Staying on the station side of Siena
A station address needs two separate checks: the walk to the railway entrance and the route uphill toward the old town. They may lead in opposite directions from your room. The escalators through the shopping center help with the climb, but you still need to walk onwards. For an early train, inspect the station approach the previous evening and leave time for finding your departure platform.
At a glance
- Best for
- Trains, tight budgets
- At night
- Quiet; busy near the station
- Getting around
- Station; city buses
- Price level
- €
Outside the walls to the north-east, with the railway station and the cheapest rooms, and a twenty-five minute walk or a short bus ride to the Campo.
Good for
- A tight budget
- Early trains and late arrivals
- Day trips by train
Think twice if
- You want to walk out into the old lanes
- You will walk back uphill at night
- You are arriving by bus from Florence: the bus station is nearer the center
What is near The station side
Piazzale Carlo Rosselli
Allow about 2 minutes from the station entrance to reach the forecourt and orient yourself before continuing.
Porta Siena shopping center
Walk about 3 minutes from the station toward the shopping center for access to the escalator route.
Porta Camollia
Allow roughly 20 minutes from the station using the escalators and the remaining walk toward the gate.
Piazza del Campo
Allow about 25 minutes on foot from the station to Piazza del Campo, with extra time for luggage, finding your route and any stops on the uphill approach.
Eating in The station side
Check what is open near your accommodation before returning from the center late in the evening. Station and shopping center food counters can suit a quick departure meal, but their hours vary. Antica Trattoria Botteganova is outside the walls; check the route from your room before planning dinner there.
Getting around from The station side
Siena railway station has trains toward Empoli and toward the south. Check your service for any required changes. City buses leave from the station area, but routes and stops need checking for your destination. The escalators offer another approach toward the old town during their operating hours.
Hotels in The station side
Search the area on the booking sites, where the prices are. We may earn a commission, at no cost to you.
Other areas of Siena
Staying on the station side of Siena
Do the escalators take me all the way to the Campo?
No. They help with the climb from the station area, followed by a walk toward Porta Camollia and through the old town.
Should I walk into town with a suitcase?
Consider the full route, including slopes after the escalators. A city bus or taxi may be easier, especially if your accommodation is beyond the northern streets.
How can I prepare for an early train?
Check your train and any changes, confirm the walking route to the station, and arrange breakfast or food beforehand if nearby counters will be closed.