The Merlini was a great choice for Florence. It is within walking distance from the train station on a small, quiet side street. The staff (family) were very kind and spoke English. It is up 4 flight of stairs, but the Signora had her husband help us with our luggage; he refused to take a tip then and also when... more

Cleanest place we stayed while in Italy. Stayed in two different rooms (over different time periods) and both were spotless. Nice and close to the train station and within walking distance to all the attractions. It was actually nice to get value for our money for once. It is up a few flights of stairs but well worth the walk.... more

My grand daughter and I stayed at this albergo during our trip to Italy, one of four budget hotels we stayed in. It was by far the best bargain, the most quality for the money paid (excellent for its category). Our room was spotless and, while simple, attractive with a large and newly tiled bathroom. The owner and his family... more

I agree with all the positive that has been written about Albergo Merlini on this site. This is a special, quiet albergo in an ideal location in this city. My lovely room had a view of the duomo at San Lorenzo and was immaculate. In addition, the furnishings are beautiful and contribute to Merlini's sweet and comfortable character. In a... more

I'm a big fan of the Merlini. It's two blocks from the train station and bus lines, two blocks from the mercato centrale and the good shopping, and near other important Florence attractions such as the Duomo. Being so close to the tourist sites, you might not expect to find a quiet, family-run, charming albergo with cool marble hallways, terrazzo... more

I highly recommend this hotel. I stayed here with a group of 5 college students and 2 parents. We all thought it was It was absolutely charming, safe, and in a great location for walking to many of the sites in Florence. The rooms were very clean and comfortable with air conditioning and hair dryers and I highly recommend the... more

We found this place on the internet and took a shot. Great little hotel near the train station, but lots of stairs and no elevator. We didn't mind this, but if you do--the hotel is on the fourth floor so it's a lot of climbing. The room was immaculately clean and just what we needed. Our only problem was that... more

I visited this hotel with my boyfriend last october. We're in our twenties. He is lots pickier than me when it comes to hotels as he travels on business practically every other week. He loved this place. This family run albergo was simple, yet beautiful, certainly a cleaner and fresher option than the hotel we stayed at in Rome (yuck).... more

I stayed here based on a review from Frommers. How it made their list I do not know. The neighborhood felt creepy. The walk up the stairs to the hotel was grueling, especially after a day of walking. We didn’t feel completely safe in the hotel either. Keys were left hanging in the hall. While the owners did look out... more