Generator Hostel, Venice

A very good hostel in Venice. Stayed a second time.

The communal spaces were fantastic. Very cozy with lots of activities. The sunset views from this hostel is incredible - definitely my favorite part. The staff were helpful and friendly.

You couldn’t bring your own food or drinks, which was frustrating at times. The downside of having such a great view is that it is quite far from the main centre and requires a 25 minute ferry.

Location was good

I am a bit to old for a party hostel It was very noisy and I had to get up early

Great view of the room and nice bathroom for each room.

The location is in another island and they don’t offer the food on their menu. Also the last floor doesn’t have elevator.

The beds were clean , location was amazing. Worth the value i paid for but could’ve been a little better.

Toilets could’ve been more clean. Too many people in one room and only 2 toilets for around 20 people which is a bit hard for guests.

The common area and bedrooms were very nice.

The bathrooms were pretty cramped and not the cleanest. The property itself was harder to get to because it was on Giudecca.

It's a large hostel with plenty of space in the common area. Friendly staff and good food. The beds were comfortable and have charging points.

This Hostel isn't located on the main island and you need to pay 10e for water taxi. The food is expensive.

Fantastic location

Great location on Giudecca! Hard to beat the prize!

No outside food allowed anywhere. Only a hostel in that it has dormrooms & shared bathroom space.

View of the main islands

Expensive pool table, slow service, breakfast not on time

Extremely friendly staff

Not enough bathrooms, shared rooms are exagerately stuffed with beds, you barely have space to turn around . Nu chairs available, very basic, if you make the math is cheaper a Ritz room….

Vicinity to popular attractions and boat terminal. Decent bed and rooms. 24*7 reception and assistance. Cool reception area and cafe outside Provide storage inside room.

2 shower rooms in one bathroom. Small bathrooms Area outside shower room was wet and slippery

The location was great, close to vaporetto stations that took us anywhere. There were good restaurants nearby. The hostel was very beautiful and the staff was fantastic.

The bathroom is pretty small and there’s no space to get dressed.

The social space is large and well taken care of with many games and seating spaces. The beds are surprisingly comfortable.

The showers offer zero privacy at all, having no dry space to dry off and get dressed after showering considering the number of people who would be sharing the very very small bathroom. Also, the beds need curtains, especially the bottom bunks along the main footpath in the very large shared bedrooms as there is absolutely no privacy on them.

The views from there are just incredible, the bar and lounge is quiet cool and you can go to the centre in like 5min by boat

It was a Little too warm in the room full of people

Location - but need to be aware that you need to use vaporetti every single time you want to get to the city centre as the hostel is located on a separate island. Wifi - generally fast and reliable Working air-con. Comfy beds and a large locker compartment under the bed for storing personal belongings. Friendly and helpful staff.

The fact that the buffet breakfast is not available for solo-travellers, only for groups, group-bookings. This was not mentioned on the hostel description when making a booking via Booking.com. You can choose other breakfast options but these are quite pricey (some cost 10 euro or more). The cheapest option, I think, was an Italian breakfast, which is just one sweet croissant, coffee and an orange juice. There was also an issue with the light sensor in the male showers on the 2nd floor. The lights were going off too quickly. Once I found myself in almost complete darkness while showering. Other thing: the reception desk is not always occupied by anybody. When arrived to check in, there was literally nobody to speak to, I had to walk around the ground floor to be able to find someone to check in. It seems the hostel is understaffed. Just one person covering the desk, when also serving breakfast, etc. Not sufficient. Last thing: upon arrival I've noticed there was no air-con in the dormitory, and it was quite hot inside. I went downstairs to chat with a receptionist. I've been told, that someone from the same dormitory complained that it was "too cold", so someone from the team decided to completely switch off the air-con for everyone in the 16-bedroom dormitory which was a bit weird and inconsiderate.

Staff (Promise) was amazing, it was very uncomfortable for me to travel around first in Venice but he explained me how the waterbus works and everything. He's really a great human being . Very professional. Sea view was Good & Hotel was near to the Waterbus station.

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The view from the windows of the rooms was beautiful both during the day and at night, I used the ferry as transportation, it was very close to the Zitelle stop, there were places at the entrance where I could leave my bag after checking out, this was very important for me. I also liked the vibe of the hostel, I really liked it.

The rooms were clean but I can't say the same for the bathrooms, also since it was a room for 12 people the beds were very close to each other and there was very little space to move around, I had to wait for other people to finish their work to do our work.

Good vibe and really nice staff. The dorms facing the water obviously has the perfect view - the other ones not so much.

Why don't generator hostels have kitchens??

Everything about Generator Venice was great! I was in a mixed room with other people, but everyone was nice and i felt safe. Bathrooms were clean and you could buy almost everything you'd need - from bathroom materials to a padlock for your drawer.

Everything was good I even madr a new friend!!

There was no AC inside the room or i dont know if it was turned off... but the room was very hot. I stayed in a mixed room and the man down my bunk bed was in boxerrrrr because he couldn't manage to use a blanket.

Clean! Great atmosphere and beautiful location.

Everything was great!

Great location.. awesome vibe.

The washrooms were not very clean. Had to tell the staff every time to keep it clean.

Good Location and great staff

Ventilation in the Room Could have been Better and Breakfast please change the Menu it’s not worth

I really liked the lounge. The couches there were comfortable and it was a great place to meet fellow travellers. The food was yummy too.

Nothing.

very funky

I like the location next to the Vaporetto. Staff were nice, drinks are good, and the Waterview is serene.

They don't have a kitchen.

The staff was friendly and professional. The beds were comfy and I loved the reception area and common area of this place.

The bathrooms & toilets was not regularly maintained and cleaned.

This place is full of life and the perfect base to experience the vibrant spirit of Venice! The atmosphere is energetic and welcoming, with a great mix of travelers and a location that puts you right in the heart of the action. The decor is fun, the common areas are lively, and it’s easy to meet people or just relax and take in the charm of the city. The only downside was the limited number of bathrooms. At peak times, it meant waiting a bit, which wasn’t ideal. Adding a few more would make the stay even more comfortable. That said, the overall experience was fantastic, and I’d definitely stay here again—just with a little extra patience!

This place is full of life and the perfect base to experience the vibrant spirit of Venice! The atmosphere is energetic and welcoming, with a great mix of travelers and a location that puts you right in the heart of the action. The decor is fun, the common areas are lively, and it’s easy to meet people or just relax and take in the charm of the city. The only downside was the limited number of bathrooms. At peak times, it meant waiting a bit, which wasn’t ideal. Adding a few more would make the stay even more comfortable. That said, the overall experience was fantastic, and I’d definitely stay here again—just with a little extra patience! Darn, fine breakfast! Btw. Pic below. And friends made!

Not enough toilets/showers. More women are traveling and staying in hostels now days. I know adding these features would be difficult. But a cleaver person probably could come up with helpful solutions. Good luck with that. I still enjoyed my time there.

It is well decorated and there is many options on the ground. It is worth staying there if it’s cheaper, so you can use the rest of money to buy a day ticket for transportation.

The rooms are very packed. You look like a sardine. And toilet small.

The house is really nice and has a lot of potential to create a nice atmosphere. The location is nice, right next to the water with a great view of the sights of Venice. The staff is nice and helpful.

I understand that Venice is expensive, but the facility does not match the price at all. The rooms are small and there is barely any room between the beds or space to organize your belongings. Since you’re face to face with the next bed, a curtain would be nice to have some privacy or be less bothered by the lights going on and off. The shower could use some small touch ups like a shelf to put your soap while showering in the shower cabinet. The only thing included in the price was the “high speed internet” which hold the connection for maybe 3min and was of no use afterwords.

Good location.

I stayed 3 nights, during this time the bathroom was not cleaned. Need to pay additional money for towel, locker and for keeping luggage.

It’s a great hostel and I like staying there.

Personal at reception desk can be a bit rough and tease you. I personally don’t like that. I also wish the location would be more closer to the city center. Without the expensive vaporetto it’s impossible to walk there.

Location, just in front of the water with great view

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the location is interesting, its on Giudecca island, facing the main city hub part of Venezia. easy access all day & night, less busy, and gives another view of thecity

Breakfast is not included and I didn't take it, place is expensive enough..

The price

-The reception staff was very friendly. -The common bar area was pleasant, well-decorated, and had a few games. -The beds were comfortable, and the hotel had an elevator.

-The rooms were a good size, but there were so many beds that it was difficult to open the drawer under the bed. There was no space. It was very cramped. -The hostel shares a common area with a bar on the ground floor, so you can't eat or drink there; you can only eat in your rooms or sit on the sidewalk. -There's also no kitchen. -They charge €9 to wash and dry clothes (dryer #5 doesn't dry well, leaving them damp after 2 hours). -Please note that the hostel is located on an island accessible only by boat. A three-day riverboat pass costs €45.

Excellent location and value. Great bar and cafe.

Nothing.

location right be Guidecca was good, plenty of vaporetti to get around

maybe more light in the room, but I only wanted it for sleeping anyway

Location is absolutely perfect, even though it is on Giudecca and not Venice, the view from the hostel is absolutely amazing and vaporetto is just few meters from it and has good connections. Bed was ok, not the best, not the worst.

Bathroom has only one sink, which can get a bit overcrowded. Would have loved it the bathroom had any squeegees or clothes to wipe away water.

Clean and nice staff

The location is not the best , you have to take the water bus , if you’re staying for a day it’s not he best spot to take. Also the beds doesn’t have the cover sheet on which doesn’t make sense because o arrived late at night and couldn’t cover my bed probably , I think it’s something that should be ready for you when you arrive

Staff were very helpful and able to speak English to me. Location was great - much closer to mainland Venice than I’d imagined only 5 mins by water taxi. And around 1 hour to Marco Polo airport. Breakfast deals were nice and good value!

Not enough sinks/ toilets/ showers. Found the showers very public as no locked area so was difficult and could be lots of people around at peak times.

Checking in and out was quick and easy. Rooms and bathrooms were tidy and comfortable. Location is right on the water and walking distance of the water bus. The communal space is nice and lively.

Staff were not the friendliest. Prices at the bar are quite steep.

the atmosphere, great staff -very helpful,

the wifi wasnt good in the room, the under bunk didnt have much room and loud snoring

The location is good, but you need to get the boat to get there. The common area is very nice and the bathroom is big and clean. I loved it.

It is a little expensive for a hostel, but in Venice all the other options are even more expensive, so i believe this is a great option.

Location is great. I had a room which was occupied by 7 people and it was great. My friend shared a room for 16 people and it was really busy.

There is no kitchen. Bathroom at the ground floor was dirty.

The hostel's location is really good, just 10min by boat and you will be in the center of Venezia The staff was really nice and helpful There is a bar/caffe on the lower floor so you can have drinks, there was a party on saturday night it was fun

The bathroom wasn't really clean, there is only one bathroom for each room and no proper space to change after the shower so we have to lock the door and therefore no one can use the toilets There is another bathroom with 2 showers for the floor but the door doesn't lock so as there is no space to change at all it's not really usable The dormitories are narrow, no space for luggage No kitchen or fridge, and the laundry is quite expensive (4.50€ for washing, same for drying, and 2€ for laundry soap)

Super friendly staff, great location, near to the vapporeto stop, good options for breakfast and drinks.

You have to pay to store your luggage before you get the accommodation. You have to pay for a towel, maybe you could include this in the price or give an option to add it when the booking is made.

Staff are very friendly and accommodating! They are very helpful and if you want some peace and quiet place, then this hostel is good!

Everything is great except for the location. You need to get into the boat and go to the other side of the canal.