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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Siena travel guide

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You're Going to Love Siena

With a population of 42,867, Siena is a must-see destination in Tuscany, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Siena has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Siena

If you’re looking for affordable options, Trattoria Il Pozzo (1 Piazza Castello) and Ristorante Agrituristico Il Ciliegio (94 Via Uopini) are great picks.

When to visit Siena

Siena in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 13684
1 night at 3-star hotel
Siena in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 13684
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Siena

Plane

Although Siena doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 35 miles from Siena. The shortest flight to Siena from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 31h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Siena, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Siena to Rome takes 1h 19m and costs around ₹ 2,119 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Pisa, expect to pay about ₹ 971 for a 1h 20m trip. The train station in Siena is called Siena, and is located 1.0 mile from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Siena is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 182 miles from Siena. You’ll find branches of Galdierirent and Felirent, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Siena, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Siena takes 80 miles and will cost you around ₹ 1,501. From Pisa, the ticket costs about ₹ 883 for a journey of 95 miles. The most popular bus station is Siena Piazza Antonio Gramsci, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Siena. Siena Lo Stellino is also a commonly used station, and is 2.0 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Siena doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 35 miles from Siena. The shortest flight to Siena from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 31h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Siena, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Siena to Rome takes 1h 19m and costs around ₹ 2,119 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Pisa, expect to pay about ₹ 971 for a 1h 20m trip. The train station in Siena is called Siena, and is located 1.0 mile from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Siena is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 182 miles from Siena. You’ll find branches of Galdierirent and Felirent, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Siena, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Siena takes 80 miles and will cost you around ₹ 1,501. From Pisa, the ticket costs about ₹ 883 for a journey of 95 miles. The most popular bus station is Siena Piazza Antonio Gramsci, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Siena. Siena Lo Stellino is also a commonly used station, and is 2.0 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Siena

BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
FLRFlorence Peretola
PSAPisa Gal Galilei

Airlines serving Siena

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,960 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,731 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,929 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,937 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,977 reviews)
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Where to stay in Siena

From 5-star hotels such as the Grand Hotel Continental Siena - Starhotels Collezione to great affordable options like the Hotel Palazzo di Valli, Siena offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 11,015 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 21,179 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Alma Domus and Porta Pispini Residence.

Where to stay in popular areas of Siena

Most booked hotels in Siena

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Castello Di Tornano Wine Relais
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 17,440+
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Hotel Athena
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,004+
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Hotel Executive
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,504+
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IL Chiostro Del Carmine
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,386+
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NH Siena
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,211+
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Precise House Montaperti Siena
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,121+
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Hiring a car in Siena

Expect to pay ₹ 175 per litre in Siena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 2,097 and ₹ 2,797. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Siena, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 175 per litre in Siena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 2,097 and ₹ 2,797. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Siena, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

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