Cheap Hotels Venice

The idea may never have crossed your mind, but if you are going to be traveling to Venice on a budget, you might try staying at a religious establishment or monastery in Venice.  These religious “homes” (guest houses), monasteries and convents are open to the public for only a limited period of time in the year and most of them do not accept credit cards.  They are run by religious orders which take in paying guests in their casa per ferie (“holiday homes”).   You do not have to be of the same religious domination, but it’s a great way to save money while on holiday in Venice by staying at one of these religious guest houses in Venice. Not only can you save money by staying in one of these monasteries or convents, but if you find some cheap places to eat in Venice, you can stay within your budget.

There is usually no air conditioning; the rooms are somewhat Spartan but always extremely clean and safe.  Many of these guest houses offer breakfast with the price of your room, communal sitting areas and in great locations for sightseeing around the historical attractions of Venice.  Some of these religious holiday homes have a curfew which you will have to abide by.

Check with each of these monasteries to find out if they are accepting guests during the time of year you are traveling to Venice.  Some are them are not open outside of the high tourist season from July to September.

The Foresteria Valdese, formerly an 18th century palace run by the Methodist Church in Venice is on the Castello 5170.  Their telephone for booking and further information is 041 528 6797.  More information can be found on the website at wwwlforesteriavenezia.it.

The Casa Capitanio on the Santa Croce 561 is near the Madonna dell’Orto.  It offers 12 guest rooms, does not accept credit cards and is open from mid-June to the middle of September.

The Domus Ciliota is on the Calle Delle Muneghe 2976 San Marco.  Their telephone number is 041 520 4888.  There are 100 beds for people looking for cheap hotel accommodation in Venice but would rather stay in a monastery setting.

Casa Cardinal Piazza – on the Cannaregio 3539/A vicino all Maddonna dell’Orto has 24 rooms for tourist guests.  Telephone 041 721 388.

On the Fondamenta Rizzi, Santa Croce 316, you’ll find the Casa Caburlotto.  Telephone for reservations at the religious holiday home 041 710 877.

The Casa Murialdo-Circolo ANSPI is located on the Cannaregio 3512 and offers 12 rooms for those seeking budget hotels in Venice.  The telephone for hotel reservations is 041 719 933.

The Suore Salesi situated at Dorsoduro 108, telephone 041 522 3691 for cheaper accommodation in Venice that the usual hotel prices.

At Cannaregio 2372 is the Santa Fosca monastery offering 30 beds for a good price for hotels stays in Venice.  They have a website at www.santafosca.it for further information on staying at this religious holiday home.  Telephone number for more information is 041 715 775.

The Istituto Solesin is another option for a monastery stay in Venice.  It is located at Dorsoduro 624 in Venice.  Telephone 041 522 4356 for information and hotel reservations.

On the San Polo 3082, the Domus Civica religious holiday home is situated.  This religious holiday home has 65 rooms for hotel guests and has a website where you can further information about staying at this monastery.

There are 11 rooms at the Istituto San Guiseppe for people seeking cheap hotels in Venice but would rather stay in a religious home for their vacation.  You’ll find the Istituto San Guiseppe located at  Ponte della Guerra 5402.  The telephone number for hotel reservations is 041 522 5352.

If you are traveling alone or even as a family, these types of hotel accommodations offer a good option for budget Venice travel.  Some can be compared to dormitory settings and  offer rooms for singles, families and couples as they do in hostels. These are an affordable option to cheap hotels in Venice for travelers who have to watch their expenditures.

Recently restored, the  Zaguri Bed and Breakfast Hotel is located a very short walk from St. Mark’s Square, the Ducal Palace and Museo Correr, La Fenice Theater and the Gallerie dell’Accademi.  The Zaguri Bed and Breakfast is a comfortable, simple hotel for those seeking budget hotels in Venice.

Large clean rooms at the Zaguri B&B

Bed and breakfast hotels are the second cheapest way to go if you are on a budget.  The Zaguri Bed and Breakfast is located in a building that was once a historical palace.  Three spacious bedrooms, simply and tastefully decorated in a modern style are available to stay in.  Each room is big enough that four people can stay in a room.  Amenities included with the room include a private bathroom with either a bathtub or shower, hair dryers, towels, air conditioning, mini bar, satellite TV and room safe.  Most notable, the Zaguri Bed and Breakfast is clean.

A good breakfast is eaten in the breakfast room.  There’s a reception desk and the staff is friendly and helpful.

Booking online is possible at the Zaguri Bed & Breakfast website at www.zaguri.net.  This B&B in Venice is located at San Marco 2632 – 30124 Venice, telephone:  +39.0412410594.  You’ll find more information about this B&B on their website.

This Venice bed and breakfast gets nice reviews from previous travelers who stayed and praised the cleanliness, the helpful staff, the location and the great price deal of the Zaguri B&B.