Generator Hostel, Venice

It would be good if they added curtains to the beds.

They are very clean and staff are helpful friendly

I had to take the top bed that wasn't comfortable and also the price is not reasonable

Toilete outside room

Everything and the staff were super nice ill recommend it to my friends and ill come back for sure

Good location, even if it was on a separate island it was easy to just take a vaporetto. Recommend buying a vaporetto pass for many days as it´s cheaper. Comfortable beds. Got a lower bed as I wished for, that was very nice. Man at the reception when checking in was very kind and gave good informaiton.

Didn´t like the sheets on the bed, wierd material. All beds are very close to each other and no curtains, some people didn´t respect others and turned lights on at night after it was turned off already. Difficult to use the storage under the bed, the boxes are big and difficult to open since beds are so close to eachother. Bathrooms could have been cleaner.

nice location, friendly stuff, nice common space

bathroom is too small!

The hostel was great, 24HR reception, friendly, informative staff, comfortable, good facilities and great views!

Location was a bit inconvenient as you have to catch the boat ferry from the main part of Venice, so bear that in mind as it is extra costs back and forth to the mainland. This was my first trip to Venice, so I had no idea where to stay.

The common areas are amazing, the bar is quite good

There were mosquitoes inside of the room where I was sleeping, and the toilets were not the cleanest, otherwise everything perfect!

Good location, comfortable beds. As for the hostel, almost perfect.

The shower and the toilets were not that clean.

Very clean and nice staff, super common area and position.

The room was a bit tiny for 6 persons, you need to bring your locker or buy one at the reception.

Only one bathroom for the whole floor.

Location and staff were very helpful.

All good

The hang out area and whole building was really cool and set out great, with lots of things to do including games. The location was great as well, right outside one of the water taxi stops which took 5 mins to get to St Marks Square

The rooms were advertised as being a lot bigger than they were, I struggled for space between the my bed and the person next to me. Also the room got very hot and the AC couldn’t be controlled from the bedroom

The staff were very polite and there was a very sociable vibe about the hostel. The room had air conditioning and the beds were quite cosy. There seemed like a lot to do and there was lots of opportunity for socialising.

The fact that you have to pay for towels was astonishing, and was one of my two main gripes. The other was that it was on a separate island, so you have to pay for boats to main Venice. Still good value when you include the boats, but it's still something to consider.

Generator Venice is a very cool hostel - lively atmosphere conducive to meeting people. The common room is HUGE and has a variety of activities. The bed was comfortable and facilities were clean.

I felt it's a bit pricey to stay here. The location isn't far away (just across the water from Piazza San Marcos), but DOES require a 9.50 ticket, (good for 75 minutes), each time you cross over to the main island of Venice.

Clean , friendly stuff , comfortable to go in groups , amazing view.

Nothing

Isolated and calm place

Many beds in room

Location was quiet and peaceful non-touristy, great communal area, comfy enough beds

No kitchen, no fridge, location while quiet is not on main island (ferry not cheap), thin walls and could hear school group yelling at 1am, common area isn’t open 24hrs shuts early even on weekend

The hostel in general was really good. In the rooms, air conditioning was working really good that made the rooms so fresh. The staff also behaved well. Location was not far from the centre, only with 1 boat you can go to the main centre.

The only thing that could be better is, bed lights can be brighter so that I can see my stuff and organize it while others sleeping, and public bathrooms on floors can be cleaner.

so nice to sit outside in the mornings. Personal is good

there was a strange smell in the room, even though the air conditioner was constantly running and it didnt go away for two days. I think because it was stuffy.

Location

Nothing

Location is the best l have experienced

That l have to leave

A great location, easy get to other islands. The vaporetto (water bus) works from early morning till late at night. Clean bathroom, the staff is really nice and helpful. Amazing croissants at the bar (have tried chocolate and apricot ones)

I forgot that many hostels don't provide a towel for free, so don't forget yours😅 You can rent it, of course, for 5€.

cool place with interesting design! good location and nice atmosphere

Nice location a little off the touristic routes Family room - perfect for families

Loved where it was located, you could have a breakfast at the place and sit outside and watch the main island of venice eating breakfast 🥰 the staff was wery nice and helpful, and you had a beautiful common area with a bar, so it was easy to socialise and meet people 🥰

The showers and bathrooms where a little small, but it wasnt to bad.

It was quiet, comfortable and well furnished. The bathroom was clean for a hostel and the rooms had big lockers for personal items. The common areas were nice and the cafe was reasonably priced and okay coffee. Staff were friendly and helpful.

There was no fridge or basic kitchen facilities for toast or tea/coffee. There were also no gluten free food items (other than yoghurt/fruit) obviously available in the cafe, but I didn't ask so there may have been more. There wasn't really enough space in the rooms to comfortably open a suitcase and it was hard to store it.

Location was pretty, on the water front. Everyone kept their noise down, and seemed to be happy

Told you about the locker underneath the bed, but didn’t tell you when you were checking in that you needed to buy a lock for it (if you hadn’t already got 1)

The view was fantastic and the building was beautiful. Lots of social space.

Extra charges for everything, including luggage storage, towels etc. No air conditioning, or at least it was turned off, making the room humid and hot (thick duvet was presumably some sort of joke). No privacy, especially in bunks right in front of the door. Key card stopped working when I went for a shower in the morning - luckily my room mate let me back in. Showers were mouldy and no privacy. Woke up to dozens of mosquito bites. Nothing to make it miserable, but lots of room for improvement

Lovely place and interiors in great location

Rooms could have been smaller

Good location, I stayed for many days. But there is also a downside. In a hostel outside food should be normal, in the best case you have a kitchen. This is not given here!

Great views across the canal to Venice

No gluten free food available and not allowing me to eat gluten free food at the hostel.

Best location ever for a hostel

More bathrooms would have been good

Very comfortable, good location by waterfront, common area is incredible for spend time.

None

Good facilities

best hostel to stay at great facilities, clean and well air conditioned rooms with great privacy in beds

you will have to purchase a waterbus card or multiple tickets to get to and from the island on which the hostel is on to the main part of venice, which for 2 nights is bare minimum 35euro for a young person with a specialised rolling venice pass.

The place was right next to a bunch of nice restaurants which made finding places to eat convenient. They also served reasonably priced food and drinking in the place itself. It is located right next to the waterbus so getting to the main island was quick and easy.

Because of the schedule for the waterbus you're only able to stay out until around 12 if you want to spend a night out on separate islands. This isn't a huge issue since there is a reasonable amount to do on the island itself but if you make any friends outside of the place it can be a little awkward. I'm not lowering the score of the venue for this as that would be a bit unfair but it's worth keeping in mind. At the place itself, with the amount of people on the floors there aren't many showers or bathrooms so you have to get up early or late to avoid potential queues for the facilities.

The beds were comfortable, but the room is really crowded

It's on a completely different island that is really hard to get to, and it's really expensive to get there, and is only possible by boat.

Location and decoration

I would rather more gourmet food available

Clean and comfortable. Beautiful view of Venice out the window.

Location was on one of the islands which was cool but only way to get there is the ferry. I got the 25 euro 24 hours pass because I only stayed 1 night but the cost would add up.

The location was on the quiet side of Venice and a boatride to San Marco Square is just 2 stops away. The staff, Promise & Esteban.

No communal kitchen but more of a bar restaurant. Towel rent is €5,00 and the bathroom should've had shower gel and shampoo. 3 day pass for the watertransport is €45,00 which is more of a scam. Way too much.

The hostel is located in Guidecca island, which is opposite to the main island. You need water tram ticket for reach the main island. Otherwise the location is really great as the island is more calm, with nice view and great restaurants as well.

The dormitory room was quite narrow, but if you have only backpack you can put it in the box under your bed. If you have big suitcase, disturb others. The shower room was very narrow space as well and only with two shower cabins. One of them didn't work well. No common kitchen.

Convenient location

No curtains on beds, female dorm was a lot more packed in with many beds than the mixed dorm and only one shower with the toilet. Staff were great though

It was comfortable and had an amazing view (right in front of the sea)

You have to pay for storage room.

The accommodations are excellent for resting and for social gatherings.

It opens quite late.

The best view I have ever had from any hostel. The room was fine, a little bit tight for space but it was manageable. They do a dish of the day for 5 Euros, if you don't eat much like me it's ok.

I hadn't realised the hostel was not on the main island so having to pay 45 euros for a 3 day water bus pass was a bit of a shock.

Everything

The rooms were very clean and the temperature was perfect. Had a great sleep.

The male restroom has 0 privacy. Not only the showers are completely transparent, but also the restroom can be opened any time by anyone. From what I noticed it's not the case in the girls restroom, as the doors have a magnetic card reader. Why don't guys deserve privacy? It's a shame to see the booking "travel proud" stickers in this object. On top of that one of the showers was completely molded. The other one was clean.

The best thing about this place will definitely the staff. They are so friendly and supportive. The next thing I like is how large the locker they give you underneath your bed. It is spacious enough for me to put all of my luggage inside. Then the location, it is quite near the vaporreto, about 5' walking and you are at the stop

I really stress a lot because of the bathroom. The space is so small and the sink in always in a flithy state. There is two sink for 2 rooms, each have 10-20 beds I guess so it is not surprising.

Comfy beds, AC room, great breakfast, chilled lobby.

See through shower doors.