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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, La speranza (snc Località la speranza) and Ristorante Pizzeria Il Grifo (18 Via Mazzini) are great picks.

When to visit Siena

Siena in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 515
1 night at 3-star hotel
Siena in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 515
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 56 km from Siena. The shortest flight to Siena from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 23h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Siena, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Siena to Pisa takes 0h 51m and costs around AED 70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about AED 70 for a 1h 25m trip. The train station in Siena is called Siena, and is located 1.6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Siena is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 293 km from Siena. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Felirent, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Siena, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Siena takes 129 km and will cost you around AED 44. From Pisa, the ticket costs about AED 73 for a journey of 145 km. The most popular bus station is Siena Piazza Antonio Gramsci, located 0.6 km from the city centre of Siena. Siena Lo Stellino is also a commonly used station, and is 3.2 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Siena doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 56 km from Siena. The shortest flight to Siena from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 23h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Siena, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Siena to Pisa takes 0h 51m and costs around AED 70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about AED 70 for a 1h 25m trip. The train station in Siena is called Siena, and is located 1.6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Siena is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 293 km from Siena. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Felirent, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Siena, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Siena takes 129 km and will cost you around AED 44. From Pisa, the ticket costs about AED 73 for a journey of 145 km. The most popular bus station is Siena Piazza Antonio Gramsci, located 0.6 km from the city centre of Siena. Siena Lo Stellino is also a commonly used station, and is 3.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Siena

BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
FLRFlorence Peretola
PSAPisa Gal Galilei

Airlines serving Siena

Lufthansa
Good (7,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,820 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,584 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,778 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,688 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,211 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,210 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 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 AED 481 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 929 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
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 742+
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Hotel Athena
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 603+
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Hotel Executive
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 352+
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IL Chiostro Del Carmine
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 420+
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Precise House Montaperti Siena
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 409+
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Piccolo Hotel Etruria
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
AED 401+
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Hiring a car in Siena

Expect to pay AED 7.06 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 AED 84.62 and AED 112.83. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Siena, while also 13% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 7.06 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 AED 84.62 and AED 112.83. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Siena, while also 13% cheaper than other types, on average.

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