B&B AL MERCATO DI ELCA SRL, Siena

The B&B is one minute on foot from Piazza del Campo and three minutes from the Duomo. Siena train station is a 30-minute walk or 20 minutes by bus (ticket €1.70). The closest free parking is at Fortezza (18-minute walk). Arriving by car requires entering the ZTL zone - the property can register your plate for luggage drop-off. A taxi from the station takes 10-15 minutes. The area is quiet at night despite being central, with no pubs or nightclubs nearby.

Rooms are located on the first and second floors of a 12th-century building. Some rooms offer views of Piazza del Mercato or the Torre del Mangia. The Single Economy Room faces the street. Most rooms have an en-suite private bathroom; a few are configured with a private external bathroom (down the corridor) - confirm at booking. The apartment option is located nearby. Beds are comfortable and rooms are quiet thanks to double-glazing and effective air conditioning. Storage space is generous. A kettle is available on request. Cots can be provided for families.

Breakfast includes fresh pastries, cakes, fruit, cereals, yoghurt, juices, and a coffee machine available throughout the day. The selection is primarily sweet but plentiful. The ground-floor restaurant La Finestra specialises in Tuscan dishes and offers fresh fish on Fridays. B&B guests receive a discount. The restaurant accepts walk-ins but booking is recommended. Packaged snacks and drinks are available in the common kitchen during the day. The surrounding area is packed with dining options - La Taverna di San Giuseppe, Antica Osteria da Divo, and Caffè 19zero3 are all within a 5-minute walk.

The property does not have a spa, wellness centre, or swimming pool. For leisure, guests can arrange bike tours, walking tours, or cooking classes (additional charge, some off-site). Cycling is possible in the area. The B&B's central location puts most of Siena's cultural sights, including the Duomo and Piazza del Campo, within a short walk.