The Social Hub Florence Lavagnini

Hotels
8.4 (7872 reviews)
Viale Spartaco Lavagnini 70 - 72 , Florence , it

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent rooftop views
Friendly staff
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
Crowded during events

Categories

Cleanliness
7.43
Some issues reported with cleaning; cleaning left something to be desired.
Service
8.9
Friendly and polite staff, with many reviews highlighting excellent service.
Location
8.44
Good location with public transport access, although some reviews noted it wasn't perfect.
Room Quality
8.39
Rooms were reported to be spacious and comfortable, but some mentioned variability.
Amenities
8.92
Excellent amenities including rooftop bar and pool, well-received by many.
Value for Money
8.38
Standard value with good offerings in terms of comfort and location.
Food and Beverage
8.43
Buffet breakfast described as delicious, though some issues with noise and bugs at times.
Overall Experience
8.3
Overall a very positive experience, many guests expressed intention to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 19:55

Property Description

Historic Palazzo Setting
Set in a 19th century palazzo, The Social Hub Florence (formerly The Student Hotel) offers iconic spaces for collaboration and creativity. Enjoy the lobby, rooftop pool, and bar for a perfect aperitivo experience.

Modern Amenities and Spaces
Rooms at The Social Hub feature comfy beds, private desks, and daily cleaning services, providing an ideal environment to refresh and recharge. The hotel also offers co-working spaces, event areas, a restaurant, bar, panoramic gym, and game zones to bring people together.

Convenient Location in Florence
Easily accessible, The Social Hub is well-connected for exploring Florence. Whether by public transport, taxi, foot, or stylish bikes provided by the hotel, reaching attractions like Fortezza da Basso and Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral is a breeze.

Book your stay at The Social Hub Florence now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

The credit card used for the booking should be shown upon check-in.

- Access to swimming pool is limited to 2 hours/day maximum and reservation for sunbed have to be made in advance to the reception.

- Once the swimming pool area have reached maximum capacity in order to allow safe social distance, we cannot guarantee the possibility to reserve a place a such day and time.

Usually, the pool is open in the summer months until mid-afternoon, but availability depends on weather conditions, which unfortunately we cannot predict! If the use of the pool is essential for your stay with us, we recommend that you contact our Reception before booking your room.

During peak periods, reservations are required to use the pool. Reservations are divided into fixed time slots and include a maximum 15-minute delay. If you arrive more than 15 minutes after the reservation time or do not show up, it will be considered a "no-show" and your seat may be allocated to people physically waiting at the Rooftop.

Please note: a €50 pre-authorization will be placed on your card at check-in to cover any potential incidentals. This amount is temporarily reserved and will be released after your stay.Swimming pool: Closed from Thu, Oct 1, 2026 until Fri, Apr 30, 2027
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 7872 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.43
Service: 8.9
Location: 8.44
Room Quality: 8.39
Amenities: 8.92
Value for Money: 8.38
Food and Beverage: 8.43
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Coastal20822127482 NONE Vancouver, Washington
8
Great pool and view
Pros:

Pool was great but if that isn't important to you I'd get a hotel closer to center of town. Great concept for students abroad which I think the Social Hubs are all about. Drinks and food were expensive but view from the pool was amazing.

2026-08-29 via Tripadvisor
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Cornelia solo_traveller de
7
Pros:

Sehr gute Lage, direkt gegenüber ist der Anschluss zur Straßenbahn.

Cons:

Es ist sehr groß und etwas unpersönlich. Für junge Leute super. Es war alles sauber aber nicht so ganz unser Geschmack. Dennoch hatten wir eine schöne Zeit in Florenz.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Sharon solo_traveller gb
10
Great hotel, great vibe, very welcoming and would go back.
Pros:

Really welcoming, easy to get too. Rooms very comfortable, clean and staff great.
Great food at the cafe,

Cons:

Several pool closures due to private events. However if I had paid more attention to the notices in the lifts I would have not been disappointed and gone for an earlier swim.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Dom family_with_children us
10
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Clémence couple fr
10
À refaire !!
Pros:

Vraiment génial, endroit sympa pour rencontrer du monde, la piscine le bar tout !!

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Anna couple gb
8
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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daniel couple lu
1
Catastrophique
Cons:

Impersonnel hall de gare

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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De Baets solo_traveller be
5
Pros:

Ontbijt

Cons:

Donkere onhygienische kamer
Schimmel in douche

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Vide-Marie solo_traveller dk
8
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Fabien solo_traveller fr
1
Pros:

Pas grand chose a part l emplacement

Cons:

Nous avons réservé cette hôtel par ce qu il y a une piscine,
A nôtre arrivée ont nous annonce que la piscine est privatisé c'est inadmissible,
Cela aurait été précisé a la réservation nous aurions réservé ailleurs.
TRÈS TRÈS MÉCONTENT

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Sallamari couple fi
10
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Katrin couple gb
10
Fabulous hotel and facilities. Convenient for Florence sights and the pool was a real attraction.
Pros:

It was a vibrant, convenient hotel to stay in. It was easy to get to all of the sights in Florence that we wanted to see. Staff were very helpful and having the rooftop pool to cool off in was a real bonus. It had a tram stop right outside the front entrance which took us to the airport in 25 mins for 1-2 euros!

Cons:

We were in a twin bedded room, as a couple of friends, the beds were the narrowest I’ve ever seen! Single beds could have been a bit wider?

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
10
3 days stay loved it roof bar and pool was great and view of the city
Pros:

Location facilities were great and the staff very helpful

Cons:

Nothing it was fantastic

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Michael couple au
7
a Vibe
Pros:

Front office staff giuditta & Tara exceptional, rooftop pool, vibe and facilities

Cons:

Do not get a room under the gym on the 5th floor

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Ward solo_traveller gb
9
Amazing city view from the pool. Clean and modern.
Pros:

Modern, clean, great location. Pool was beautiful with the most amazing views.

Cons:

Seating was limited around the pool. However we did manage to enjoy the pool by sitting and dangling our legs into the water.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Noémie couple ca
9
Pros:

Accueil super, installations géniales, très belle chambre avec une belle salle de bain.

Cons:

Rien.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Anouschka family_with_children nz
6
Pros:

We liked the location, and that you could do your washing.

Cons:

The rooms were very small and we booked a king executive, however we did not have the opportunity to use the pool as it was closed for 2 private events 2 nights in a row. I personally believe this is a good place for younger people to stay and that the size of the pool and deck surounding the pool is a very small size considering how many guests they have, also noting that the pool closes at 7pm.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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liesbeth solo_traveller be
9
Super vibe, prachtig uitzicht
Pros:

De ligging, 15 min te voet naar het historische centrum, onmiddellijk aan de halte van de tram vanuit de luchthaven 25min.
De algemene vibe, de mix van de klanten,de vriendelijkheid van het personeel, het uitzicht vanop het rooftop terras.

Cons:

Eigenlijk niets,het zwembad was iets aan de kleine kant,de kamer was basic maar had alles.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Holly solo_traveller au
1
Maybe as a last resort
Pros:

There are some good facilities, laundry, fitness facilities and a good Cafe in the hotel

Cons:

The rooftop bar/pool was closed 2 nights for private events and they were so incredibly loud there was no chance of sleep. They should really inform you that these parties are on during your stay so you can choose to cancel and stay somewhere else. Also if you do decide to stay, do not stay on floor 5, you'll hear all the weights being dropped from the gym above 24/7.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Antonio family_with_children ch
6
2026-08-27 via Nuitee