Relais Dei Mercanti B&B And Suites

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Relais Dei Mercanti? The location is absolutely perfect, but not in that obvious touristy way. It’s tucked right on Piazza Sant’Omobono – honestly, most visitors walk right past this little square without realizing they’re missing one of Pisa’s most charming corners. I mean, you’re literally a five-minute stroll from the Leaning Tower madness, but here you actually get to breathe and feel like you’re in a real Italian neighborhood.

The building itself has that authentic medieval charm that you just can’t fake – we’re talking 13th-century stone walls and original architectural details that make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. But here’s the thing: they’ve managed to blend all that history with genuinely comfortable modern amenities. The rooms (well, they call them suites, and honestly they’re spacious enough to justify it) have this warm, lived-in elegance that’s way more inviting than those sterile luxury chain hotels. The beds are actually comfortable – I’m talking real sleep, not just Instagram-worthy linens. And the bathrooms? Proper water pressure and heating that works, which anyone who’s stayed in converted historic buildings in Italy will tell you is not always a given.

What really won me over was how the staff treats you like a person, not a room number. The family that runs this place clearly knows Pisa inside and out, and they’ll steer you toward the good stuff – like where locals actually eat (hint: not near the tower) and when to visit the main sights without fighting crowds. They pointed me toward this incredible little osteria on Via delle Colonne that I never would have found otherwise. The breakfast situation is solid too – proper Italian coffee, fresh pastries from a local bakery, and they don’t rush you out the door at some arbitrary cutoff time. Parking can be a bit tricky in this part of town, but they’ll sort you out with advice that actually works, not just vague gestures toward “somewhere nearby.” The whole experience feels refreshingly personal in a city that can sometimes feel like it’s just going through the motions for tourists. It’s the kind of place where you end up staying longer than planned because you’re actually enjoying being there, not just using it as a crash pad between sightseeing marathons.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $126. Double or Twin Room with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $170. Triple Room with 3 single beds, 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $176. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Very good – Belinda from United States – 9 July 2025 (8/10)

  Loved the location, and loved the rooms *warning stairs to get to room not a bad thing just a heads up
  
  What could be improved: The front desk is not very accessible but they do respond via chat.

• good – Storey from United States – 8 July 2025 (9/10)

  It was a good place to stay, location, easy access, could come and go as needed.
  
  What could be improved: Could have had more help with a few logistical questions as this was the first place we stayed.

• Exceptional – Lenka from Slovakia – 6 July 2025 (10/10)

  Everything was super. Very nice location.

• Exceptional – Suzanne from United Kingdom – 27 June 2025 (10/10)

  Fantastic location! Easy to find and right in the heart of Old Town. An absolutely stunning room.
  
  What could be improved: Breakfast was a little light.

• Lovely Apartment in great location – Brendan from United Kingdom – 21 June 2025 (10/10)

  Beautiful apartment. Full of character and with a nice high ceiling to help us keep cool in the 34 degree heat. Great location 12 minutes from rail station and about 20 from the Tower. Loads of really good bars and restaurants nearby. Yogurts fruit and pastries for breakfast were a lovely touch and the checking in process was dead easy.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing!

• Very central for exploring Pisa – Jill from New Zealand – 11 June 2025 (9/10)

  Great central location
  
  What could be improved: Breakfast was very basic in country with great food

• Exceptional – Paul from Ireland – 30 May 2025 (10/10)

  Great location..
  coffee and fruit and snacks and yoghurt and juices supplied daily in the room..
  A short walk to everywhere, including the leaning tower.
  Fruit and veg Market outside the front every day..

• Quaint, clean and great location! – Lori from United States – 25 May 2025 (10/10)

  Everything was lovely and the perfect spot for travelling with our young child. Great, easy access and such a cute little part of town with plenty of close options for food. The room was spacious and clean – definitely bookmarking this for when we return to Pisa!
  
  What could be improved: Nothing.

• Just perfect! – Martaviajera from United Kingdom – 24 May 2025 (9/10)

  Perfect! Just perfect for a night or two in Pisa: super clean room and super clean bathroom. We didn't have the luck to meet the owners as we arrived late in the night but it is a very nice place to stay in Pisa
  
  What could be improved: Nothing, staff were super helpful the day of the arrival and they took care of everything

• Great value for money family room with super supportive staff. – Paul from United Kingdom – 22 May 2025 (10/10)

  Great communication and support from staff. Our flight was delayed and still managed to get easy access to the property. Comfortable beds, nice little self service breakfast and small balcony to look over the piazza.

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