Hotel Merlini
Via Faenza 56, Florence, 50123, Italy
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Via Faenza 56, Florence, 50123, Italy
Set in a historic building from the 1700s, Hotel Merlini is 820 ft from San Lorenzo Market. It offers bright Tuscan-style rooms and a communal terrace with snack bar. This family-run hotel is just a 5 minute walk from Santa Maria Novella Train Station and less than half a mile from Fortezza da Basso conference center. The hotel also provides a shuttle service to any destination within the city limits. All rooms at the Merlini are air conditioned and have lots of natural light thanks to large windows. They come with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They offer views of the grounds, the cathedral or other Florence monuments. Your day at the Merlini Hotel begins with a continental breakfast that includes hot drinks, pastries and sweet and savory items. License Number(s): 048017ALB0303, IT048

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Pets Allowed
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Air Conditioning
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Heating
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • 24-hour security
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kit available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Invoices
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Daily disinfection
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Professional cleaning services
  • Pets allowed (charges may apply)
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stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The room was nice, the location is great. The staff is very friendly and helpful!
The breakfast was below the average and nobody came to clean our room or at least to give us clean towels or more toilet paper. We were there for three nights.
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Ari is phenomenal and I think she has the best vibe and personality great location and good music and drinks easy walk to local restaurants and shopping and secure luggage storage will return you can even see the duomo and city view from my room
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 1 out of 10
Very Poor
Nothing
At first a search for a hotel....it appears hotel merlini with good-looking pictures.....after I did my booking I received messages from the provider which is ostello Bello....I mean it's an hostel.....sorry guys never again....this is my opinion....it changes nothing....the only good think is the location and the hot water...thank you
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
A great vibe.
I can’t think of anything.
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
A great vibe.
I can’t think of anything.
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
What a wonderful surprise to find this gem. The staff were exceptional and there was the added bonus of free meals, karaoke and other fun activities. Great vibe and would definitely stay again.
Bathroom extras such as shower caps etc would be useful.
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
What a wonderful surprise to find this gem. The staff were exceptional and there was the added bonus of free meals, karaoke and other fun activities. Great vibe and would definitely stay again.
Bathroom extras such as shower caps etc would be useful.
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 3 out of 10
Poor
The location is excellent. Sandwich bar across the road is a highlight.
This place is NOT a hotel. It is a hostel, which is fine if you want a hostel. But I booked "Hotel Merlini" in the belief that it was a hotel. It is actually a hostel called Ostello Bello, which is also called a few other names, as you can see from the photo in the elevator Some of the staff were excellent. The lady at reception was disinterested and unhelpful at best. Asked how I could get a taxi, was told to phone them. As it was a hostel, it had lots of young people. Who liked to party, which made it very noisy, esp on karaoke night. The rooms were dated but ok. Breakfast was fine. Would have been fine if I was much younger and it was half the price.
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
It is a very easy walk from the station and Via Faenza is a street full of character and lots of eating and drinking options. There is an elevator ( it’s on the 3rd floor)
Merlin’s and all the other accommodations in this building used to be true family‘Pensione‘ full of warmth and character. They are now all owned by a company and there is little personal touch or charm in the corridors. It has a very youth hostel feel which is fine for young people though I also found it expensive ‘- at least wit our Australian $.
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 1 out of 10
Very Poor
Very little First room offered was unfit for purpose Smelly, terrible bed linen
Shocking old tired decor Walls need d painting 2 single beds needed replacing Not up to any basic standard
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Location
Unclear to find property initially with no signage
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The staff were very friendly. The bed was comfy and it's located near the train station
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The staff were very friendly. The bed was comfy and it's located near the train station
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
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Availability from Sat, Apr 4, 2026 To Tue, Apr 7, 2026 For 1 Room (Change Search)
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Featuring free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. the twin/double room features air conditioning, a wardrobe, a tiled floor along with heating.
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  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bidet
  • Body soap
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Closet
  • Clothes rack
  • Desk
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating
  • Individual air conditioning
  • Linens
  • Private bathroom
  • Room with view
  • Smoke alarm
  • Socket near the bed
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
  • Trash cans
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Wake-up service
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Area information

    Airports Show all on map »

    • Amerigo Vespucci Airport - 3.15 mi
    • Lucca - 33.67 mi
    • Siena Airport - 36.01 mi

    Transport

      Train stations Show all on map »
      • Santa Maria Novella Train Station - 986 f
      • Stazione Firenze Santa Maria Novella - 1,035 f

    Museums

      Art Galleries Show all on map »
      • Museo di San Marco - 0.40 mi
      • San Marco Museum - 0.40 mi
      • Accademia Gallery - 0.41 mi
      • Museo Opificio delle Pietre Dure - 0.41 mi
      • Duomo Museum Museo dell Opera del Duomo - 0.43 mi
      • Museo Marino Marini - 0.44 mi
      • Natural History Museum Museo di Storia Naturale - 0.46 mi

    Attractions/Entertainment

      Zoo Show all on map »
      • Botanical Gardens Orto Botanico - 0.52 mi

    Other attractions

      Monuments and Landmarks Show all on map »
      • Basilica of San Lorenzo - 0.32 mi
      • Rucellai Palace - 0.32 mi
      • Santa Maria Novella - 0.33 mi
      • Medici Riccardi Palace - 0.35 mi
      • Loggia dell'Ospedale San Matteo - 0.40 mi
      • Statue of David - 0.42 mi
      • Belltower by Giotto - 0.43 mi
      • The Baptistry - 0.43 mi
      • Giotto s Bell Tower Campanile di Giotto - 0.44 mi
      • Strozzi Palace - 0.52 mi
      • Hospital of Innocents - 0.52 mi
      Historical Buildings Show all on map »
      • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 0.45 mi
      Other Show all on map »
      • Via Faenza - 273 f
      • Palazzo Dei Congressi - 387 f
      • Palazzo Degli Affari - Conference Center - 387 f
      • Fortezza da Basso - 912 f
      • Festa di San Giovanni - 0.24 mi
      • Medici Chapels Cappelle Medicee - 0.26 mi
      • Convent of Santa Apollonia Cenacolo di Sant Apollonia - 0.30 mi
      • Poggiali e Forconi Galleria D Arte - 0.32 mi
      • Santa Maria Novella - 0.33 mi
      • Palazzo Medici Riccardi - 0.35 mi
      • Santa Maria Maggiore - 0.37 mi
      • Convent San Marco - 0.39 mi
      • Palazzo Vecchio - 0.40 mi
      • Baptistry Battistero - 0.40 mi
      • Galleria dell Accademia - 0.40 mi
      • Palazzo Antinori - 0.41 mi
      • Basilica of Saint Mary of the Flower - 0.42 mi
      • Convent of San Marco - 0.42 mi
      • Florence Baptistry - 0.43 mi
      • Piazza del Duomo - 0.44 mi
      • Loggia del Bigallo - 0.45 mi
      • Pucci Palazzo - 0.46 mi
      • Piazza della Repubblica - 0.50 mi
      • Palazzo Rucellai - 0.50 mi
      • Palazzo Strozzi - 0.50 mi
      • Ognissanti - 0.50 mi
      • Via De Tornabuoni - 0.52 mi
      • Via dei Calzaiuoli - 0.52 mi

Hotel Merlini

Via Faenza 56, Florence, 50123, Italy