B&B San Francesco
3.0-star · Vicolo Degli Orbachi, 2 Siena City Center
4.6(230 Google reviews)
3.0-star · Vicolo Degli Orbachi, 2 Siena City Center
4.6(230 Google reviews)
At a glance: 3-star · 8 rooms
Near: Piazza del Campo · 5 min walk
Guests love: Service · Location
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You’ll find plenty of dining options right around the B&B. Du'Versi and Osteria Le Sorelline are both within a short stroll, and No 115 - Restaurant is just steps away. For a quick bite, Tigella Emilia and La Piccola Ciaccineria are close by. A bit further, I Parolai Tapas Bar and Ristorante Il Sasso offer more choices. The Rock is also nearby if you want a casual spot. All are within a few minutes’ walk from the hotel.
The B&B San Francesco sits in the heart of Siena's historic center, on a quiet vicolo just steps from the lively Via dei Rossi. You're a 5-minute walk from Piazza del Campo, with the Siena Cathedral, Palazzo Pubblico, and Basilica Cateriniana di San Domenico all within a 7-minute stroll. The immediate area is a mix of medieval charm and everyday life, with the Fontana del Bruco right opposite and a handy escalator down to the Porta Ovile car park. You'll find a cluster of restaurants, cafés, and a supermarket within a few hundred meters, making it easy to feel like a local. It's a wonderfully central spot for soaking up the city's atmosphere on foot.
From Siena Central Train Station, the hotel is about 1.6 km away, a pleasant 18-minute walk through the historic center. For a quicker option, take the bus from Porta Siena Ferrovia to Vecchia Stazione, which runs every 10 minutes and takes about 2 minutes. You can also take a taxi, which covers the 1.8 km in about 3 minutes. If you arrive by car, the Porta Ovile multi-storey car park is close, and an escalator leads directly toward the hotel. The nearest airports are in Pisa and Florence, from where you can reach Siena by train.
In the evening, you can stroll to Piazza del Campo, just a 5-minute walk away, where the lively atmosphere and illuminated medieval buildings make for a pleasant wander. For a drink or a bite, nearby spots include The Irishman pub on Via dei Rossi, I Parolai Tapas Bar, and Bibò - Bar Bibò, all within a short walk. Restaurants like Osteria Le Sorelline, Du'Versi, and Tigella Emilia offer dinner options close by. After a meal, a walk to the Siena Cathedral, 7 minutes away, is a nice way to end the day under the stars.
Yes, B&B San Francesco is an excellent base for exploring Siena on foot. The city's top sights are all within a short walk: Piazza del Campo is 5 minutes away, Palazzo Pubblico 6, and Siena Cathedral, the Basilica Cateriniana di San Domenico, and the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo are each 7 minutes. Santa Maria della Scala is 8 minutes, and the Pinacoteca Nazionale is 9. For anything farther, the nearby escalator at San Francesco connects you to the car park and bus stop, making it easy to reach other parts of the city. You can comfortably leave the car behind and discover the medieval center step by step.
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