Hotel Villa Freiheim
Merano · Italy · 3 Stars

Hotel Villa Freiheim

3-star hotel in Merano with an outdoor pool, spa with sauna and garden, just steps from the town centre and Trauttmansdorff Castle Gardens.

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9.5 Score
184 Reviews
3★ Stars
15:00 Check-in
Area Merano
Nearby Trauttmansdorff Castle Gardens · 1,2 km
Parking Free
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00
Breakfast Continental

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Hotel Villa Freiheim

Hotel Villa Freiheim is a 3-star hotel in Merano, South Tyrol, with an outdoor pool and a spa centre with sauna. The property is a few minutes from the Trauttmansdorff Castle Gardens and about 4 km from the Merano 2000 ski area, and the stay includes the Merano Benefit Card for free use of local public transport.

Rooms feature parquet flooring, satellite TV, a safe and a private bathroom with hairdryer; some larger accommodations also offer a sitting area and views of the garden or the surrounding mountains. The apartments, set in the adjacent Villa Elisabeth, come with a kitchenette for guests seeking more independence. In the morning, a sweet and savoury breakfast is served with regional and organic products, also suitable for those following vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free diets.

The area around the hotel is rich in hiking and mountain biking trails of various levels, ideal both in summer and in other seasons. Guests also have access to a garden, a children’s play area and free parking, while massages and treatments can be booked on request at the on-site wellness centre.

Hotel Villa Freiheim
★ 9.5 · Exceptional · 184 reviews

Plan your stay at Hotel Villa Freiheim

3-star hotel in Merano with an outdoor pool, spa with sauna and garden, just steps from the town centre and Trauttmansdorff Castle Gardens.

Room types

The rooms at Hotel Villa Freiheim share parquet flooring, a private bathroom with walk-in shower, hairdryer, toiletries and bathrobes. All accommodations are air-conditioned and feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, a sitting area and garden views, with some rooms also offering mountain or landmark views.

The range includes options for solo travellers, such as the Single Room and the Classic Single Room with Shower, both compact but functional, up to the Double Room offered in two 30 m² variants with an extra-large or large double bed. The apartments in the adjacent Villa Elisabeth add a kitchenette for guests seeking more independence during their stay, making the offer suitable for both solo travellers and couples looking for more space.

Double Room — Hotel Villa Freiheim
Double Room
30 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 extra-large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Garden view, Minibar, Sitting area

At 30 m², this is among the most spacious rooms in the property, designed for two people. It features a walk-in shower, toiletries and bathrobes, as well as a sitting area and garden views. The extra-large double bed makes it ideal for those looking for maximum space.

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Single Room — Hotel Villa Freiheim
Single Room
15 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Garden view, Minibar, Tea and coffee making facilities

Designed for a single guest, this 15 m² room is the largest among the property’s single accommodations. It offers a walk-in shower, toiletries, a sitting area and garden views, plus air conditioning and a minibar for a practical and comfortable stay.

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Classic Single Room with Shower — Hotel Villa Freiheim
Classic Single Room with Shower
13 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Garden view, Bathrobe, Toiletries

The most compact of the single rooms, at 13 m², suitable for those looking for an essential solution for a short stay. It includes a walk-in shower, toiletries, bathrobes and the same garden view as the other room types, with a sitting area and air conditioning.

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Double Room — Hotel Villa Freiheim
Double Room
30 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Garden view, Minibar, Bathrobe

Second variant of the 30 m² Double Room, identical in size to the first but with a large double bed instead of extra-large. It offers a walk-in shower, bathrobes, a sitting area and garden views, with all the comforts of the property’s double accommodations.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • Yes, if you want a hotel with an outdoor pool and spa centre with sauna included in your stay
  • Yes, if you appreciate a buffet breakfast with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options
  • Yes, if you're travelling as a couple: the location was rated 9.4 specifically by couples
  • Yes, if you want to get around for free on public transport thanks to the included Merano Benefit Card
  • Yes, if you're looking for a convenient base for hiking or mountain biking around Merano

Maybe not, if...

  • Maybe not, if you're travelling with your pet, as the property does not allow them
  • Maybe not, if you need an extra bed in the room, which is not available at this property
  • Maybe not, if you prefer to pay by card: the property only accepts cash as a payment method
  • Maybe not, if you're looking for very spacious rooms: several single room types remain between 13 and 15 m²

Hotel facilities & services

Hotel Villa Freiheim offers an outdoor pool and a spa centre with sauna, foot bath and relaxation area, where massages and body treatments can be booked on request. The property also has a garden with terrace and picnic area, ideal for those seeking outdoor spaces, and free private parking reserved for guests.

For those travelling with children, a play area, meals and buffets dedicated to little ones are available, as well as family rooms on request. Active guests can take advantage of cycling tours, hiking trails and a table tennis court, while those looking to relax can enjoy a common lounge with TV area and daily housekeeping.

Rooms are air-conditioned, some soundproofed, with parquet or wood flooring and free WiFi throughout the property. There is also a small snack bar with a kettle for tea and coffee, as well as a concierge service and luggage storage for those arriving before check-in.

Great for your stay

  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Family rooms available
  • View

General facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Sun terrace
  • Picnic area
  • Cycling tours
  • Hiking
  • Table tennis
  • Common lounge/TV area
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Family rooms available

Parking

  • Parking

Food & drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
  • Snack bar
  • Minibar
  • Kettle/coffee machine
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Kids' meals
  • Kids' buffet
  • Wine/champagne
  • Fruits

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Internet access

Room amenities

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Free toiletries
  • Garden view
  • Mountain view
  • Landmark view
  • Sitting area
  • Dining area
  • Refrigerator
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Desk

Location & what to see

Hotel Villa Freiheim is located on Parinistrasse, in the Maia Alta area, one of the most highly rated neighbourhoods in Merano according to past guests, just steps from the greenery of Parco Maia and only 30 metres from the Seilbahn Aschbach cable car. The area is residential and quiet, yet very close to the main points of interest in the historic centre.

The centre of Merano with the Sissi Gardens and Kurhaus Palace is reachable on foot in a few minutes, while the Trauttmansdorff Castle Gardens are about 1.2 km away. Merano Railway Station is 1.9 km away, convenient for those arriving by train, and Bolzano Airport is about 25 km away. Thanks to the Merano Benefit Card included in the stay, local public transport is free for the entire duration of the stay.

Nature lovers can reach hiking and mountain biking trails of various levels within a few minutes, while the Parcines Waterfall (Partschinser Wasserfall) is about 9 km away. In winter the Merano 2000 ski area is 4 km away, while in every season the historic centre offers museums such as Touriseum and Merano Arte, as well as the Princely Castle about 1.1 km away. Nearby there are also bars and restaurants such as Café Bistro Kolping and La Giunca, just a few hundred metres from the property.

Trauttmansdorff Castle Gardens — Famous panoramic botanical gardens above Merano, among the most visited in Italy 1,2 km
Sissi Gardens — Historic park in the centre of Merano, perfect for a walk 650 m
Princely Castle — Ancient medieval residence of the Princes of Tyrol, now a museum 1,1 km
Touriseum — South Tyrol tourism museum housed in Trauttmansdorff Castle 1,2 km

What guests say about Hotel Villa Freiheim

9.5
Exceptional · 184 reviews
Staff
10
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.3
Cleanliness
9.8
Facilities
9.3
Value for money
9.2
Free Wi-Fi
9.5

Reviews especially praise the staff, rated with the maximum score, and the cleanliness of the facilities, both recurring elements in guest comments. The comfort of the rooms and the location are also highly appreciated, rated excellent particularly by couples travelling together.

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