Hotel Athena is a larger, practical hotel in Siena's historic centre that lists free self parking among its amenities. It has about one hundred air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and in-room safes, a rooftop terrace and a restaurant called Mangia that serves breakfast, dinner and outdoor dining. Piazza del Campo is nearby, though no walking time is given, so check a map for the exact distance. Pets stay free, up to two, and bikes can be rented. It suits travellers arriving by car, groups, families and anyone who wants a reliable hotel with facilities rather than a small boutique stay.
Location and getting around
The hotel stands in the historic centre of Siena, which is a limited traffic zone. Most sights are within a walk, and Piazza del Campo is nearby. Because the centre is steep, ask how the walk to the Campo works from your room, and remember that luggage on cobbles is easier in a taxi or with the hotel's help.
The rooms
The hotel has about one hundred rooms, and the photo gallery shows an Executive Double or Twin Room among them. All rooms have air conditioning, free WiFi and a safe. Rollaway or extra beds are not available, so families should book a room that fits everyone. Guests praise the breakfast, the staff and the condition of the property, and it has a high guest rating from over a thousand reviews.
Facilities
The rooftop terrace is the highlight on clear evenings, and the restaurant Mangia offers breakfast, dinner and outdoor dining. The hotel has a front-desk safe, laundry service, car rental and a banquet hall, and an art gallery and designer stores are mentioned among the amenities. Bike rental is offered for exploring beyond the walls. Pets are welcome, which makes the hotel a useful choice for travellers with dogs.
Good to know
Buffet breakfast is available for a surcharge, so check your rate. Free self parking and valet parking are offered, while camper and van parking carries a variable fee and must be reserved in advance. Check-in starts at two in the afternoon and check-out is before noon. Because Siena's centre restricts traffic, ask the hotel for the correct route in before you drive, and keep to it to avoid fines.
Why stay here
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Mangia restaurant
- ✓About 100 air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Free self parking and valet
- ✓Pet friendly at no charge
- ✓Free WiFi and room safes
- ✓Bike rental
- ✓Laundry service and car rental
Good questions
Does Hotel Athena have parking?+
Yes, free self parking and valet parking are offered. Camper and van parking carries a fee and must be reserved in advance.
Is there a rooftop terrace?+
Yes, the hotel has a rooftop terrace. The restaurant Mangia also serves breakfast, dinner and outdoor dining.
Are pets allowed?+
Yes, the hotel is pet friendly and pets stay free, up to two. Confirm any size limits when you book.
