A bare-bones student lodging, the Ostello Santa Fosca isn't for everyone, but its unique historic building make for an experience, and its rock-bottom rates can't be beat. 

The simple and affordable Hotel Ariel Silva has a prime Cannareggio location just off the main drag, within walking distance to just about everything in Venice.

The one-star Hotel Minerva & Nettuno caters to a variety of travelers and budgets, with a range of room types and a convenient location.

The Hotel Villa Rosa offers 33 sparkling rooms two blocks from the train station. Even with this super-central location, it still manages to be quite peaceful.

The family-run Hotel Bernardi Semenzato boasts a cozy atmosphere and a convenient location near the Rialto Bridge. 

Located a five-minute stroll from the Santa Lucia train station, and just down a palm-tree-lined alleyway, the 15-room Hotel Santa Lucia feels like a Miami breeze.

The six-room Residenza Ca' Riccio is a gem of a spot, with old-fashioned charm, friendly service and a cool location in part of what was once a 15th-century cloister.

The yellow damask walls in the front lobby of the Hotel Al Vagon set the scene for the simple, charming, and super-central Cannaregio hotel.

Situated a minute away from St. Mark's Square, the two-star Hotel Rio offers comfy rooms and reasonable rates.

The Albergo Doni is pure cheapo, a modest, family-run pension, situated in a 16th-century building very close to St. Mark’s Square.

The sweet Locanda Silva offers 23 simple rooms in a historic building not far from San Marco.

This cozy joint, a short walk from San Marco, is a real DYI operation. There's not much service to speak of, as you have your own key, and breakfast is the only provided meal.

Located a minute away from San Marco and just off a happening little campo, the Locanda al Leon hotel packs in the charm (and history).