Siena travel guide

Siena Tourism | Siena Guide

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.

When to visit Siena

Siena in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 450
1 night at 3-star hotel
Siena in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 450
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 Abu Dhabi and takes around 10h 50m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Siena, followed by Italotreno. 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, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Siena takes 129 km and will cost you around AED 48. From Pisa, the ticket costs about AED 73 for a journey of 225 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 Abu Dhabi and takes around 10h 50m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Siena, followed by Italotreno. 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, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Siena takes 129 km and will cost you around AED 48. From Pisa, the ticket costs about AED 73 for a journey of 225 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 (7,258 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,369 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,774 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,749 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,183 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,789 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,599 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,680 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,648 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,024 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,588 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,322 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,336 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,226 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,937 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,317 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (902 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 AED 395 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 874 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Alma Domus and I Tetti Di Siena.

Where to stay in popular areas of Siena

Most booked hotels in Siena

Castello di Tornano
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 644+
Hotel Executive
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 312+
IL Chiostro Del Carmine
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 340+
Precise House Montaperti Siena
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 324+
Piccolo Hotel Etruria
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 336+
Hotel Vico Alto
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
AED 250+

Hiring a car in Siena

Expect to pay AED 7.42 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 89.03 and AED 118.70. The most frequently booked car type in Siena is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Renault Twingo or similar) is, on average, 22% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 7.42 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 89.03 and AED 118.70. The most frequently booked car type in Siena is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Renault Twingo or similar) is, on average, 22% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.