Hotel Athena
4.0-star · Via Paolo Mascagni, 55 Siena City Center
4.5(1,949 Google reviews)
4.0-star · Via Paolo Mascagni, 55 Siena City Center
4.5(1,949 Google reviews)
At a glance: 4-star · 100 rooms
Near: Santa Maria della Scala · 5 min walk
Guests love: Service · Breakfast
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The hotel has its own restaurant, the Mangia, plus a bar, cafe, and snack bar, so you can eat on site. For local dining, nearby options include Casato Ristorante, Taverna di San Giuseppe, Osteria Il Vinaio di Bobbe e Davide, and Tre Cristi. These are within a short walk from the hotel, as you are in the historic center. You can also join the Siena’s Ultimate Food Tour for a full Tuscan meal, or take a pasta and tiramisu cooking class with wine. The hotel staff can help arrange restaurant bookings if you prefer.
Hotel Athena sits inside Siena's historic center, just within Porta San Marco, so you are steps from the medieval streets and the main sights. The cathedral, Pinacoteca Nazionale, and Santa Maria della Scala are all a short 5 to 6 minute walk away, while Piazza del Campo takes about 9 minutes on foot. The immediate area is quiet and residential, with the university hospital and a NaturaSi market nearby for everyday needs. You will find the hotel's own bar, cafe, restaurant, and snack bar right on site for a quick bite or drink. From here, the rest of the old town unfolds easily on foot, with bus stops like Porta Laterina just 2 minutes away if you want to venture further.
From Siena Train Station, the hotel is about 2.6 km on foot or 6 km by car. A taxi or a pre-booked transfer from the hotel is the easiest way. If you are coming by air, Florence airport is 88 km away and Pisa airport is 131 km away. From either airport, you can take a train to Siena station, then a taxi or transfer to the hotel. The hotel can arrange a private transfer for you. Bus stops like Porta Laterina are a 2-minute walk away, with lines connecting to the center.
In the evening, you can enjoy the hotel's own bar and snack bar for a relaxed drink, or dine at its restaurant and cafe. For a memorable end to the day, the terrace offers a view over Siena. After dinner, the historic center is a short stroll away: Santa Maria della Scala is 5 minutes on foot, and Siena Cathedral and Piazza del Campo are within 6 to 9 minutes. You could also join a local food tour, like Siena's Ultimate Food Tour, to sample Tuscan flavors. The area is quiet, so a gentle walk to these sights is a pleasant way to spend the evening.
Yes, Hotel Athena is a great base for exploring Siena on foot. The Siena Cathedral, Pinacoteca Nazionale, and Museo dell'Opera del Duomo are all a 6-minute walk away, while Piazza del Campo is just 9 minutes. Santa Maria della Scala is 5 minutes, and Basilica Cateriniana di San Domenico is 8 minutes. For day trips, the hotel's location near Porta San Marco makes it easy to head out by car or bus to nearby Tuscan towns. You can also catch a bus from Porta Laterina, a 2-minute walk, to reach the train station for longer journeys.
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