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Space Electronic

  • Cover€10-20 (~$11-22) (often includes first drink)
  • VibeBig-room commercial dance floor, heavy student and tourist crowd, loud after midnight
  • Price€10-20 (~$11-22) entry
  • MusicElectronic, pop, commercial

Space Electronic occupies a multi-floor venue on Via Palazzuolo near Santa Maria Novella station in central Florence, Tuscany, and has been a fixture of the city's club scene for decades. The venue spans several rooms and levels, giving it a bigger, more maze-like feel than most central Florence clubs, with a main dance floor plus quieter side areas and a lounge level.

One of Florence's most established clubs near Santa Maria Novella, with multiple floors and rooms. Popular with a younger international crowd and local university students. Reliable for a night out in central Florence.

Space Electronic occupies a multi-floor venue on Via Palazzuolo near Santa Maria Novella station in central Florence, Tuscany, and has been a fixture of the city's club scene for decades. The venue spans several rooms and levels, giving it a bigger, more maze-like feel than most central Florence clubs, with a main dance floor plus quieter side areas and a lounge level. The crowd skews young, largely university-age locals and international students alongside tourists staying near the station, with an energetic, unpretentious atmosphere rather than an exclusive one; the age minimum is 18 and dress code is smart casual, so trainers and jeans are generally fine as long as they look put together. Music leans commercial: electronic, pop, and chart-friendly dance tracks aimed at keeping a broad crowd moving rather than niche genre programming. The bar serves standard mixed drinks and shots at club prices rather than a crafted cocktail list, with beer also widely available. The club runs Thursday through Saturday from 11PM to 4AM, with the floor filling from around midnight and peaking between 1 and 3AM; weeknights it is closed. Entry runs €10-20 (~$11-22) and often includes a first drink; there is no dedicated bottle-service programme, and reservations are not typically required, though larger groups can sometimes arrange advance entry during peak season.

Practical information for Space Electronic
Price €10-20 (~$11-22) entry
Cover €10-20 (~$11-22) (often includes first drink)
Hours Thu-Sat 11PM-4AM
Dress code Smart casual
Age limit 18+
Address Via Palazzuolo, 37, 50123 Florence

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Location

Via Palazzuolo, 37, 50123 Florence

43.7740, 11.2460 View on map

Highlights

  • Multiple floors and rooms near Santa Maria Novella station
  • Long-running fixture of Florence's club scene
  • Entry typically includes a first drink
  • Popular with university-age locals and international students

Tips for visiting

  • The floor is quiet before midnight and peaks between 1 and 3AM
  • Fridays and Saturdays draw the biggest crowds; Thursday is calmer
  • Entry price often includes a first drink, so ask at the door
  • Dress smart casual — trainers are fine if the overall look is tidy

Frequently asked questions

What nights is Space Electronic open?

The club operates Thursday through Saturday from 11PM to 4AM and is closed the rest of the week.

Is there an age limit?

Yes, entry requires guests to be at least 18 years old.

Does the cover charge include a drink?

The €10-20 (~$11-22) entry fee often includes a first drink, though this can vary by night.