steep stairs only. Also avoid rooms overlooking Strada di Malizia where morning traffic and pedestrian noise can be noticeable.
Is Siena Hill Apartments noisy?
Strada di Malizia is a minor road, but weekday mornings bring local traffic and deliveries. No lift means stairwell echo from other guests. Weekend evenings may have pedestrian chatter from nearby cafes.
Which rooms have the best views at Siena Hill Apartments?
Apartments on the first floor facing the courtyard offer a quiet outlook onto Siena's typical residential gardens. Second-floor rooms may have partial views of the city rooftops but with street noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Siena Hill Apartments?
1) For parking, use 'Parcheggio Il Campo' (€25/24h) at 200m – cheaper than street fines. 2) Ask for premium Wi-Fi (€5/day) if you need video calls: basic speeds are only 15 Mbps.
What time is check-in at Siena Hill Apartments?
Check-in at Siena Hill Apartments is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Siena Hill Apartments have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 15 Mbps) with code from reception; premium 100 Mbps is €5 per day
Is there a city or tourist tax at Siena Hill Apartments?
€3.50 per person per night, payable on arrival (children under 14 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Siena Hill Apartments?
Pizza al taglio or a panino from a takeaway: €5–8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Siena Hill Apartments?
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, September – warm days (22–28°C), lower humidity than July/August, and fewer tourists outside the Palio weeks. These months offer comfortable sightseeing with some evening buzz.
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.