Siena Apartment
Piazza del Campo - Sassofono
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AboutTheExperience
No doubt about it - the Piazza del Campo is one of the most beautiful piazzas in the world. So what could top spending a week or two in this Siena apartment, just around the corner? Whether or not you plan your trip around the Palio, Siena's famous house race, you will find yourself fully immersed in Siena's sights, sounds, and flavors with this apartment for rent in Siena. While it will be easy to hop a bus or train to other parts of Tuscany, we recommend spending lots time enjoying local life from your own holiday apartment in Siena.
LocationDescription
Located within a Renaissance palazzo in the heart of the old city, this Siena apartment rental is approximately two hundred yards from the central square, the Piazza del Campo, the setting for the Palio (the world-famous horse race) race held on July 2 and August 16. There are delis, markets, restaurants, and a bakery nearby, and plenty of sights to keep you busy. Siena is one of Italy's most beautiful cities, filled with art, history, and traditions. Explore the art and monuments in the Museo Civico, Il Duomo, Il Battistero, the Museo Archeologico Nazionale Etrusco - the list is endless. You are also just a few miles away from the wine producing regions of Chianti and Montalcino, and from the historic town of San Gimignano, should you feel so inclined to leave your pied-a-terre in central Siena.
Florence: 70 km
Cortona: 70 km
Montepulciano: 61 km
Montalcino: 60 km
Pienza: 57 km
San Quirico d'Orcia: 47 km
San Gimignano: 42 km
Monteriggioni: 16 km
ExteriorDescription
This apartment is located within a historic Palazzo overlooking a park and the Chianti hills. Depending on your preference, you can choose to access the apartment via the lesser of two evils: either going up 26 steps, or riding an elevator to a higher point and going down 13 steps. (No, we don't know why it has to work this way!)
InteriorDescription
(109 m2) Second Floor: This apartment has a living/dining area with a sofa-bed suitable for one, a satellite TV, DVD player, and CD player/stereo. A separate kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher, oven, microwave, and washing machine. There are two bedrooms: the first has a 180 cm king-size bed and an en suite bathroom with a sink, toilet, and tub with a shower. The second bedroom has two twin beds that can be combined to form a 160 cm queen size bed upon request. This bedroom also has a bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower. All rooms have large windows overlooking the Palazzo's private park and the surrounding Chianti hills.
FeaturesDescription
Available Amenities: Dishwasher, washing machine, oven, microwave, Satellite TV, telephone, CD player/stereo, DVD player (for both Italian and American DVD's), air conditioning.
Extra Services: The following are listed as an aid for trip planning; the services and prices are approximate and cannot be guaranteed by Rentvillas. All extra services are payable locally in cash.
Utilities and final cleaning are an extra cost.
Telephone: according to usage
Nearby Attractions: Siena (Duomo, Palazzo Pubblico, Museo Civico, Piazza del Campo), Cortona (Archivio Storico, Sala Francescana, Fortezza Di Girifalco), Montalcino (Il Castello di Montalcino, Abbazia di Sant'Antimo), Pienza (Piazza Pio Ii, Il Duomo, Palazzo Piccolomini), San Gimignano (Museo Civico, Torre Grosso, Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta).
Please Note: Having a car while in Siena can be more of a disadvantage than an advantage, due to the difficulty finding parking places and having to feed the meters.
Arrival Times
Please note: Official Arrival Times:
- Mon
2:00 PM
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7:00 PM
- Tue
2:00 PM
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7:00 PM
- Wed
2:00 PM
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7:00 PM
- Thu
2:00 PM
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7:00 PM
- Fri
2:00 PM
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7:00 PM
- Sat
2:00 PM
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7:00 PM
Conditions *
Security Deposit
- Upon arrival at the property you are required to pay to the property representative a security deposit payable by cash or traveller's checks. The security deposit will be returned to you prior to your departure minus any extra charges or accidental damages to the property. The listed security deposit is: 500 EUR
Additional Expenses
- Minimum final cleaning charge: 150 EUR
- If available, telephone and internet usage are extra and charged according to consumption.
- If you arrive after 7:00 pm you will be charged a late arrival fee of: 50 EUR
- Utilities charged according to consumption.
Other Notes
- If available, heating is allowed by Italian law only from November 1 to April 1 with exceptions made for extreme weather
- CLIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO GIVE A PHOTOCOPY OF THEIR PASSPORT TO THE LOCAL MANAGER WHEN THEY ARRIVE AT THE APARTMENT.
* These prices and conditions may change based on your arrival date and length of stay. For exact conditions, please click on the View Availability button, enter your dates, and then click on View Pricing and Conditions.
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Based on 3 Reviews
Customer Reviews
Overall:
Very pleasant. Barbara met at the door at the appointed time, showed us around the suite, and left us her number in case we needed anything. The suite was as promised, and suited our needs perfectly.
Enjoyed Most:
The location, 2 blocks from the Campo, made it ideal for slipping back during the day for a rest, or to drop off any purchases.
Unpleasant Surprises:
The only suggestion for improvement is internet access. I had my laptop, and being able to have access would have helped a lot.
Surrounding Area:
The location was close to everything we wanted to see, yet was quiet.
Nearby Events or Locales:
We did get to use the local buses for a couple of out of town visits.
Tips or Restaurants:
We took a cooking class, at the Scola di Cucina di Lella (they have a web site). Excellent, modern kitchen, relatively small group, fantastic meals and tips.
Directions:
Took a taxi from the train station, and had no problems.
Check In Out:
Barbara met us there at the agreed time, and the manager met us there for checkout. Both were on time and very pleasant.
Don, October, 2010
Overall:
Being inside the city walls is the best way to experience Siena. This place was only two short blocks from the Piazza del Campo. We could walk anywhere very quickly.
Enjoyed Most:
Location and view. This apartment was incredibly convenient to everything Siena has to offer.
Unpleasant Surprises:
We were not able to get the washing machine to work.
Surrounding Area:
Small wineries in the Chianti area.
Tips or Restaurants:
We found a lovely restaurant at 29 Piazza del Campo named La Mossa. La Tour right off the Piazza is also fabulous. Be sure to spend Saturday in the Piazza...the farmers market and crafts are amazing.
Directions:
We took a taxi from the train station.
Check In Out:
The deposit for utilities and cleaning has to be paid in cash.
Robert, March, 2010
Overall:
We lived in Sassofono for 7 weeks and loved every minute of it. The apartment is about a 2 minute walk to the Campo, but it is also on the outside of Siena so every window in the apartment has views of the Tuscan hills.
The apartment was beautifully decorated and extremely comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Enjoyed Most:
The location and the view.
Unpleasant Surprises:
White coaches and slip covers, though pretty to look at, are a bit nerve wracking in a tomato-sauce country.
Surrounding Area:
Siena is a fabulous city. Completely safe and easy to navigate on foot. My kids, 10 and 7, could roam around on their own -- getting treats from the bakery and gelateria -- without any worries.
Tips or Restaurants:
Too many to list here...
Directions:
You will most likely need to take a cab to the apartment. If you are not a full-time resident, you cannot bring your car inside the city walls. And, parking just outside the city is very expensive, about 60 per day. So, go car-less while in Siena and enjoy exploring on foot.
Nathan, October, 2009