Scacciapensieri Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Piazza del Campo

Piazza del Campo

4.5/5(19 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Siena when you spend time at Piazza del Campo. Discover the area's beautiful countryside or seek out its local tours.

Piazza del Campo
Siena Cathedral

Siena Cathedral

4.5/5(9 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Siena when you spend time at Siena Cathedral. Discover the beautiful countryside while you're in the area.

Siena Cathedral
Palazzo Pubblico

Palazzo Pubblico

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Palazzo Pubblico is just one of the places to see in Siena, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's beautiful countryside or seek out its local tours.

Palazzo Pubblico
Torre del Mangia

Torre del Mangia

4/5(1 review)

You can learn about the history of Siena with a stop at Torre del Mangia. Discover the area's beautiful countryside or seek out its local tours.

Torre del Mangia
Fortezza Medicea

Fortezza Medicea

Looming over the city, this fortress is a symbol of when Siena’s independence ended in the 16th century. Today, it’s a public space for exercise and entertainment.

Fortezza Medicea
Civic Museum

Civic Museum

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Follow the unusual history of Siena’s Government of Nine through a series of unique medieval frescoes, supplemented by art and artifacts from the city’s past.

Civic Museum

Activities

Hot Air Balloon ride in the Chianti Valley Tuscany

Hot Air Balloon ride in the Chianti Valley Tuscany

NZ$576
per adult
Hot Air Balloon ride in the Chianti Valley Tuscany
Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Tuscany from Siena

Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Tuscany from Siena

NZ$585
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Tuscany from Siena
Private Tour: Tuscany Hot Air Balloon Flight with Transport from Siena

Private Tour: Tuscany Hot Air Balloon Flight from Siena

NZ$3,399
per adult
Private Tour: Tuscany Hot Air Balloon Flight from Siena
Sunny day view of Monteriggioni, a Comune in Italy

Chianti Half Day Wine Tour from Florence

NZ$93
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Chianti Half Day Wine Tour from Florence
From Florence: Siena & San Gimignano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting

From Florence: Siena & San Gimignano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting

NZ$159
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Florence: Siena & San Gimignano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting
From Siena: Chianti and Castles Tour with Wine Tastings

From Siena: Chianti and Castles Tour with Wine Tastings

NZ$161
per adult
From Siena: Chianti and Castles Tour with Wine Tastings
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Our pick of the best Scacciapensieri Hotel Deals

Hotel Executive
Hotel Executive
4 out of 5
Via Nazareno Orlandi 32, Siena, SI
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Siena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (478 reviews)
"Really comfortable hotel , only stayed one night . A great nights sleep . All the staff without exception were friendly, helpful and could not do enough for us. Breakfast selection was in abundance but unfortunately the quality of the food was not great . Maybe less selection with better quality ..."

Reviewed on 2 Oct. 2024

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Hotel Executive
Four Points by Sheraton Siena
Four Points by Sheraton Siena
4 out of 5
Via Antonio Lombardi 41, Siena, SI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$287 per night from 14 July to 15 July
NZ$287
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Siena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Piazza del Campo and Siena Cathedral ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (538 reviews)
"Its a very nice hotel Staff was good. At the reception.. excelent! Is outside de town So, in my opinion you should have a car o some transportation The breakfast, normaly. We receive an upgrade. Very big and nice room. The hotel is old, but well maintained"

Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Siena
Villa Scacciapensieri Boutique Hotel
Villa Scacciapensieri Boutique Hotel
4 out of 5
Strada di Scacciapensieri 10, Siena, SI
The price is NZ$393 per night from 2 July to 3 July
NZ$393
2 July - 3 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Siena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Piazza del Campo and Siena Cathedral ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (393 reviews)
"Beautiful grounds; lovely and quiet . Tranquil setting for walking, swimming, napping , viewing the Tuscan sunsets ."

Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2025

Villa Scacciapensieri Boutique Hotel
Camping Siena Colleverde
Camping Siena Colleverde
3 out of 5
via Scacciapensieri 47, Siena, SI
Stay at this 3-star campground in Siena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Piazza del Campo and Siena Cathedral are located ...
Fab chalet & campsite on bus route into Siena
"Beds were comfy, sheets and towels were clean. A tea towel and dishwashing sponge / washing up liquid would have been useful, but the chalet was otherwise well equipped for basic cooking. Nice pizzeria and mini market on site with fresh bread and croissants daily as well as most other essential items. ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2024

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Camping Siena Colleverde
Hotel Athena
Hotel Athena
4 out of 5
P Mascagni 55, Siena, SI
The price is NZ$275 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$275
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Siena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"From the moment we arrived for our two night stay Matteo and Tomasso were kind helpful and informative - We wanted a bigger room and were immediately accommodated - room was clean and comfortable and the hotel was in walking distance to all activities"

Reviewed on 21 Jun. 2025

Hotel Athena
Hotel Borgo di Cortefreda Relais
Hotel Borgo di Cortefreda Relais
4 out of 5
Via Roma 191, Barberino Tavarnelle, FI
The price is NZ$414 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$414
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Barberino Tavarnelle. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (419 reviews)
"The pool was very nice overlooking the hills of Tuscany. The hotel has a nice ambience, rustic but very clean an updated. I like there were big windows that could open to a garden from the room. Getting around was a bit difficult even with a car. Very steep hills and is not so walkable. Very windy ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jun. 2025

Hotel Borgo di Cortefreda Relais
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Other neighbourhoods around Scacciapensieri

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Ravacciano

While there might not be top attractions in Ravacciano, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena and Siena State Archives.

Ravacciano
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Camollia

If you're spending some time in Camollia, Porta Camollia and Siena Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Camollia
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Siena City Centre

Siena City Centre is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Siena State Archives and Piazza del Campo.

Siena City Centre
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Siena Historical Center

4.5/5(22 area reviews)

Unique features of Siena Historical Center include the historical sites and cafes. Make a stop by Piazza del Campo or Torre del Mangia while you're exploring the area.

Siena Historical Center
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Vico Alto

While there might not be top attractions in Vico Alto, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Siena Stadium and Porta Camollia.

Vico Alto
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San Prospero

When in San Prospero, you can plan a visit to Basilica di San Domenico and Fortezza Medicea, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

San Prospero

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