The Best Western La Residenza delle Badesse is located between Siena and Monteriggioni. As the ideal place for relaxation and holidays, our hotel offers 27 comfortable and fully equipped apartments. It is the perfect starting point for a wonderful excursion through Tuscany. Our reception is open from 7:a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (check-in 24 hours guaranteed).

Location:
· From: Motorway Siena-Firenze. Take the Badesse exit and then follow the signs to Best Western La Residenza delle Badesse.

Attractions:

• Calendar of Events:: * Palio of Siena, July 2nd and August 16th * Medieval Festival - Monteriggioni, July 13th to July 16th * Accademia Musicale Chigiana * Siena Jazz * Teatro Comunale dei Rinnovati * 5 kilometers from Convention Centre University of Siena "Le Scotte" * 5 kilometers from "Le Scotte" Hospital (Policlinico) * 5 kilometers from Parco Scientifico per le Biotecnologie University of Siena * 7 kilometers from Enoteca Italiana Permanente
• Places of Interest:: Il Chianti - wine-producing area, farms and castles: * Nearby from Gaiole in Chianti, Radda in Chianti, Greve in Chianti * .5 kilometer(s) from Farm "Il Ciliegio", free visit and wine tasting * 5 kilometer(s) from The Castle of Monteriggioni, a Medieval village that stands on the top of one of the graceful hills North of Siena * 10 kilometer(s) from The Staggia Senese Museum * 15 kilometer(s) from Castellina in Chianti and Colle Val D'Elsa, glass production * 20 kilometer(s) from The Castles of Chianti Meleto, Panzano and Brolio and Farm "Barone Ricasoli" * 20 kilometer(s) from San Gimignano, an external Medieval wall with five gates that surround 14 gray stone towers set on a hilltop * 40 kilometer(s) from Volterra, Etruscan walls, one of the main alabaster industries * 30 kilometer(s) from San Galgano Abbey, Gregorian chants * 45 kilometer(s) from Pienza, The Sienese Cretes: * 20 kilometer(s) from Monte Oliveto Maggiore Monastry * 20 kilometer(s) from Buonconvento * 20 kilometer(s) from Montalcino, the "Brunello" wine and Farm "Barbi" for wine tasting * 30 kilometer(s) from Spa and beauty farm of Rapolano Terme, Bagni S. Filippo, Bagno Vignoni and Chianciano Terme * 7 kilometer(s) from Siena * 45 kilometer(s) from Florence * 70-80 kilometer(s) from Lucca and Viareggio * 90 kilometer(s) from Pisa Other Attractions:* 5 kilometer(s) from horseback riding * 5 kilometer(s) from Villa Gori Golf Club * 12 kilometer(s) from Villa Cennina Golf Club * 20 kilometer(s) from San Giminiano
• Local Attractions:: * Bank * Tennis courts Museums in Siena:* Palazzo Comunale/Town Hall * Torre del Mangia * Pinacoteca Nazionale/National Art Gallery * Museum of S. Maria della Scala * Duomo/Cathedral * Museo dell'Opera Metropolitana/Cathedral Museum * Sanctuary and house of S. Caterina * Botanical Gardens * Academy of Physiocritics * State archives * Astronomic Observatory * The 17 museums of the Contradas Museums in Florence:* Uffizi Gallery * Vasari Corridor * Pitti Palace * Silver Museum * Porcelain Museum * Contini Bonacossi Collection * Monumental Apartments * Modern Art Gallery * Historical Costume Gallery * Accademia Gallery * Bargello Museum * Historical Florentine House Museum * Archaeological Museum * Palazzo Vecchio and Monumental Quarters * S. Maria Novella Cloisters * House of Dante Alighieri * Palazzo Medici Riccardi * Sinagogue and Jewish Museum of Florence * The Leonardo da Vinci Ideal Museum
• Local Attractions:: * Bank * Tennis courts Museums in Siena:* Palazzo Comunale/Town Hall * Torre del Mangia * Pinacoteca Nazionale/National Art Gallery * Museum of S. Maria della Scala * Duomo/Cathedral * Museo dell'Opera Metropolitana/Cathedral Museum * Sanctuary and house of S. Caterina * Botanical Gardens * Academy of Physiocritics * State archives * Astronomic Observatory * The 17 museums of the Contradas Museums in Florence:* Uffizi