Hotel Athena

A four-star hotel at the edge of Siena's old town with a rooftop terrace, restaurant, bar and on-site parking.

Why people love it

• Rooftop terrace. Guests describe views from the terrace and a rooftop bar in the evening. A September guest called the dinner on the terrace incredible.
• Parking. Guests praise parking, even for large cars, in a city where it is hard to find.
• Location. Guests mention 5 to 15 minutes to the Campo and say the hotel is at the entrance to the old town. One guest walked everywhere on a 4-night stay.
• Breakfast. A September guest said it was the best breakfast of their vacation, and another calls it typical Italian.
• Rooms. Reviewers mention a corner room with a balcony, large rooms and bathrooms, and rooms with spectacular views.

The worst thing guests say

In 15 reviews from September and October 2026, the lowest rating is 3 stars. That guest booked a triple room and was assigned a double. Over the past two years, 1-star guests report a severe bed bug infestation (June 2025), cleaners taking earrings and pajamas and a loud room (February 2025), and rude front desk staff (June 2024, August 2025, June 2026). A September 2025 guest was charged for the full reservation after a knee injury forced them to cancel.

Insider tips

• Check your room type against your booking at check-in. A September 2026 guest booked a triple and received a double.
• Ask for a room with a view, as October guests suggest.
• Parking is on site, even for large cars.
• Expect hills and steps when walking into the center.

How we rated this: Google rating 4.5 from 1,948 reviews. We read the newest and the lowest-rated guest reviews (15 recent guest reviews with text) and set aside reviews from restaurant or bar visitors who did not stay. Repeat-guest rate not shown: not enough recent guest reviews yet. Address: Via Paolo Mascagni, 55, 53100 Siena SI.