Machiavelli Palace

Machiavelli Palace is a former convent building in Florence near Santa Maria Novella train station that now contains 84 rooms decorated in traditional Florentine style. Original architectural details such as frescoes and coffered ceilings remain visible throughout the structure.

The building originally belonged to the Church of San Jacopo di Campo Corbolini starting in 1206 and was later converted into a female convent in the early 18th century. This religious use shaped the structure's character for centuries afterward.

The Bartolini and Salimbeni families transformed this religious structure into a residential palace, maintaining frescoes and coffered ceilings throughout the building.

The hotel sits directly beside one of the city's major train stations, making arrival convenient and providing easy access to public transportation. Its central location means most attractions are reachable on foot.

From the sixth-floor rooftop terrace, guests can see the cathedral dome and Florence's skyline while enjoying drinks. This vantage point captures the city's most recognizable landmarks from above the rooftops.