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Nomad & Expat Scene Density in Florence

Large nomad scene

Good to know

Good to Know

  • Florence is seriously still bursting at the seams with expats
  • Online discussions in expat groups can sometimes involve 'Italy bashing' threads as a result of the frustration of learning to live in a non-native country, though community managers and members encourage staying positive
  • Solo travelers in Florence recommend arriving at coworking spaces during peak social hours to meet other travelers
  • Thanks to a constant flow of foreigners settling down in Florence, the city's expat community is very much alive with social events such as digital nomad meetups and welcoming sports clubs, as well as an expat mum network, drawing clubs and hiking clubs
  • Regular meetups, language exchanges, and cultural events provide ample opportunities to network and make friends in a chance to live the 'dolce vita' while building a global professional network
  • Coworking spaces host weekly programming; check directly with The Social Hub, Impact Hub, and TSH Collab for current schedules as event frequencies vary

Church Communities

  • St. Mark's Church (Anglican)
    Type
    English-language religious community
    Language
    English services
    Description
    St. Mark's is the English church in Florence, of Anglican denomination
  • St. James Church (American Episcopal)
    Type
    English-language religious community
    Language
    English services
    Description
    St. James is the American Episcopal church

Social Meetup Groups

  • Writers' Monthly Event at Tasso Hostel
    Cost
    Free or minimal cover charge
    Frequency
    Monthly
    Description
    For writers, poets, playwrights or journalists at the Tasso Hostel in the hip Oltrarno district of Florence
  • Firenze Moms 4 Moms
    Type
    Parent and family group
    Access
    Closed group, parents and families with children
    Description
    Founded in 2004 by expat mother Kimberly Dopke-Vanzi, the group offers regular meetings where parents and their children can gather, mingle, find support, and form friendships (and playgroups). It is a closed networking group, so go to their website and request an invite or find more information by going to their Facebook page.
  • Storytellers Florence
    Cost
    Free
    Type
    Storytelling and oral history event
    Venue
    Todo Modo bookstore
    Description
    Expanded from Rome to the city of Florence in 2018, modeled after the Moth, a New York City-based group dedicated to the art of oral storytelling, hosted in the warm and welcoming Todo Modo bookstore. Free to attend and participation is not required, but do bring your listening ears to enjoy a variety of inspiring and delightful personal tales based on that evening's theme.
  • Women's International Network of Florence (WIN)
    Type
    Women's professional and social network
    Access
    Women-focused professional and social organization
    Description
    Now in its 27th year, was one of the first social groups for expat women in Florence back before the Internet existed. The group now gets together at the RFK International House for Human Rights (via Ghibellina, 12).

Information Resources

  • The Florentine
    Type
    English-language publication
    Description
    English news magazine that publishes features on all things life in Florence
  • The Local
    Type
    English-language publication
    Description
    Provides information on Italy's current events in English

Coworking Community Venues

  • The Social Hub
    Type
    Coworking and community space
    Community Events
    Regular networking nights and skill-shares
    Description
    The Social Hub Florence offers coworking spaces built around community, welcoming digital nomads, freelancers and entrepreneurs from across Europe. Hosts networking nights, workshops, and skill shares. Members have access to a weekly programme of professional workshops, networking events and wellness sessions.
  • Impact Hub Florence
    Type
    Community-driven coworking space
    Location
    Rifredi district
    Community Focus
    Strong networking and collaboration emphasis
    Description
    A community-driven coworking space with networking events and flexible plans. The hub organizes regular networking events that foster community building and collaboration, providing a platform for you to connect with professionals from various industries and create meaningful relationships.
  • TSH Collab Florence
    Type
    Design-focused coworking
    Pricing
    For as little as €99 a month, digital nomads can secure a flex desk and access to facilities
    Description
    A unique coworking space located inside a historical building renovated and transformed into a modern design space for creatives, startups and modern revolutionaries. A particularly active community made up of users from other areas of Tuscany, students, remote workers, and creatives in general, excellent for making new contacts.
  • Manifattura Tabacchi
    Type
    Multidisciplinary creative hub
    Features
    Public spaces include event facilities, a bistro, craft beer tasting area, biodynamic vegetable patch and children's garden
    Description
    Originally a cigar factory, opened as a co-working space in 2018, attracting digital nomads to a new district of the city, housing some of Polimoda's classrooms and with a jam-packed calendar of arts and culture events, drawing in creative professionals from across Florence.

Nomad Specific Communities

  • Digital Nomad Meetup Florence
    Type
    Monthly nomad gathering
    Description
    A monthly event designed to work together, share tools, experiences, and network
  • Florence Freelance
    Type
    Freelancer community
    Description
    A group for freelancers who meet in cafes or coworking spaces to network and work together
  • Coliving Florence
    Type
    Shared housing community
    Description
    A community for digital nomads that facilitates connections

Community Cultural Institutions

  • British Institute of Florence
    Location
    Oltrarno neighborhood
    Cultural Focus
    Courses and cultural programming
    Description
    Founded in 1917 to promote cultural exchange between Italy and the English-speaking world, offers a comprehensive programme of courses in the Italian language, the English language and history of art as well as a wide range of cultural events, with a weekly cultural programme as well as tea held every Thursday.

Student And Youth Organizations

  • International Community Network (ICfirenze_erasmusfirenze)
    Type
    International student network
    Target
    Erasmus and international students
    Membership Cost
    Membership costs between 5 and 15 euro
  • Erasmus Student Network Florentia (Esn_florentia)
    Type
    International student network
    Target
    Erasmus exchange students
  • AEGEE Firenze (Aegeefirenze_erasmusfirenze)
    Type
    International student network
    Target
    International students

Professional Meetup Organizations

  • InterNations Florence
    Type
    Global expat networking organization
    Membership
    Free basic or paid Albatross membership available
    Description
    Located in 420 cities worldwide, InterNation's Florence chapter is active, offering a whole host of events and group activities to choose from. InterNations offers two types of memberships: a basic, free membership or an upgraded Albatross Membership, which allows you to receive such benefits as free or reduced entry to events, additional networking features, and the opportunity to share your hobbies by joining interest-based groups.
  • Creative People in Florence
    Type
    Creative professional networking
    Access
    Open to artists, designers, and creatives
    Description
    A group founded to foster collaboration, promote members' projects, and activate the contemporary arts in Florence, with a very active Facebook group and regular aperitivi events, as well as group shows and pop-up stores

Community Scale

Substantial and active, with both established infrastructure and ongoing growth

Overall Density

Florence's international community makes up 16.2% of the city's population, concentrated in the historic center (Q1) and Novoli/Rifredi (Q5). Florence's large expat community ensures that digital nomads never feel isolated.

Language Exchange

Language Exchange Nights are available at Le Murate Caffè Letterario for Italian-English exchanges. Locals post regularly on the Foreigners in Florence Facebook page to propose English-Italian language exchanges for free.

Networking Event Frequency

Many coworking spaces in Florence host weekly networking events, workshops, and skill-share sessions

AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026

Sources cited for this category

These are the sources cited in this nomad & expat scene density research for this city. Individual figures may not each trace to one of them.

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  2. 2.nomadsinprogress.net
  3. 3.arttrav.com
  4. 4.jforjackie.com
  5. 5.journee-mondiale.com
  6. 6.botticellihotelflorence.com
  7. 7.meetup.com
  8. 8.girlinflorence.com
  9. 9.thesocialhub.co
  10. 10.theflorentine.net
  11. 11.digitalnomads.world
  12. 12.nomax.app
  13. 13.belong.destinationflorence.com
  14. 14.coworkingradar.com
  15. 15.expatica.com
  16. 16.movingcountries.guide
  17. 17.findawayabroad.com
  18. 18.theflorentine.net
  19. 19.italyperfect.com
  20. 20.housinganywhere.com
  21. 21.idealista.it
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  23. 23.theflorentine.net

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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.