Our stay at the hostel was generally ok. The location is beautiful, the hostel itself being somewhat part of a church and also a historical landmark. It is right on the canal in a very quiet part of Venice. Near the hostel is a really cool bar and also some really nice restaurants. Our room was very clean, the bathroom too. The staff was extremely nice, friendly and available during the day.

The only inconvenience was the heating. We stayed in a room with no heaters and the first night was quite uncomfortable because it was literally freezing inside. We got extra blankets and so on but the staff moved us in another room for the next two nights, so the problem was somehow fixed. We didn’t really find it appropriate that they gave us the room knowing that it doesn’t have any heating system (we visited in December and the temperature outside in the evenings was always between 0-1 Degree Celsius). We appreciate though that the staff was prompt and listened to our request to get another room.

Excellent location. A straight (!) and easy walk from the train station, in a quiet area but near to non-touristy restaurants. Supermarkets quite close, including a large SPAR supermarket inside a former theatre. Kitchen facilities with all the needed appliances like microwave, pots, plates, utensils. Common fridge where you can place items with your name on it. They also provide cooking basics (salt, oil, vinegar, spices) and pasta and tea. There is a vending machine with snacks and drinks. They have a table where other guest leave their unneeded for that you can take. Games and books available in the common area. Very friendly and helpful staff, before and during my stay. Each guest is given a large cupboard/closet with hangers and a key to lock it. You can leave your luggage after checkout for no cost...while it isn't monitored or locked, it is near the receptionist. Each guest has their own lamp and outlet by the bed, and many have their own mosquito zapper in the outlet as well. The hostel has history (Gallileo stayed here) and gardens (rare to have much green in Venice), and proceeds support students in Venice. As an older traveller I enjoyed the calm rather than the party atmosphere of some hostels. It was an excellent value for the money and I would stay again.

I would have appreciated shelves in the showers to hold my toiletries.

Great place to stay. The rooms are spacious, everything was clean. It is comfortably warm in rooms and bathroom, which was crucial for me while traveling in winter. They have the most equiped kitched i've ever seen in tostels. It's only 20min away from shuttle bus and railway station as well as from the center, like San Marco square. Nice location with bars and supermarkets nearby.

I was in the separate building and the internet wasn"t stable there, as the hot spot is located in the main building.

Peaceful haven in beautiful Venice. The setting is amazing: the classical buildings with a living history, the large garden, the path besides the water...and I loved the little stairs leading to the canal where you could relax with a book or just watch Venice pass by.. Our double room was cheery, looking out onto one of Venice's colorful canals, with a huge fan above the bed, small table and chair, spacious closet and a sink. Toilet and a bathroom with an extra toilet next to the room to be shared with only 3 rooms and everything was spotless. Towels for rent for 4€. Great location too, at one block (or should I say bridge in Venice😉) from a canal lined with small cosy osteria's and shops without being too "touristy busy".

For a hostel, the quality and setting were exceptional, but expensive. People expecting a hotel or not familiar with the special setting of hostels may have different expectations, but for us it was perfect and we loved it.

I loved the little courtyards everywhere. the atmosphere was great with the music playing at the reception and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The kitchen was really nice as there was oil, vinegar, salt & pepper and pasta for everyone to use, the stove was great and the kitchen was big enough for everyone to cook at the same time. The room was big and nicely prepared before our arrival. Check in and check out was easily done. The location was amazing as it isn’t far away from the station but right in the middle of the venice happenings.

I guess air conditioning, but it’s way too expensive probably for every single room.

Came during Biennale and this place was super peaceful like hidden place in a nice part of town on the canals. It was the most affordable option if you want to stay on the island especially at a busy time of year the dormitory was basic but filled my needs. All the beds had their own light and outlets to charge things. You also got your own wardrobe to put your stuff away. I think I lucked out with the people that I stayed with everybody was very friendly in the dormitory

There was an event at a nearby building and it completely blocked off access to the hostel. We were not told that this was going to happen and it was very chaotic and people would not let us through. I was not happy about that. Had to figure out going a back way but I feel like this should not have happened

Good location, we liked the courtyard areas where we could sit in the shade. Also the balcony where we would sit in the evening to cool off in the breeze.

There is no air conditioning. We were expecting this, but we were not expecting the room to get so hot during the day. Between the sun shining directly into the room all morning and keeping the door closed while we were out during the day, the room got unbearably warm, making it very difficult to sleep. There is a fan, which helped a bit, but we did wish there were 2 fans so that we could each have one next to us while we slept.

OSF is located in a very safe and quiet neighborhood. It has a very spacious backyard that gives a 'historic' feel. There are spaces (with chairs and tables) where one can spend leisure time. There is a common kitchen where you can cook meals if you want to save on money eating outside. Just outside is a water taxi stand if you wish to avail of one. The rooms, toilet, and bathrooms are immaculately clean. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. They also provide free water for the guests at the reception hall.

A stronger blowing fan could be better to counter the heat during summer😊.

• Convenient location and clean bed linen • The first thing you want when you arrive at a hotel after a long journey is just cool drinking water. Thanks for thinking about this! • Quite a large area

Mosquito Repellent Insect Killer Tablets (Pads) are provided in the room, that’s good. Instructions for use should also be explaned at the reception desk. At night I woke up from a suffocating smell. The last guests who entered the room (I was already sleeping), closed all the windows and turned on 6 of these devices with anti-Mosquito Pads. For 25 square meters, 6 working devices is a lot. And such devices turn on when the windows are open; all windows cannot be completely closed. Either do not provide 6 devices per 25 square meters room, or instruct guests.

The bedinning sheets are very clean, white. Rooms are clean. For the shower it's better to have flip-flops. No insects except mosquitoes. You need to buy towels. The location is very good, because streets like Rio tera de la Magdalena and calle del piator which are like 5 minutes walk to hostel are full of way cheaper cafes and restaurants that in the center. Walkable distance to San marco. Quiet in the night, not in the main street. It took me 50 minutes to get from hostel to Marco polo Airport. They have a room where you can leave the luggage. The kitchen is spacious and fully equipped, has pans, pots, all cutlery, a lot of space in the fridges. They provide free pasta, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt&pepper. They provide free cold water, I believe ananas and grapes juices in the lobby with tea and coffee. You can eat outdoors in the garden. Near the hostel there are couple very big supermarkets, like spar, where price for food is way cheaper than in northern Europe. I think these supermarkets are which locals use, so they have normal prices. You can buy everything in them. They do not provide anything in the bathroom except toilet paper and soap, so you need your own shampoo and shower gel. The room is big, enough space for everyone. Big wardrobe with a key special for you. Enough space. I liked staying there. Mostly everyone like from early 20s to early 30s.

The shower only with flip-flops