Cheap Venice Vacations

Albergo Marin

• Across from the Grand Canal and a short walk to the railway station, the Albergo Marin is ideally located near all the action and yet far enough away to escape the constant noise. One of the least expensive hotels in the area, rooms are clean and cozy, with no extra frills. During the low season, from November to December, book a double room with complimentary continental breakfast and free wireless Internet, for $64 a night as of 2010. With English speaking staff on hand at all times, the hotel is able to answer questions about the city and arrange sightseeing tours.

  Albergo Marin

  Ramo delle Chioverete

  S.Croce, 670/b, 30135

  Venezia, Italy

  +39 (0)41 718 022

  albergomarin.it

Hotel Alloggi Agli Artisti

• Walking distance to the city center, the Rialto Bridge and San Marco, Hotel Alloggi Agli Artisti is a quaint hostel-style venue with friendly service and inexpensive prices. Once an Italian grease factory, the hotel blends classic elegance with modern touches, preserving some of the hotel's rich history. Adorned in warm colors, guest rooms are simple, with minimal furnishings, satellite television, wireless Internet and air conditioning and heat. The accomodations start at around $70 a night for a private room. You can choose from singles, doubles, triples and quadruple rooms for as low as $38 a person, per night.

  Hotel Alloggi Agli Artisti

  Calle Priuli Cavalletti, 99/b

  Venezia, Italy

  +39 (0)41 716 270

  agli-artisti-venezia.it

Ostello Venezia

• On the island of la Giudecca, across from St. Mark's Square and directly on the water, Ostello Venezia is one of the only youth hostels in Venice. Its rates start under $25 a night for dorm style rooms, which includes breakfast, a locker and clean sheets. While it may be inexpensive, there is only minimal amenities and women and men are separated in different dorms, making it ideal for singles. Each of the 18 dorms has 15 beds, which means guests have no privacy and it is normally loud at all hours of the night.

  Ostello Venezia

  Fondamenta delle Zitelle 86

  Giudecca, 30100 Venezia

  +39 (0)41 523 8211

  hostelvenice.org