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.
Located in La Giudecca, a neighbourhood in Venice, Generator Venice is near a train station and on the waterfront. Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Venice and Tronchetto Waterbus Stop. Marina di Venezia and San Teodoro are also worth visiting. Visit our Venice travel guide
Grand Canal and St. Mark's Square are located near Generator Venice, which provides a coffee shop/cafe, an arcade/games room and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site Italian cuisine diner, Generator Bar and Kitchen, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and happy hour. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and a lift
Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe
A vending machine, multilingual staff and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Generator Venice offer comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
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.
Lift
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
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 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/.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are 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 14 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
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 per cent reduction applies from 1–31 January.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 January to 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 to 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: from approximately EUR 7.00 for adults and from 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, a smoke detector 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 the 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)
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is Generator Venice pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 14 kg per pet. There's a fee 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 time is check-in at Generator Venice?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 1 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 10.00 (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Generator Venice?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is Generator Venice located?
Located in La Giudecca, this hostel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bacino San Marco, St. Mark's Square and Doge's Palace. St. Mark's Basilica and Teatro La Fenice are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Reviews
Generator Venice Reviews
8.4
Very good
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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
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Lilly
4 May 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Nice simple stay, very generic beds as expected for the price. Amazing and attentive staff.
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.
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.
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.
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
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Justine
30 Jul 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
8/10 Good
Renée
30 Sep 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
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
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.
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.
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
6/10 Okay
anthony
25 Jun 2025
Budget dream
If you want a budget stay with easy access to everything then this is ideal.
Good value, some privacy curtains would have been nice
NICK
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Angela
21 Sep 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Too tight of quarters for my preference. And only 1 bathroom for 10 people in a very tight space. Definitely an art to maneuver luggage.
And there is not an elevator to the third floor. Be ready :)