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Domus Civica

Domus Civica, S.Polo n 3082 - Venice, Italy
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Fabio, Brazil - Jan 05, 2014
44%
The room was small and dirty with bedbugs.
anonymous, England - Aug 13, 2013
88%
This place has character! The staff are also very nice, and everything is cleaned thoroughly, but it doesn't help if the guests then leave piles of hair in the shower or pee all over the toilet!

The rooms really, REALLY need fans. We had to sleep with the door to the corridor open to create a draft. The mugginess was a nightmare.

Jean, France - Jul 27, 2013
82%
ideal for its location, very friendly staff and really cheap for Venice.

It is yet difficult to keep the place clean all day... and also to stand the heat in high summer without even a fan in the rooms.

Heine, South Africa - Jul 10, 2013
96%
Great Place to stay at a good price for Venice.
Denis, Russia - Jun 30, 2013
98%
close to train station and the staff is very kind ;)
Alexandre, USA - Jun 24, 2013
100%
Everything was excellent; great value, especially for a single room. Close to train station, helpful employees at front desk, clean bathrooms. No A/C, so a bit hot at night.
Jean, France - Sep 17, 2012
88%
Altogether I was very satisfied with Domus Civica and would most probably come back next time because it is so far the best price/services I found in Venice. Next time I'll bring yet a product against mosquitos...
Naveena, Nepal - Sep 07, 2012
88%
Overall good experience. Room were ok, but weren't in the level of the price. Very friendly staff.
Alicja, Poland - Sep 07, 2012
98%
Very close from the train station and vaporette. Nice and clean. Symphatic and helpful staff. Good also for those who return to their rooms long after midnight.
Yves, Switzerland - Aug 25, 2012
80%
Cheap and simple -> What I was looking for.
shuang, China - Aug 21, 2012
98%
Its a little hard to find it, so if can put some signs along the ally would be better.

Beside, why I was asked to pay for 25+2 euros, but the girl who stayed in the same room with me, only paid for 22+2euros? I asked her, she said she didnt book it online just directly go to ur hotel. But I booked it. So it means if u book it then its more expensive? Way non reasonable!

Alex, England - Aug 13, 2012
72%
Very nice hostel, staff were friendly and helpful with all questions we had to ask. Room was very basic, but had all the essentials and clean sheets were provided. Bathroom was also clean and there was a luggage room with vending machines incase people were hungry
Adam, England - Aug 11, 2012
68%
Very basic accommodation but good location and clean. Staff were mostly very helpful.
Reinier, Netherlands - Aug 09, 2012
78%
Good hostel with nice (but ramshackle) small rooms. Curfew is a pity though
Camilla, Sweden - Jul 31, 2012
98%
Had a very good stay at Domus!

Friendly and helpful staff, good location and nice rooms.

Not being able to check out before 07:00 is a minus though. We managed to have the guy working that morning let us out at 06:40 because we had a train to catch at 06:55 (Thank you btw!. But if you want to check out earlier then that it sounded like it was close to impossible to arrange..?

xiaonan, China - Jun 28, 2012
10%
I will never go to this hostel again!!! as they charged me extra fee regardless of my deposit paid onlline, and they just put off the date again and again claiming they will give the refund, which they have not after 20 days since I report this issue. Compared the few seconds they take to charge me the fee, the time I give them to transfer the refund is more than enough.Never book this hostel!!
The owner's reply
Human mistakes can happen; we apologized more than once and tried to find the best way to refund 5,40 Euro (so a small amount, not more), without the high fees of the international banking transnfer. It's not so easy to give back money as the guest claims. As told you, we sent them by post, they will soon reach you. This review should be about the hostels, not about a single human error, for which we already apologized lot of times.
KINGA, Poland - Jun 20, 2012
90%
Clean hostel in a great location. Furniture and equipment very old, no possibility to cook (only microvawe oven, there were no sink in kitchen). One of disadvantages: very early closing hours, wifi - additional payed. Very nice people from reception.
Noelle, USA - Jun 20, 2012
90%
Amazing Location! Staff was soooo friendly and helpful. This was our first time staying in a hostel so we weren't really used to no fans or a/c. Got some bug bites from windows being open and it was a little hard to sleep with the noise of people outside. Also... showers were small and it was hard not to get the floors soaking wet. Other than these things, great first experience in a hostel.
David Alejandro, Italy - Jun 19, 2012
88%
This is a very good place, much more clean than what expect for hostels, maybe because of a few experiences in the past, it is close to the ferrovia, you can enjoy of Venice staying here and transport by bout in which you will reach almost every important place of Venice but also by walking and enjoying to get lost in the streets, which you will because maps sucks, maybe with a gps, or a tom tom as are called in Milan, but maps… no way, is you have time enjoy getting lost, at afternoons when there is almost not scheshuled staff to visit, the only bad thing of the hotel is that they close too early, at 0:30, it they could extend that for a few hours it would be great to enjoy Venice at night, which trip in bout you most do, I just could make ¾ of it didn’t arrived to plaza san marco at night, but I live at Milan, so I will do it in the near future.
salvador, Mexico - Jun 16, 2012
100%
everything was amazing! was more that i expected, staff beyond nice!!! congrats!
Andrea, Italy - Jun 12, 2012
100%
Totally recommended! The staff is very kind and prepared, the place is silent and clean. The linens were great and they provide towels too. Maybe the best hostel i've ever been, the best staff definitely!
Carole, Canada - Oct 11, 2011
70%
Hostel was well located and easy to find. Emanuelle at the front desk made the stay enjoyable. No linen was provided for the bed or towels as stated. My bed sagged in the middle. Hostel was extremely noisy due to a lot of door slamming because of the way the doors were installed. This went on quite late and quite early when people left their rooms for various reasons. The showers were cleaned daily. Was not terribly impressed but I guess it was value for the money.
Anaí, England - Sep 30, 2011
78%
I enjoyed my stay in Domus Civica, would

consider staying there again if ever in

Venice again.

Diana, Guatemala - Sep 25, 2011
88%
Domus Civica is definitely a smart choice when you travel to Venice. The location is great, the staff is helpful and the price is a gift! I stayed here for three nights. The bus that takes you to the airport (#5) is minutes away and there is also a vaporetto station close by. Domus Civica is the perfect choice when you're traveling with a tight budget. Thank you Domus Civica! I'd definitely stay here again.
Jan, USA - Sep 15, 2011
98%
Very kind staff, great location, good lounge area (with a piano!) and internet. The bathrooms didn't have soap and there were no fans in the quite hot rooms. Those are my only complaints.
Monika Gabriela, Poland - Sep 09, 2011
92%
The hostel is situated superbly and the staff is very helpful if you have any queries about the city or the hostel itself (prolonging your stay, towels, etc.) I stayed there for a fortnight and never had any problems. Definitely a good choice.
Mauricio, Brazil - Aug 29, 2011
92%
Very Nice Hostel, a little hot but thats the way the city are

is too calm, but is good if you dont b disturb

thanks a lot

Laure, France - Aug 26, 2011
92%
++

Very well located

Cheaper than the other youth hostels and hostels located in Venizia

Bathrooms are cleaned every day

Comfortable and quiet room

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No air conditoning

Curfew

Patrik, Finland - Aug 08, 2011
50%
Feels a little like an old hospital but works... Dont hang your clothes on the furniture, they leave stains
Maarit, Finland - Aug 06, 2011
92%
Super friendly staff, excellent location (5 mins walk from the train station, you really don't need to buy any waterbus tickets unless you want to visit the islands), student discount so all in all great value for money!!
Hendrik, Germany - Aug 03, 2011
88%
Nice hostel quite close to the station. Seems to be a students dorm which is converted to a hostel for the summer period. There is no real kitchen and only few common areas. A disadvantage is that there are no lockers in the rooms and there is only a single key per room available (has to be deposited at the reception).
Ana, Croatia - Aug 01, 2011
82%
Good location, only 5 min from bus/train station which is great concidering a luggage you have to carry. Shared bathroom was not a problem since there are several so there is always one free. Staff was great, helpfull, room is basic but if you plan to explore Venice, more you don't need.
Solene , England - Jul 30, 2011
88%
I loved my stay at this hostel. The staff were friendly and helpful. It was clean and also had a great location, as it was close to the train station.
jack, USA - Jul 29, 2011
72%
Very nice staff. Room was decent size. No AC so had to leave windows open. Which meant mosquitoes were able to fly in. Couldn't sleep because one kept buzzing into my ear. Woke up with 4 bites on my face and 1 on ear.
James, Canada - Jul 20, 2011
82%
Very nice balcony on the 4th floor. No air conditioning, and 12:30 curfew. Staff was helpful. We had to keep the windows open so there were a lot of bugs. Good cheap option.
Shahrin, Canada - Jul 17, 2011
82%
It's location is great...close to many major points and also many other areas...it's kind a hot in july since it doesn't have ac...that was the only problem we faced...but we only stayed there to sleep...so was bearable for 2/3 days...but over all location wise I would recommend it.
Ghada, Germany - Jul 10, 2011
100%
The hotel location is very nice in the heart of venice and very close to the railway station. The staff are very friendly and nice and the atmosphere is great. All is clean and made well equipped. The furniture reflects the old life of venice, and leaves a historical impression on you. It was great and wonderful !
Zachary, USA - Jul 06, 2011
98%
Staff very friendly and helpful. Location short walk from train station and major sights. Nice, clean rooms with sinks. Plenty of bathrooms. No A/C. Still, highly recommended.
carl, New Zealand - Jun 29, 2011
92%
We only stayed one night but found it to be a really good place, only wish we could have stayed longer. The staff were excellent. very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.
claudia, USA - Jun 25, 2011
60%
italy is antiquated...but I got a private room with a sink and a desk. the wifi is not free but in general I have no complaints from this place...I didnt stay the night but even if I had...I still wouldnt have any complaints!!!
Quynh, Vietnam - Jun 24, 2011
78%
It's quite near bus station, just some minutes walking however I had to spend an hour to find the correct way to get to the hostel. I based on the instruction which I think need to revise " Cross the Papadopoli bridge and walk on to the canal beside the Sofitel hote"---> no Sofitel but another hotel.

Staffs are very helpful and friendly.

It's hot in our room during the time we visited Venice coz it's summer time and there is no fan. If there is just a fan, it's better. Others are good, I'm quite ok. Still choose this hostel for my accommodation for my next visit (if any)

caroline, New Zealand - Jun 19, 2011
98%
Great location for this simple but pleasant hostel. With accommodation hard to find in Venice this place was well priced.
Brett, Canada - Jun 13, 2011
78%
I found that it was expensive to be here and the extra charge for the WIFI I think was not nessesary
Ozenc, Turkey - Sep 04, 2010
82%
close to train station. easy to find and reach. clean. for internet, u have to wait cause there is only one computer! no wi-fi. u have to go back before 12.30. curfew!!! to sum up, it was ok for 1-2 nights.
Dennis, Germany - Aug 31, 2010
82%
The Hostel is clean but there was no bar or anything like that. So it is rather quiet. But we wanted to stay only one night and for that it was perfect.
Jelena, Serbia - Aug 25, 2010
78%
D Civica has a very nice location near the train station and near the city center. It seems to be a big hostel, it has a nice common room and clean room and bathroom.

The only thing is that they dont have a safe or lockers, so I was pretty concerned about my money and passport.

They have one computer with internet, which was broken during my stay.

Girish, India - Aug 22, 2010
98%
Good and clean hostel to live and most important is the position at which it is situated. full marks for everything ......
Balaji, India - Aug 14, 2010
92%
wonderful experience
Jessica, New Zealand - Aug 05, 2010
78%
Nice place quiet, price pretty good for your own room. Not many other travelers around to mingle with. Staff soo nice and know your name.
Timea, Romania - Jul 19, 2010
92%
Very nice hostel, clean, close to the railway station and to piazzale roma. I would definitely go back!