how much would it cost for 4 days in venice?

Question

me and my gf are going to venice in one of our backpack trip.

how much will it cost us for hostel (staying in the island), food (no restaurant), transportation(not include the flight) and attraction fees.

we are not looking for something costy.
this is a budget travel.

Answer 1

Venice is a cool and beautiful city to visit, but after you're there for awhile you will realize that it is not much more than just an overpriced shopping mall. With planning and a little luck, you can stay there fairly cheaply however. There are side islands near Venice you can stay on that could possibly be a little cheaper than staying on the main island itself, but you really shouldn't let price be the only factor. You will have to give up alot of time going back and forth, and the side islands are nowhere near as cool to stay on.

I have stayed in dorm rooms in Youth Hostels for 6 euros a night that came with communal showers and a towel to borrow (in Venice, I'd plan on it being more like 15 euros pe person of course) Sometimes this is ok, but it depends on who you have to share the room with and what time of year you go. If you're going now, it will almost definitely be more crowded, and if you could do it, I'd go the extra cost and get at least my own room in a cheap hotel. Personally I think the best time to go to Venice is April. This is right before the tourist season starts and it is a little cold, but you will not have to fight any crowds, and everything will be open, and it has not started to smell yet (as it will later in the year when the tide picks up and the water comes over the walkways a little). If you go in late April, or later, you can take a ferry to Croatia for the day or evening, which is pretty nice.

There are little stores you can buy food in, but try to budget at least a little for restaurant food if you can. Throughout Italy there are little restaurants that sell pretty good Italian food for very little money (similar to McDonalds prices) and in Venice they usually have tables where you can sit out by the water and eat, which is really nice.

When you get to the islands, you don't really need to spend anything for transportation as all of them are connected by bridges, and I walked all over the place, which was part of the enjoyment. You can get a gondola ride for anywhere between $30 and $80 depending on the time and season (supply and demand), and there are water taxis and what we'll call water buses (larger boats). The taxis can get kindof expensive particularly if you have to go a long way or when they are in high demand. The "buses" are pretty cheap and you buy your ticket from a stand near the docks - you can also get multi-day passes, which are a little cheaper per use/day then getting them individually if you think you will use them alot.

There are alot of hotels with prices that range greatly. The ones that look out onto the Grand Canal are going to be the most expensive, and while I think it would be worth it, you could probably get a better deal by staying a few blocks off of the canal.

There is a Hotel Florida there that I went into (just to see it), which if I remember correctly, was nice and not too expensive. If you were really interested, I think I may still have brochures at home for other places that I went into, and if I found them and remembered them, I could give you other recommendations.

As far as attractions go, depending on how long you stay, you may just as well walk and [window] shop, and enjoy the view, and you can do all this for free. I think there is a very small charge to get into the bell tower right next to St. Mark's Basilica, which gives a pretty good view of the tops of the city. And of course you can go into St. Mark's (free or pretty cheap I can't remember) and they even let you go out onto the roof, which definitely worth it). There are museums there that aren't terribly expensive and in most places throughout Europe you can buy a discount pass that will allow you to get into several places on one ticket (alot cheaper than if you buy individual admissions). There are also music and opera houses, which will be cheaper if you buy tickets for afternoon shows of course.

Cathedrals throughout Europe charge a small admittance for sightseers on most days except Sundays, around 50 cents or so (.50 Euros that is).

In most places in Europe, you also have to pay to use the bathroom and McDonalds and similar restaurants will charge you for Ketchup.

Answer 2

expensive John, Your question must be extra particular. Taking a coach from the place (into Venice or Mestre)? The area of the three hundred and sixty 5 days you arrive to Venice will dictate the motel or B&B fee. provide us extra preparation and we will all be happy to lend you a hand. GC

Answer 3

Venice is one of the most expensive places in Italy to go. LAst time I went my family got 5 ice creams and it was E50= $65. To get cheaper hotelsI use www.selectitaly.com hope this helps.

Answer 4

Venice is not considered to be a good budget destination - quite the opposite.

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Have a great time!