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title: "B&B il Barbero vs Hotel Athena: which hotel is better?"
description: "B&B il Barbero or Hotel Athena in Siena? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# B&B il Barbero vs Hotel Athena

Both are in Siena, 190 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Terzo di Città
## [B&B il Barbero](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/b-b-il-barbero-siena/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 7.8

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1173839/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Terzo di Città
## [Hotel Athena](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-athena-siena/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.4

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1564951/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick B&B il Barbero

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 190 m apart.

### Choose B&B il Barbero if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep (122 / 64)
-   breakfast included
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 3 / 100)

### Choose Hotel Athena if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 100 / 3)

### Why is B&B il Barbero better than Hotel Athena?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 9.0) (+0.4)
2.  Includes free breakfast
3.  58 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+58)
4.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (3 vs 100 rooms) (−97)

### Why is Hotel Athena better than B&B il Barbero?

1.  More guest reviews (159 vs 14), so the rating is more reliable (×11)
2.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 15:00) (−2h)
3.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:30) (+2h)
4.  A larger hotel with more facilities (100 vs 3 rooms) (×33.3)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | B&B il Barbero | Hotel Athena |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+0.4) | 9.0 |
| Location | 7.8  (+0.4) | 7.4 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9 | 8.9  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+0.4) | 9.0 |
| Number of reviews | 14 | 159  (+145) |
| Google rating | 4.8/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 167 | – |
| Rank in Siena | top 17% | top 5%  (+12%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.8  (+0.4) | 7.4 |
| Distance to Terzo di Città centre | 80 m  (−190 m) | 260 m |
| To public transport | 1.8 km | 1.8 km |
| To the airport | 56 km | 56 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 122  (+58) | 64 |
| To the nearest food shop | 160 m  (−130 m) | 280 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 9  (+3) | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 3 | 100 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | – |
| Listed amenities | 11 | 20  (+9) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 13:00  (−2h) |
| Check-out until | 10:30 | 12:00  (+2h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| EV charging | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

190 m apart

B&B il Barbero: city centre: 660 m, nearest station Stazione di Siena: 1.8 km, Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR): 56 km, 122 places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

Hotel Athena: city centre: 740 m, nearest station Stazione di Siena: 1.8 km, Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR): 56 km, 64 places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Siena

[Siena weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/italy/tuscany/siena/weather)

## B&B il Barbero or Hotel Athena: common questions

### Which is better, B&B il Barbero or Hotel Athena?

B&B il Barbero leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location.

### Which is cheaper, B&B il Barbero or Hotel Athena?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

B&B il Barbero is closer: 80 m from the centre, against 260 m for Hotel Athena.

### How far apart are B&B il Barbero and Hotel Athena?

The two hotels are 190 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/b-b-il-barbero-siena-vs-hotel-athena-siena/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/