The Social Hub Florence Lavagnini

Editorial summary: The Social Hub Florence Lavagnini is Florence’s first Italian outpost of The Student Hotel, housed in a 19th‑century palazzo. It blends hotel, student dorm, and coworking spaces with a rooftop pool, gym, lounges, library, and game room. Stylish, college‑dorm inspired rooms include free Wi‑Fi, marble floors, and flats; upgraded suites add kitchens and terraces. Amenities span a rooftop terrace, courtyard, restaurant, bakery, bike rentals, and extensive conference facilities. Location is near Santa Maria Novella, Lavagnini tram stop, about 18 minutes on foot from the cathedral. Overall, it’s pitched as a vibrant, affordable, design‑forward hub for travelers, students and remote workers, with strong rooftop views and social energy. Traveler reviews summary: Reviews are mixed: many praise the rooftop pool/bar, panoramic views, modern design, coworking spaces, and friendly staff. Common positives: strong location by the train station, abundant amenities, free laundry, and a lively, youthful vibe. Criticisms center on noise, crowding at the pool, variable service, uneven cleanliness, slow elevators, mixed breakfast quality, and prices for drinks and food. Some guests report room size and soundproofing issues, while others laud value, comfort, and the unique concept blending hotel with student living. Overall, polarizing but highly memorable.