With a stay at Hotel Machiavelli Palace, you'll be centrally located in Florence, just a 5-minute walk from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and 6 minutes by foot from Fortezza da Basso. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Piazza del Duomo and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.
What's nearby
Central Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Basilica of Santa Maria Novella - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Piazza del Duomo - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Getting around
Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 3 min walk
Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 5 min walk
Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Bondi Focacceria - 3 min walk
Livio - 1 min walk
banana bar - 1 min walk
Caffè degl'Innocenti - 1 min walk
Trattoria Bondi - 1 min walk
About this property
Hotel Machiavelli Palace
Beaux Arts hotel with a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk
Hotel Machiavelli Palace offers 87 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Beds feature down comforters. Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix.
Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Florence hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 87 guestrooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Rooftop bar (summer only) - Onsite rooftop bar. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Ski shuttle nearby
Valet parking on site (EUR 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
Coffee and tea in common areas
Restaurants on site
Rooftop bar (summer only)
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
Elevator
More
1 building
6 floors
Beaux Arts architecture
Built in 1450
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Down comforter
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
DVR
Netflix
Smart TV with premium satellite channels
Streaming services
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Minibar
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Laptop workspace
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property's rooftop bar is open seasonally, and access may be limited due to weather conditions.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children
Valet parking fee: EUR 50 per night (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: EUR 20 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.
Property is also known as
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Hotel Machiavelli Palace Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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So this little hotel is in a very busy area - simply trying to walk down the street with your luggage feels like you’re navigating an obstacle course. At 2 am we were watching from our balcony the drunk people down on the street (very amusing). That being said, it’s in a very convenient location if you’re there to see the sights of Florence. We were able to walk to almost everything. The furthest away point of interest in our itinerary was probably the Piazzale de Michelangelo where people go to watch the sunset. The staff was nice and accommodating. Rooms very clean and comfortable. Rooftop bar served as a lovely way to sit and relax with a glass of wine after a long day of walking and sightseeing. And the breakfast is so good! For the price you really can’t go wrong here!
Definitely needs an update, rooms are old, and the walls are scratched and old. This hotel was not inexpensive at all. Definitely need to change some things, i would not return or recommend.
Place was in a busy area which was convenient, not so quiet, bathroom is very small.
Staff were very nice and breakfast is a bonus.
Calvin
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Michael
Sep 22, 2025
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Mark
Sep 20, 2025
Mark
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
4/10 Poor
Deborah
Sep 16, 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hello, although the staff was accommodating and professional, the beds at this hotel were terrible. They were so hard we hardly slept. The next day we did ask for some kind of a mattress and they supplied that for us, but it still wasn't good enough to get a good nights sleep. The area around this hotel is extremely noisy. The rooftop bar was lovely. There was good shopping close to this hotel and lots of restaurant choices but overall, if you're not getting a good nights sleep, then the rest of your day is not great.
Convenient and close to the train station but for the price it was basic. No trash bin in the room. I’ve stayed in hotels half the price that were nicer.
Close to train station
Breakfast less than average
Staff were friendly, and amazing 10!
Paula
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Heather
Aug 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved how central this hotel is. Front desk staff is very kind & efficient. The furniture in the room is very dated with paint missing on the chairs, folded up paper under the armoire leg, chips in the desk
Otherwise, the rooftop is nice and the payment was fair.
only problem was a/c- and it was the hotest Florence had been in years. The rooftop bar was excellent. Great people,the staff was pleasant and attentive. Go there!
The property was quite basic but the staff were helpful and efficient. Although everything was within easy walking distance which was great, pick pockets were rife. One of us had our bag stolen outside the hotel. As we were on our way to the airport, this was a nightmare!