The Best Places to Stay Nearest to the Siena Train Station

The best hotels, guesthouses, and Airbnb-type apartments within 350 meters (5 minutes’ walk) of the escalator from the train station in Siena, Italy.

Siena is a city in Tuscany, Italy that is known for its medieval architecture, vibrant neighborhoods, great food, and of course, its historic horse race, the Palio.

The train station in Siena is some distance from the city center, but there are buses that transport visitors from the train station to the center. There is also an escalator from the train station that exits just by the Porta Camollia entrance through the city walls.

There are many great places to stay inside the Siena city walls but it can be very convenient to arrive by train, stay near the escalators, and make your accommodations a handy base for walking around Siena.

There are four accommodations with great ratings and reviews within 350 meters, or around 5 minutes’ walk, of the escalator coming from the Siena train station. To make it to this shortlist, each accommodation must have a rating of at least 8/10 at Booking.com and at least 4/5 in TripAdvisor and Google Reviews when applicable.

1. B&B Vacanze Senesi

This bed and breakfast offers double rooms. Breakfast is served in a nearby cafe. Children are welcome and are considered “adults” by the hotel starting age 2. Guests may bring pets with no extra charge. Depending on the season and occasion, a one-night stay at this hotel starts at €50 – €60.

100 meters from Risalita Stazione-Antiporto-Porta Camollia (escalator from the Siena train station)
8.7 / 10 at Booking.com, 5 / 5 at TripAdvisor, 4.7 / 5 at Google Reviews

2. Alfredo’s House

This 2-bedroom apartment (70 m²) on Passaggio di Doccino, 33 can accommodate up to 4 guests. (Note the address; this is a different accommodation from others with similar names nearby.) Children are welcome and are considered “adults” by the hotel starting age 4. Guests may bring pets; charges may apply. Depending on the season and occasion, a one-night stay at this apartment starts at €93 – €130.

190 meters from Risalita Stazione-Antiporto-Porta Camollia (escalator from the Siena train station)
8.8 / 10 at Booking.com

3. Hotel Italia

This 3-star hotel offers single rooms perfect for solo travellers, double rooms and triple rooms, as well as quadruple and family rooms that can accommodate up to 4 adults, ideal for those travelling in a group. Children are welcome and are considered “adults” by the hotel starting age 4. Pets are allowed; charges may apply. Depending on the season and occasion, a one-night stay at this hotel starts at €59 – €176.

190 meters from Risalita Stazione-Antiporto-Porta Camollia (escalator from the Siena train station)
8.9 / 10 at Booking.com, 4.5 / 5 at TripAdvisor, 4.5 / 5 at Google Reviews

4. Villa Socini

This guesthouse offers double rooms, a loft that sleeps 2 people, and a standard suite that can accommodate up to 3 guests. Children are welcome. Extra beds requested for kids 3 years and older cost 20 euros per person per night. Guests may bring pets upon request; charges may apply. Depending on the season and occasion, a one-night stay at this hotel starts at €58 – €110.

350 meters from Risalita Stazione-Antiporto-Porta Camollia (escalator from the Siena train station)
8.5 / 10 at Booking.com, 4.5 / 5 at TripAdvisor, 4.3 / 5 at Google Reviews

Best accommodations near Siena train station

Hotel Name	Rating	Distance	Starts at
B&B Vacanze Senesi	8.7 / 10	100 m	€ 50
Alfredo's House	8.8 / 10	190 m	€ 93
Hotel Italia	8.9 / 10	190 m	€ 59
Villa Socini	8.5 / 10	350 m	€ 58

Related FAQs

Which train station do you use for Siena, Italy?

There’s a train station (Stazione) outside the Siena city walls. If you’re buying train tickets to Siena, just simply typing “Siena” on the destination box will pull up the Siena train station.

Which airport do you use for Siena, Italy?

The airports in Florence and Pisa are the most convenient for visiting Siena.

From the airport in Florence, you can take the tram or bus to the Florence city center, and a bus or train from there to Siena.

How far is Siena from Florence?

Siena is over 60 km from Florence.

How do you get from Siena to Florence by train?

There are several direct trains every day from the Ferrovia in Siena to Firenze Santa Maria Novella, the main train station in Florence. The journey takes around 1.5 hours.

How do you get from Siena to Rome by train?

From Siena, you can take a train to Rome by going on a regular train to Florence (Firenze Santa Maria Novella) and then a Frecciarossa to Rome.

It’s also possible to change trains at either Chiusi-chianciano Terme or Empoli.

Is there a youth hostel in Siena?

There is a hostel in Siena called HostelCiompi. It has single, double, twin and triple rooms, as well as a 5-bedroom apartment that can sleep up to 10 people.

When is the Siena horse race?

The Palio di Siena is held on two dates every year: July 2 and August 16.

Note: Accommodations are shortlisted based on their review scores on Booking.com and TripAdvisor, as well as their distance from the train station as determined through Google Maps. We are not connected in any way with any of the properties listed, and the best accommodations are selected based on a combination of reviews, rankings, nearness to the train station, and best value for money. Affiliate links are used in this article; when you book, we may earn a small commission from the booking platform, but the price stays the same for you.

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