After an initial good impression, our experience at B&B Rota went way downhill. The location is very central and close to the main sights and the room we had was nicely furnished in a sort of old-fashioned way. We were also provided with a fan, which was great as it was very hot and humid. Our problems started the first... More

It is not so expensive if you compare with other hostels in Venice, it's runned by two (brothers?) italian guys that are always fighting, you have acess to clean kitchens and bathrooms, and have everything you need. The location is excelent. I recommend

I stayed in this slum in May 2007. I was told I had a private appartment but after navigating all the bird poo down some dark ally way I arriveded at the black hole of Calcutta. Things only got worse. My wife needed medical treatment after one day and we both thought we had food poisoning for the remaining 4... More

Arriving with 6 bags and not speaking a word of Italian...We found the manager Alex greeted us with a big smile and helped us two girls carrying all our bags up the stairs to the third floor! The building is charming and the rooms are spacious and clean. Spending New years Eve2009 there is the best high light of my... More

I stayed at this hostel while backpacking through Italy in the Summer of 2006. I arrived at the Hostel before the rest of my group and was immediately struck by the terrible condition of this hostel. We were put up in an off-site two bedroom appt. about 10-15 minutes away from the Hostel. At this appt we were provided with... More

Stayed at B & B Rota October 2005. It is as bad as all the other reviewers have said. I'm still furious over our stay in that filthy dump. Does anyone out there know how to report them to the health department in Venice? Seriously, they should be closed down! This dump was the worst we have ever stayed at....ever!

This place may be cheap and it may be right by the Rialto Bridge but the room I got with my friend was terrible. It was wierd because on the phone the man kept asking if my frieind was asian for some reason because of here asian name so it basically steam rolled from there. Who casre if we're asian... More

Positives - Great location near the Rialto Bridge, easy to find, close to food places. BUT.... Negatives - The building and rooms are very run down, it is dark and dingy and smelly. It could be ice with a bit of work and personality. We were kept awake all night from a bar downstairs. The owner seems quite dodgy and... More

The location of this hostel is perfect for exploring Venice on foot. However the hostel is not Ideal. It is clean but very basic. They have a severe problem with mosquitos and if you are going to be staying here I suggest you take repellents and the plu-in things. I got bit at least 45 times during the night which... More