It's not easy to find budget accommodation in Venice, as we found on a recent tour of Italy. If you do manage to find somewhere cheap, there's usually a lock out or curfew so we were happy to find the more chilled out 'Venice Fish' by the canal.

This beautiful old 16th century palace is on one of the main streets in Venice, but inside the hostel is fun, modern and laid back, with big and homely rooms, and friendly, helpful staff.

It might not be as fancy as some hostels but breakfast and dinner are included, and the staff will take you out in search of local nightlife.

You're only a few minutes from the Casino, Rialto Bridge, and the train station.

www.hostelbookers.com/hostels/italy/venice/31478/

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The Art Academy B&B in Dorsoduro, Venice is a truly wonderful little gem. Tucked away by the side of the Accademia bridge you couldn't wish for a nicer to stay whilst exploring the marvels of Venice. The hosts Barbara and Mara were friendly and welcoming - despite our delayed 1 am appearance due to fog and an un-expected route via Trieste!

The rooms are immaculately clean and bright and spacious with simple furnishings. Some rooms have views of the Grand Canal..... the thrill of opening the shutters in the morning and seeing it all before you cannot be beaten.Rooms are available with en-suite or shared bathrooms, we opted for the latter and it was all perfectly fine.No queues or drama, perfectly nice bathroom with all the usual facilities. A lovely Italian breakfast is served in a room with views of the Grand Canal - so not much talking over breakfast but plenty of gawping!

Trust me, I have been to Venice before and places to stay that are as good as this, as centrally located and with such friendly & helpful hosts can be counted on the fingers of one hand. If flashy and fancy is your thing, then this isn't for you, but if you want to see and experience the friendlier side of Venice then do go and stay! Tell them Emma sent you!

www.bbaccademia.com/new/eng/home.asp

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I don't know what to say about this Venice hostel except that it's everything a good, cheap hostel should be.

The location is unbeatable, a five-minute stroll to Piazza San Marco and even closer to the Rialto Bridge. You really get the feeling that you're staying right in the heart of the city and on a typical Venetian street.

It's very reasonable for a private room – and a room that's nice and sunny, too!

They said they do special last minute deals that work out even cheaper, but, it's such a great place I can't imagine they've spare rooms all that often.

San Marco 3358, Salizada San Samuele, Venice, 30124

www.hostelbookers.com/hostels/italy/venice/25275/

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