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.

When to visit Siena

Siena in November
Estimated hotel price
RM 624
1 night at 3-star hotel
Siena in November
Estimated hotel price
RM 624
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 20h 45m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Siena, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Siena to Bologna takes 0h 37m and costs around RM 76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Pisa, expect to pay about RM 76 for a 0h 49m 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 NOLEGGIARE and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Siena, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Itabus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Siena takes 129 km and will cost you around RM 33. From Venice, the ticket costs about RM 43 for a journey of 314 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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 20h 45m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Siena, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Siena to Bologna takes 0h 37m and costs around RM 76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Pisa, expect to pay about RM 76 for a 0h 49m 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 NOLEGGIARE and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Siena, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Itabus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Siena takes 129 km and will cost you around RM 33. From Venice, the ticket costs about RM 43 for a journey of 314 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.

Airlines serving Siena

Lufthansa
Good (4,597 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,437 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,596 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,275 reviews)
Air France
Good (971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,919 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,699 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (909 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (394 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 Palazzo di Valli, Siena offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 575 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,189 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Alma Domus and B&B I Tetti di Siena.

Where to stay in popular areas of Siena

Most booked hotels in Siena

Hotel Athena
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
RM 709+
Hotel Executive
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 451+
Precise House Montaperti Siena
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 470+
IL Chiostro Del Carmine
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 554+
Piccolo Hotel Etruria
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 406+
Hotel Vico Alto Siena
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
RM 333+

Hiring a car in Siena

Hiring a car in Siena costs RM 356 per day, on average, or RM 711 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay RM 9.75 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 116.89 and RM 155.86. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Siena, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Siena costs RM 356 per day, on average, or RM 711 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay RM 9.75 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 116.89 and RM 155.86. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Siena, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.