Tips for Your Stay in Siena
Siena is a land rich in small and large accommodation facilities both outside and inside the historic center: agriturismos, hotels, hostels, bed and breakfasts, vacation homes, and apartments located in luxurious villas and castles. Here are some suggestions to help you choose your accommodation.
Staying in the Countryside:
Siena's countryside is unique in the world, and each season gives it a new dress and its own charm, making it the ideal setting for a vacation in any season. Castles, sixteenth-century villas, and numerous agriturismos dominating the hills, mostly cultivated with vineyards, are the best starting point for a unique experience in the area, amidst stunning landscapes and good food.
Staying in the Town:
For those who cannot do without the rhythms and life of the town, the village offers numerous bed and breakfasts and some extremely well-finished and welcoming hotels. Autumn is perhaps the best time to explore and stay in the historic center, also to enjoy the various events that take place here. Among these, the famous Palio, a horse race held twice a year, on July 2nd and August 16th, involving the seventeen districts of the city in a thrilling competition with historical significance. But not only that: you can also visit the traditional Honey Festival in September, the folkloric Cock Festival of Camigliano, and the Thrush Festival, both in October. In winter, the more intimate and collected atmosphere gives way to the Welcome Brunello, during which the new vintage of Brunello di Montalcino is presented every year.