The Renaissance Program

Entrance to The Social Hub.

Our Classroom in Florence: The Social Hub

THE RENAISSANCE PROGRAM SUMMER INSTITUTE 2024
MAY 20–24, 2024

Our classroom in Florence is at The Social Hub (formerly called The Student Hotel), which is located within easy walking distance of all the major sites and museums in Florence.

The Social Hub is a renovated nineteenth-century palazzo that is far more than an ordinary hotel. In some ways, it resembles a small city. It’s a hub and co-living and co-working community, where business travelers, leisure travelers, and locals get together to learn, stay, work and play.

Read below to learn more about what you can find at The Social Hub in Florence.

The Social Hub rooftop pool and bar, with an amazing view of Florence.

What You’ll Find at The Social Hub

  • 390 fully furnished hotel rooms with everything you’d expect: air conditioning, coffee, high-speed WIFI, and desks
  • Meeting spaces, co-working spaces, and classrooms
  • Long-stay and business packages
  • A 24-hour gym with a panoramic view of Florence
  • A rooftop pool and bar with stunning views
  • On-site restaurants, a bistro, and bakery
  • Free WIFI throughout
  • Lounges
  • A study and work area
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Concept stores
  • Even a barber shop

The Social Hub courtyard in the evening.

Room Prices and Where to Stay

Please fill out the form below to learn about different housing options for the Renaissance Program Summer Institute in May 2024.

Our morning classes will be offered at The Social Hub, and you are welcome to stay there—but there are less expensive options available just a few minutes away on foot, depending upon the availability of rooms.

There are also several other places you could stay within a two- to seven-minute walk of The Social Hub, pending the availability of rooms.

Please fill out the form below to receive information on all the housing options that are available.

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