Villa Il Tufo is a historic residence from 1850 located in Siena, approximately 1 km from Piazza del Campo, featuring free private parking, a garden, and WiFi access.
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Villa Il Tufo is a historic residence dating back to 1850 converted into a guest house in Siena, located along Strada Massetana less than one kilometer from the city’s historic center. The property preserves the charm of 19th-century Tuscan architecture, combining well-kept outdoor spaces such as the shaded garden with renovated accommodations featuring tiled floors and private entrances.
The interior spaces welcome solo travelers, couples, and families in soundproofed rooms sleeping from one to four guests. Each accommodation boasts individually adjustable air conditioning, a full private bathroom with shower, wireless internet connection, and views of the surrounding green area. The non-smoking policy throughout the interior spaces ensures a healthy environment in every season of the year.
The property offers essential conveniences for guests exploring Tuscany by car, including free private parking within the villa’s premises. The dedicated garden provides relaxing moments upon returning from walks through the medieval alleys, with the possibility of traveling with pets at no additional cost.
Accommodation options at Villa Il Tufo include three different room types designed to meet the needs of solo travelers, couples, or groups. The range starts from the 12-square-meter Single Room, moves to the 16-square-meter Double Room, and culminates in the most spacious Quadruple Room, a 25-square-meter accommodation structured with a large double bed and a bunk bed.
All rooms feature wall soundproofing, independent air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom equipped with a shower cabin, bidet, hairdryer, and free toiletries. The windows of each room overlook the villa’s internal garden directly, ensuring natural light and a pleasant view. Tiled or marble flooring and a spacious wardrobe complete the essential furnishings of each unit.
The largest accommodation in the villa covers 25 square meters and can accommodate up to four people thanks to the combination of a double bed and a bunk bed. It features soundproof walls, air conditioning, garden views, and a full private bathroom with a walk-in shower.
Designed for couples, this 16-square-meter room offers a large double bed and a quiet environment overlooking the greenery. It includes a private bathroom with shower and bidet, air conditioning, a wardrobe, and tiled flooring.
A functional 12-square-meter option dedicated to solo travelers. It offers the same amenities as the larger rooms, including a private bathroom with shower, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and garden views for maximum privacy.
The services provided at Villa Il Tufo aim to guarantee a practical and seamless stay a short distance from Siena’s center. The building features high-speed WiFi internet coverage throughout all rooms and common areas, as well as private parking located on site that allows guests to leave their car securely at no extra charge.
Outside the property lies a tree-shaded garden created for refreshing moments of relaxation, equipped with mosquito nets at the entrances and shaded areas. The villa warmly welcomes pets, providing dedicated bowls for their care. General amenities also include luggage storage for arrival and departure phases, autonomous heating for the winter months, and safety equipment with on-site fire extinguishers.
Villa Il Tufo is located at Strada Massetana 16, a residential street on the southwestern outskirts of Siena, right next to the Tuscan city’s historic medieval walls. The location allows guests to walk to the ancient Porta Laterina, just 350 meters away, which marks the entrance to the San Marco district and the historic center. The surrounding area offers a quiet setting sheltered from heavy city traffic, characterized by historic manor houses and green areas that provide a pleasant contrast to the town center. Just a few steps from the villa are traditional trattorias such as the Fischi per Fiaschi restaurant 250 meters away and the historic Church of Santi Quirico e Giulitta 350 meters away.
The main architectural and cultural points of interest in Siena’s historic center are within short walking distance: the National Etruscan Archaeological Museum is approximately 700 meters away, while the famous Piazza del Campo, Palazzo Pubblico, and the majestic Torre del Mangia can be reached with a walk of about 900 meters. The historic medieval fountain of Fontebranda is an 800-meter walk away. For those traveling by public transport, Siena Railway Station is 2.3 kilometers away and is well served by local buses, while Florence Peretola Airport is about 55 kilometers away via the Florence-Siena highway.
The villa’s setting serves as a convenient reference point both in summer and in shoulder seasons. During the warmer months, the availability of free private parking makes it easy to organize day trips by car to the villages and vineyards of Chianti, Val d’Elsa, and Val d’Orcia without having to search for parking upon return. During city events such as the two editions of the Palio di Siena held in July and August, guests can immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the contrade on foot and then retreat to the quiet of the villa’s private garden.
Guests particularly appreciate the quiet location close to the historic center and the convenience of the private internal parking. Ratings also highlight the excellent WiFi connection, the attentive welcome from the management, and the high cleanliness of the rooms, making the villa highly appreciated by couples.
At VILLA IL TUFO, check-in is scheduled from 15:00 to 18:00, while check-out must be completed between 08:00 and 10:00.
Yes, VILLA IL TUFO provides free private parking located on site, with no reservation needed.
Yes, VILLA IL TUFO welcomes pets and does not charge any additional fee for their stay.
Room prices at VILLA IL TUFO vary depending on the season, the number of guests, and the selected room type: you can check the updated price from our search partners for your dates.
No, VILLA IL TUFO is a guest house property and does not offer breakfast service on site.
No, VILLA IL TUFO does not offer the possibility of adding cribs or extra beds to the rooms.
VILLA IL TUFO is approximately 900 meters from Piazza del Campo and 350 meters from Porta Laterina, allowing guests to reach the main attractions of the historic center on foot.
