Student Hotel

Top choice in Florence


Designed for anyone with a fun 'student-for-life' spirit, this hostel-hotel hybrid embodies 21st-century living – in a historic palazzo from 1864. Sharp interior design throws in a shiny grand piano for guests to tinkle on, co-working spaces, break-out zones and bags of communal space. Rooms, shared kitchens, and the 360-degree city views from the rooftop pool, gym and sky bar are positively hedonistic.

Drinking and dining is equally on-trend: bistro, espresso bar, pizza and craft cocktails in a funky all-pink space or modern Italian cuisine in the contemporary OOO restaurant.

Breakfast costs €12.


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