Cheap Hotels Venice

With the economy in decline, going to Venice can be a slightly expensive adventure. In fact, tourism internationally has declined this year by about 30% in Europe because of the current economy.  While the airfares are relatively cheap, the cost of staying in any one of the many Venice hotels is not. Lately, there have been rumours of the economy recovering, but how true these rumours really are, depends of where you are.  Hotels have reduced their rates, but when a story appears in the press that the economy is back on track, you will find hotels will suddenly increase their prices.  Then another news story follows with another massive layoff at some country or factory and people know that the economy has not really suddenly recovered.  It depends on what you believe and who you believe when looking for cheap Venice hotels in Italy.

However, the trip to Venice can be made relatively cheaper and you can keep to your budget by staying in the smaller less expensive but still quality Venice cheap hotels. One of these discount hotels in Venice is the Hotel Al Piccolo.  This 2 star hotel, the Hotel Piccolo in Venice is equivalent to a roadside motel in the US the suits the budget traveller. It is a simple hotel that offers great convenience for travelers who do not have masses of money to spend on lodging at the expensive luxury hotels in the city of Venice. This Venice hotel is located near the Mestre station and is easily accessed by bus. There are buses running daily from the hotel to downtown central Venice.

At Al Piccolo Hotel, there is free parking and the area surrounding the hotel is safe for tourists. While this discount hotel Venice is simple, the best advantage of staying at the Al Piccolo is that it is conveniently located near the motorways. Within ten to fifteen minutes, one can reach downtown Venice or any one of the local scenic sites or beaches at the Lido. Some places of interest located within ten to 20 minutes of the hotel include Brenate Riviera, Treviso, and Padua – all places you must visit while on your holiday in Venice.

The Al Piccolo hotel can be reached from the Venice airport and train station by bus. The hotel is by no means lavish but the atmosphere is relaxed and pleasant. The hotel caters chiefly to individuals/families that are traveling budget and only want a decent place to sleep. The hotel also offers all amenities you would need  for the business traveler to Venice.

The Hotel Al Piccolo has 19 rooms for guests with stylish decorations. Some of the hotel rooms have a terrace but all have their own private bathroom. Besides single rooms, there are a few double rooms and family suites for families visiting the city of Venice. Air conditioning and satellite TV is available in all rooms of the hotel. The hotel lobby is small but you will find it does have a bar and a TV room when you need to relax after a long day of visiting all the tourist sights of Venice.

Breakfast is available but not included in the cost of your hotel room and costs about $10. The rooms are comfortable, clean and the hotel does allow pets if you are bringing your pet along with you on your vacation in Venice.

Hotel Piccolo is mainly geared for the young tourist who wants to spend his/her money more on sight seeing and doing things in Venice on their holiday in Venice rather than on extravagant Venice luxury hotels. While the hotel is decent, it may not be the right place for someone seeking palatial accommodation. Choose according to your budget you must stick to for your budget Venice hotel.  Nevertheless, the hotel does have all the amenities a tourist needs to be comfortable and offers some good discounts. Hotel Al Piccolo is a great budget hotel to be included in your list of cheap hotels in Venice to consider and for a few days stay, it is tolerable and pleasant and you wouldn’t go wrong in making this choice in Venice hotels.

The cost of staying for a single night at Al Piccolo Hotel is pretty decent by Venetian standards and will cost you about $90 for a single room for a one night stay. You will find that for cheap hotels Venice, prices will vary depending on which season you are travelleing. Hotel Al Piccolo does have a comprehensive website where bookings can be made, you can check online for their prices at their website and compare with other hotel booking web sites.

The Albergo Bel Sito and Berlino Hotel is located in an excellent location on a typical Venetian Square in central historic Venice, between Piazzo San Marco and La Fenice theatre. The Piazzo San Marco and the Rialo Bridge are just a short walk away. The exact address of the Albergo Bel Sit is 2517 San Marco Venice 30124. This is a 3 star hotel and will cost you from $95 US for a double bedroom with private bathroom a night. Buffet breakfast is included in the cost of your stay at this cheap hotels Venice hotel room.

The Hotel Bel Sito offers 34 single, double and triple rooms The hotel is fully air conditioned, rooms are tastefully decorate in the 19th century style. There is a concierge desk, an elevator (lift) and the hotel is smoke free. There are meeting rooms in which to hold small meetings, express check in and check out, and television in the lobby. The staff is multilingual and very friendly and willing to assist with booking tours or helping you to obtain tickets to events. Some rooms have a mini bar fridge. All rooms have satellite TV, and direct dial phones. For a small charge, there is wireless internet available to. You will find this a very clean hotel and a great deal for cheap hotels Venice for the price.

Rooms either overlook the Santa Maria del Giglio square and others overlook the canal. Hint: to add extra pleasure to your stay, ask for a Canal view room. It is possible that you will get the chance to be serenaded by one of the gondoliers. That would be a marvellous addition to your stay in Venice, let me promise you.

Sites to visit which are close to the Bel Sito Hotel include La Fenice Theater, the Accademia Bridge, San Marco Square and the Rialto Bridge.

Although this is in the higher price range of the cheap hotels in Venice, it is an excellent deal for the price. Be sure to check the rates on the internet before you book at any of these cheap hotels in Venice because the rates can differ between different websites. Also, because of the popularity of Venice, book early, especially in the high season or you are going to end up disappointed and perhaps have to scramble for hotel rooms.