About
Located 984 feet from Rialto Bridge in Venice, Ai Boteri offers rooms with free Wi-Fi. There are numerous bars and restaurants in the surrounding area. The rooms have basic furnishings and include a wardrobe and window. Some rooms have a private bathroom with a shower. Guests can also enjoy a shared terrace. St. Mark's Square is a 10-minute walk away, while Venice Train Station is about 0.9 mi from the hostel.
552 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 6.1
- Staff
- 7.3
- Location
- 8.5
What Guests Say
- “The staff was excellent and very helpful. (manager and owner) , Nishan (his assitant) and an other employee ( i forgot the name) were…”
- “The location was good but this does not even begin to make up for how gross my experience was.”
Room Options
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1/3Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- City view
- Clothes rack
1/4Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
- City view
1/1Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- Bath or Shower
- Bidet
- Body soap
- City view
1/4Double Room with Private Bathroom
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
- City view
- Clothes rack
1/4Triple Room with Private Bathroom
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
- City view
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What Guests Loved
Based on 552 reviews
Pros +
- The staff was excellent and very helpful. (manager and owner) , Nishan (his assitant) and an other employee ( i forgot the name) were all excellent and of very helpful attitude.
- The location was good but this does not even begin to make up for how gross my experience was.
- the location was good
Cons -
- Wi-Fi needs to be improved.
- INFESTED WITH BED BUGS DO NOT STAY HERE. I got so many bites all over my body and they got in my suitcase as well. The property was very unhelpful and rude when I confronted them about it. From the google reviews on this place, it seems like this has been happening for a long time and the property hasn’t done anything about it which is disgusting in many ways.
- The management was bad. I booked a bed in a female dorm only to find a man in one of the beds in the morning. I had to get my room changed. The entire building had a bed bug infestation except in one or two rooms. Bed bugs were seen in rooms, bathrooms, common areas etc.
The staff was excellent and very helpful. (manager and owner) , Nishan (his assitant) and an other employee ( i forgot the name) were all excellent and of very helpful attitude.
Wi-Fi needs to be improved.
The location was good but this does not even begin to make up for how gross my experience was.
INFESTED WITH BED BUGS DO NOT STAY HERE. I got so many bites all over my body and they got in my suitcase as well. The property was very unhelpful and rude when I confronted them about it. From the google reviews on this place, it seems like this has been happening for a long time and the property hasn’t done anything about it which is disgusting in many ways.
the location was good
The management was bad. I booked a bed in a female dorm only to find a man in one of the beds in the morning. I had to get my room changed. The entire building had a bed bug infestation except in one or two rooms. Bed bugs were seen in rooms, bathrooms, common areas etc.
I made 3 days reservation but I stayed only 2 days. The bed was full of bad bugs, and I was bitting everywhere. I am home try to get better.
The bedbugs
Location is very good! Only a few steps away from the Rialto bridge.Room was pretty big and the bathroom too:)
The hostel felt unsafe due to lack of secure entry, and we didn’t feel comfortable with the staff.The room had a mosquito problem and we noticed bed bugs, which made it impossible to get a good night's sleep. We woke up with bites all over our body.Unfortunately, we had to leave after one night, even though we originally planned to stay 3 nights. Would not recommend if you’re looking for a safe and clean place to stay.
Air conditioning didn’t work, found bed bugs in the morning and had disgusting bathrooms
The stuff was very helpful. Thanks to Dupi. They let me checkin early. The place is in the center.
It was hard to find the hostel's door. There wasn't enough bathroom
Good location, staff was excellent and the private room bed was comfortable
You get exactly what you paid for. The staff, namely Dibu, was very helpful, kind, and timely. It is not a glamorous stay, but worth it for the location and cheap price.
Just the location
To many mosquitoes and defy blankets no internet tv
staff were so friendly and nice!! the location is incredible as well right in the centre of venice and super affordable for travellers
They were kind to let me leave my backpack in the hostel before the check-in
The reception was not available and I had to call them and they showed up after about 40 minutes. The WiFi just works in the reception room and in the room there is no signal.The worst is bites all over my body. I woke up a few 6 in the night itching myself and today there bug bites all over my body. I suspect they have bed bugs. It's not worth the cheap price with bites all over me.
The location was great. A wonderful and friendly restaurant just across the way.... That's it!
Security was a joke. Zero security on main door or dorm room. No lockers for your valuables. I'm traveling alone and I booked a female only dorm. Imagine my surprise when a male member of staff walked through my room in the middle of the nigh to get to his room.... When I mentioned this to the owner and I said it was not nice his reply was "I can imagine". No apology.... nothing. I'm usually positive and leave generous reviews. This place was awful. I spoke to another guest who got charged for arriving late at night even though they state 24 hr check in. They wanted cash and made her go and get cash from an ATM in the middle of the night.... Other issues..... only two bathrooms! And they were grubby. WiFi didn't work apart from in the reception area.... Apparently you have to use different codes in different areas but some staff don't seem to know this....There is a big kitchen and a terrace where guests could gather and share stories (part of the fun of a hostel) but the terrace in particular was a dumping ground.The owner doesn't seem to care about anything except taking your cash.
Great location. Hot water worked fine.
No AC, no window screens (mosquitos), staff was ok but not very friendly, there was a lot of street noise though that is not the hostel's fault, facilities (frig, sink, shower, etc) in poor condition. No working lockers.
lots of character, the room and neighbourhood?safe and quiet
kitchen could use an update but functional and great kitchen patio
so close to everything. clean and quiet room. lots of character.
shower stall could use an upgrade but the bathroom was clean.
I liked the location and the bedrooms were comfortable.
The staff was nice but one night they moved my things to a different bedroom and I didn’t like that.
I like how there are only 4 beds and plenty of space in the rooms.
You have to pay for the towels. I got bitten all over my body by mosquitoes. There were no screens or bug repellents in the room to keep them out and the room is too hot to leave the windows closed.
Location was good
The place is run down,full of dust .aAll of us got bitten by bed bugs and mosquitoes.The guy is roaming the rooms everyday to remove bugs from the rooms.
I liked the style of the place, old furniture, and beautiful vibe. Nice place to stay in the middle of a historical city. Very close to San Marco in the very middle of all the sights, attractions, and restaurants.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Food & Drinks
- Kitchen/Kitchenette
- Shared kitchen
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
- Professional cleaning services
General
- Pets Allowed
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. |
| Pets | Pets are allowed. Charges may apply. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
When booking 8 guests or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Location
Calle Dei Boteri San Polo 1699, Venice
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