Merville House
Location: Via della Chiesa 111, Florence, it
Star Rating: 9.1 Stars
Property Type: Apartments
About this Property
Historic Charm and Modern Comforts
Experience the unique blend of history and modernity at Merville House, a former monastery turned apartment in the heart of Florence. Admire the vaulted ceilings and step out onto the balcony to soak in the city views. Stay connected with free WiFi and stay cool with air conditioning, just 1.2 km from Santa Maria Novella Train Station.
Fully Equipped for a Relaxing Stay
Unwind in the comfort of this apartment offering a washing machine, parquet floors, and a DVD player. The kitchenette features a dishwasher and microwave for convenience, while the bathroom includes a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries.
Prime Location for Exploring
Located a short 15-minute walk from the iconic Ponte Vecchio Bridge, Merville House is the perfect base for exploring Florence's historic treasures. Book now to secure your unforgettable stay!
Important Information
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Managed by a private host
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Soundproof rooms
- Non-smoking throughout
- Baby safety gates
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- First aid kit available
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Key access
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Free wired internet
- Golfing on site
- Internet access
Rooms Available
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One-Bedroom Apartment
Air-conditioned apartment with a balcony, free WiFi and vaulted ceilings. The bathroom comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries.
Max Occupancy: 5 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- CD player
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Video
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Bidet
- Cleaning products
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Dining table
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Private apartment in building
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Baby safety gates
- Sofa bed
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Mobile hotspot device
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Carbon monoxide detector
Guest Reviews
- gloria liliana (10/5): Hermosa, limpia, con buena ubicación - Limpieza Falta comunicación
- Arielle (8/5): Fijn charmant huis - Charmant huis, schoon, fijne ligging, lekker wat ontvangstkoekjes, mogelijkheid muziek te draaien, ruim huis. Wij vonden het bed wat hard en we vonden het onhandig dat het sleuteltje voor stroom niet los kon van de sleutelbos voor als de een weggaat en de ander thuisblijft.
- Denise (10/5): - Tivemos uma excelente estadia. O apartamento é muito bem localizado, bem iluminado, em um bairro residencial. Transporte publico fica menos de 2 minutos, bons restaurantes proximos (Dalla Lola fica na mesma rua). Em 20 minutos a pé voce chega às principais atrações de Florença. Muito limpo e bem equipado. O anfitrião muito gentil e disponivel. Fomos em 3 pessoas e a estrutura do apartamento foi otima. Recomendo.
- Marine (9/5): - Le côté atypique de l'appartement (des moulures de pierre jusque dans la douche, incroyable !) et la très bonne tenue des lieux. Une déco très sympa et soignée. Très confortable..
C'est bien situé dans un quartier agréable, les sites les plus touristiques sont accessibles à pied. Pas énormément de lumière dans le salon, mais quand il fait beau cela suffit.
Il y a une machine à laver sur le balcon mais nous n'avons pas osé étendre de linge sur le fil extérieur le long du mur.
- Flavio (9/5): Weekend a Firenze - Appartamento pulito e confortevole a due passi dal centro ma senza il rumore della movida, host eccezionale. Nulla
- Sophia (10/5): Lovely stay - It was a nice place to stay. Me and my family enjoyed our time. Comfortable bed. It was few stairs to get to the apartment if you have mobility issues.
- Hyunhee (5/5): 사진이 실제 사진보다 너무 잘 나옴(실제로는 시설이 오래됨) - 직원분이 친절함.
라지에이터가 잘 작동됨. 1. 시설이 전반적으로 오래됨.
2. 쇼파침대는 접히는 부분이 움푹들어가 불편해서 숙면을 취할수 없었음.
3. 냄비가 잘 닦여있지 않았음(냄비뚜껑에 기름 덩어리가 붙어있음)
★★(중요) 체크아웃시 쓰레기를 직접 갖다 버리러 가야하는 불편함.
(도로 쓰레기통을 열수있는 키를 들고 나가서 직접 버리고 키를 다시 제자리에 갖다놔야해서 체크아웃할때 나가면서 버릴수도없음. 지시사항에따라 버리기는 했지만, 이런 모든 관리 비용이 숙박비에 포함되는건데,,여튼 불편했음)
- laura (5/5): - mi è piacuta la posizione, non abbiamo utilizzato la colazione luce in bagno rotta (luce della specchiera)
luca in camera rotta (abat jour)
l'arredamento andrebbe curato di più
- Joana (8/5): Uma estadia confortável e acolhedora, com um anfitrião atencioso. - À chegada, foi possível fazer o check‑in mais cedo, o que, para quem viaja com um bebé, foi excelente! Encontrámos também uma cesta com café, chá, bolachas e chocolates preparada na mesa.
A casa estava arrumada e muito limpa. Havia toalhas suficientes e todos os utensílios de cozinha necessários. Também tinha sal, azeite, detergente para a máquina de lavar loiça e para a máquina de lavar roupa, o que facilitou bastante a estadia.
O apartamento fica numa zona segura, com um parque infantil e um jardim a apenas 2 minutos, mesmo na esquina do prédio. Nessa praça há tudo o que é necessário para o dia a dia (supermercado, café,restaurantes). Fica a cerca de 20 minutos a pé do centro de Florença, mas, para quem preferir, há um autocarro que sai diretamente da praça.
O proprietário é super atencioso, prestável e sempre disponível para ajudar, esclarecer dúvidas e dar dicas. Recomendo! A única coisa a mencionar é que algumas tomadas não funcionavam muito bem, mas não foi nada que afetasse de forma negativa a nossa estadia.
- GLORIA (9/5): -
- katia (9/5): Una bella esperienza - La posizione( 20 minuti per arrivare in centro )
Dotata di ogni confort La porta a vetro(bella ma poco discreta )
- vicior (8/5): -
- J Ignacio Piccini (10/5): - Excelente opción. Super completo y equipado. Linda ubicación para moverse caminando. Todo perfecto!
- donato (7/5): la posizione della struttura giova a suo favore, peccato per la stanza che da una vista sul muro - posizione vicinissima al centro con pochi passi si raggiungono tutti i luoghi di maggior interesse ,proprietario gentile e disponibile a qualsiasi orario. peccato vista su firenze non presente, anzi completamente assente , bagno un pò troppo piccolo e stretto, occhio ad alcune accortezze come pulizia e prodotti in scadenza della colazione. il resto ok
- Christian (9/5): Very very beautiful - Position, cleaness and comunication with the host. The place is very very beautiful and the location is perfect to move everywhere within 15/20 minutes max walking Nothing really. If I had to recommend something would be that the sofa bed is not flat.
- Safa (10/5): -
- Małgosia (10/5): - Bardzo życzliwy właściciel. Spokojna, cicha okolica. Dobrze wyposażony apartament.
Blisko do restauracji, sklepu, do centrum turystycznego 15 min. spacerem.
- Christian (9/5): -
- Cristina (10/5): -
- Rebecca (8/5): Good location helpful - Good proximity to main attractions. Easy to communicate with host via WhatsApp. Lots of dishes in the kitchen and wine glasses. Parking pass 10euro per day and parking 100 meters away in Piazza Tasso. A little confusing day one but once we’re got oriented it was ok. Water refilling stations in park next door, cafe steps away. No AC in bedroom. WiFi issues day one (resolved next day) and owner helpful And willing to call for service if issue was unresolved. Toilet area small.
- Patricia (9/5): Muy buena estadía - Francesco el anfitrión siempre atento respondiendo los mensajes, nos dejó todas las instrucciones claras. La propiedad estaba lista para cuando llegamos. Es muy amplio, cómodo y con todo lo necesario para la estadía. Valoramos también que nos dejaran preparado todo lo necesario para el desayuno. Y nos gustó que tuviera lavarropas con el jabón incluido. Sugerimos mejorar la ventilación de la habitación ya que tenía un ventilador chico que no era suficiente para el calor que hacía.
- juliana (10/5): Florencia con onda !! - El departamento es muy cómodo, tiene una onda increíble. Muy limpio y muy bien ubicado. A pocas cuadras del Palazzo Pitti Todo fantástico
- Aspi76 (8/5): - La decoracion Todo bien
- Dianne (10/5): Easy to get around Florence from this apartment. It was comfortable and reasonably priced. - Location Nothing
- Cristina (10/5): Exceptional -
- Clifford (8/5): Very convenient position with traditional vaulted brick ceiling. - Generally quiet part of the city while being walking distance to all the main attractions. For instance, 10 mins walk to the Piti Pacace. Good bus connections on the local square too. The kitchen are while perfectly usable is looking a little dated.
- Paula (10/5): Excellent option for Venice. Close to the station, clean, nice people. -
- Kirstie (10/5): Exceptional - This is a nicely decorated home, very clean and well fitted out. Hosts were so accommodating. Location is close enough to wander across Florence...which we did many times. As with all accommodation we got across Italy, there is no where to dry washed clothes...I get the feeling it's not expected to use the washing machines
- Ross (9/5): Well located, quiet and comfortable classic urban Italian apartment. - The property was as described and pictures are accurate. It is in good location within an easy walk from the main Florence attractions. The place was a comfortable spot to use as our base; everything worked and it was. I’ve and quiet.
- Nannette (8/5): Very good -
- Sofia (10/5): Would recommend and would book again. - Property was lovely and in a very convenient location. We had some minor issues with hot water but these were fixed promptly by the owner. There was no toilet paper other than the half roll already there, so we had to buy some (and leave it there for the next guests), but every other amenity was included. Everything was great. The sofa bed in the living room was a bit creaky but that was not a big issue.
- Ron (9/5): Superb -
- Simone (9/5): Had a pleasant stay and would happily come back again! - Lovely character apartment , good communication with the host, big enough for family of 4, good value for money. Nothing (parking in Florence in general is tricky, but the host was very helpful to find reasonable priced parking close by).
- Violeta (10/5): Exceptional -
- Arwen (7/5): Good -
- Kelly (9/5): Cute place with different decor, good location if you don’t want to spend too much. - There was a washing machine.
- Krystyna (8/5): Thanks - It wasn't bad. Quiet, calm, everything is within walking distance. The only thing is that the mattress is old and uncomfortable, I would recommend changing the pillows too. It is very important to have a good rest after many hours of walking.
- Arvin (9/5): Arvin in Firenze 2024 - Cleanliness,
Close proximity to stores , restaurants and public transport,
Cozy and homey,
Well stocked kitchen, clean and sufficient towels and linens provided.
Shower area and bathroom sink is good.
Complimentary snacks and condiments is very much appreciated. The apartment would benefit with another unit in the bedroom.
Water closet / toilet is a little tight but manageable.
Washing machine is located outside the room.
- Katherine (9/5): Superb -
- Netty (9/5): Superb apartment with everything you need as a base to explore Florence - highly recommend it! - We were delighted with this gorgeous apartment in Florence, the ceiling was fabulous showing the history of the building. Such a great find. It was comfortable and quiet with everything we needed - the shower was fantastic! The host could not have been more helpful, especially accommodating our changing travel arrangements. It is in a great location too being near a wonderful square with lots of good restaurants and a small, well stocked supermarket, and yet easy walking distance to all the key attractions of Florence. Highly recommend it for a couple wanting to both see classic tourist Florence but who also want to get a real feel for the local aspect Nothing - very satisfied and would stay again if we ever are lucky enough to return to Florence!
- Gintaute (9/5): Superb -
- Stephen (9/5): Lovely apartment in a great location. - Nice apartment, lots of character, easy location and 10-15 minute walk from the main train station.
Host very communicative and flexible with check in and check out. Nothing!
- Francesca (9/5): Superb - The owner was very responsive and helpful. The location was convenient. The shower was awesome.
- Nevena (8/5): Super central apartment - Very central location, walking distance from all attractions. The host was very responsive and super nice and let us store our luggage on the last day Everything in the apartment is quite old and in need of renovation. The sofa is old and uncomfortable to sleep on. It would also be helpful to have a coffee machine: there’s only a moka coffee maker.
In addition, guests are being asked to pay a destination fee per person per day for the benefit of the owner, to be paid in cash at the property. Nevertheless, certain apartment services at the end of the stay are outsourced to guests, such as taking out the trash to the dumpsters, undoing the beds and putting away the used sheets and towels, switching off the gas and the heating. Given that these cervices are already paid for through the rent and the separate destination fee, these should be done by the cleaning staff and not outsourced to guests who are there on holidays.
Finally, the electricity is switched off when guests are not in the apartment, which means that no dishwasher or other devices can run or be charged while guests are away, and that no food can be left in the fridge.
- Tomás (10/5): Great stay in Florence - Everything was very clean, they let us store the baggages even though we arrived earlier than expected. The apartment is part of a very charismatic renovated 12th century monastery, it has everything and the owner is very professional handling everything.
We were very happy to have stayed here overall, everything is very comfortable and is a great stay when visiting Florence Nothing in particular.
- Daria (10/5): Exceptional -
- Joanne (10/5): I would highly recommend. Francesco responded very quickly to any and all requests. Communication was excellent. - Nice apt. Had a separate living space from the bedroom which was great as my husband likes to get up much earlier than me and read. Also it had a washer which came in handy as well as a full size fridge and plenty of dishes etc which we utilized. Everything was great
- Bruna (10/5): Exceptional -
- Szonja (9/5): Superb - Very comfortable apartment close to the Palazzo Pitti and the centre in a nice neighbourhood. Kind and helpful host, always ready to help. Very good value for money.
- Whyhaveone (9/5): Bella Florence. Shame about all the tour groups! - For us the location was great. Being the south side of Florence it was not nearly as rammed with tourist groups. We also enjoy being in a local area. For the main attactions in Venice, all were about a 20min walk which is not a problem when walking through such interesting areas.
There were plenty of local bars and cocktail serving places within 2 to 5 minutes walk. The one over the Piazza is great!
There were a number of local eateries and the one just around the corner was great and catered for my Gluten intolerent wife without any issues.
The apartment was lovely, spacious and had everything that we needed. I don't think that we had the aircon on as it was lovely and cool. There are some nice original features that add to the apartments interest.
Local information had been left regarding eateries and shops. Other than the parking problems, nothing really. We parked outside the city and got a tram to the city and then had a 20min walk to the apartment.
- Teresa (10/5): Convenient comfortable and homey - Very well situated. Well appointed with everything needed. All appliances worked well except the dishwasher but the owner kindly advised it was out of order. The owner was very helpful and I would not hesitate to stay again Nothing to disclose
- May (10/5): Exceptional -
- Sally (10/5): Exceptional - The apartment had everything we needed and was very comfortable. A home away from home!
- Jennifer (9/5): Great location with everything you need - Liked the way the apartment was updated while still retaining some original features. Perfect location- easy to walk everywhere. Parking close by and owner helped us get a pass. Had everything we needed. Quiet and the bed was comfy! It was hard to keep shower water off the floor but we just hung the floor mat out to dry on the balcony. Not a big deal.
- Msuleme (10/5): Best place I have ever stayed on booking - Rooms are tidy and clean. You can find everything you need in the kitchen including oiive oil to black pepper. Nothing.
- Thi (8/5): That's nice apartment. The wifi very high speed. -
- Tanya (9/5): Superb - Quiet location close to a mini mart restaurants and bus stops. Easy to walk across the river into the main attraction areas.
Pantry well stocked with some basic items jam salt oil pasta etc. When you went out you had to take the key out of the electrics key slot so we could not let appliances charging our get the washing machine to finish while we wete out.
- Kelli (8/5): Very good -
- Andrei (10/5): Exceptional - We absolutely loved our stay! The location was perfect - close to some amazing traditional trattorias, as well as the train station or a bus stop to attractions. Francesco was super accommodating, quick to reply and provided thorough instructions & super helpful tips! The apartment was very well equipped with everything for an enjoyable stay & was very cosy. Very highly recommended!
- Tracey (7/5): Lovely apartment, good location, excellent host -
- Henry (9/5): Superb - Clean, location and good communication with host
- Oleksandr (8/5): Very good -
- Anonymous (9/5): We enjoyed the stay and appreciated that the location was pretty close to the train station. - It was charismatic and we loved the radiators and ceiling. There was nothing wrong, we just got a bit concerned with some noise from upstairs until we realized it was a dog.
- Lauren (10/5): Exceptional -
- Alexis (9/5): really liked the place. - very nice place, clean and comfortable. owner very helpful. pretty close to everything.
- Crystal (8/5): Enjoyable stay - The apartment was nice and clean, not too far from the station. Francesco was a really good host, very helpful and quick to respond.
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