Siena

Piazza del Duomo, 8· Cheap

Siena's magnificent black and white Italian Romanesque cathedral includes the Libreria Piccolomini, with splendid frescoes by Pinturicchio, the lovely Baptistery (separate entrance and charge), and an attached museum (separate entrance and…

Piazza del Duomo, 9· Cheap

This museum includes the famous Maestà by Duccio and many other great works by Sienese masters. After you've seen all the art, you can also treat yourself to a beautiful panorama from Il Facciatone, the tower in this building.

Piazza del Campo, 1

This striking structure has functioned as Siena's City Hall for almost 800 years and is probably the building that most recognizably represents Siena.

Il Campo, 21

The fountain sculpted in 1419 by the great Sienese sculptor, Jacopo della Quercia, is a focal point of the piazza. The remains of the original sculptures can be viewed in the loggia of the Palazzo Pubblico (see above), but the appearance…

Banchi di Sotto

One of the most popular sites on the Piazza del Campo, it was built in 1459 by the well-known architect Bernardo Rossellino, disciple of Leon Battista Alberti. This Florentine-style palazzo is home to the official archives of Siena.

Il Campo, 58

Opposite the Palazzo Pubblico, it is another beautiful Gothic building on the Campo.

San Marco quarter· Moderate

Not far from the above Nonna Gina. Menu will be in Italian but the waiters and the cooks will be available for a translation "on the fly". Fish is served one week a month.

Via Esterna Fontebranda, 114

Restaurant off the beaten path, with owners who serve you personally; the waitress speaks fluently English & German (very rare in Italy) and knows how to recommend you wine, as she is also a wine tour guide.

Via Banchi di Sopra, 24

A bakery and cafe with an excellent selection of Tuscan pastries: Ricciarelli, Cavalucci, Cantucci, Panforte, etc. The ingredients of same are prominently displayed in most cases, making Nannini a very attractive option for the travelling…

Via Salicotto, 7

This is also an excellent restaurant, in the contrada of the same name.

Piazza Il Campo, 58

Best priced drinks and food in Il Campo. Sit outside at a table in the central Piazza.

Via Pantaneto 90

Cool pub with Australian ambiance doing cool music.

Via della Sapienza n°15 (just down the street from San Domenico) (use Italian or simple English if you email) - dated but clean rooms in a tiny, centrally-located inn.

The campsite can be reached by taking bus 8 from the city centre and asking to be let off at camping Colleverde (the stop itself is actually quite near the entrance to the site, there's a good and cheap pasticceria/bar nearby as well). You can walk but it's quite strenuous to do so.

About 3 km east from the city centre and up the hill from the rail station. It is quite a large campsite and has all the facilities and a swimming pool.

Tenuta di Monaciano, Ponte a Bozzone

Tuscany self catering accommodations in the Chianti hills 7 km from Siena with swimming pool, ping-pong and a romantic park. Monaciano has many farmhouses that may comfortably accommodate large families or large groups of friends.

Strada della Montagnola 39, Sovicille

Beyond the small village of Sovicille about 12 km from Siena with regular bus connections. It's a decent site with basic facilities but quite friendly and helpful staff.

Viale Vittorio Veneto, 11· Expensive

3-star hotel that offers free shuttle service for the Spa San Giovanni Rapolano Terme.

Via Camporegio, 37· Expensive

Run by a nunnery, this modest hotel near the Basilica di S. Domenico provides sanctuary to weary travellers. Curfew is 23:00.