Palazzo di Valli is a three-star hotel on the quieter southern side of Siena, with gardens and a terrace, and it earns some of the highest guest scores of any hotel in the city. It sits near the Porta Romana end of town, which makes it the most relaxed place to stay of the hotels within walking range of the old town: you can return in the evening to quiet views over the Tuscan landscape instead of the noise of the lanes. It has off-street parking, which is a real advantage if you are driving to Siena, a concierge, in-room massage services, complimentary toiletries and daily housekeeping, and guests often praise the breakfast. The trade-off is distance. It is not in the middle of the old town, so expect a walk of some length or a short bus or taxi ride. It suits visitors who value calm, space and parking and don’t mind a longer approach to the Campo.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on the south side of Siena, about half a mile from Porta Romana. Guests describe an easy walk into the old town, but Siena is hilly, so allow time and consider a taxi at night. Siena railway station is roughly two miles away, so you will want a bus or taxi from the station. The historic centre is a limited traffic zone, but the hotel sits outside it, which makes arriving by car easier.
The rooms
Sizes and views vary between rooms, so check the category description when you book. Guests mention views over gardens and countryside. Rooms offer the usual comforts of a three-star hotel, and you can ask the concierge about in-room massages. If you like a quiet room, ask for one facing the garden.
Gardens and facilities
The gardens and the terrace are the hotel’s best features, a lovely place for a drink at the end of a day of sightseeing. Off-street parking is offered, and there is a concierge to help with restaurant bookings and tours. Breakfast is praised by guests, but whether it is included depends on the rate, so check when you book. Ask the hotel whether a pool is available on your dates before you plan a swim.
Who it suits
Couples, small families and drivers who want a calm base with parking and a garden, and who plan to use the hotel as a retreat after busy days. It is a good option for combining Siena with day trips to Chianti, San Gimignano and the Val d’Orcia by car.
Good to know
Check-in and check-out times, parking arrangements and any extra charges vary, so confirm them when you book. Because the hotel is popular and has a high score, it can sell out around the Palio dates and in the spring and autumn peaks. Bring comfortable shoes for the walk into town.
Why stay here
- ✓Gardens and terrace
- ✓Off-street parking
- ✓Quiet countryside views
- ✓In-room massage services
- ✓Concierge
- ✓Daily housekeeping
- ✓Breakfast praised by guests
- ✓Complimentary toiletries
Good questions
Is Palazzo di Valli in the old town?+
No. It is on the quieter south side of Siena, an easy walk from the old town, but Siena is hilly.
Does the hotel have parking?+
Off-street parking is available. Confirm any charge when you book.
Is the hotel close to the train station?+
The station is roughly two miles away, so plan to take a bus or taxi.
