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Centro
touristsPiazza del Campo, Duomo, medieval heart, all main attractions walkable.
Contrada dell'Onda
localOne of 17 Palio districts, local life, traditional neighborhood feel.
San Martino
budgetNear Porta Romana, quieter, good value accommodation, local restaurants.
Santa Maria della Scala
cultureNear Duomo, museum complex, elegant area, upscale dining.
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faq.subtitle Siena
Palio is famous horse race in Piazza del Campo, held July 2 and August 16. 17 contrade (city districts) compete. Medieval tradition since 1600s. Incredibly intense, dangerous, and emotional.
Bus from Florence easiest (SITA, 1.5h, €8). Train slower, station outside center. Nearest airports: Florence (FLR) 1h, Pisa (PSA) 1.5h. Rent car for Tuscan countryside.
Contrade are 17 historic city districts, each with animal symbol, flag, church, museum. People born in contrada are members for life. Palio rivalry is REAL - marriages between rival contrade are rare!
Moderate for Tuscany. More affordable than Florence. Palio weeks are VERY expensive - book months ahead or avoid. Day trip from Florence saves money but misses evening magic.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Siena
Piazza del Campo at sunset is magical. Sit on sloping 'shell' with wine and watch the world go by.
Palio (July 2, Aug 16) is incredible but chaotic. Book months ahead or avoid if you want peace.
City is VERY hilly. Wear comfortable walking shoes. No cars in centro - prepare to walk.
Try panforte (dense spiced cake) and ricciarelli (almond cookies) - Siena's traditional sweets.
Climb Torre del Mangia for incredible views over Tuscany. 400 steps, worth it!
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2 €~2.3 $
Autolinee Toscane
Городской €2. До Флоренции €8 (1.5ч SITA bus). Центр пешеходный.
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4 €~4.7 $
Местные такси
Посадка €4, за км €1. Центр закрыт для авто — такси до стен.
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location.transport.bus | 2 € ~2.3 $ | Autolinee Toscane | Городской €2. До Флоренции €8 (1.5ч SITA bus). Центр пешеходный. |
location.transport.taxi | 4 € ~4.7 $ | Местные такси | Посадка €4, за км €1. Центр закрыт для авто — такси до стен. |
Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Lunch
15 €
~15.0 $
Restaurant dinner
60 €
~60.0 $
Street Food
Local dish
5 €
~5.0 $
Drinks
Coffee
2 €
~2.0 $
Beer in bar
5 €
~5.0 $
Local beer
1 €
~1.0 $
Fast Food
Big Mac
5 €
~5.0 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
1 €
~1.0 $
Weekly groceries
60 €
~60.0 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
27 € / night
~27.0 $
Hostel private room
65 € / night
~65.0 $
Hotel 2★
76 € / night
~76.0 $
Hotel 3★
109 € / night
~109 $
Hotel 4★
163 € / night
~163 $
Hotel 5★
380 € / night
~380 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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VisaMastercard
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common
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Apple PayGoogle Pay
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Cards accepted in most places. Cash for small trattorias and street vendors.
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ATMs best rates. Tourist exchange offices have poor rates.
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5%
Tipping not expected. Coperto €2-3 common. Round up if pleased.
Safety
High safety level
Tourist area with low crime rate
Very safe city. Watch belongings during Palio. Steep hills require good shoes.
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3/5
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$1500
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70
Mbps
5/5
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location.nomad.internet
4Ggood
5G✗
location.nomad.fiber✓
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location.nomad.coworking
location.nomad.spaces_count3+
location.nomad.day_pass$20
location.nomad.month_pass$180
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Talent Garden Siena, University spaces
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location.nomad.tourist_visa90 location.nomad.days
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E-visa✗
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location.nomad.budget$1200
location.nomad.comfortable$1800
location.nomad.luxury$3000
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tiny
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