Aparthotel Dei Mercanti
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-23.
Worth booking if you want to walk to the Duomo and La Scala in a few minutes and can live with a small lift that is sometimes out of service. It is the cheapest of our three Milan picks, but its 8.5 guest score is also the lowest of the three.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is a good fit for travellers who plan to spend their days out and want the main sights on foot. Families are covered on paper, since the property lists family rooms. If you value a central address over a polished room, the logic is clear.
Skip it if you have limited mobility or travel with heavy bags and dislike lifts. Guests describe the elevator as historic, very small and sometimes out of service. We have not assessed room size or noise, so light sleepers should read recent reviews before booking.
Location and getting around
The address is Passaggio degli Osii 1, in Milan City Centre. Milan Cathedral is 0.3 km away, about 4 minutes on foot. La Scala is 0.4 km, about 5 minutes. Santa Maria delle Grazie is 1.3 km, about 16 minutes. All walking times are straight-line estimates, so the real route can take a little longer.
Booking.com style location scoring gives the property 9.7 for location. Guests also mention metro stations close by. We do not name lines here, so check the nearest station on a map for your own plans. Nothing in our data is more than 30 minutes away on foot.
What guests say
The overall score is 8.5/10 from 1,248 guest reviews. In the provider sample it ranks 24th of 37 eligible properties, so it sits in the middle of the pack rather than near the top.
Guests praise the setting, steps from the Duomo, shops and metro stations. They also like the staff, who help with luggage storage and local advice. The one recorded complaint is the elevator: a 1930s-style unit that is very small and sometimes broken.
Price and what you get
The reference price is €187.40 per night for 10 to 12 November 2026, for 2 adults in one room. That is a reference price for those dates, not a live quote. The sample median is €370.00 a night, so this is 49% below it.
Our other two picks cost more. Hotel Milano Castello (Best Value, 3 stars, 9.2) is €404 a night, which is €216.60 more. Park Hyatt Milano (Luxury, 5 stars, 9.3) is €1,344.55. Here you get family rooms, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Breakfast is not confirmed.
Note that €187.40 is cheap only by Milan standards. You pay less than at our other picks and you also get a lower guest score.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 39 candidates in Milan. This one is our Budget pick because €187.40 was the lowest eligible reference price once the luxury choice was set aside. The location score of 9.7 and the staff feedback helped it stay in.
It is not the best-rated option. If a higher score matters more than saving about €217 a night, look at Hotel Milano Castello.
Before you book
Check the lift situation in recent reviews, and ask the property how it works if you have luggage or mobility needs. Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast and cancellation terms have not been assessed by us, so confirm them for your dates.
The listing carries a spa tag, but the facilities we have only list family rooms, Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Ask before counting on a spa. Check any fees and the exact room layout if you travel with children.
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Is Aparthotel Dei Mercanti good for families?
It lists family rooms, which is a good sign. Room size and layout are not confirmed, so check them for your group. The small, sometimes out-of-service lift could be awkward with strollers.
How far is Aparthotel Dei Mercanti from the Duomo?
Milan Cathedral is 0.3 km away, about 4 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. La Scala is about 5 minutes. The real walking route may take slightly longer.
Does Aparthotel Dei Mercanti include breakfast?
Breakfast is not confirmed in our data. Check the room rate you choose, as inclusion can differ between rates.
Is Aparthotel Dei Mercanti cheap for Milan?
The reference price is €187.40 a night for 10 to 12 November 2026, for 2 adults. That is 49% below the sample median of €370.00. It is a reference price, not a live quote.
Does it have a spa?
A spa tag appears on the listing, but the facilities we have only confirm family rooms, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Ask the property directly before you rely on it.