Hotel Merlini  

Smack in Florence’s historic center, Hotel Merlini sits inside the 1700 Barbera Palace just a short stroll from Santa Maria Novella and the Central Market (about 4 minutes on foot). You’re a quick walk from the Duomo, Medici Chapels, Battistero di San Giovanni, and within roughly 0.7–0.8 miles of Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi; the Santa Maria Novella station and the Palace of Congress are also very close. This pet-friendly hotel puts classic Florence sightseeing on your doorstep.

Housed in a historic palazzo and running as a hotel since just after WWII, Merlini offers an intimate, historic-chic feel with only 10 air-conditioned rooms. Rooms feature LED TVs, in-room safes, desks, bathrooms with showers, complimentary toiletries and bidets, and irons/ironing boards on request.

Standouts include a 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe-deposit box, and complimentary wired and wireless internet, plus pet-friendly service. Step outside to cobbled streets and immediate access to Florence’s top sights.

Complimentary wired and wireless internet keeps you connected, and rooms include desks for working. The 24-hour front desk and on-site safe-deposit box add extra convenience for business travelers.