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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Merano

10 stays · 6 aparthotels and 4 serviced apartments

Aparthotels and serviced apartments are a good fit for Merano, a South Tyrol spa town set among mountains and valleys that suit walking. A kitchen lets you shop at the town's markets and cook a few meals, and the extra room helps families or couples sharing a base for hillside walks. If you are weighing the formats, see aparthotel vs hotel.

10 stays

Where to stay in Merano

Old town and the arcades

  • first-time visitors
  • shopping
  • short stays

The Laubengasse (Via Portici) arcades are the old commercial heart. The tourist office says they were built around 1200, with the lower arcades running about 400 metres from Pfarrplatz to Kornplatz. Wikipedia lists the medieval gates, the Gothic St Nicholas' Church and the Princely Castle among the landmarks here, so most sights are reachable on foot.

Stays in or near Old town and the arcades

Passer promenades and Kurhaus

  • walkers
  • spa visitors
  • couples

Along the river the tourist office lists the Passer Promenade, the sunny and sheltered Winter Promenade, the Gilf Promenade and the Summer Promenade, all suitable for strolling. Wikipedia places the Kurhaus, the Stadttheater and the Empress Elisabeth Park among the 19th-century spa-era buildings, and notes the arched Wandelhalle promenades beside the river.

Stays in or near Passer promenades and Kurhaus

Obermais (Maia Alta)

  • quiet stays
  • gardens
  • families

Obermais lies on the eastern side of the town and is one of the districts folded into Merano. Wikipedia mentions the Villa Freischütz museum here, and the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle are on the eastern outskirts, according to the tourist office.

Stays in or near Obermais (Maia Alta)

Merano railway station area

  • rail travellers
  • day trips
  • business travel

Wikivoyage says Merano Central Station is close to the town centre, and that bike rental is offered at the station in the season. Trains connect with Bolzano, where Wikivoyage places the nearest airport, and the city's SASA buses serve the town. Staying here keeps arrivals and departures simple.

Stays in or near Merano railway station area

Getting around Merano

Wikivoyage says the nearest airport is at Bolzano, and that you reach Merano by train from Bolzano, by bus (SASA and SAD operate the line) or by car on the MeBo expressway from the A22 motorway exit at Bolzano South. The Merano tourist office describes bus, train and cable car routes as a well-developed network, and points to the suedtirolmobil app for connections across South Tyrol.

Within town, Wikivoyage says the best way to see Merano is on foot, supported by city buses run by SASA and a chair lift up to the village of Tirol, which it says runs between April and November. Check the tourist office page on public transport before you travel for where to buy bus tickets. Wikivoyage also says the town has a good bike trail network, and that finding parking in the centre can be complicated.

Living in Merano for longer

Longer stays are well served by the town's markets and arcades; the tourist office lists the Merano Market among its markets. Wikipedia says vineyards extend into the city and there are extensive orchards, so local fruit and wine are easy to find. The tourist office keeps a list of walking routes, and the Tappeinerweg trail runs above the city for views over the valley.

The town is a base for a wide area: Wikipedia notes Trauttmansdorff Castle and Tirol Castle just outside, and Wikivoyage names Merano 2000 among nearby ski areas for winter. If you are moving for several weeks for work, see serviced apartments for relocation.

When to visit Merano

Wikipedia classes the climate as oceanic but close to humid subtropical, with a July mean just under 22 degrees Celsius. Using data from the Merano/Gratsch weather station, it says August is the wettest month at 96 mm and February the driest at 25 mm. Wikivoyage says holiday-makers visit throughout the year.

The tourist office says the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle reopen in spring and that the Merano Flower Festival is the spring highlight. The Merano Grape Festival is held in October and the Merano WineFestival in November at the Kurhaus, while the Christmas Market runs from late November to early January. Wikipedia lists the Merano WineFestival, MeranOJazz and the Christmas market among the city's annual events.

Wikipedia describes Merano (Meran in German) as the second-largest city in South Tyrol after Bolzano, sitting in a basin at the entrance to the Passeier Valley and the Vinschgau, with a mild Alpine climate that made it a spa town in the 19th century. Wikivoyage adds that mountains to the north, east and west shelter it, while the valley opens south. For the villages in the hills above, see Schenna, Tirolo and Lagundo.

Long-stay tips for Merano

Of the 10 properties here, 2 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 1 list a laptop-friendly workspace and 6 include some form of housekeeping. Each property page has a facts box, so you can compare apartments before you book.

8 properties list a full kitchen and 2 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 50 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Italy

Planning a longer trip? See aparthotels in Rimini, Milan, Rome, Florence, Trieste, Riva del Garda, Naples and Vieste.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Merano?

The old town around the Laubengasse arcades suits first visits, the Passer promenades and Kurhaus area suits quiet walks, and Obermais is a more residential choice near the Trauttmansdorff gardens. The station area is practical for rail arrivals.

How do I get to Merano from the airport?

Wikivoyage says the nearest airport is Bolzano, and that you take the train or a SASA or SAD bus from Bolzano to Merano. Use the suedtirolmobil app or website for current connections.

Is Merano walkable?

Wikivoyage says the best way to discover Merano is on foot, supported by buses and a chair lift to Tirol village. The tourist office lists several riverside promenades and the Tappeinerweg trail.

When is the best time to visit Merano?

Wikivoyage says holiday-makers visit throughout the year. Events include the Flower Festival in spring, the Grape Festival in October, the WineFestival in November and the Christmas Market from late November.

How many aparthotels are there in Merano?

We currently list 10 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Merano.

Do aparthotels in Merano have kitchens?

10 of the 10 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Merano have a washing machine?

2 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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