Near to the hotel you will find the Fortezza da Basso which is the main exhibition centre in Florence and where most of the main Fashion Shows and Trade Fairs take place. Pitti Uomo, Pitti Filati and Pitti Bimbo are the main Fashion Exhibitions with each one having a Summer and Winter show. The Fortezza da Basso is only a 10 minute walk from the Machiavelli Hotel in Florence making this hotel ideal accommodation for those visitors to Florence attending any trade fair or exhibition at this hotel.

Other attractions such as the Ponte Vecchio (Oldest Bridge in Florence), the Uffizi Art Gallery, Florence Cathedral and Piazzale Michelangelo are all within walking distance thanks to the Machiavelli Palace’s superb location in the historical centre of Florence.

Finally, other nearby attractions include the Flea Market of San Lorenzo which is just around the corner… this market sells many handcrafts and is the ideal place to pick up some really good quality souvenirs of Florence including prints of famous paintings, chess sets made from lead or carved from wood with pieces reflecting famous statues in Florence like Donatello’s David (Bishop), Michelangelo’s David (King), Botticelli’s Venus from La Primavera (Queen). The San Lorenzo street market is also a great place to pick up some excellent quality leather goods in Florence like leather belts, jackets and shoes.