ABOUT US

About — Porta Merlonia House
Welcome to Porta Merlonia House

Feel at home in the heart of Forlì

Independent rooms and apartments, curated with care, where you can feel free like at home — just a few steps from the historic center.

Why Choose Us

Comfort, care, and character

Family Rooms

Spacious apartments with family rooms, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with bidet — designed for a genuinely comfortable stay.

Private Check-in

Private arrival and departure for every guest.

Cleanliness & Quality

Rated 8.9 for cleanliness by verified guests. Fresh linen, towels, free toiletries and a well-maintained space — every stay.

Free WiFi

Reliable WiFi throughout — whether for work, studying at the University of Bologna's Forlì campus, or simply relaxing.

Fully Equipped Kitchen

Coffee machine, microwave, oven, stovetop, washing machine and dining area — everything to live like a local.

Pets Welcome

By prior agreement, we welcome pets. Forlì's parks and riverside paths make it a wonderful city for four-legged companions too.

Forlì Around You

A city of art, history & life

Founded by the Romans in the 2nd century BC as Forum Livii, Forlì has been a crossroads of culture, art and power for over two thousand years. These are just some of the things waiting on your doorstep.

Art & Exhibition

Museo Civico San Domenico

Currently hosting Barocco — il Gran Teatro delle Idee (Feb–Jun 2026) — one of Italy's most celebrated exhibition venues, in a former Dominican convent.

Museo Civico San Domenico interior
History & Architecture

Piazza Saffi & Abbazia di San Mercuriale

One of Italy's grandest medieval squares, dominated by the Romanesque abbey whose 12th-century bell tower is the symbol of Forlì.

Abbazia di San Mercuriale tower
Theatre & Music

Teatro Diego Fabbri

Forlì's main theatre, with a rich programme of drama, opera and music — a perfect evening a short walk from Porta Merlonia.

Teatro Diego Fabbri auditorium
University

Università di Bologna — Campus di Forlì

A campus of the world's oldest university, bringing an international, youthful energy with faculties in political science and cultural heritage.

University of Bologna Forlì campus
Nature & Landscape

Romagna Hills & Adriatic Coast

Apennine hills with thermal baths and vineyards in one direction; the sandy Adriatic resorts in the other — both within 35 km.

Romagna hills landscape
Food & Wine

The Flavours of Romagna

Piadina with squacquerone, Sangiovese DOC, the culinary tradition of Pellegrino Artusi, born 20 km away. Here, eating well is simply part of daily life.

Piadina romagnola

We look forward to welcoming you

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