Our website is funded by adverts and affiliate links. If you make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no cost to you. If you find the content useful, please consider disabling your adblocker and booking through these links! Thank you!
Written by Alexander Kopp, Marika Maslanka
03/09/2025
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová, Pexels
While Venice is renowned for its higher prices, a growing number of quality hostels and budget-friendly options now cater to backpackers and social travelers, offering vibrant atmospheres and opportunities to connect.
1. Anda Venice Hostel
Type: Hostel
Located just a short train ride from Venice in Mestre, Anda Venice provides a super social and vibrant atmosphere, ideal for meeting fellow travelers. It often hosts nightly events like karaoke and beer pong, with DJ sets on weekends, making it a great choice for those seeking a party hostel experience. One can expect clean and modern facilities, including a fully-equipped communal kitchen and a lively bar area.
2. Generator Venice
Type: Hostel
Situated on Giudecca Island, just one vaporetto stop from Piazza San Marco, Generator Venice offers a blend of rustic-chic design within a renovated grain warehouse. It presents a social environment with a common area featuring a bar and fireplace, providing opportunities for guests to mingle. This hostel is a good option for budget travelers and those looking for a lively atmosphere close to the main island.
3. Ostello S. Fosca
Type: Hostel
Found in a non-touristy area of Cannaregio on the main island, Ostello S. Fosca offers a central location perfect for solo travelers. Housed within the remnants of an old church, it provides a friendly and basic, yet very clean, accommodation experience. While it may not have a strong party vibe, it features a communal kitchen, encouraging interaction among guests in a more relaxed setting.
At TFA Travel we believe in travel for all. Our mission is to enable people to explore the world as easily as possible without having to pay a travel agent a huge commission.
Our typical audience are those that want to see something new and get involved with authentic experiences of a country. Whether you are a backpacker, solo traveller, solo female traveller, straight or LGBTQ+ couple, family, you will find local and authentic experiences here.