About this property

The Machiavelli Palace is set in a 14th-century convent, 300 metres from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Its seasonal roof garden overlooks the historic centre of Florence, and Wi-Fi is free throughout. Rooms at the Machiavelli feature traditional Florentine décor and come with smart satellite TV, minibar and fully equipped bathroom. Some include a balcony with cathedral views, others have exposed wooden beams on the ceiling. A continental buffet breakfast is served daily, and room service is on request. A bar is available on the seasonal roof garden. Staff here can provide tourist information, as well as arrange ticket reservations for museums. Fortezza da Basso Conference Centre is a 3-minute walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the real heart of Florence, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Italian, Gluten-free, Buffet


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Judith
    Canada Canada
    The Staff, location, room and cleanliness were all wonderful!
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location. Close to train station and all the sights of the city. We had a balcony with lovely views of the domes. The roof bar is very nice
  • Gillian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Its location, rooftop bar with wonderful views, comfortable room
  • Geraldine
    Ireland Ireland
    Everyone working in this hotel is really helpful and friendly ☺️ It's in a fantastic location, the beds are comfy, the showers are powerful and the rooftop bar is just fabulous!
  • Thomas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Roof top terrace, with its views, was brilliant. Being very close to both the tram stop from the airport and many of the city attractions and restaurants meant it was an ideal location.
  • Jan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location to the train station was great and also into Florence. Lots of lovely restaurants and shops close by. The room was lovely, and the rooftop bar was amazing, with 10% off all cocktails. It was a really great experience and I recommend...
  • Bethany
    Australia Australia
    Such a great location. Close to the train and bus stations and we could walk anywhere around Florence from our hotel. Rooftop bar is really nice. Our room was huge! It was a great stay
  • Bernie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I could hear the noise from the street if I opened the window, and when shut the noise was minimal. I loved being close to the action and having lots of nearby options for breakfast or dinner. Own bathroom facilities and airconditioned room made...
  • Anne
    Australia Australia
    I particularly loved the rooftop terrace, the location, room & breakfast were excellent too.
  • Margaret
    Ireland Ireland
    There was a great selection of food for breakfast. It was a buffet style breakfast with cold meats, cheese, eggs, fruit, salad, granolas, breads, croissants and cakes.

Hotel surroundings

House rules

Hotel Machiavelli Palace takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 05:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The hotel always pre-authorises credit cards prior to arrival.

Small size pets are allowed (maximum 10kg) with a surcharge of EUR 20 per stay.

The rooftop bar is open from April 1st until October 31st.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

License number: IT048017A1ULWUFQ9P