Hotels near Orcia Stadium, Siena
Orcia Stadium stands on Viale dei Mille, about 1 km north-west of Piazza del Campo, beside the Fortezza Medicea and La Lizza park. Staying here puts you on the green northern edge of the historic centre, a short walk from the Basilica of San Domenico. Siena FC play home matches in the 15,373-capacity ground.
Getting to Orcia Stadium
- Bus 131R from Florence to Siena — The regional 131R bus links Florence and Siena in about 1 hour 15 minutes and stops in central Siena at Piazza Gramsci, next to La Lizza park. From there the stadium is a short walk past the park towards the Fortezza Medicea.
- Florence Airport (Peretola) — Take tram T2 to Florence Santa Maria Novella, then the 131R bus on to Siena (about 1 hour 15 minutes). Check current timetables on the Autolinee Toscane site before travelling.
- The area at night — The stadium sits on Viale dei Mille, north-west of the historic centre, beside the Fortezza Medicea and the La Lizza gardens. It is a green, open edge of town rather than part of the medieval core, with the Basilica of San Domenico close by.
Questions people ask
Which hotel is closest to Orcia Stadium?
Hotels on the north-west side of Siena's historic centre, around Viale dei Mille, La Lizza park and the Fortezza Medicea, are the nearest to the stadium. We could not verify exact distances to individual properties, so check the map on each listing.
When was the stadium built?
Sources give 1923 as the year the stadium was built. It was later expanded in stages, including works linked to Siena FC's promotions to Serie B and Serie A.
What is the stadium's capacity?
The stadium holds 15,373 spectators.
How far is the stadium from Piazza del Campo?
Orcia Stadium is about 1 km north-west of Piazza del Campo. Walking from the nearby Fortezza Medicea to the square takes roughly 15 minutes.
What team plays at this stadium?
Siena FC plays its home matches here. The Italy national team has also played at the ground, beating South Africa 2–0 in a friendly on 17 October 2010.