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Hotel and Hostel Colombo For Backpackers

Viale Paolucci 5 - Venice, Italy
+ reviews in all languages
anonymous, Germany - Jan 09, 2022
100%
Nice staff and everything was clean.
Anyanwu David , - Oct 01, 2019
100%
nice
anonymous, Iran - Sep 24, 2019
60%
The staff were friendly. But, when I arrived the lamp on my room did not work, they changed it immediately though. The curtain in the bathroom was super dirty. I do not think I will go there again.
anonymous, Germany - May 13, 2019
98%
Very friendly staff members, willing to help and give advive about sightseeing areas etc.

This hotel is really not far away from Venice (and one-way ticket is only 1,50 euro). This hotel fulfilled more than we even expected. Thank you Hotel Columbo and see you again !

anonymous, Peru - Nov 18, 2018
42%
There were bugs in the bedroom and the lady recepcionist was really mean to me. She didnt want to accept my spanish valid ID (the document i use to travel around UE wasnt enought for her)
Andrii, Ukraine - Sep 26, 2018
100%
nice location,cheap,good flat
Julie, France - Sep 17, 2018
52%
You get what you pay for : a single room filled with two bunk beds which restrain the oppening of the window and the bathroom door.
anonymous, Spain - Sep 12, 2018
96%
Los empleados muy amables, la limpieza increíble, un poco retirado zona un poco peligrosa de noche pero no se puede pedir más por 10€ la noche. Tiene restaurante, cafetería, y WiFi en recepción.
anonymous, Egypt - Aug 20, 2018
92%
Very friendly staff and a nice hostel
HAZAN, Turkey - Aug 13, 2018
64%
when we arrive we've been told there is a extra price for the sheets. we didn't know anywhere else so we accept it but the stuation was unpleasant. the price was very important to us and we had really hard time for that. so if you don't have to live on budget you can go there!
Shanti, Malaysia - Jul 28, 2018
92%
Quiet & peaceful neighbourhood, convenient location.
Roberts, Latvia - Jul 25, 2018
86%
We booked beds in a shared room and ended up in a private room with its own bathroom, which was a great surprise. The wifi is available next to the reception, but as our room was just above it we had it in the room as well. Convenient location for train traveling. Lovely staff too
Andrea, Brazil - Jun 09, 2018
38%
Bathroom inside my room hasn’t been cleaned in 4 days; bathroom door doesn’t lock; lockers either broken or smelling; old elevator with problems; common area with dirty sofas and shitty bathroom; only 1 plug in bedroom.
anonymous, Albania - Jun 04, 2018
100%
I highly recommend this hotel for its location. The rooms were clean and totally worth the money. The staff was very nice and helpful with everything. Would deffinitely go back there again...
anonymous, Netherlands - May 23, 2018
94%
We had a very nice stay and enjoyed it very much!
anonymous, Czech Republic - Apr 06, 2018
72%
People checked-in to the room where we were sleeping very early in the morning and woke us up. The wifi is only in the lobby, no wifi in the rooms. There was no kitchen and it was not possible to eat or drink in lobby (only stuff purchased on the place). No real blankets (extremely thin) with only a thin bedsheet to cover them instead of the duvet cover.
Anna, Russia - Dec 30, 2017
96%
Everything is really ok. The best thing is the location: 15 min by bus from Piazzale Roma in Venezia. Very very convenient. The buses circulate 24 h. The staff are helpful and friendly , the room is ok. But it’s winter now, and nights are cold, and in the bathroom no heating- that’s hard.

I’m sure I’ll enjoy Colmbo in summer)) 8 out of 10

Tat Chong, Singapore - Oct 12, 2017
94%
Location was good for the amount you are paying. Bed was alright to sleep in. However, only had 1 power socket in the whole room and 1 in the toilet for the 4-person dorm I slept in. This made it difficult for everyone to charge their electronic equipment.
Chiara, Austria - Sep 25, 2017
40%
The least comfortable hostel I ever stayed in!!! The rooms were dirty and the water in the bathroom didn't work. You had to leave the key at the reception if you wanted to leave the hostel (weird!). At least the staff was nice...
anonymous, Malaysia - Sep 08, 2017
94%
High cleanliness required to clear bed bug and sofa bug
anonymous, Spain - Jul 30, 2017
10%
MALE STAFF WAS RUDE. WORSE EXPERIENCE. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND TO ANYONE
anonymous, Hungary - Jul 25, 2017
94%
We booked the hostel because it was cheap and good located, and just only the night befor we red many bad reviews about the place, and then we were a bit afraid. But! We had a VERY GOOD STAY in the new part of the hostel, with air conditioning, clean sheets and towels. We will be back to Colombo next time when visiting Venice, for sure!
anonymous, Sweden - Jul 22, 2017
28%
Not worth the travel to the Island. Not worth the Money. Find Another Place.
JORGE, Norway - Jul 17, 2017
92%
its a good place for short stays, its vlean and the rooms have A/C. the beds are not so comfortable and there is no kitchen.
anonymous, USA - Jun 18, 2017
44%
The night staff was horrible. The room I reserved online was not the room they gave me at check in. The desk employee was very unhelpful when I brought my receipt to the desk to try to figure out the mixup. Very rude
Haroldo Cesar, Brazil - Jun 12, 2017
10%
You canceled my reservation.
Adrian, Romania - Jun 08, 2017
78%
The location of the hostel is very good: close to Mestre train station.

Cleanliness of the room was very poor: the walls were pretty messy (we got a double room).

Stuff was friendly.

Aldana, Argentina - May 30, 2017
96%
Very good!
The owner's reply
thank you soo much

see you in the next time

anonymous, USA - May 25, 2017
30%
Dirty room infested with bed bugs!
anonymous, England - Apr 29, 2017
78%
The room was simple but clean, and all the facilities worked. The bathroom had a slatted roof without a ventilation system, so it was quite mouldy with some mosquitoes, but otherwise fine. The toilets down at reception were very dirty, but otherwise the social area was clean and comfortable. Very close to the station, with a simple coffee bar in the lobby to catch a quick breakfast in the morning. Definitely a good base to see Venice from.
anonymous, USA - Apr 27, 2017
50%
This place was ok. I was only there for one night. The staff was nice but double charged me. Even though I was assured that I will be refunded, after reading other reviews I am pretty sure I will never see that money again. The bed was clean and the water hot, but there was a pigeon coming in trying to make a nest above the AC unit. So there was pigeon poop all over the AC and wall. The hotel is located in a good place, but I felt like this hotel was not safe. (A man that did not belong to my floor followed me to my room.) If all you are looking for is a clean bed and hot shower in a good location, this should do. But I found much better hostels for the same price elsewhere on the islands.
Carlos Alberto, Peru - Mar 20, 2017
100%
Great place, I had an upgrade which was great and even though the wifi doesn't reach the rooms it was really comfortable and the location is great really close to small shops restaurants and the bus station to Venice.
anonymous, Brazil - Feb 25, 2017
50%
My room wasnt clean when I came

Had to pay extra to change room because the original one was smelly

The plugs in both rooms werent working also

anonymous, Germany - Feb 12, 2017
80%
Great budget hostel close to Center of Venice.
Bridget, USA - Feb 01, 2017
100%
This hostel was perfect for our stay. 5 minute walk to the train station and 10 minute ride to Venice. The staff was extremely friendly and gave great recommendations. Wifi works well and we had a fun night of cards with some other travelers!
The owner's reply
Thank you very much for your comment we are happy that you enjoyed staying here, looking forward to meet you in denmark again.

greetings from Burak & the staff.

anonymous, Netherlands - Jan 16, 2017
64%
the receptionist was not very friendly. There is no curtains in the room. No lights on the corridor in the evening.
Katherine, Colombia - Jan 08, 2017
90%
I think it is ok for a short stay. you can see they are fixing and organicing stuff at the location....
Marek, Poland - Jan 08, 2017
100%
Very good place cloce to busand tram to Venice TV Wifi and all Informations The best Capuccino in Italia.
The owner's reply
THANK YOU SO MUCH SIR MAREK

we are really happy for your best raiting .

also we wait for you in next time :)

greetings Onur & staff

Viktor, Germany - Jan 03, 2017
100%
Very friendly and professional hotel.

Very close to public transport and to a big supermarket.

The owner's reply
Thank you very much sir. We are glad that you enjoyed staying here as much as we enjoyed hosting you in our hotel.. we wait for you the next time .. greetings from burak & the staff :) :) :)
anonymous, Vietnam - Jan 03, 2017
56%
Double private room looks like dormitary, (no double bed)

Bathroom is not clean.

But hospitable, humorous and helpful staffs. High appreciate staff.

anonymous, Finland - Nov 27, 2016
78%
I booked a bed but got single room for some reason. This room had higher tax to be paid. Hostel was clean, easy to find but wifi only works at lobby. If you just plan to sleep then this hostel is a good choice for the money
Ankit, India - Nov 14, 2016
82%
It's very close to the Mestre station and that's a big plus for people otherwise worried about not staying in the city. There's a person at the reception round the clock, but the place lacks a kitchen. Otherwise, there's a good sitting place in the reception area. WiFi is restricted to this area only. But then, if you're coming to Venice and searching for WiFi, it's time to introspect.

So, get up early, head for the city, and stay there until you're sleepy or feel haunted in the alleys of Venice!!

anonymous, Portugal - Oct 29, 2016
36%
NO HOT WATER!!!
Svenja, Germany - Oct 23, 2016
54%
+ Close to Mestre Train Station

+ Supermarket nearby

- no possibility to cook

-wifi only in the lobby

anonymous, Portugal - Oct 16, 2016
68%
The rooms were warm enough but the bathroom was not very recommendable, mainly because the shower was terrible. All in all, for the price, it was better than expected. I kind of wanted a stove in the kitchen area but for budget traveling, it's pretty ok.
zoltan, Hungary - Oct 16, 2016
64%
the first room we received was very clean. However, the shutter was broken on the window, it could not be opened, and there was no toilet seat on the toilet. There was no blanet in the room, just a bedsheet. It was very cold and the room did not have any heating. Because all of this, we got another room. In this one the walls were quite dirty, and the few furniture also. There was no heating either. We used three blankets at night. One morning there was no water in the bathroom, and the staff did not understand when we tried to notice them. Not in endlish, nor in German.
anonymous, Algeria - Oct 16, 2016
52%
not to be done again!
Daniel, Colombia - Oct 15, 2016
80%
IT was good, without breakfast, clean, very nice, antique. But the mattress was not comfortable, you can feel the spring, it was horrible.
anonymous, Egypt - Oct 08, 2016
82%
No internet access in rooms
anonymous, Slovenia - Oct 04, 2016
94%
Feels like home, a good place to relaxe because the neighbourhood is peaceful.
The owner's reply
Thank you Brigita.