Introduction
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. Siena deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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
RM 612
1 night at 3-star hotel
Siena in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 612
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 29h 30m.

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 RM 52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about RM 118 for a 1h 27m 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 Rent Smart 24 and DRIVALIA , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Siena, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Pisa, the bus ride to Siena takes 60 miles and will cost you around RM 44. From Bologna, the ticket costs about RM 70 for a journey of 75 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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 29h 30m.

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 RM 52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about RM 118 for a 1h 27m 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 Rent Smart 24 and DRIVALIA , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Siena, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Pisa, the bus ride to Siena takes 60 miles and will cost you around RM 44. From Bologna, the ticket costs about RM 70 for a journey of 75 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 (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,694 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,240 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,346 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,850 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 RM 596 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,112 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)
RM 882+
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Hotel Athena
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
RM 773+
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Hotel Executive
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 413+
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IL Chiostro Del Carmine
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 485+
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Precise House Montaperti Siena
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 503+
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Piccolo Hotel Etruria
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
RM 524+
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Hiring a car in Siena

Expect to pay RM 8.38 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 RM 100.56 and RM 134.07.

Expect to pay RM 8.38 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 RM 100.56 and RM 134.07.

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