Welcome to this guide which lists a selection of the best cheap hotels in Venice.
Venice is one of the most fascinating cities in Italy, but for the most part, finding affordable accommodation can be a challenge. Fortunately, there are many relatively cheap hotels that offer comfortable and affordable rooms.
In this guide, I’ll not only share with you some of the cheapest hotels in Venice to help you find the ideal accommodation for your trip, but also save you money.
From central locations in the heart of the city to cosy rooms on quieter corners in lesser touristic districts, there is something to suit all tastes and needs.
Thanks to this selection of affordable hotels in Venice, you should be able start to make the most of the beauty and charm of the city without breaking the bank.
Cheap hotels in Venice
Believe it or not, when it comes to staying in budget hotels in Venice, what most travellers fear is ending up in dirty old crumbling properties and experience bad customer service or, to be without basic essentials that are not provided on arrival.
That is why, in this particular accommodation guide, I will recommend a list of cheap hotels in Venice other travellers loved and I believe you will too!
But let’s start by looking at why you may want to stay in a budget hotel in Venice over some of the most expensive options that are widely available in the city.
Is it worth staying in a cheap hotel in Venice?
There are a couple of reasons why it’s worth considering a cheap stay in Venice.
Whereas some might be obvious, there are others in disguise and that will make you seriously think about booking an affordable hotel. Let’s take a look at them!
- 1. To stay on a budget. If you want to save money on accommodation in Venice, then you have no choice but to book a cheap hotel like the ones I mention below or, alternatively, a hostel. Here’s a list of the best hostels in Venice for your reference. To keep the cost down, be ready to compromise on some things like having your own private bathroom or a spacious room.
- 2. To spend money on experiences and activities instead. Instead of spending most of your travel budget on pricey hotels, why not book a cheap room and instead spend money on food, tours, experiences and shopping?
- 3. Cheap doesn’t mean bad. You’ll be surprised when I tell you that some budget hotels in Venice have fantastic reviews, returning guests and greater customer service than some 4 or 5 star hotels. Now you can travel knowing that saving money + having a fabulous stay in Venice is a possibility.
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Best cheap hotels in Venice
Let’s now dive into this selection of cheap hotels in Venice so you can hopefully find the one that ticks all of your boxes! For each hotel I mention 3 features that make it a good place to stay in Venice and attractions at your doorstep.
Use the Venice budget accommodation map I have created which you can save to your Google Maps account and use it to see where each hotel is located in Venice.
Alla Corte Rossa
Hotel Features:
- Breakfast included
- Children up to 3 years old stay for free
- Free access to the Venice Casinò
The B&B Alla Corte Rossa is only 2 minutes walk from Campo Santa Margherita, based in the Dorsoduro district, far from the tourist crowds this hotel overlooks a Venetian tranquil canal called Rio Briati and the whole area is packed with bacari and authentic Venetian restaurants. The property is only 10 minutes from the Accademia Bridge and Galleries and the Rialto Bridge, making it the ideal starting point to visit Venice, as well as a great place to relax in the evening.
For an affordable price per night, you can stay in one of the rooms of Alla Corte Rossa that are decorated with antique Venetian style furniture and equipped with every comfort. It’s the ideal B&B for a family since children up to 3 stay for free. You can choose among the double or triple superior room with canal view, the double room for single use (ideal for solo travellers), standard double room and economy double room.
Hotel dalla Mora
Hotel Features:
- Breakfast included
- Option to add extra beds
- 24 hours reception
The 1 star Hotel dalla Mora is located in the Santa Croce neighbourhood, a few minutes away from Santa Lucia railway station and the bus station in Piazzale Roma. The church of San Nicola da Tolentino is only 3 minutes walk away and overlooks the Rio del Malcanton canal. The hotel offers 3 types of double rooms: with a private bathroom, with sink and shower in the room and toilet shared on the same floor and with sink only, shower and toilet are shared. It’s also available as a single room with a private bathroom. The rooms don’t have TVs but they all have a terrace from where you enjoy romantic views of the canal. This hotel is perfect if you’re looking to stay on a budget in Venice and to explore its most authentic side.
Centauro Hotel
Hotel Features:
- Breakfast included
- 6 minutes away from St. Mark’s Square
- 24 hours reception
The 3 star Centauro Hotel is based in Campo Manin, only 6 minutes walk away from the very heart of the city: St. Mark’s Square. It’s a great place to stay in Venice for first timers on a budget that want to be close to the main attractions like Rialto, Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica. There is a wide selection of rooms from classic double rooms to superior double with canal view, triple and quadruple rooms to accommodate families. The Centauro Hotel is set on a 16th century building and decorated in Venetian style. Guests can enjoy a good buffet breakfast in the morning (which is included in the room price!) in a large room with a terrace that offers charming views over the city. Make sure to visit the Scala Contarini del Bovolo a few steps away from the property!
Alloggi Arlecchino
Hotel Features:
- Free airport shuttle
- Near Piazzale Roma
- Multilingual staff
The guest house Alloggi Arlecchino is located in a strategic position, only a few minutes away from Piazzale Roma. Looking for an affordable room in Venice and need to catch an early bus or taxi to the airport? Look no further! This property is exactly what you need if you have an early or late flight and provides a free shuttle service to Marco Polo airport. Alloggi Arlecchino is close to the peaceful Papadopoli Gardens, one of the few parks in Venice historic centre, and near the church of Santa Maria dei Frari and Scuola Grande di San Rocco. Every room has a private bathroom with free toiletries, bidet and hairdryer. Additionally, the room has a TV, wardrobe, safe deposit box and air-conditioning and heating.
Hotel San Moisè
Hotel Features:
- Free tickets to Venice Casinò
- Breakfast included
- Close to St. Mark’s Square
The Hotel San Moisè is another cheap hotel to stay in Venice if you book your stay in the low season. It’s a 3 star hotel located in the San Marco neighbourhood, only a couple of minutes away from St. Mark’s Square. It’s a great affordable hotel considering the excellent location, in one of the most popular areas of the city. It also happens to be a good starting point to explore more islands in the lagoon of Venice, since you’ll be close to several water bus stops in the St. Mark’s Basin. The hotel features a lovely internal courtyard and garden which dates back to the 16th century. The rooms decorated in Venetian style are quite spacious and some of them have exposed beams that give extra character to the space. The range of rooms goes from single rooms to family rooms that can host up to 4 people. You have the option to book canal view rooms as well as rooms with balconies overlooking the Rio de San Moisè. If you stay here, I recommend you get the cheapest gondola ride in Venice from the gondola pier Dogana. This gondola goes to Punta della Dogana, in the Cannaregio neighbourhood, not far from the beautiful Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute.
Locanda Ca’ Zose
Hotel Features:
- Near vaporetto stop La Salute
- Fully accessorised rooms
- Next to Peggy Guggenheim Collection
The Locanda Ca’ Zose is based in a 17th century building and overlooks the Rio della Fornace. The stylish guest house is just next to one of the most important art museums in Venice, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and not far from Punta della Dogana and Santa Maria della Salute church. Every room comes with a range of amenities that will make your stay very pleasant: air conditioning, shower or bath, mini-bar fridge, free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. There are 3 different types of rooms: standard, superior and suites and some of them can welcome up to 4 people. Only the suites overlook a rio or a Venetian calle.
Casa Accademia
Hotel Features:
- Near Gallerie dell’Accademia
- Coworking space and conference room
- Rooftop terrace
Casa Accademia is a budget guest house located in the heart of Venice, not far from the Gallerie dell’Accademia museum and Santa Maria della Salute church. From the property, you can truly immerse yourself in the Venetian life. It’s also the perfect place to stay to visit some of the top attractions of the city like Gallerie dell’Accademia, Peggy Guggenheim Collection and get to St. Mark’s Square in less than 20 minutes. There are 6 types of rooms: single, superior single, double or with 2 single beds, matrimonial, matrimonial superior and large family. Casa Accademia can please the needs of travellers visiting Venice with a limited budget for accommodation, whether you’re a solo traveller and digital nomad, a couple or small group of friends or family. Some extras services or comforts you can expect to find at Casa Accademia are: a terrace with great views of Santa Maria della Salute church, a bright coworking space and a conference room.
Leone Hotel
Hotel Features:
- Near Gallerie dell’Accademia
- Coworking space and conference room
- Rooftop terrace
This 3 star hotel is 6 minutes away from Santa Lucia railway station, facing the Baroque style palace Venier-Manfrin and overlooking the Cannaregio canal. It’s only a couple of metres away from the vaporetto stop Guglie where the lines 3, 4.1 and 5.1 stop. The hotel is the perfect base to start exploring Venice off-the-beaten-path as in a matter of minutes you get to the Jewish Ghetto and the Fondamenta dei Ormesini. Along this street, you can find many bacari and small restaurants where you can taste some of the best food in the city. The rooms can host up to 3 people and you can choose among double standard, double superior and triple room. All rooms have a private bathroom, flat screen TV, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Bear in mind that only the superior room offers a canal view.
Foresteria Sociale Venice S.Marco
Hotel Features:
- Near Gallerie dell’Accademia
- Coworking space and conference room
- Rooftop terrace
The Foresteria Sociale S. Marco is the closest hostel to St. Mark’s Square and that overlooks a canal, the Rio della Veste. The hostel is only a few minutes away from the main attractions of the city like Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica and La Fenice theatre. What makes this property unique is that it is based in a wing of a Franciscan Sisters convent that has been converted into a hostel and guest house. You can choose to stay in dormitories or private rooms. The private rooms have a bathroom with a hair dryer, fridge and lockers. You can use the communal areas to meet other travellers and share travel experiences during your stay. The hostel provides a fully equipped kitchen, dining and seating area. There’s one ensuite mixed dormitory that can host up to 20 people, then another ensuite mixed dormitory that can host up to 6 people and a female dormitory for up to 4 people.
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Best Cheap hotels in Venice
As you can see, finding cheap hotels in Venice is possible as long as you’re not travelling during the most popular periods of the year!
Make sure to book one of these hotels a couple of months in advance so you can have the chance to find good deals and save a lot of money.
Even if you’ll be staying in Venice for various days, I invite you to check out my one day in Venice itinerary to get some inspiration on all that you can do in just one day.
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