Siena is a hilltop city in central Italy. It is a 1 hr 30 min train ride south of Florence, Italy, and a 3 hr ride north of Rome, Italy.

There are many great places to stay in Siena. For the best experience, we recommend staying near the Piazza del Campo (the castle marker on the map below).  It is centrally located, near the most popular sites, and is where the best restaurants and bars are located.

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The best month to visit Siena depends on what you’re looking for. Do you want the best weather, fewer crowds, or the best value? Following are our suggestions for each.

The best weather is a personal preference. We find the best weather for exploring a city is around 55° F and sunny. The weather in Siena during the summer can be warm during the day, but it cools down quite a bit at night. So, the early mornings are pretty comfortable.

Below is a chart showing the average high and low temperatures for each month so you can decide what is best for you.

The time of the year with good weather and fewer crowds is often referred to as the shoulder season. The shoulder season in Siena is March, April, October, and November. For many, this is the best time of the year to visit. We spent two weeks in Siena from April 1st – 15th. The weather was cold at the beginning of April but warmed up and was beautiful by the second week of April. The crowds and tourists were also much lower than in the summer.

January and February are good months to visit Siena for the best value and with few crowds. It is cold during these months so you will need to pack winter hats, scarves, winter jackets, and gloves.

Yes, Siena, Italy is definitely worth visiting. If you enjoy renaissance architecture in a hilltop town with beautiful views and amazing regional red wine you will have a wonderful time in Siena. We explored this question in depth in our article “Is Siena, Italy Worth Visiting?”

Yes, Siena, Italy is very expensive. It is a popular tourist destination but small in size and located on the top of a hill. So, there is not an abundance of hotel and dining options, resulting in relatively high prices for everything. However, the cost ultimately depends on the level of luxury required. We prepared a Budget for a Month in Siena that analyzes all the necessary expenses.

Siena, Italy is famous for its Piazza del Campo, which is a large sloped square encircled by historic buildings and showcasing a beautiful fountain, the Gaia Fountain (Fonte Gaia).

Yes, Siena, Italy is beautiful with its historic buildings, hilltop location, beautiful Tuscan countryside views, grand Piazza del Campo, and unique fountains.

You will need two very busy days to walk the hilltop town of Siena, marvel at the Tuscan views, have a glass of red wine in the Piazza del Campo, and see a selection of its famous sites. For a list of the best things to see and a suggested walking tour, check out our article “19 Best Things to See in Siena, Italy.”

Siena, Italy is located in the Tuscany region of Italy. Tuscany is in central Italy and is famous for its red wine, cured pork, and hilly countryside.

If you fly into Florence Airport, you can get to Siena by tram, then a train, then a taxi or bus.

First, you travel to Florence’s main train station, Firenze Santa Maria Novella (SMN), by tram. The tram will drop you off in front of the train station. From the Florence train station, you can take a regional train to the Siena Train Station. It is a 1 hr 30 min train ride. The Siena Train Station is at the bottom of the hilltop town. To get to the top, you can take either a taxi or the bus. We have heavy luggage and a French Bulldog so we took a taxi from Siena train station to the top of the hill and it cost 12 euro.

If all that is not your thing, you can get to Siena by taxi, private transfer, or renting a car and driving. It is a 1hr 15min drive. For taxis and private transfers, we recommend GetTransfer. For rental cars and price comparisons of national and local brands, we recommend Discover Cars.

Florence Airport (code: FLR) – there are no direct flights from the United States to FLR. You will need to connect in one of the many European connecting cities.

Siena Railway Station (Stazione di Siena) – Piazza Carlo Rosselli 7, 53100 Siena, Italy

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Italian – Siena is a city where English is abundantly spoken.

Citizens from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia don’t need a visa to visit Italy if they stay 90 days or less. For more information on visa-free travel in Italy, check out our article on traveling visa-free.

Italy’s electrical outlets are Type C, F, and L. They have a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz. Travelers from the United States will need an adapter.

If you have many items to plug in, we recommend a travel power strip with multiple USBs and standard plug-ins. Using a power strip, you will only need one adapter to plug the strip into the wall.

Travelers will want a SIM card for Italy. You can get either a local SIM card or an eSIM card.

To get a local SIM card, you have to find a local cellular service provider, often stand in line for assistance, show your passport, and complete some paperwork. The SIM cards work great, but purchasing them is somewhat inconvenient. This option is best if you need more than 5GB of data.

We use eSIMs exclusively because they can be purchased through an app prior to arrival in a new country and activated when you hit a cell tower in the country. We use Airalo eSIMs. They work great, and I recommend them if you plan to use less than 5 GB of data during your stay or if you need internet immediately on arrival.

The fantastic train system in Italy makes rental cars unnecessary for most destinations. However, rental cars are needed to reach smaller towns and explore the countryside. In addition to the major car rental companies found in the United States, Sixt and Europcar are common throughout Europe. For a comparison of rental car offers from large, international brands and smaller regional brands, we recommend Discover Cars.