| Quaint canals, gorgeous architecture and a culture | | | | 2. Avoid the Tourist Hot Spots: Piazza San Marco and |
| that is steeped in art and history- Venice is any | | | | the surrounding areas are popular with tourists and |
| traveler's dream destination. But a visit to the "Queen | | | | therefore it houses some of the most expensive |
| of the Adriatic" certainly doesn't come cheap. In fact | | | | hotels in Venice. Save your Euros and steer clear of |
| it is well known to be one of the most expensive | | | | that area while you look for your hotel. One can find |
| places to holiday in the world mainly owing to the | | | | some cheap hotels in Venice in Dorsoduro and San |
| steep rates charged by the hotels in Venice. | | | | Polo. If you're ready to compromise a little on those |
| But don't give up on your Venice vacation yet | | | | "picture-perfect" canal vistas, the Cannaregio |
| because if you just read on you will be getting some | | | | neighborhood is where you should head for cheap |
| pointers on how to obtain a cheap room in the city. | | | | hotels in Venice. |
| You will find that with the right amount of | | | | 3. Do your research and book online: For the best |
| know-how, some smart planning and a little bit of | | | | bargains always plan before hand and book way |
| luck you might very well end up with a really good | | | | ahead of time- maybe as much as three months. |
| deal! | | | | Remember Venice is a very popular tourist |
| | | | destination and rooms get sold out fast! Also it's a |
| 1. Go off-season: May, June and September are the | | | | good idea to read some candid reviews of past |
| months to avoid. Being the time with the most | | | | visitors. You might hit upon some suggestions on |
| pleasant weather in Venice, it is when the city is | | | | places to stay. |
| packed with tourists driving up the hotel rates. July | | | | 4. Consider alternatives: For those on a really tight |
| and August is low-season and the hotels generally | | | | budget youth hostels might be just the right solution. |
| give good discounts during this period. You will also | | | | There is one located on Giudecca called The Ostello |
| enjoy some good bargains with your shopping. The | | | | della Gioventu Venezia. But mind you, even these |
| down side of course is the stifling summer heat. The | | | | rooms get filled up quickly. |
| best time for a budget traveler to visit Venice would | | | | So you see, the romance of Venice is still within your |
| be November through January. One can enjoy some | | | | reach! All you need to do is act fast and you are |
| reasonably pleasant weather while paying less for | | | | sure to find some cheap hotels in Venice. |
| your boarding | | | | |