Venice youth hostels: my 5 favourites

Take a Venice youth hostel is a great way to find cheap accommodation.

The floating city's popularity can make it a little difficult to visit on a budget, but fortunately there are a growing number of affordable hostels for backpackers and budget travelers.

Today, I'd like to tell you more about five establishments that are close to my heart.

Here we go!

Venice youth hostel: Generator

The Venice hostel of the European Generator chain is located on Giudecca Islandjust one stop away from vaporetto from the famous Piazza San Marco. Originally a grain warehouse, the building has been renovated in a rustic chic style, with tiled floors, exposed brickwork and even a chandelier and a stone fireplace in the common room.

They have dormitories from 3 to 16 beds (and women-only dormitories) as well as private rooms. In the dormitories, each bed has its own reading lamp, socket and locker (although you have to pay extra for the locker).

The outdoor terrace of the inn's canal-side café is one of the best features of this location, with views across the canal to the historic center of Venice. It's an ideal place to start the morning where relax after a long day of exploration.

As far as prices are concerned, you can expect to pay :

39 € for a bed in a dormitory
200 € for a private room

L'Anda Venice

This award-winning hostel is the best place to party in Venice. The venue hosts nightly events ranging from karaoke to beer pong. On weekends, you can enjoy the best DJs in the area. Although it's located on the mainland, it's easy to get to the historic center, as it's only a few minutes from the center of Venice.just a few minutes' walk from Central Station.

There are private rooms and mixed and unisex dormitories. Dormitory beds have a privacy curtain, an outlet, a locker and a reading lamp. Mattresses are quite comfortable, although shower pressure leaves something to be desired.

On site, you'll need to count :

30 € for a bed
114 € for a private room

Venice youth hostel: Ostello S. Fosca

Arguably the most central hostel in Venice, the Ostello S. Fosca is within walking distance of all the city's main sights. However, it's also nestled on a tranquil canal, so you'll always be able to enjoy the sights and sounds of Venice. get a good night's rest. Although there's not much of a social atmosphere here, the staff are super friendly and eager to help with anything you need.

Location and affordability are the main reasons to stay here, as the dorms are pretty basic with creaky (but clean) metal beds. What's more, there's only air conditioning in some rooms, so if you're staying here during the warmer months, it can get pretty stuffy.

One thing to note is that there are a €15 check-in fee if you arrive after 8 p.m.. If you know you'll be arriving late, it might be better to choose another hostel.

For this inn, you must count :

46 € per bed in dormitories
97 € per private room

THE A&O

A&O is another major European hostel chain. There are in fact two A&O hostels in Venice. However, the facilities are more or less the same, no matter which one you stay in. They're located right next to the main railway station, which provides easy access to the city's historic center.

Since the building is an entire city block, there are plenty of amenities here, including a 24-hour reception and a ton of common spaces, including a shared workspace, children's play area and kitchen with all-you-can-eat breakfast for €9.30.

More economical than the others, you must count :

27 € for a single bed in dormitories
72 € for a private room

Venice youth hostel: Combo Venezia

Although it presents itself as a hostel, Combo Venezia is more like a hotel than a traditional hostel. There are no dormitories here, but rather affordable private rooms and fully furnished apartments in a beautifully restored historic convent. This is a good option if you're looking for more privacy than a traditional hostel and you're willing to pay a little more.

There's an on-site bar-restaurant with an outdoor terrace along the canal, 24-hour reception, a huge cloistered courtyard, a communal kitchen for guests (as well as kitchens in the apartment-style rooms).

For this inn, you must count :

50 € per bed
150 € for a private room

Whether you're looking for a quiet, central stay or a lively party venue, there's something for every type of budget traveler in the city of Venice. This list will help you make your choice and make the most of your trip to this magnificent Italian city.

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