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Hotel Machiavelli Palace

A straightforward 3-star stay in Florence's historic centre, with a rooftop terrace, 24-hour reception, and a breakfast that guests consistently mention.

  • In the Florence Historic Centre, a 20-minute walk from Santa Croce
  • Rooms with terraces or balconies, plus air conditioning
  • 24-hour reception and in-room breakfast
8.3 Great 2424 reviews Booking.com 8.3 · 2424 reviews

About

Hotel Machiavelli Palace

Hotel Machiavelli Palace sits on Via Nazionale, in the heart of Florence's Historic Centre. It’s a 20-minute walk to the Basilica of Santa Croce, and the city’s main museums and markets are close by. The hotel is a solid, no-fuss base for exploring the city on foot.

The hotel offers a mix of rooms and suites, some with private terraces or balconies. All rooms are en suite with air conditioning and heating. There’s a sun terrace, a bar/lounge, and a leisure/TV room. The front desk is staffed around the clock, and guests can arrange tours or tickets through the hotel.

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • 24-hour security

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

4 reasons to book
  • Central, walkable location — The hotel sits in the Florence Historic Centre, a 20-minute walk from Santa Croce.
  • Guests praise the breakfast — Repeatedly mentioned in reviews, the breakfast includes fresh bread and cheese and can be served in your room.
  • Airy rooms with terraces or balconies — Several room types (Double Room Terrace, Superior Single Room, Double or Twin Room View, Suite City View) include a balcony or terrace, and reviews highlight the spaciousness.
  • Helpful, polite staff — Guests describe the team as amiable, attentive, and accommodating, with one reviewer noting the staff helped them find their way during a first visit.

Worth weighing

4 to weigh
  • Rooms and cleanliness score below average — The rating category for rooms and cleanliness sits at 6/10, while the overall hotel rating is 8.3.
  • Dining and service are just okay — Dining and price/service categories both rate 7/10, suggesting room for improvement beyond breakfast.
  • No on-site parking — There is no parking listed, so you'll need to rely on public parking or arrive by other means.
  • Check-in ends late — Check-in runs from 14:00 to 23:59 – if you arrive after midnight, you'll need to make other arrangements.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

Double Room Terrace

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning

Quadruple Room

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

Triple Room

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

Junior Suite

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

Superior Single Room

  • 1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning

Double or Twin Room View

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

Suite City View

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception

Food & Drink

  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • In-room breakfast
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour
  • Room service

Services

  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Currency exchange
  • Luggage storage

Room Features

  • Mini-bar
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Flat-screen TV

Family & Accessibility

  • Cots
  • Allergy-free rooms

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

8.3
Great 2424 reviews

Guest-rated 8.3/10 from 2,424 reviews

Booking.com · 8.3 · 2424 reviews
Rooms and cleanliness6.0
Location9.0
Dining7.0
Price and service7.0
8.3Verified guest

“The suite was spotless and recently updated, with a balcony – and all the essentials were provided.”

8.3Verified guest

“The staff were friendly and extremely polite.”

8.3Verified guest

“Fine – no complaints.”

8.3Verified guest

“Great location, good breakfast, and the room was clean.”

8.3Verified guest

“A decent hotel with a beautiful room view.”

8.3Verified guest

“Not bad at all for being in the city centre. The staff were attentive, the breakfast was great, and the room had everything I needed.”

04 — Location

Getting around Florence

The property sits in Florence.

Getting around: The hotel is in the Florence Historic Centre, a 20-minute walk from Santa Croce. Major sights like the Accademia and the Uffizi are reachable on foot, with restaurants and a fruit market nearby.

Via Nazionale 10, Florence, Tuscany, 50123, Italy

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05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

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Check-in
From 14:00-23:59
Check-out
By 05:00-12:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
Payment
Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
Pets
Allowed
Property
69 rooms

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

What time are check-in and check-out at Hotel Machiavelli Palace?

Check-in is from 14:00 until 23:59, and check-out is from 05:00 to 12:00.

Is breakfast available at the hotel?

Yes, guests praise the breakfast, and in-room breakfast is offered as an amenity.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Machiavelli Palace?

Yes, pets are allowed.

Is there parking at the hotel?

No on-site parking is listed, so you may need to use public parking nearby.

Do the rooms have air conditioning?

Yes, all listed room types include air conditioning and heating.

The bottom line

A reliable 3-star choice in central Florence, best for travellers who want a walkable base, a good breakfast, and a room with a view or terrace. If spotless rooms and high-touch service are top priorities, you may want to look at higher-rated properties nearby.

8.3A balanced stay in the historic centre, with trade-offs on room polish.

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