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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Siena

9 stays · 6 aparthotels and 3 serviced apartments

Aparthotels and serviced apartments in Siena suit visitors who want to treat the city as a base rather than a one-night stop. Siena is a compact Tuscan city of about 53,000 people, and its historic centre has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995. A kitchen helps if you plan to cook after a day in the hills around Siena, and extra space is useful for families or groups who would otherwise share one hotel room. Remote workers settling in for a few weeks usually value a quiet place to work more than a lobby.

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Where to stay in Siena

Piazza del Campo

  • first-time visitors
  • sightseeing
  • Palio

Piazza del Campo is the shell-shaped central square, lined by Gothic buildings, where the Palio is run. The cathedral and the main museums are within a short walk, and the streets leading off the square are the heart of the old town. This is the most atmospheric base, though expect the hills and crowds that come with being at the centre.

Stays in or near Piazza del Campo

Banchi di Sopra and Piazza Salimbeni

  • shopping
  • city breaks
  • couples

Piazza Salimbeni sits just north of the Campo on the route towards Porta Camollia. It is a convenient place for shops, cafes and an easy walk back to the main square. It suits short breaks and visitors who want to be central without being on the Campo itself.

Stays in or near Banchi di Sopra and Piazza Salimbeni

Fontebranda

  • quiet evenings
  • walkers
  • longer stays

Fontebranda lies west of the Campo, around its medieval fountain, which Wikivoyage places 150 metres downhill from the Sanctuary of St Catherine. Because it is downhill, the walk out is easy but the climb back is steeper, so it suits visitors who are comfortable with hills.

Stays in or near Fontebranda

Fortezza Medicea

  • market days
  • families
  • driving visitors

The Medici fortress sits at the north-western edge of the old centre, and Wikivoyage reports a large market around it every Wednesday morning into the afternoon. It is a good base for those who want to be outside the busiest streets while still within walking distance of the historic centre.

Stays in or near Fortezza Medicea

Porta Camollia

  • quieter streets
  • walkers

Porta Camollia is one of the gates of the walled city and gives its name to the Terzo di Camollia, one of the three main districts of the historic centre. It keeps you on the edge of the old town rather than in the middle of it, so expect a walk to reach the Campo.

Stays in or near Porta Camollia

Getting around Siena

The nearest major airports are Florence, 81 km to the north, and Rome Fiumicino, 265 km to the south-east, according to Wikipedia. Wikivoyage reports hourly direct trains from Florence to Siena, while from Rome you connect via Chiusi or Grosseto. Buses are another option from Florence, arriving at Piazza Garibaldi within the city walls. Tiemme runs the regional and local buses.

Siena's railway station is about 2 km from the historic centre, and Wikivoyage lists several city bus lines (3, 8, 10, 17 and 77) running from the station to Piazza del Sale, a trip of around five minutes. You can also walk it in 20 to 30 minutes. Inside the walls, Wikivoyage describes the centre as accessible only on foot, so if you drive, ask your accommodation where to park. Wikivoyage also stresses the three steep hills, so wear comfortable shoes.

Living in Siena for longer

For longer stays, the Wednesday market around the Fortezza Medicea is the best-known fresh-food and everyday-goods stop, according to Wikivoyage. Pick an apartment near a bus line if you want to reach the railway station easily; the Tiemme website sells both urban and suburban tickets online.

Siena is also a university city, which gives it a settled community rather than a purely tourist one. If you are relocating for study or work, our guide to serviced apartments for relocation sets out what to check before you commit.

When to visit Siena

Wikipedia describes Siena's climate as Mediterranean, with average annual rainfall of 823 mm. August is the warmest month at an average of 24.4 degrees Celsius and January the coolest at 6.4 degrees Celsius. That makes late spring and early autumn comfortable for walking the hills.

The Palio di Siena is run twice a year, in July and August, when ten of the 17 contrade race around Piazza del Campo, as Wikipedia and the Visit Tuscany tourist board both describe. Wikipedia notes the event draws large crowds, so book well ahead if your dates fall in those months.

Siena is built over three steep hills, and the historic centre is divided into 17 districts called contrade, each with its own identity and contrada church. That shapes where you stay: the further you are from Piazza del Campo, the more hills you cover on foot. If you are comparing formats, read what an aparthotel is, or browse other options on the Italy page.

Long-stay tips for Siena

Of the 9 properties here, 5 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 3 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 3 include some form of housekeeping and 1 have a 24-hour front desk. Each property page has a facts box, so you can compare apartments before you book.

9 properties list a full kitchen and 0 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 55 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Italy

Comparing destinations? See aparthotels in Rimini, Milan, Rome, Florence, Trieste, Riva del Garda, Naples and Vieste.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Siena?

For first-time visitors, the streets around Piazza del Campo and Piazza Salimbeni keep the sights within a short walk. Fontebranda and the area around the Fortezza Medicea are calmer.

How do I get to Siena from Florence?

Wikivoyage reports hourly direct trains from Florence to Siena, plus a bus that arrives at Piazza Garibaldi inside the city walls. Tiemme runs the bus services.

How far is the railway station from the centre?

Wikivoyage puts the station about 2 km from the historic centre, around five minutes by city bus or 20 to 30 minutes on foot.

When is the Palio held?

The Palio di Siena takes place twice a year, in July and August, in Piazza del Campo, according to Visit Tuscany.

How many aparthotels are there in Siena?

We currently list 9 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Siena.

Do aparthotels in Siena have kitchens?

9 of the 9 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Siena have a washing machine?

5 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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