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Hotel Merlini

1.0 star property
Tuscan-style Florence hotel in Santa Maria Novella with a 24-hour front desk

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View from property
Breakfast area
Front of property
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Bidet
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Bidet
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Bidet
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Via Faenza 56, Florence, FI, 50123

What's nearby

  • Historic Centre of Florence - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 6 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mò Si Caffetteria alla Vecchia Maniera - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bondi Carlo - Le Focaccine SAS - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè degl'Innocenti - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Merlini

Hotel near Historic Centre of Florence
Close to Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza del Duomo, Hotel Merlini has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Merlini offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers, bidets, and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with digital channels
  • Heating and desks

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • LED TV

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night, up to 7 nights

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Merlini
Hotel Merlini Florence
Merlini Florence
Albergo Merlini Florence
Albergo Merlini Hotel
Albergo Merlini Florence
Hotel Merlini Hotel
Hotel Merlini Florence
Hotel Merlini Hotel Florence

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Merlini pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Merlini?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Merlini?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Merlini?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Hotel Merlini located?

Located in Santa Maria Novella, this hotel is steps from Via Faenza and Historic Centre of Florence. Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore are also within 15 minutes. Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop and Fortezza Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

Hotel Merlini Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 135 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelvyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Merlini is a beautiful and unique stay! My girlfriend and I stayed for 3 nights and loved our room, the rustic Tuscan decor and the family who run the hotel are so hospitable and friendly, we didn't want to leave! The location is so central in Florence, recommend very highly!

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a building with a hostel and other hotels. But the lift takes you to a beautifully old-fashioned hotel on the top floor without any noise from lower down. The breakfast room is particularly attractive, with paintings and a view to the Cathedral and Palazzo Vecchio. Breakfast was great too. The staff couldn't have been more helpful (we much appreciated the umbrella they lent us!)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was in a very safe location. Owners are very friendly and helpful. Room was spacious, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful old building, the top floor of which, contains the Hotel Merlini. The ground level has a bar with karaoke, but the activity dies down by 11pm or so. Even in full swing, the sounds faded away by the time I got upstairs - a benefit to the old style of construction. The room was spotless and well maintained during my stay. The hotel is not a 4 star hotel with pool, concierge, workout room, etc. but I didn't want that. I don't go to Firenze to be entertained at a resort-like compound. I want a place to sleep, wash up, and turnaround to hit the town again. The family that runs it is very friendly and always (24hrs a day) available to let you in - as your room key does not open the front door, it is manned by a family member at all times. At first, I thought that was inefficient, but I am sure it is done for security reasons. If what you are looking for is a clean room, friendly staff, in a simple but clean and well-maintained hotel that is 5 minutes from rail and in the midst of the old section of the city, this is the place for you. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden Gem
The outside looks old but when we saw our room it was nice. All the comforts are available. Will definitely refer this hotel to friends
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great, affordable place to stay
We LOVED staying at the Merlini (3 nights). The couple who run it are extremely nice and helpful (as we checked out, they even offered my kids a brioche). It is 5-10 minutes walk from the Duomo, 5 mn from the train station. There are trattoria, fruit vendors, pasticerrias (for fresh breakfast items and sandwiches) on the street and the adjacent one. We could see the Duomo from our room. I felt totally safe leaving computers and some valuables in the room. You do need to walk up 4 flights of stairs, and the AC was not working in the room (but I didn't ask to get it fixed, it was fine without it). I'd definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful during checkin/checkout. Assisted bringing luggage up and down flight of stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

SUBODH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Well located small hotel, helpful owner
Overall, it was a good experience. The owner was very helpful and friendly. Absence of elevator can be a discomfort if you are carrying heavy luggage. The property is located on 3rd floor. Five minutes walk from SMN train station. One can walk to all tourist attractions from the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Good location. Short walk to Duomo.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cristiane, Suwanee, GA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in a great location where you can do everything by walking; close to the train station and the main attractions in Florence. The owners, Rosario and Gabriella are lovely, they make sure everything is perfect for you. I love staying in there and when we come back to Florence we will stay at Hotel Merlini again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Meme

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The dude making me expresso in the morning. Kind of warm feeling to it. Room was good. Looks like the shower was remodeled.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Ken

We enjoyed our stay at the Merlinni- our hosts were very accommodating and each morning prepared us wonderful cappachimo!! We founf via faenze to be a wonderful source for food and gelato and very convenient for access to SMN terminni!! The biggest disadvantage is the 3 floor haul for arriving with luggage so pack lightly - our room was clean with a view of the Duomo and the breakfast room and provisions lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very nice. Nice location. Only drawback was not elevator.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room, great manager, but on the 3th floor.
It was very good and the manager could not have nicer. There are 4 women in our 60s traveling and he carried all 8 of our bags in and got us situated.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Yulia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A simple but very nice hotel
It is a great location if you travel by train. It is just 5 minutes walk from Mercado Centrale with all the best food. The hotel is on the 3d floor without an elevator. The service is really friendly and nice. The family runs the business. All three of them (Rosario, Gabriella, and Marco) are extremely friendly and helpful. Rosario prepares wonderful coffee. The breakfast room is very nice with a great view.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

2x mature Aussi, Aus.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family run with family values. Great service.
We were welcomed with good service and facilities. Hotel Merlini was recommended by our frequent traveller friends. We were very pleased with accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Be ready to walk up 4 flights, friendly and safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are large by European standards and the air conditioning was very effective. My one complaint would have to be the cigarette smoke the rolls out from the managers quarters every time they opened the door to allow us in. It would be better if they had a key code access.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Alex, Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
They actually put me in an adjoining hotel, the Hotel Faenza, which was very nice. 5 min walk to train station and Duomo. Staff very helpful and friendly. Highly recommended!