A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. Housekeeping is available on request.
Generator Venice offers 26 accommodations with air conditioning. This Venice hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Dining options at the hostel include a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Tuscan-style hostel also offers a vending machine, an arcade/game room, and multilingual staff.
Generator Venice is a smoke-free property.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
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.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Italian, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Food and drink
Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 7 for adults and EUR 3.50 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Generator Bar and Kitchen
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Laundry facilities
Lockers
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
On the waterfront
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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1 building
3 floors
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Built in 1800
Double-glazed windows
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Smoke-free property
Tuscan architecture
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Water dispenser usage encouraged
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer (on request)
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
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Air conditioning
LED lighting
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 10.00
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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 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 and request an exemption, visit cda.comune.venezia.it.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 31 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 7.00 for adults and EUR 3.5 for children
Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in fee: EUR 10.00 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
We should mention
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
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Generator Venice Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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Very cool deco and beautiful views to waterfront ,great restaurants,cafes stunning canals and architecture
Arianda
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Justine
Jul 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Sandra
Traveled with family
Jun 7, 2024
Sandra
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Annie
May 23, 2024
Annie
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
6/10 Okay
Anna
May 23, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Okay stay
Overall decent stay. It would be good to give the bathrooms bath mats? The shower room would always have water on the floor since people had to step out without a bath mat.
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.
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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Yolanda
Apr 15, 2024
Yolanda
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Conner
Mar 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Keys were unavailable that was quite unfortunate, but staff did their best to ensure minimal disruption. Overall would stay again!
Conner
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
4/10 Poor
Valeria Andrea
Feb 26, 2024
I paid a share room with 8 people, when I got there they placed me on an 16 people room. We complain with the receptionist and told he couldn’t do nothing about.
We stayed here 10 years and the atmosphere was far better as the bar area seemed to busier (probably due to pricing) and there wasn't security inside making sure that people were not drinking after 11pm
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.
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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Renée
Sep 30, 2023
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Common facilities are great but rooms are very cramped and there's no where in the bathroom to put your things while you shower
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.
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.