The Social Hub Florence Lavagnini

Hotels
8.4 (7314 reviews)
Viale Spartaco Lavagnini 70 - 72 , Florence , it

Children allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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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.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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 7 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 7314 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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Laurène couple fr
10
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Keziah couple gb
9
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Ani couple ge
10
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Giulio solo_traveller it
8
Pros:

atmosfera rilassata, ambiente accogliente; anche troppo informale e internazionale.
Bagno moderno e molto in ordine.

Cons:

stanza singola piccola e scomoda da raggiungere; tavolo troppo pieno di cose fisse (bollitore, macchina caffè) inutilizzabile per lavoro

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Melanie couple gb
10
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Rosharnie extended_group de
7
Great location, walking distance to tourist sights, fantastic view from rooftop gym, pool and bar.
Pros:

Very central location, easy access to public transport and walking distance to recommended tourist monuments and restaurants. The Hub is a hub :) of activity; always lively, good music, friendly staff and guests of all ages and walks of life, great restaurant, large gym and rooftop pool and bar with amazing views.

Cons:

Bedroom and bathroom floors need more attention to cleaning; very dirty floors turned the bottom of our white socks into black. We felt icky to walk barefoot in our room. Twin beds only had 1 pillow each, an extra pillow would have been much appreciated.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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EVA MARIA couple es
8
MODERNO HOTEL CON PRECIOSAS VISTAS
Pros:

AZOTEA CON PISCINA Y VISTAS ESPECTACULARES DE LA CIUDAD.
BUFFET DESAYUNO MUY COMPLETO
HABITACION CÓMODA Y LIMPIA
ZONAS EXTERIORES (PATIO AJARDINADO) MUY AGRADABLE

Cons:

El personal no es muy profesional o llevan poco tiempo en su puesto, y se nota su inexperiencia en hostelería y atención al público. A veces se encuentran desbordados y no gestionan correctamente.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Lucas solo_traveller fr
9
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Ahmad Abdel-Halim solo_traveller eg
8
A great stay with a comfortable room, excellent facilities, and an amazing location.
Pros:

The hotel is really nice, with a great room, all the facilities you need, especially as a digital nomad, and an amazing location.

Cons:

The worst elevator system I have ever experienced. I was confused the entire time.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Nicola solo_traveller it
10
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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kelly couple us
9
Wonderful
Pros:

Everything

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Dietmar couple at
4
Cons:

Das Personal an der Bar/Dachterrasse

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Annabelle couple gb
10
Modern & fun!
Pros:

Clean, modern and a great little haven in the busy city. The facilities are so great and the bars are gorgeous. Staff were super friendly ❤️ I would stay again.

Cons:

Navigating the building was difficult and the air con was weak. The rooms are super simple, for example no bedside tables.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Federica family_with_children it
9
Indimenticabile.
Pros:

La posizione, arredamento. Le mie bimbe hanno molto apprezzato le altalene giganti all ingresso, la piscina con una vista mozzafiato, gli ampi spazi della hall… accoglienza ottima. Ragazzi gentilissimi.
Ho fatto notare il prezzo delle colazioni pagate per le bimbe (hanno verificato e ho ricevuto il rimborso)

Cons:

Devo dire nulla

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Selda solo_traveller ch
9
Pros:

Das Frühstück die Lage Tram vor dem Haus
Rooftop lockere Atmosphäre Dusche

Cons:

Check in Zeiten ab 15.00

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Guus couple nl
10
Geweldig hotel
Pros:

Mooi hotel, alle details kloppen

Cons:

Beetje gehorig aan de straatkant

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Teresa solo_traveller ie
9
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Matthieu solo_traveller lu
9
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Michel Jr solo_traveller ca
10
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Damien solo_traveller gb
10
Great start.
Pros:

Great location.
Right outside is a tram that goes direct to the airport.
Laundry room is great as we had a wedding, so used that facility.
Roof top pool was lovely!

Cons:

I think the price is a tad inflated.
Rooms are basic (although clean).
But there are a lot of facilities so I guess that's the reason for the price point.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee