Italianway – Merlo 3

Italianway – Merlo 3 Overview

First Impressions

Italianway – Merlo 3 sits on a quiet residential street that feels refreshingly removed from Milan’s tourist chaos, yet you’re actually just steps from the city center. The building itself has that understated Milanese elegance — not flashy, but you can tell there’s attention to detail in how everything’s maintained. It’s one of those places where you realize the three-star rating doesn’t tell the whole story.

The Neighborhood Feel

Via Carlo Giuseppe Merlo is honestly one of those streets locals use as a shortcut, which means you get this authentic slice of daily Milan life right outside your door. There’s a fantastic pasticceria around the corner that does incredible cornetti — I mean, the kind where you’ll start planning your morning around getting there early. The Porta Garibaldi area is walkable from here, and you’re close enough to Brera that you can wander over for aperitivo without thinking twice about it.

The Space

The apartment setup works really well if you’re staying more than a night or two. You get a proper kitchenette (nothing fancy, but functional enough for morning coffee and simple meals), and the room layout actually gives you space to spread out your stuff. The Wi-Fi is solid, which matters if you’re trying to work, and the windows face the courtyard so it stays surprisingly quiet even though you’re in the middle of everything.

Practical Details

What I appreciated most was how straightforward everything felt. Check-in was smooth, the place was clean without being sterile, and small touches like decent coffee pods in the kitchenette showed someone was thinking about what guests actually need. The bathroom’s compact but well-designed — you know, the kind where Italian engineering makes every centimeter count. Parking can be tricky in this area, but there are options nearby if you’re driving.

Why Guests Love It

This place hits that sweet spot between hotel convenience and having your own space in Milan. You’re not paying for services you don’t need, but you get the freedom to explore the city on your own terms. The 8.3 rating makes sense when you stay here — it’s not trying to be something it’s not, just delivering exactly what a smart traveler wants in this part of the city.

Italianway – Merlo 3 Accommodations

Reviews of Italianway – Merlo 3

• Overall, everything was fine. It would be great if there was a coffee machine in the apartment. – Muhammet from Turkey – 13 August 2025 (9/10)

  The location is great, and the rooms are spacious. I asked them to pay attention to cleanliness. They were very helpful. On the day of departure, it was nice that they stored our luggage at their centre near Central Terminal.
  
  What could be improved: On the first day, we couldn't open the front door. Even though we followed all the instructions, the front door wouldn't open. They tried to help us, but they couldn't open it remotely either. Fortunately, someone came out from inside and we were able to enter the building. It would be great if the front door could be opened with a code. We were able to get the key to the apartment without any problems. There is a mosquito problem in the house and throughout Milan, so it is essential to carry mosquito repellent spray.

• Will not go back – Mogree from South Africa – 30 July 2025 (1/10)

  Communication about the keys was sent late
  I got there hoping to meet someone but there wasn’t and I had to ask assistance from neighbours to try call the owners.
  Only then I realised keys were there and it required code to unlock.
  Fortunately neighbours were very nice and helpful
  The house was very dusty on the floor, couldn’t walk bare foot. I did emailed them on the spot
  Location is perfect but, cleanliness wasn’t
  Collection of keys was not proper😞
  
  What could be improved: The house was very dusty on the floor, couldn’t walk bare foot. I did emailed them on the spot
  Location is perfect but, cleanliness wasn’t
  Collection of keys was not proper😞

• Very good – Sandrine from Switzerland – 1 May 2025 (8/10)

  Emplacement idéal
  
  What could be improved: le canapé-lit n'était pas confortable

• Very good – Roberto from Spain – 16 December 2024 (8/10)

  ubicacion
  
  What could be improved: NO hay microondas,

• Very good – Angeles from Spain – 10 December 2024 (8/10)

  Su ubicación el vaño

• It was excellent and the team/ host were super nice and responsive.. mathewe, Emanuel & Ana – Yessuwork from Ethiopia – 12 August 2024 (9/10)

  The location was excellent. Here were coffee shops, restaurants and two super markets walking distance making it convenient plus it behind duomo cathedral making it the perfect location for Al, the shops and restaurants.

• güzeldi – Abdullah from Turkey – 28 June 2024 (9/10)

  yatak,konum,olanaklar çok güzeldi
  
  What could be improved: kapı değişik bir sistem önceden anlatılması lazım,banyo biraz daha temiz olabilirdi,anahtarı almak için centrale istasyonuna gitmek zorunda kalmak kötüydü

• Good – Izabela from Sweden – 11 September 2023 (7/10)

  Super lokalizacja, 5 minut od katedry
  
  What could be improved: Bardzo brudno, wszędzie pajęczyny, pająki. Podłoga cała wylepione i brudna

• Pleasant – Joris from France – 14 May 2023 (6/10)

  Location is pretty nice, beautiful view on the Duomo
  
  What could be improved: The Building is very noisy, a night club is just down the building, and a lot of noisy neighbors.

• ottimo peccato per la musica! – Francesca from Italy – 22 January 2023 (7/10)

  appartamento spazioso, pulito e in un’ottima posizione
  
  What could be improved: purtroppo l’appartamento si trova adiacente ad un locale notturno che è aperto dalle 00:00 alle 5:00 e nelle due notti di permanenza la musica era molto forte tanto da tenerci svegli!
  materasso da migliorare

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