81%A Venice Museum

Sort of a weird place. Feels a bit sketchy when you get there but overall is actually quite nice. It was really clean, the showers were amazing (i,e, dont turn off after 7 seconds). And they cook dinner every night and everyone eats together, so it feels a bit like a family dinner. Definitely... more Sort of a weird place. Feels a bit sketchy when you get there but overall is actually quite nice. It was really clean, the showers were amazing (i,e, dont turn off after 7 seconds). And they cook dinner every night and everyone eats together, so it feels a bit like a family dinner. Definitely nice when youre travelling a lot. I would recommend.close

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by leoraselesnick3907 – posted on Nov 28, 2008

10

excellent hostel

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by Saltone – posted on Nov 24, 2008

3

What a f*ckin' hostel, I can't even say it's a "hostel". Everything there was so unprofessional. DO NOT GO THERE, FIND SOMEWHERE ELSE!!

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by Arien – posted on Nov 24, 2008

3

this is the best hostel in venice. i've been here in october and i'm here again now.. i felt in love with this magic place, also because the staff is really frendly and helpfull. breakfast and dinner, included, are great.. i recommend this hostel to anyone.

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by adelrob859936 – posted on Nov 20, 2008

2

It felt like the owners had a big house and said,"Hey, I won't charge you that much if you want to spend the night".

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by quinnpatricia – posted on Nov 20, 2008

1

This place could be great...but unfortunately the staff let it down! Great location, building and other travellers. The beds were crap, the bthrm (toilet inside) was shared between 15 girls (no hot water most of the time),had to ask over to get the sheets or blankets.. For breakfast they had no... more This place could be great...but unfortunately the staff let it down! Great location, building and other travellers. The beds were crap, the bthrm (toilet inside) was shared between 15 girls (no hot water most of the time),had to ask over to get the sheets or blankets.. For breakfast they had no toast so gave us a few crackers and cold coffee/tea (&no cups) It felt like everyone was staying at their place and were a bit of an inconvience, rather than a hostel. I would recommend staying elsewhere!close

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by jmbayliss6886 – posted on Nov 20, 2008

4

A relatively new hostel (only 2 months old), it is on the second floor of an old palace...it is a listed building and all the gorgeous moulding is protected by the something or other of fine arts. Its stunning....loads of character. Its in close proximity to all sights; located on a small canal... more A relatively new hostel (only 2 months old), it is on the second floor of an old palace...it is a listed building and all the gorgeous moulding is protected by the something or other of fine arts. Its stunning....loads of character. Its in close proximity to all sights; located on a small canal 20 meters of the Grand Canal and one minute walk from S. Toma Vaperetto stop, then it is only 2 or 3 stops to Ponte de Rialto. If you are a cheapskate like me and are walking from Piazze le Roma just be sure to take a map with you. Because it is so young all the amenities are new and clean, and there is always a good pressure hot shower available....very good in November after sitting on a cold vaperetto. Beds are comfortable with new spring mattresses. The staff here one of the best parts of the place. They are hilarious, and best of all aren't jaded by the thousands of tourists who come through the city each day. Very helpful and have local knowledge, great fun to drink wine with and have a chat or play a bit of guitar. There is always music playing, free acess to internet, breakfast and dinner are provided. All in all a great experience!close

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by tiffanyburow1191 – posted on Nov 19, 2008

1

the free dinner is the best thing ever happened in a hostle, super location and beautiful old building! a bit expensive but worth it.

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by hengzilee8774 – posted on Nov 15, 2008

9

Very strange hostel! Felt like some guys just decided one day to start a hostel as a place to get girls. It is cheaper for girls to stay and they offer to take you out on the town. Camera in the rooms? is that security or creepy? no locks on rooms. Close to sites but hard to find but thats... more Very strange hostel! Felt like some guys just decided one day to start a hostel as a place to get girls. It is cheaper for girls to stay and they offer to take you out on the town. Camera in the rooms? is that security or creepy? no locks on rooms. Close to sites but hard to find but thats just how Venice is. Not bad but left you feeling un easyclose

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by sarahphi – posted on Nov 15, 2008

2

Close to train station/bus stops, right in the heart of Venice. The staff is very friendly and helpful(cooked us a very delicious breakfast, and dinner), rooms are clean, and beds are comfortable..

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by Rsoxfa – posted on Nov 14, 2008

2

They include breakfast AND dinner. So the price is reasonable. The place is a little hard to find at night, but so is everywhere else in Venice. It's the most interesting hostel I've been to so far

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by cala-lette775941 – posted on Nov 13, 2008

7

good location but quiet hard to find it because of the bad description. be aware of queuing for few bathrooms and unstable hot water.

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by ivyyup – posted on Nov 12, 2008

4

This is a new hostel still getting off the ground but is a great place to socialise and make friends, especially if you are a single traveller. The price includes breakfast and dinner which everyone eats togther on a large dining table...great idea. Stefano is the most helpful member of staff... more This is a new hostel still getting off the ground but is a great place to socialise and make friends, especially if you are a single traveller. The price includes breakfast and dinner which everyone eats togther on a large dining table...great idea. Stefano is the most helpful member of staff and nothing seems to be too much trouble.close

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by ninajjohl5753 – posted on Nov 12, 2008

3

Bad matresses, plain pasta for supper and very late (9:30pm), white bread for breakfast, one roll of toilet paper for 11 people, nice staff, nice building, good location, very loud on the weekend

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by jasmineloewen4702 – posted on Nov 12, 2008

1

Most fun I've ever had in a hostel... would definitely go back! Great place to meet people. Having breakfast and dinner included was really fantastic and made the hostel feel like home even though I was only there for two days. Would have liked more blankets, as the rooms are large and got cold...

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by aording7382 – posted on Nov 11, 2008

2

In the 3 days that I stayed here there were only girls. I couldn't figure out why it was only girls until they started passing out screwdrivers and wine until the girls would make out with the staff(all men). Every time my guy friend came to visit he was asked to leave. On the last day I was... more In the 3 days that I stayed here there were only girls. I couldn't figure out why it was only girls until they started passing out screwdrivers and wine until the girls would make out with the staff(all men). Every time my guy friend came to visit he was asked to leave. On the last day I was there a group of boys came who ended up paying 10 euros more even though there were unused rooms and they had booked ahead of time. I was never scared in the days that I stayed here, only uncomfortable.close

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by kelle – posted on Nov 10, 2008

2

This is a great hostel! The people who run it are really nice and helpful, the location is very convenient, the food was good, and the building itself really cool (chandelier in your room anyone?). I highly recommmend this hostel.

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by sallen24938 – posted on Nov 10, 2008

1

This place was beautiful! It is an old venecian building. It was a little hard to find, especially at night so i would suggest finding it in the daylight. Breakfast and dinner were amazing! We met alot of really cool people, would definitely stay again!

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by travelbug2016 – posted on Nov 10, 2008

6

Worst hostel I have ever stayed in. It is not close to St.Mark's. There are no lockers and there are no locks to the room doors. I would have rather stayed in a hotel that is practically the same price.

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by ysalina3912 – posted on Nov 10, 2008

1

The best Hostel for quality price ratio.The staff were really helpful and funny.I had a great time there.Stay here allow me to enjoy Venice in the best way.Thanks

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by mav3rik813387 – posted on Nov 9, 2008

1

Expensive price charged compared to the service they provided...

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by 6331090367 – posted on Nov 8, 2008

7

Very good hostel, nice people around near Piazza San Marco. Improve needed on the directions to the Hostel, because Venice is a Labyrinth. A good hint is to call the staff for the directions and get to Venice at daytime, while you can ask people for directions.

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by Aagui8557 – posted on Nov 5, 2008

1

The staff were really friendly and helpful, and the location was fantastic (if not a little difficult to find in the dark!). Breakfast was at a really weird time. They didn't serve it until 10 and if you're in proper sight seeing mode like we were you'll have to pick something up when you're out... more The staff were really friendly and helpful, and the location was fantastic (if not a little difficult to find in the dark!). Breakfast was at a really weird time. They didn't serve it until 10 and if you're in proper sight seeing mode like we were you'll have to pick something up when you're out and about. You can tell the hostel is quite new (the building is great, but the hostel seems a little bare), but there's plenty of potential there and they're doing a good job so far.close

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by laurastevens1194 – posted on Nov 5, 2008

1

It's one of the best hostel I have ever been. I like the cosy atmosphere, and the staff were very friendly.

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by Summer7189 – posted on Nov 4, 2008

1

It was hard to find it... But it's a really nice place!!

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by lurle – posted on Nov 4, 2008

4

Had a lovely time here, I don´t know that the Doge ever lived here but it sure is a pretty place. Matteo is lovely and the dinners and breakfasts are really nice. Definatly worth the extra bit of money to stay in town.

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by lizzie-d783172 – posted on Nov 3, 2008

13

Besides having a horrible time finding the place, we had a great time here! As soon as we got there we were exhausted and starving and even though the guys who owned the hostel had made supper 2 hours earlier they offered to cook us some supper. They were great! The building's architecture was... more Besides having a horrible time finding the place, we had a great time here! As soon as we got there we were exhausted and starving and even though the guys who owned the hostel had made supper 2 hours earlier they offered to cook us some supper. They were great! The building's architecture was absolutely beautiful, but the beds were very basic. To sum it all up the staff was great and getting 2 free delicious meals was great for us on tight bugets! It was a perfect way to meet people as well.close

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by stanekaudreym9169 – posted on Nov 3, 2008

1

Awsome hostel!! Fav so far with the exception of the uncomfortable beds. The hostel is very difficult to get to, but so is anywhere in venice!! The location was amazing...looking right out onto one of the cannels. having a delecious dinner and breakfast everyday as a large group was an excellent... more Awsome hostel!! Fav so far with the exception of the uncomfortable beds. The hostel is very difficult to get to, but so is anywhere in venice!! The location was amazing...looking right out onto one of the cannels. having a delecious dinner and breakfast everyday as a large group was an excellent way to meet everyone. two guys running the place were awsome!!! and it was clean!!close

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by sunset-stef7631 – posted on Nov 1, 2008

6

very nice place. Just a couple of bad points..... only the one shower and toilet(in same room) for the guests, also some freaky neighbour taking photos from her window as she does not like the hostel being next to her(newly opened). Plus the beds were crap.....beautiful place though

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by juju30374 – posted on Nov 1, 2008

3

This is the best place I ever slept in my life! Believe me, I'm a professional of historical monuments in France and it was unbelievable for me to live in such a place, a Doge flat since the XVIIst century! And the guys are so nice! Then I've to tell that I lived in Venice before, but I spent my... more This is the best place I ever slept in my life! Believe me, I'm a professional of historical monuments in France and it was unbelievable for me to live in such a place, a Doge flat since the XVIIst century! And the guys are so nice! Then I've to tell that I lived in Venice before, but I spent my best days there, because of the location and the really good friendship I felt with Alberto and Matteo. See you soon and big kisses for you, you're the best!close

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by chloedemonet9439 – posted on Nov 1, 2008

1

STUNNING old Venice house run by a bunch of guys who only speak a bit of English. Beds very basic, no lock-up for valuables & the hot water ran out a lot. Free hot breakfast & delicious dinner & great location though - great place to see Venice from

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by nimsh – posted on Oct 30, 2008

3

This is a very noisy hostel. The staff are often not around, it seems pretty dysfunctional 99%of the time. It's a beautiful building though, ok for a couple of nights.

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by hobbsmegan3003 – posted on Oct 30, 2008

1

To me, The Venice Museum is equivalent to a 6 star hotel. For such a cheap rate, what can one ask for, really... Amazing decorations, fun staff and definitely the best dinner you can get in Venice, for free! Toilet was a concern for those who left a review. But for me, it was no problem at all!... more To me, The Venice Museum is equivalent to a 6 star hotel. For such a cheap rate, what can one ask for, really... Amazing decorations, fun staff and definitely the best dinner you can get in Venice, for free! Toilet was a concern for those who left a review. But for me, it was no problem at all! Just don't use during the peak hours I reckon. Located just 20metres from Calle de Traghetto, buy a day ticket and you won't have any problem getting around and back to the hostel. The location was great too, just 10mins away from San Marco and the Rialto Bridge. I totally recommend this place. To the team at A Venice Museum, Grazie!close

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by gial-sg6609 – posted on Oct 29, 2008

1

Pretty good accomodation for the price, especially in Venice, but it could have been a little cleaner (the kitchen was pretty questionable, and i might have gotten bed bug bites from this hostel).. and it was pretty loud at night just because the walls are thin and the people staying there were... more Pretty good accomodation for the price, especially in Venice, but it could have been a little cleaner (the kitchen was pretty questionable, and i might have gotten bed bug bites from this hostel).. and it was pretty loud at night just because the walls are thin and the people staying there were loud. also, there's only one shower for pretty much the entire place. it is a cool building, and definitely a unique atmosphere.close

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by fcarl7690 – posted on Oct 28, 2008

2

Very nice hostel and only a minute from the S. Toma vaporetto stop. Good breakfast. Clean. Definately recommend.

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by emmiemullen5079 – posted on Oct 28, 2008

4

We only stayed here one night, but it was one of the nicest hostels we have ever stayed at. The hostel has lots of character with a great location and nightly activities. Very big common areas and spacious rooms . The staff were awesome - really friendly, social and helpful during our short stay.... more We only stayed here one night, but it was one of the nicest hostels we have ever stayed at. The hostel has lots of character with a great location and nightly activities. Very big common areas and spacious rooms . The staff were awesome - really friendly, social and helpful during our short stay. We had to leave early to catch a flight and were treated to breakfast even though breakfast wasn't scheduled to begin for another hour! A simply wonderful place to stay.close

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by adelrob859936 – posted on Oct 27, 2008

2

A different kind of hostel. Defenitely it is worth a visit but still it has quite some room for developement.

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by helcaim – posted on Oct 27, 2008

7

The hostel was lots of fun and staff were friendly. Its in a good postiion near the St Toma ferry stop, but looks just like residential housing from the outside (there was no signage) so very difficult to find unless you seek the street number... make sure your write it down!

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by fdeluca – posted on Oct 26, 2008

6

it was a great stay at the hostel for my visit to venice. I would definitely go back there again.

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by cindywsims2363 – posted on Oct 26, 2008

1

Definatly shouldnt have opened in its current state!Very poorly run hostel, rarely cleaned,distgusting kithen,shocking breakfast that stayed on the table and was put away just before dinner,and no one was ever around to answer the door... we waited outside for 2 hours before the door was opened... more Definatly shouldnt have opened in its current state!Very poorly run hostel, rarely cleaned,distgusting kithen,shocking breakfast that stayed on the table and was put away just before dinner,and no one was ever around to answer the door... we waited outside for 2 hours before the door was opened and there was no attempted apology... all in all, the most random place in the universe, not worth 30 euros but good luck finding something cheaper in venice!!!!!close

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by bec-s-mchenry7473 – posted on Oct 23, 2008

3