Venice Hostel

Ostello Venezia

ABOVE: The Venice Hostel, or Ostello Venezia, is a converted granary on the Giudecca Canal.

Venice hotel rates can seem expensive, especially for students and other travelers on a budget. Not to worry--the Ostello Venezia, or Venice Hostel, offers cheap accommodations in a waterfront location that's easy to reach from St. Mark's Square, the Piazzale Roma, or the railroad station by public water bus. The youth hostel is open year-round except for two weeks in late December, and an annex is available when the main building is full. Total capacity is 254 beds.

2010 rates for bed and breakfast are €22 per day in dormitories, which are separate for men and women (except those in prebooked mixed groups). Some family rooms with 6 beds are available at a slightly higher charge. You'll need a YHA/HI membership card to stay at the hostel (available for €18 per year).

Warning: The Venice Hostel is located on the island of Giudecca, across the water from Venice's historic center, so you'll need to factor in the high cost of transportation when staying there. If you're traveling with friends, you may find it more economical (and far more convenient) to stay in one of the other budget accommodations listed on our Venice 1-Star Hotels and Venice Hostels, Convents, and Camping pages.

How to book

The hostel's Web site has online booking. You can also contact the hostel by e-mail or by telephoning + 39 041 5238211.

For more information, including a link to the hostel's Web site, see page 2 of this article.

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