Best Hotels in Siena for Christmas

Siena lights its medieval centre for Christmas under a programme called Siena Incanta. The lights go on at the start of December, there is a market in Piazza del Campo around the Immaculate Conception weekend, and an ice rink and rides at Parco della Lizza. December is cool and often damp, and the historic centre is a limited-traffic zone.

What's on

• Siena Incanta (Christmas lights and events) — Historic centre, from Parco della Lizza to the Cathedral via Piazza del Campo. Usually from 1 December (feast of Sant'Ansano) to 7 January. The 2025 edition ran 1 December to 7 January.
• Mercato nel Campo (Christmas market) — Piazza del Campo. Usually the Immaculate Conception weekend in early December. In 2025: 6 to 8 December, with more than 130 stands.
• Cittadella del Divertimento (ice rink and entertainment) — Parco della Lizza. In 2025: 6 December to 6 January. Usually similar dates.

Dates and times change from year to year, so check the organiser's listing before you travel.

Where to stay

• Centro storico near Piazza del Campo: Everything on foot, including the market and the lights.
• Camollia and the Lizza side: Walk to the ice rink and rides at Parco della Lizza, and into the centre in minutes.
• Porta Romana side: A quieter residential area just outside the centre, with an easier approach by car.

December weather

December highs are about 10°C (50°F) and lows about 3°C (37°F), often damp and grey, with occasional frost.

How we picked: the 7 hotels in this guide are 4- and 5-star hotels and resorts in Siena with the strongest Booking.com guest scores, weighted by how many reviews they have. Scores and review counts were checked in October 2026.