Hotel Merlini

City centre hotel within easy reach of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

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February 2026
In the heart of downtown, Hotel Merlini offers a warm welcome. Connect to in-room WiFi and unwind with the front-desk safe for secure storage. The 24-hour front desk ensures your stay is smooth.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (3)

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
£105
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb

Room options

Showing 3 of 3 rooms
Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bidet
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Digital channels
In-room safe
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bidet
Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Digital channels
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Digital channels
In-room safe
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Via Faenza 56, Florence, FI, 50123

What's nearby

  • Central Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fortezza da Basso - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 24 min drive
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 6 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • Florence Statuto Station - 16 min walk
  • Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Fortezza Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Unità Tram Stop - 4 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Mò Si Caffetteria alla Vecchia Maniera - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bondi Focacceria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Livio - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beanstar Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Caffè degl'Innocenti - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Merlini

Hotel Merlini puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Fortezza da Basso and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Free perks include WiFi and wired Internet. This Tuscan hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Piazza del Duomo. Public transportation is only a short walk: Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 4 minutes and Fortezza Tram Stop is 4 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets stay for free (dogs and cats only)
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • No on-site parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol served on site
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Mosquito nets
  • Tuscan architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet

More

  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

Children & extra beds

  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts major credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard
Cashless transactions are available.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

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

Are pets allowed at Hotel Merlini?

Yes, cats and dogs stay free.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Merlini?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Hotel Merlini.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Merlini?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

What's the area around Hotel Merlini like?

Hotel Merlini is in Historic Centre of Florence, a short 4-minute walk from Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop and 6 minutes' walk from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella.

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Hotel Merlini Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Exceptional

nice place
Victor, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

This hotel was in a very safe location. Owners are very friendly and helpful. Room was spacious, comfortable and clean.
James, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!)
Peter, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Claudio, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Muito bom

O Sr Rosário nós recebeu e foi muito amigável e rápido. A equipe inteira muito amigável e prestativos. A pesar de ser um prédio antigo da pra ver que as instalações foram reformadas
Roberth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

La mejor ubicación todo cerca. El personal maravilloso todos atentos todo el tiempo. Regresamos.
Ruben, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfetto personale gentile disponibile per qualsiasi cosa soggiorno piacevole posto strategico camera bella ristrutturata consiglio il soggiorno presso questo hotel TOP
Francesco, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Il gestore è stato disponibilissimo info di ogni tipo e nel darci consigli su dove cenare, abbiamo potuto lasciare le valigie dal check out fino alla partenza del treno. Posizione comoda per vicinanza Stazione Smn ma anche per ristoranti, luoghi da visitare, Mercato Centrale
Donatella, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ubicacion excelente. Mejor imposible, cerva de todo para ir caminando y comodo para ir y volver de la eatacion de tren. Personal super atentos y amorosos. Habitacion muy buen tamaño, comoda y limpieza perfecta.
Natalia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Due passi dalla stazione di Santa Maria Novella
Giovanni, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Camera pulita,personale molto gentile
Vincenzo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Nelson, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ótimo custo benefício

Ótima localização, hotel familiar, atendimento ótimo, café bom, quarto amplo, cama boa, ótimo custo benefício.
Claudio, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Michele, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very friendly and helpful during checkin/checkout. Assisted bringing luggage up and down flight of stairs.
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Personal muy agradable, el detalle por el que no le doy una excelente, es el tema de la limpieza, lámparas muy sucias, y tampoco te cambian las toallas sucias, quizás es lo normal en un Hotel de pocas estrellas, no lo sé
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
SUBODH, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean and comfortable. Good location. Short walk to Duomo.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Cristiane, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The dude making me expresso in the morning. Kind of warm feeling to it. Room was good. Looks like the shower was remodeled.
Meme, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Soggiorno in linea con quanto previsto, anche per l'hotel, unica pecca (ma si sapeva) il fatto di dover fare 3 piani a piedi per arrivare.
LUCIANO, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Muy recomendable

El hotel está muy céntrico y el personal es muy amable. La relación calidad precio es muy buena. El desayuno muy rico, todo muy limpio, el baño nuevo recién reformado, por ponerle una pega, hay que subir escaleras, aunque están haciendo el ascensor
Matilde, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Soggiorno a Firenze

Ottima sistemazione tutto a pochi passi dalla stazione ferroviaria hotel quasi al centro di tutto a pochi passi dalle varie attrazioni servizio ottimo personale gentilissimo camera pulita bagno nuovo Tutto perfetto consigliatissimo
Fiorillo, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Esperienza positiva, personale molto gentile, camera pulita. Bagni nuovi. Ci ritornerei.
SAM, 2-night trip