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.

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.