Is Siena Expensive?

Is Siena expensive to visit?

Siena is a moderately priced destination with an average daily cost of $145. Compared to the rest of Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, it is a moderately priced place to visit. It's ranked in the top 50% of cities in Europe for its travel costs, comparable to places like Faro and Kemi.



Siena, Italy

How expensive is Siena?

On average, visitors spend about $145 per day when visiting Siena (U.S. Dollars). Two travelers together would spend an average of $289 per day. Prices vary dramatically by travel style and length of trip, but if you stay at moderately priced hotels, eat at affordable restaurants, and use public transportation when possible, you can expect to stay close to this budget. See more travel costs for Siena here.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Siena?

A weekend trip to Siena costs about $434 per person on average, based on the previous expenses of other travelers. This includes accommodation, sightseeting activities, transportation, food, and nightlife. For two people, a weekend trip costs $868.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Siena?

Based on the travel expenses of others, a one week trip to Siena costs around $1,013 on average, per person. This includes food, sightseeing, local transportation, accommodation, and nightlife. For two people, a one week trip costs $2,026.

Is it expensive to backpack in Siena?

While Siena attracts a few backpackers, traveling on a budget can be challenging because there are only a few hostels around town. The average cost of a hostel in Siena is $17 per night. The cheapest beds cost about $17 and the most expensive rooms cost around $17. (See hostel prices in Siena here.)


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Are hotels expensive in Siena?

Hotel prices in Siena are somewhat more affordable compared to hotels in other cities. You can expect to spend about $107 per night for a room on average. There are around 10 five star hotels in the city and they average $141 per night. Three star hotels average $96 a night and two star hotels average $90 per night.


Hotels by star rating in Siena
Rating Number of Hotels Average Hotel Price
5 stars 10 $141
4 stars 20 $199
3 stars 80 $96
2 stars 17 $90
1 star 50 $110
No rating 30 $138

Via Montalbuccio 32, Siena
Overall Rating 9.6
Via S.Pietro, 3, Siena
Overall Rating 9.5

How expensive are sightseeing activities in Siena?

Activities and things to do in Siena can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $4 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is less than the country's average of $28.


Name Price
Torre del Mangia €10
Piazza del Campo Free
Siena Cathedral €21
Palazzo Pubblico €6
Palio di Siena Free
The Basilica of San Domenico Free
Santa Maria della Scala €9

    • Chianti Classico E-Bike Tour: $284
    • Siena Sightseeing Walking Tour with Food Tastings for Small Groups or Private: $82
    • Siena Family Tour: $150
    • Siena walking tour & Gelato tasting: $43
    • Club Brunello Tasting Experience: $191
    • Secret Siena Walking Tour : $218
    • Fiat 500 Tour of the Chianti Roads from San Gimignano: $164
    • Brunello di Montalcino wine experience with a sommelier : $262

    Is food expensive in Siena?

    Food in Siena can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $55 on food per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $49. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.

    • Cesarine: Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in Siena: $184
    • Tuscan Dinner in a Villa in an Ancient Siena Olive Grove: $98
    • A Brunello Cooking Class with Vineyards View Winery: $293
    • Siena Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience : $99
    • Cooking Class in a historical villa in Siena Provence: $130
    • Tuscan Cooking Class in Central Siena: $131

    Is transportation expensive in Siena?

    Local transportation in Siena can vary in price depending on the type of transit used. Generally, other travelers have spent $22 on local transportation per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $29. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.

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