Generator Venice, nestled in La Giudecca, offers a vibrant atmosphere with an arcade/game room and coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the on-site Generator Bar and Kitchen or explore nearby Grand Canal while staying connected with in-room WiFi.
Generator Venice puts you 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from St. Mark's Square and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Rialto Bridge. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Generator Bar and Kitchen, which serves Italian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this Tuscan hostel include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli.
At a glance
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Hotel size
26 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booking their stay in Venice are kindly requested to visit the #EnjoyRespectVenezia site www.comune.venezia.it/en/content/enjoyrespectvenezia for important information and regulations applied in the city.
On certain dates of the year, visitors must pay an access fee of EUR 5-10 per person per day to enter Venice. Those with accommodation in Venice are exempt from paying this. Guests must however request an exemption voucher in advance and present it with an identity document on arrival. To check affected dates, fees and request an exemption, visit cda.ve.it/en/.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 31 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Snack bar/deli
Water dispenser
What to do
Pool table
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1800
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Arcade/game room
Locally sourced food is prioritized
At least 80% organic food
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
Local artist showcase
Local culture & ecosystem education
Double-glazed windows
Uses some LED lighting
Water dispenser
Lockers available
Tuscan architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
Uses some LED lighting
Water-efficient toilets only
Special features
Dining
Generator Bar and Kitchen - This diner specializes in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city and will be collected at the property. This tax does not apply to residents of Venice City and children under 10 years of age. Further exemptions may apply to patients and their companions, and people staying in the city for specific purposes/duties, subject to the submission of proper documents to the property. A 30 percent reduction applies from January 1-31.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 January - 31 January, EUR 1.40 per person, per night for adults; EUR 0.70 per night for guests aged 10-16 years old.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 February - 31 December, EUR 2.00 per person, per night for adults; EUR 1.00 per night for guests aged 10-16 years old.
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 7.00 for adults and EUR 3.5 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 10.00 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per stay
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB International
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Property Registration Number VE-357882
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Generator Venice offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Generator Venice does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Generator Venice?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 31 lbs per pet. There's a charge of EUR 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Generator Venice?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM. There's a charge of EUR 10.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Generator Venice?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Casino of Venice (1.2 mi) and Ca' Noghera Casino of Venice (6.6 mi) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Generator Venice and nearby?
Generator Venice has an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near Generator Venice?
Yes, Generator Bar and Kitchen offers Italian cuisine.
What's the area around Generator Venice like?
Generator Venice is located on the waterfront in La Giudecca, a short 16-minute walk from St. Mark's Square and 16 minutes' walk from Doge's Palace.
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Reviews
Generator Venice Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.4
Cleanliness
8.2
Location
8.4
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was very nice and available at any time. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 2, 2025
Super fun atmosphere and friendly staff.
Brent
Brent, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2025
Nice lounge area by their bar, several restaurant options to eat at right outside. One of thr guys at the front desk, Promise, was very helpful in recommending places to go see depending on what we were interested in.
Alondra
Alondra, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 4, 2025
Nice simple stay, very generic beds as expected for the price. Amazing and attentive staff.
Lilly
Lilly, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 9, 2025
Perfect location in Venice!!!! Very friendly and helpful staff!!!! Will be back next year!
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2024
Great costumer services, also there’s great restaurants around The area too
david
david, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2024
Very cool deco and beautiful views to waterfront ,great restaurants,cafes stunning canals and architecture
Arianda
Arianda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2024
Very cool deco and beautiful views to waterfront ,great restaurants,cafes stunning canals and architecture
Arianda
Arianda, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 2, 2024
Only one night quick stay because of plans. I cant give an honest review for how long we stayed. Check-in was easy and breakfast was good.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2024
Excellent only problem is the how expensive the boat is to get in and out of the Island - 25€ per day or 9.50 per trip but the hostel is excellent and the area very nice.
MARC
MARC, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2024
Nicer than most of the hotels I stayed in. Met a handful of great people. I was only there one night, laundry on site.
Tyler
Tyler, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 11, 2024
Keys were unavailable that was quite unfortunate, but staff did their best to ensure minimal disruption. Overall would stay again!
Conner
Conner, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2023
Fun spot to stay for a few days. The bathrooms are shared and are a bit tight, but for the price you can't complain. Definitely a unique experience if you have never stayed in a Hostel before. The coffee/drink bar was great, good area to mingle as well.
Note, you do have to get there by water taxi, so be prepared to buy a ticket or day pass upon arrival.
Zachary
Zachary, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 11, 2023
Very friendly staff willing to answer questions and help out. The hostel was nice itself too (I’ve stayed in much worse) and for me, in an easy location to commute both day and night from mainland Venice and Lido (for the film festival). Would defo comeback.
Joshua
Joshua, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2023
The staff was great and available when needed. The location was breath taking. Eating while watching the sun set on Venice was a memorable experience. The public transit ferry dock was very close. I had a 7 day transit pass for the city which I found very useful.
Andrea
Andrea, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 30, 2024
Loved that it wasn’t on a tourist island. Very quiet with lovely locals everywhere.
Rooms were very tight/dark and there was no kitchen for hostel guests to use. The bar food downstairs wasn’t great but the environment was spacious, welcoming and easy to hang out in.
Justine
Justine, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 30, 2023
Common facilities are great but rooms are very cramped and there's no where in the bathroom to put your things while you shower
Renée
Renée, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2023
I really enjoy my 4 day stay here.. the property itself was very nice for a hostel, the staff Sarah and luchea was super kind and helpful, the others that work the desk was nice alsooooo..
I stayed in 201 and it was clean every day and air conditioning which was a plus…the ladies shower was super gross , the shower needs to be beached down to remove all the mold 👎
Other than the shower, this is a great place away from tourist crowds, very chilled atmosphere, close to waterbus, market, dining, attractions etc..
I would highly recommend and if I’m in Venice again I would stay here again …
Overall good vibes and the lounge area is very cool pool table, games , reading area, bar etc.. this is in a great location. I had my coffee every morning outside by the water and that was most lovely.. overall great place to stay.. oh by the way this was my 1st time staying in a hostel
Ashslynn
Ashslynn, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 30, 2023
It’s a great place to stay, nice decoration, great and very informative members of the staff. In my opinion, this hostel has a slightly lower price compared to others because you have to get a ferry boat to get there.
The ONLY disadvantage is that it’s located in a island and you have to pay a ferry do get from/to. The pass I bought costed me about 20 euros and was valid for 24 hours. It might not be a disadvantage for some as I could use this pass to ride boats all over venice’s canals. These boats are kind of public transport that takes you all over the city.
Eduardo
Eduardo, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 5, 2023
Better than the reviews
I read a lot of reviews, many w negative comments, like slow internet.
I enjoyed Generator, clean rooms, easy set up, big play room w bar and food and good internet.
The biggest issue is that it’s not on the big Venice island, which means figuring out the vaporettos to the spot. Not hard, plenty of boats and doesn’t limit things, but a slight inconvenience. But the view at night is amazing.
Corey
Corey, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 21, 2024
Beautiful location, design, staff, but sleeping…!
Generator is a fun place, well designed and at a perfect location for exploring Venice. The people who work there are very kind and helpful and the common spaces are appealing. Good breakfasts and snacks at any time.
Sleeping in a large dormitory is the deal here, but my dormitory was very stuffy unless you knew to open the window wide before bedtime. The lockers under the beds worked well, and so did the phone charging plug by the bed, but the light by my bed was gone and was never replaced. The shared bathrooms and showers were good, but need fans to clear the steam, and need to be cleaned more than once a day.
The Saturday night disco dance from 10 pm -2am was very loud and even shook the floor of the dormitories. Even noise cancelling headphones couldn’t shut it out.
So— lots of great things, and a few that I would rather not have to deal with!
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jun 25, 2025
Budget dream
If you want a budget stay with easy access to everything then this is ideal.
anthony
anthony, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2024
Very nice place!
Antonie Maria
Antonie Maria, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 24, 2022
Very good place
Very good place with air conditioner
Juan
Juan, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 26, 2025
Good value, some privacy curtains would have been nice
NICK
NICK, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2025
Very nice and clean hostel. I love it. The only thing to be aware of is that you need to get a Ferry to get to the hostel and back to the main island. Each way cost €9.5. Other than that, it is a great place to stay.