Convenient place to stay. Economical betwen San Marco and Rialto Bridge. Rooms were comfortable and very clean. Only one bridge to cross over from San Marco water taxi stop. more

We stayed at the Istituto for 2 nights and only have positive things to say about this establishment. Our room was bigger than expected, with 3 single beds and furnished simply. A large window with big shutters opened into a courtyard, providing fresh air and blocking out any exterior noise. The bathroom was large and well-equipped; both rooms were spotless.... more

We stayed at this hostel for 3 nights in mid-June. Our room was small and spartan but very clean and the bathroom was very good. A tip for summer stays- there is no air conditioning, though a fan was provided, so during the hot weather we found it necessary to sleep with the windows open. We were almost carried away... more

We were happy to stay at this facility. It was very clean and absolutely quiet. We have already recommended it to friends. The location was fabulous too. Loris was a great help if you were looking for things to do, places to eat etc. The nuns were helpful and kind. Our 2 teen-aged boys were quite happy with the facilities... more

I stayed at Istituto San Giuseppe for 2 nights at the beginning of June, 2007. It has to be the best bargain in Venice, land of expensive hotels. I paid 44 euros a night: 40 to the Instituto and 4 to a booking agency. I chose to use the booking agency because I could correspond with them via email in... more

During a three-month trip to Europe, this was by far the best bargain we encountered. At only 30 euros per person per night, we received a quiet, spacious private room with an excellent, clean private bathroom and comfortable beds. The location is excellent, just a two-minute walk to the Piazza San Marco. And everything was so quiet, despite being in... more

Clean, comfortable, central, highly recommended. I would go there again anytime. The sisters are...professional and dignified. Do not expect North American-grade customer-service, with big smiles and lots of fussing around the tourists. I write this because one of the reviewers found the sisters unwelcoming. I would use the words "sober" and "very serious". I think it was a case of... more

This is a convent and a working school. As we were reminded, this is a religious institution, not a hotel - no food served, and no "tourtist information." However, these accomodations were better than the budget hotel we had in Florence. The rooms were spotlessly clean, the bathroom facilities very modern and comfortable. Teriffic location, just a 5-minute walk to... more

A friend and I stayed at the Istituto San Giuseppe mid April for 4 nights which we found to be long enough. Of course, it is great value and I wouldn't fault the location but we found the system of buzzing for entrance AND for exit problematic. We had difficult getting OUT on our last day as we needed to... more