a&o Hostel Venezia Mestre Venice Hostel Review and Information

What sets them apart?

Hostel Personality

• Quiet Hostel
• Hotel Feel

Who's staying here?

• Small Groups (<8)
• Young Backpackers
• Gap Year Travelers

Insider Tip

a&o Hostel Venezia Mestre

This hostel is part of the A&O hostel chain. It's a cheap option close to the train station with basic rooms and facilities. The staff here are friendly and the location is good. If you're looking for an affordable place to stay in the Mestre area, then this hostel has a wide variety of rooms.

The Facilities

Dorms

The hostel has four, six, and eight bed dorms available. Most of the rooms are co-ed, but there are also six bed female only rooms as well. The pod like beds are a nice touch and offer a bit of privacy. Do be prepared though, because you have to pay for linens and make your own bed. But the rooms are a good size and the mattresses are comfortable.

Private Rooms

This hostel also has twin and quad private rooms if you want a bit of space to yourself. The rooms are simple with basic furnishings, but the beds are comfortable and the rooms are light.

Bathrooms

All of the rooms at this hostel have en-suite bathrooms, which is convenient if you don't like trekking down the hall with your shower stuff. The bathrooms are modern and reliable, but they could be cleaned more often. The showers are good, but they do have slippery floors when wet, so bring shower shoes.

Common Areas

This hostel has a nice bar area where you can grab a drink or snack. There are also places to lounge on a comfortable sofa with a good book or watch a show on the television. Wi-Fi is available throughout and you can connect with friends and family back home. There's also a dining area and some places to sit outside if you'd like to enjoy the weather.

The Location

Mestre

What's Nearby?

This hostel is in the Mestre neighborhood near the Mestre Train Station. This area is a popular place for budget accommodation, so you'll find a handful of other hostels nearby. There are also restaurants, cafes, and even a theater you can check out. There's a supermarket nearby as well if you'd like to grab some food and avoid eating out at the expensive restaurants in Venice.

Nearby Transportation

This hostel is about a seven minute walk from the Mestre Train Station. From there you can catch a train on to the Santa Lucia Train Station in Venice and make your way to the historic parts of the city. The ride takes about ten minutes and trains come roughly every five minutes throughout the day.

Amenities

This hostel has the standard amenities available to guests including Wi-Fi throughout, luggage storage, keycard access to the rooms, and a safety deposit box. There's a nice breakfast served every morning for a small price that is worth getting. Do note that you do have to pay for bed linens in the dorms and you're expected to make your own beds.

• Wi-Fi
• Breakfast (Paid)
• Laundry Facilities
• Air Conditioning
• Luggage Storage
• Safety Deposit Box
• ATM
• 24h Reception
• Parking
• Keycard Access
• Hair Dryers

Staff

The staff here are available 24 hours a day to answer any questions you may have. They're very professional and helpful, but this is a large hostel so you may have to wait a few minutes during check in.

Heads Up

This is a no frills hostel that offers the basics at an affordable price. Some guests feel it could be cleaner and the check in process could be smoother, but if you're looking for a cheap place to crash for a few nights, this works.

a&o Hostel Venezia Mestre

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