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Amba Alagi

Venice (and vicinity) · Italy

Via Mutilati del Lavoro, 38View location

8.0/10Excellent348 Reviews
Cleanliness8.4/108.4
Service8.6/108.6
Comfort8.0/108.0
Condition7.6/107.6
Location8.0/108.0
Neighborhood8.0/108.0
Amenities6.6/106.6
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About Amba Alagi

Enjoy amenities such as a sauna and bicycle rentals at Hotel Amba Alagi. Located in Mestre (Marghera), the hotel provides complimentary Wi-Fi, a common area television, and a vending machine. Additional amenities include luggage storage, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and a microwave in the common area.

Free self-parking is available onsite. The 14 air-conditioned rooms feature flat-screen televisions with digital programming and complimentary Wi-Fi. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Conveniences such as phones, desks, and electric kettles are also provided.

The hotel is a short drive from Piazzale Roma and Porto Marghera, and within 10 miles of the Port of Venice and the Grand Canal.

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Located in Mestre (Marghera), Hotel Amba Alagi is within a 10-minute drive of Grand Canal and Port of Venice. This hotel is 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Piazzale Roma and 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Lido of Venice Beaches.

Make yourself at home in one of the 14 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.

Featured amenities include luggage storage, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Spa
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Banquet facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 1:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM

Hotel policies

No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • A tax is imposed by the city and will be collected at the property. This tax does not apply to residents of Venice City and children under 10 years of age. Further exemptions may apply to patients and their companions, and people staying in the city for specific purposes/duties, subject to the submission of proper documents to the property. A 30 percent reduction applies from January 1-31.
    • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 January - 31 January, EUR 0.70 per person, per night for adults; EUR 0.30 per night for guests aged 10-16 years old.
    • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 February - 31 December, EUR 1.00 per person, per night for adults; EUR 0.50 per night for guests aged 10-16 years old.

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport.
    • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
    • One child 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Guests booking their stay in Venice are kindly requested to visit the #EnjoyRespectVenezia site www.comune.venezia.it/en/content/enjoyrespectvenezia for important information and regulations applied in the city. On certain dates of the year, visitors must pay an access fee of EUR 5-10 per person per day to enter Venice. Those with accommodation in Venice are exempt from paying this. Guests must however request an exemption voucher in advance and present it with an identity document on arrival. To check affected dates, fees and request an exemption, visit cda.ve.it/en/.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
    • Property Registration Number IT027042A1SF2I5V7S
  • Optional fees
    • Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 10 PM and midnight
    • Late check-out fee: EUR 20 (subject to availability)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Hindi

    English

    Italian

    Urdu

Nearby attractions

M9 Mestre Museum 3.2 km / 2 mi
Ferretto Square 3.2 km / 2 mi
Toniolo Theatre 3.3 km / 2 mi
Forte Marghera 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Villa Foscari La Malcontenta 4.9 km / 3 mi
Porto Marghera 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
San Giuliano Park 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Villa Salus Hospital 6.6 km / 4.1 mi
Porte di Mestre Shopping Center 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Ospedale dell'Angelo 7.5 km / 4.6 mi
Terminal Fusina 8.7 km / 5.4 mi
Grand Canal 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Port of Venice 9.9 km / 6.1 mi
Piazzale Roma 10.2 km / 6.3 mi
Scuola Grande di San Rocco 10.3 km / 6.4 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 14
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Room service
  • Bicycle hire service
  • Luggage room
  • TV lounge
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  • Sauna
  • Non-smoking establishment
Meal plans

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Room types

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  • Double or Twin QUEEN BED TWO BEDROOMSDouble or Twin • QUEEN BED TWO BEDROOMSDBT.B2-QN

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    Double or Twin QUEEN BED TWO BEDROOMS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    QUEEN BED TWO BEDROOMS

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    Room code: DBT.B2-QN

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  • Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST

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    Double or Twin STANDARD

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    Room code: DBT.ST

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  • SINGLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMSINGLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMSGL.FH

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    SINGLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: SGL.FH

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  • Room ONE BEDRoom • ONE BEDROO.1B

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    Room ONE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    ONE BED

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    Room code: ROO.1B

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  • QUADRUPLE TWO BEDSQUADRUPLE • TWO BEDSQUA.2B

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    QUADRUPLE TWO BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    QUADRUPLE
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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: QUA.2B

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    SINGLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: SGL.ST

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  • Double or Twin DELUXEDouble or Twin • DELUXEDBT.DX

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    Double or Twin DELUXE

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    DELUXE

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    Room code: DBT.DX

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Amba Alagi

8.0
Excellent
348 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.4 /10
Service
8.6 /10
Comfort
8.0 /10
Condition
7.6 /10
Location
8.0 /10
Neighborhood
8.0 /10
Amenities
6.6 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2025
Khalequzzaman
Wonderful service
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2025
RASIM
I advice to stay in this hotel
Partner
2/10
Poor
24 Jul 2025
Ayman
The place is not clean at all full of bugs.The room wasn’t clean from the previous people and the bed sheet had hair and dirty spots, bugs, and ants everywhere.the hotel has no AC not like they advertised. They promised for refund and they denied it. It’s really bad experience. I don’t recommend it for anyone at all.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
28 Jun 2025
Dominique
This hotel really needs a lot of renovation, air conditioning not working. Bathroom needs a lot of live
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
22 Jun 2025
Christian
Small, run-down, and unbearably hot despite the property's claim that it has air conditioning. Shower head held on by a twisted wire that didn't work.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 May 2025
Erika
Hotel staff were friendly and welcoming. Transport was accessible and a
6/10
Pleasant
05 Oct 2024
Afshin
Amazing staff
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
05 Oct 2024
Larry
inexpensive and easy to get bus into
Venice
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Oct 2024
Pete
We chose this location because we wanted to avoid the overpriced hotels & the insanely crowded Venice. The 6L bus stops in front of the hotel every 20 minutes and ends in Venice. Staff was helpful & friendly. Room wasn’t fancy but quiet and pretty clean. We paid a little more for a bathroom in the room. AC worked great and the shower ran plenty of hot water
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
24 Sep 2024
Maria
Dirty
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
23 Sep 2024
Matthee
Nice facility. Walls are paper thin. Good price for being out of the way. At least bus service to and from was convenient
Business_and_leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
27 Jun 2024
Judith
Outdated.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
01 Oct 2023
Katherine
Small property, with decent size rooms. Hotel is safe and secure and easy route to local transport.
Someone was always on hand to help if needed.
20minute walk to train station where could go into the centre of Venice or venture further a field. Room was well presented and cleaned to an expected standard. Would recommend hotel if on a budget.
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
29 Aug 2023
Syed

Never again... most Terrible hotel experience

First of all, specific conditions like limited time reception and check-in as well as absence of an elevator should be bold and clearly displayed. In this case the condition of checking in before 10 pm was discovered after the booking. Hence while driving on the highway we searched for the hotel number and called to ask for a late check in. They said it would cost we extra 29 euros. So I sent a local friend my passport copies to check us in. He got the keys and gave these to us at a restaurant before we reached the hotel. Still, when we reached the place it was locked and we had to call the reception again. in response Me Omer came from inside and opened the lock. He demanded the extra payment without which he would not allow us in. As was true I told him that check in was before 10 pm and gifts can always go out for food or something else after checking-in. Due to the extra 29 euros the price became much higher then a better quality place. Most of all it was his terrible attitude that was due to not only his nature but also due to his dislike for people of my country. Then at the age of 65 I had to carry all the luggage up two floors. In the morning also the same person had such a terrible expression on his face and that seemed to say \"the devil May care for all I'm concerned.\" It was the most terrible hotel experience of my life. Any self-respecting person should stay away from this hotel. After that I am more aware for the future. No more cheap hotels.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2023
Norma
The front office staff member was very helpful and provided excellent customer service when I needed to make a phone call to the United States.
8/10
Excellent
20 Sep 2022
Gurupdesh

Nice little place.

Nice small little place. Family owned. Stuff was very helpful. We could the luggage even after the checkout time there with the reception. Very convenient to the train and bus stop helpful staff.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
22 Apr 2022
nazareno
Dated facility. Close to Venice. Check out instructions not clear. Bed not comfortable.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Oct 2019
Sharon
The staff are the sweetest!! Everyone so far has been so helpful and very good English!! The hotel is in the middle of block with lots of parking on the street. We stayed here and got on the 6L bus to Venus for the day. It was so easy and cheap to do. If they put in breakfast in the morning they could charge double!! Overall best affordable place we have stayed .
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Sep 2019
Monique

Great little hotel near Venice!

The service was amazing! We showed up half an hour after they were closed (we had no idea hotels closed) and thankfully the front desk person was still there to let us in! The room was nice, but the beds were very firm and uncomfortable.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2019
Benita

It was Venice to be there

The couple who owns the hotel was very nice and helpful. I liked the amenities that came with our room and it was great that we could buy bus tickets at face value from the hotel owners. The bus stop to take the bus to Venice was about a 2-3 minute walk and altogether about a half hour ride to the touristy area from the hotel!
Family
8/10
Excellent
29 Jun 2019
Ales

Thx for nice trip

Wery kind personal pecful place nice location all servis they have it works grate
Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Jun 2019
Verified traveler

Affordable base to explore Venice

This is a clean basic hotel not in Mestre city center. There is a convenient bus to Venice that stops near the hotel every 20 minutes, and takes 20 minutes to near Venice train station. We bought bus tickets at the hotel, which was extremely convenient (as tickets are not sold on the bus). Street parking is available and there is a good pizza restaurant nearby.
Family
8/10
Excellent
08 May 2019
Verified traveler
Simple hotel with clean rooms and excellent customer service. Located around the corner from bus and metro stop to the main island of Venice. Walls were thin so we could hear neighbors’ conversations and television. Overall a pleasant stay for someone traveling on a budget.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
30 Sep 2018
Don
Locked out of my room. No night service. Manager comes At 7 am . We get to airport to late and miss flight. Have to pay extra $1500 per person for new 1 way ticket. If hotel had night service we could have made our original flight in time and I could save $4000.00 Worst Hotel in the worst city in Italy.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Aug 2018
Verified traveler

Great service and clean rooms!

This hotel is a great deal! Low prices for a clean, comfortable hotel with superb service. The bus into Venice is atound the corner and you can buy your ticket in the reception. Definitely recommend staying here.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
30 Jul 2018
Verified traveler

Basic hotel with misleading photos

Photo of exterior is a bit misleading as shop was never open. Very basic, good If you just need somewhere to sleep. I knew it wasn’t going to live up to expectations so wasn’t expecting much. The owners were pleasant. It’s about 40eros via taxi to Venice or you can get a bus which seems to be very cramped and hot. Vending machines available. Not got much to say on this hotel just it’s very basic, sometimes had hot water for shower but mostly the water was freezing cold. Think I got bit more in the hotel than outside and air conditioner in my room was awful but was good in the other room we booked. I booked 2 rooms with no balcony though there were rooms with them , felt like we were just given the basic rooms. A bit disappointing.
Family
8/10
Excellent
16 Jul 2018
Tammy
Good hotel, location possibly dangerous. We had a bad encounter, I don’t know if it was because we were three young girls traveling or if it was the neighborhood.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2018
Dan
A very nice hotel with nicely updated rooms and bathrooms. The owners, Marina and Nerio, were very helpful with the bus schedule, bus stop locations (a 2 minute walk from the hotel) and restaurants. We would stay in the hotel without hesitation if we were to visit Venice again.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2018
Verified traveler

Worth the money

Good hotel located near Venice at reasonable price. Staff were great and very helpful and friendly
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2018
Amrita

Good

Nice little place.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2018
Verified traveler
Perfect location...right around the corner from the bus and tram stop, Room was very clean. In a quiet street. Great value.
8/10
Excellent
09 Apr 2018
Lulu

Nice hotel near the bus and tram station.

Convenient location. Old style building. Nice and friendly staff and owner.

Miicrowave and vendingachine in the common area.

The temperature of the heater not high enough.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Apr 2018
Verified traveler
Great hotel - close to bus stop that goes to Venice island. Owners were very helpful.
2/10
Poor
28 Sep 2017
roberto gonzale

HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE WITH THAT THING CALLED \"HOTEL\"

we never stayed in the place, I selected that place because I saw look nice, we came to europe for vacation, specially Venice, I rented a car, unfortunately I have a problem with that car, flat tire in the expressway, more of four hour until get fixed, in the meantime we called from my usa cell, used a international call, we called to the hotel to let them know, we'll be there late, around 7 pm, there never, NEVER answer the phone, well, we thought the hotel is already paid, after the car tire has been fixed, we continue drove to there, we arrived around 1am in the morning, everything was closed, NO BODY was shows up, I knock the door for more half hour, no body, until someone shows up by the window, so very nasty guy, I explained what happened to us, the do not even understand english, not even italian, I do not what can languaje he was, look like he was upset because I knock his door to many times, was unbelievable all that happened to us, I called from Italy to hotel.com on USA, try to help me, but these people do not how to resolve this kind of situations.
I have to find another hotel 2 o 3 in the morning, spend more money for that, I was tire, angry, disappointed, finally found it some place to stayed, next day because my wife told me to do it, we went back to the place, diferent people was in the counter, they apologized for that, we tried get our money back, we paid for two nights, all went to garbage, I don't get nothing back, hotels.com not help us about that, to bad
8/10
Excellent
23 Sep 2017
Grace

Cheap and cheerful.

Hotel was basic, but enough for a couple of nights. Staff were super friendly and very helpful. It was really close to the tram stop which had regular buses and trams that go straight through to main Venice centre.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Sep 2017
Verified traveler
Nice family run hotel, close to the Mestre station (10 minute tram ride or 20 min walk) and Venice (20 min bus ride). Neighborhood is quiet and safe.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Sep 2017
Vedrana

A charming little family hotel

If you're looking for an affordable hotel close to Venice, this is what you're looking for. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. We parked our car in the backyard of the hotel and there was free parking on the street. There's no breakfast but there's a supermarket 10 minutes from the hotel. The owners are very friendly even though they speak only a bit of English.
8/10
Excellent
23 Aug 2017
Verified traveler
this was a lovely place to stay, staff were very helpful with getting bus tickets into venice and also helped a lot with the bus stops and which lines to catch.
8/10
Excellent
19 Jul 2017
Verified traveler

Nice hotel, quiet place, Venice center 30 min.

Clean, comfortable, excellent hotel staff, bus station 2 minutes, what do you expect?
8/10
Excellent
15 Jul 2017
rob

Nice hotel, few amenities, far

Nice hotel with minimum amenities. Bit farther away from he main Mestre station so you either walk 35 minutes through dark neighbourhoods, or try to figure out the bus system and pay twice the normal price to buy a ticket onboard a bus. Not their fault, but the long walk away from Mestre wasn't convenient. Staff were very friendly and polite although they barely spoke English so it was hard to get information and figure things out. They did try hard and were very very nice and helpful as much as they could be with the language barrier. He older gentleman in the lobby (I'm assuming the father of the manager?) was very nice and sweet, spoke not a single word of English but opened doors for us and was very kind. The shower water heater was slow so the temperature fluctuated a lot. Easier to just have a cold shower.
8/10
Excellent
13 Jul 2017
Verified traveler

Had a good stay

Good hotel. Nice, clean and simple. Friendly staff.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2017
Matthias

Great Hotel

Great hotel only 20 minutes from Venice. Very quiet neighborhood. Wonderful service.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2017
Danilo

Enjoyable stay. Highly recommendable.

Decent hotel managed by husband and wife team. Fairly priced in the area and walking distance to the bus and tram stop going to the train station and Venice. Nice restaurant close by. Very hospitable couple and always willing to help guests Wifi is excellent. Stayed here for 3 nights and highly recommendable.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 May 2017
Melissa

Good hotel for the price

Remembering that Venice is pretty expensive, this is good for the price. The hotel staff was as helpful as they could be given their limited English skills, and the guy at the front desk carried our luggage up the stairs because there was no elevator. The hotel facilities seem to be a bit old - the shower door often got stuck, and we were without hot water for a day because of a glitch with their heater. But again, the staff was helpful as soon as we were able to communicate the problem to them. The double bed in the room was two twin beds pushed together, which meant there was a valley in the middle of the \"double bed\", and any time we rolled into the valley the two beds pushed farther apart.
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2017
Ivan

Choice no.1 for all trips to Venice

Wonderful friendly manager, nice room, very good location to reach Venezia island, because there is a tram/bus stop right there by the hotel and the manager can sell you tickets. Highly satisfied.
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2017
Verified traveler

Hotel commentary

Great sport near bus to Venice. Owner has tickets to bus at same cost and great convenience. Shopping Center within 1/2 mile of Hotel for essentials and restaurant pizzeria
8/10
Excellent
20 Feb 2017
Verified traveler
The hotel was very nice for the price and the people who run it were very helpful. While it is a little far from Venice I think it was totally worth it.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2016
Verified traveler

Nice, simple hotel

We enjoyed our stay at hotel Amba Alagi. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The hotel is close to a busstop making it easy to get to Venice. Around the corner you can find a very nice Italian restaurant.
8/10
Excellent
16 Aug 2016
Adam
A smaller hotel, the owners were really friendly and helpful. Very close to a bus stop that goes to Venice
Family
2/10
Poor
18 Jul 2016
Verified traveler

Hotel closed on arrival - no room for the night.

The stay was completely spoiled before we even arrived. Our flight into Venice was delayed so we informed the hotel that we'd be arriving late and gave them the time that we would get there. We turn up at 12.30 to find the hotel locked up with no one there. We tried calling but no one answered even though we could hear the phone ringing from outside.
We were forced to look for somewhere else to sleep at 1am in a country we've never been to before and pay for a night in another hotel.

We finally got into the hotel the following day, the room was ok but the cleaners start hoovering all of the rooms and hall everyday around 9.30. This goes on until around 11.

We contacted hotels.com after our visit to discuss the possibility of a refund for the night that we couldn't stay in the hotel, the hotel insisted that they stayed up until 2am waiting for us but we didn't arrive. When I presented evidence that we'd arrived at 12.30 the hotel didn't respond to queries. It's been two months and we still haven't heard back from them.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 May 2016
Verified traveler
Outside Venice, but very easy to get there by bus. Hotel is simple, but nice enough.
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2016
Jerry

Wonderful family run hotel.

This hotel exceeded our expectations. Beautiful neighborhood, lots of trees. Hotel has shiny beautiful marble floors, squeaky clean. Owner carried luggage to room. A good place to see Venice for a few days. Transportation
is very close to hotel, maybe 100 yds. Takes about 20 minutes to get to downtown Venice. Buses very reliable.
We took cab from cruise terminal, straight to hotel. Thank goodness we stayed in Mestre, later during stay we witnessed hundreds of travelors dragging suitcases thru the sidewalks of Venice (no easy task). AND we didn't
have to put up with noise or crime. Mestre very nice town. We got to know the real Italians here, there are two sidewalk cafes near, and a Pharmacy, and a neighborhood Grocery for snacks. In Venice City food is outrageously priced. So are hotel rooms. Mestry is a great alternative, quiet at night, no pickpockets, etc. Only recommentation: Need morning Coffee/Tea for westerners. We had to go to coffee bar, 5 min walk, to get our morning coffee. I would definately stay here again. Saved $1000 U.S. very little inconvenience.
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2016
Magdalena

Great staff, comfortable and suitable priced hotel

The hotel is located 20 min. away with bus to Venice. The hotel staff was the best ever. Very polite, friendly and always kindly responding to any questions. The room was suitable. The bed was comfortable. It was very clean. They cleaned the room every day. The furniture inside is not modern, but its well kept. The neighborhood is peaceful, although there are many migrants around. I highly recommend it for people that like to rest well during their visit to Venice.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2016
Verified traveler

Good location

Although it is not in Venice, it is only a 15min ride by tram + bus. The rooms are good with good service at a good price. I recommend this place
8/10
Excellent
26 Oct 2015
Verified traveler

PROS Vs CONS

PROS
nice staff
clean
not far from the tram stop
ok for the price

CONS
a tram and a bus into Venice itself
paper thin walls meant we were kept up by another guest snoring
we had a leaking boiler in the bathroom
very basic no kettle
only one shop near by
no option to get a drink or food in the hotel

if you can definitely stay in Venice itself
6/10
Pleasant
12 Oct 2015
Thomas

Good location from which to visit Venice

Hosts were very friendly and helpful. They for instance allowed for a somewhat later check in and provided a map and tickets into Venice on a daily basis. They spoke little English but we managed just fine. There was an excellent Italian restaurant right around the corner called \"Ghi Ghi\". Rooms were very clean although cleaning (and hoovering) began early in the morning and the building was somewhat noisy. Light sleepers may want to bring ear plugs.
Family
4/10
Poor
16 Sep 2015
Verified traveler

You get what you pay for.

Totally a no frills experience. Far away from Venice and in a sleepy part of town.
8/10
Excellent
10 Sep 2015
Verified traveler

Good Experience.

I give this hotel a 4 ouf of 5 because, in my experience it was exactly as advertised. It is a low key hotel in a residential area, low cost, clean rooms, friendly staff and close to transportation that gives you a 15-20 minute ride into Venice. That's how it was described, and thats what I found it to be.
8/10
Excellent
07 Sep 2015
Ramin

Kind and helpful staff.

Kind and helpful staff. The reception does not speak English very well but we haven't had problems getting what we needed.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
28 Aug 2015
Sharad

Internet service is very good

Stay was good but far from mestre station.cheap as compare to other hotel Wi-Fi is very good. No breakfast.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Aug 2015
Craig

Great Value 10 minutes from Venice

Wonderful family-run hotel. Owner was extremely friendly and helpful.
Family
8/10
Excellent
15 Aug 2015
leah

Good access to venice and train station

this is a family-run hotel that obviously takes pride in keeping their hotel safe and clean and keeping their guests happy. very helpful owners in giving us directions and even have transportation tickets available for sale at the desk.
8/10
Excellent
07 Jul 2015
Verified traveler
Stayed here while travelling across Italy. 20minute walk from the main trainstation. The neighbourhood did feel abit like a maze once you find yourself it's fine. The staff are lovely friendly people, very helpful. The hotel could do with abit of an update but has everything you need. All in all I was happy with my stay.
Partner
2/10
Poor
20 Jun 2015
Joyce

Unclean room with fleas...AVOID

The room had fleas (I guess from their old carpet) and we felt extremely itchy after spending a night here. The bedsheet was also extremely slim and the bed cover was dirty. When we checked in they said the room was not ready yet, they asked us to leave our luggages at their restaurant which was completely visible and we felt unsafe. And people with disability BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL NOT TO CHOOSE THIS HOTEL! It does not have elevator and we were traveling with 2 luggages. The man at the front desk saw that my friend had a broken leg and still refused to help with our luggages. He just gave us a disdain look and a solid no. I understand this was not his obligation but his indifference and coldness took us by surprise. The only credit goes to their cleaning lady who quickly came to us the next day when she saw us struggling with the luggages. Poor hotel. Will never cone back again.
Family
8/10
Excellent
10 Jun 2015
Alex

Easy commute to Venice

Hotel was clean and easy to connect to Venice. The owners had daily tickets to Venice for public transportation available at the desk. Only $2.50 per day which was a steal. The bus stop is just 3 minutes walk. We had a rented vehicle which the owner let us park behind the gated driveway which was nice since parking is always an issue in big cities. So we never used our vehicle while staying at the hotel. We spent 3 nights there. We loved it.

The only bad thing that above our room there seemed to be an apartment or something that the people above us were a little noisy, but we got a great deal and if you not to picky this is a good place for the money. The room was small, but cozy. Private shower and bath. It is not your typical American Holiday Inn, but we would stay there again.
10/10
Exceptional
20 May 2015
Jacylin

Warm & Friendly Hotel - Very welcoming!!

Hotel reception was friendly and warm, no issues in communication. Location was few stops away from Mestre Railway Station and about 15-20 mins to Venice via tram and bus. Return Tickets could be purchased directly from the hotel reception which is very convenient. The hotel surroundings are quiet and very local experience. For the price paid, it is worth the stay and highly recommended for budget travellers and those who like to experience the local Italian way of living. Of all the places stayed while travelling throughout Italy, Hotel Amba Alagi gave the best hospitality service and experience!!
Family
8/10
Excellent
17 Feb 2015
Jukka

Hotel in a quiet Neighborhood

The Hotel Amba Alagi is in the mainland side of the Venice. You can get into the Venice centre directly with a bus close to hotel. The hotel is well maintained and the neighborhood is nice and quiet.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Nov 2014
Marilou

Nice place for a reasonable price.

My sister and I stayed here for 2 nights.Clean and comfortable. The owner was friendly and accommodating although he does not speak English. He even showed us the bus stop to go to Venice. We recommend this place for a reasonable price and we feel safe.It was 25 mins by bus to Venice,not bad at all and we purchased the fare at the hotel. There's a nice restaurant at the corner too.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Nov 2014
Ann

Clean and comfortable

We stayed for 2 nights as part or our tour of Italy. We picked it as it was out of the centre and thus cheaper. The staff were very helpful,bus tickets into Venice can be bought at reception,we were even taken to the bus stop and told how to validate our tickets,the service is regular and takes 15/20 mins
8/10
Excellent
30 Oct 2014
cem

very good for the price

it was a very good stay for the price. The transportation to the city centre is very easy. The hotel provide the round trip tickets for 2.60 € whic includes tram and bus. The tram station is 2 minutes walk and easy to find. The staff is very helpful and friendly. You can also park your car in the garden. There is enough space for two cars but we were the only family with the car during iur stay.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Oct 2014
Michael

A gem of a place to stay

Lovely family, very helpful. Extremely clean and well cared for room and ensuite. Family explained how to get about; from Mestre Bus Station, take tram T1 going to Panorama, get off at 5th stop - 'Beccaria' - then stay on same side of street and walk in the direction of the tram, and you'll find the Hotel off the main road on your left (a walk of 70/80 meters). Getting to the heart of Venice Island is simple, takes about 20/25mins and costs €1.30 (tickets can be obtained from Hotel). Great little Restaurant 'Gigi' and two good Cafes (for breakfast) back on the main road less than 100 metres away from Hotel. If staying for more than a couple of days, get the 72hour Water Bus - Vapotetto - pass (currently €40) as this also covers all public transport. If you do only one full day 'island hopping', you will recover the cost on that day alone. One point to watch out for - if you aim to get back to the Hotel after 9.20pm, then you will have to get off Bus 6 (or 6L) at the 'San Antonio' stop and walk all of 8 or 10 mins along the main road to the Hotel (it's safe and well lit) as the connecting T1 Tram stops after 9.20.
We definitely aim to be back to Venice, it's such a unique City, and we would definitely be staying at Hotel Amba Alagi, a real 'gem' of a place to stay in a nice location and so convenient for all the Venice sightseeing you could want to do!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Oct 2014
lozzo

Great place to stay

Good value for money. Hotel basic but extremely clean. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Transportation was good, bus and tram just round the corner from hotel. 25 minute bus journey into Venice centre. Bus tickets issued at the hotel, 7euros per person for a return journey. Only a coffee machine available in hotel, but good coffee. We purchased pastries from a nearby bakery for breakfast the next day. Venice was wonderful and would love to go back. Would stay here again definitely.
8/10
Excellent
22 Oct 2014
Verified traveler

4 days

Clean, basic hotel. Good value for money. To Venice, door to door, 30 mins ish. Tram and bus go from end of road. Excellent pizzareia restaurant on corner of road. Much cheaper and better food than Venice. No tea/coffee making facilities in room. Breakfast not included. If ur on a tight budget, it's a good option to stay here
8/10
Excellent
20 Oct 2014
peter

Get in Venice

Positive: location to transit to venice. Extremely helpful staff.

Negative: room needed some work. Ceiling fan swung wildly out of balance at speeds higher than low. Air conditioning did not work...luckily the temperature cooled at night.

Great value overall and safe.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Oct 2014
cem

Great stay and friendly service

Though we booked the room with air conditioning but was told that the system had shut down because of winter. No big issue though because the room was chilly at night...staff were super friendly! Love the stay! There's a direct tram from the Venizia-Mestre station. Very convenient as there's direct tram and bus to Venice island. Alot cheaper to stay outside Venice island yet within proximity.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Oct 2014
Demitri

Real italian neighourhood, no tourists,what more!!

I loved this hotel and the staff , the owner, his son and daugther in law were very kind. The fact that they spoke poor english made our stay more enjoyable, you felt like you were in a real italian neighbourhood. If you stay here, MAKE sure you visit the cafe nearby and meet Cicco - trust me on this, he makes the best capacchino ever that my wife enjoyed every bit of, i obviously stole a few sips. Also, the hotel is very near the bus stop . By the way from the airport you take bus number 15 to mestre , when you get there switch to the tram and i believe its 5 or 6 exists after, ask those around you , they were helpful with us.
Partner
4/10
Poor
07 Oct 2014
Thomas

Disappointed

I should have done my home work, this was not a bed and breakfast or boutique hotel it was rooms for rent both long term and short term. the lobby was clean but smelled of body odor. When we asked to the Wi-Fi code we were given a slip with the user name and code but later found out that it was only valid for a single device and when I asked for another one for my wifes phone and one for my lap top I was told only two per room. When we went to the room is was old and the room smelled bad. This was a big enough disappointment and since it was our last four days in Venice we actually moved to another hotel.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Oct 2014
Sid

Very close to the main station

Good Hotel, good staff
Family
8/10
Excellent
20 Sep 2014
Mike

Good Hotel

Good hotel about 20 min bus ride from Venice . Rooms were nicely remodeled in an older building. Owner was very nice. He doesn't speak english but he has friend to help translate if necessary.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2014
Verified traveler

Great hotel

SPARKLING CLEAN, Great neighborhood restaurant around the corner. Very easy to public transportation. Owner extremely helpful and friendly.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
05 Sep 2014
Mike

Not a great location

The staff was very friendly and helpful, when leaving the y even walked us to the bus stop. The location was not a great one for visiting Venice though. A little far to the main bus stop through a not so great neighbourhood .
6/10
Pleasant
01 Sep 2014
Verified traveler

easy bus to Venice, but someone got bedbugs

Very nice hotel manager who gave us great information, including the ability to get straight to Venice on a bus stop 50m away. The surrounding neighborhood is quiet, and it's also next to a tram stop to get to Mestre Train Station. However, one of my friends got bedbugs, which obviously colors this whole review.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Aug 2014
Verified traveler

Nice Hotel - Worth to stay.

It was pleasant stay outside Venice.
Staff's were very friendly.
Worth to Stay.

6/10
Pleasant
25 Aug 2014
Verified traveler

the 6/ bus takes you right into venice

Good: really nice staff. a bus 50m away gets you directly into Venice. Bad: the person I was traveling with got bed bugs.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2014
Verified traveler

Great hotel, ok location

Staff super friendly (no English, but can still communicate), rooms nice with soft pillows, spacious, very clean, bathroom good, coffee machine convenient, bus tickets available from hotel, bus stop close, train station not too far, restaurant four blocks away. Hotel in neighborhood so quiet without a lot going on. Easy to get to Venice. Overall, great hotel and good option if you don't want to pay the prices of Venice.
Family
8/10
Excellent
15 Aug 2014
Katie B

Nice hotel outside of central Venice

Pleasantly surprised by this hotel. The hotel staff were excellent and even escorted you to the bus stop for Venice. Hotel was basic but clean. We had a double room with a shower as I know that some rooms don't have WC & shower facilities. (Something to watch out for when booking). The area, Mestre was quiet but we felt safe. In fact of our tour of Italy, we had the best pizza in a restaurant 15 minutes walk away. We took the number 15 bus heading for Padova outside Mestre train station to the hotel rather than walk. It was really easy, just make sure you look at the hotels website for directions. The stop (Baccaureia) is where you'll get off and literally the hotel is 50 metres away. If you're not bothered about staying in Venice, then would definitely recommend.
8/10
Excellent
27 Jul 2014
Ettore

Nice for the price....

The place was 20 min bus ride to Piazze Roma. Kept very clean. Family running the place are friendly and helpful. It's basic, but nice.
4/10
Poor
22 Jul 2014
Verified traveler

Fine hotel.

The hotel was fine and the manager was very nice and helpful and we managed to communicate well - he really tried to understand my poor Italian. The only thing I was disappointed with was the location and really it was my fault for not being more careful. It is 40 minutes from the airport, close to the train station and 15 minutes from Venice. It was hard to get anything reasonable to eat.
8/10
Excellent
21 Jul 2014
Kedar

Good Hotel, Good people

The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. They gave us bus tickets (we had to pay for it ofcourse) to go to venice. The bus stop for the bus to Venice is just a few yards away from the hotel. The rooms very clean and tidy. The beds were good. The only thing is that they have to single beds joined to make a double, which can be a bit of an annoyance. The hotel does not do breakfast, but there is a cafe and a restaurant just outside the hotel. I will stay here again just for the good people they are.
8/10
Excellent
20 Jul 2014
Verified traveler

Great family run hotel... Would recommend

This place was great! The staff is great, however, they do not speak the best English. The rooms are clean and the housekeepers are fabulous. It is a 15-20 min bus ride to Venice and the buses are often crowded.
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2014
GA

My family and I had a wonderful time

It was perfect. Not expensive as others in Venice, it exceed my expectations. It was clean, comfortable and the staff was great.
The bus towards venice stop just there, so the commuting is perfect as well.
6/10
Pleasant
18 Jul 2014
Artie
Hotel is difficult to find. The area is nice and staff is very helpful although the owner doesn't understand English. Clean basic hotel
Family
8/10
Excellent
16 Jul 2014
Verified traveler

Close to train station

Outside of Venice but close to the train station which can take you into the central. Overall, good for when you're on a budget but want to see Venice.
8/10
Excellent
08 Jul 2014
William

Nice neighbourhood but hard to find

The hotel itself is hard to find because there are several turns to reach it. However, the rooms are quite spacious and reasonably clean. There is a direct bus to Venice itself nearby so it is a cheap alternative to staying on the islands themselves.
8/10
Excellent
29 Jun 2014
john

Great priced hotel just outside of Venice

You will save lots of money by staying outside of Venice, the prices in Venice are becoming pretty silly. This place, Marghera, is only a 15 minute bus ride from the bus station in Venice, Piazzale Roma. Last bus is @9:20pm, so no rush to get back. The staff are incredibly welcoming and friendly, will answer all your questions and sell you a return bus ticket (as you cannot buy on the bus). It is a basic hotel, some rooms with showers, some without but good sized shower room to share on each floor. There is one coffee machine to get a fix before bed or first thing in the morning, 55 cents, good tasting cappuccino! There is a very good restaurant just round the corner, we ate there our 3 nights in Venice, not only cheaper than Venice but tasty food and friendly staff. Great desserts!
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2014
Vomjaa holiday makers

Great place to stay

Staff at this hotel were amazing. They were very friendly and we were sad to leave, they could not do enough for us. The rooms were clean, beds comfortable and extra bathrooms available if your travelling in a group. Would recommend this place to everyone and would go back.
8/10
Excellent
25 Jun 2014
Anil bhattarai

great location

It was very memorable and fantastic stay in the Hotel .Staff of the Hotel are very Mature and provide service with humbly and smile.They provide all information as we requested by us.
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2014
Connie

Steps away from public transit, great neighborhood

Loved this Hotel room is a bit small but very clean, great restaurants near by and close to bus stop
8/10
Excellent
12 Jun 2014
Mr S

Nice hotel with some issues

In its own category the room was quite okay, it was very clean, although the painting on the ceiling of the bathroom was really not in a good shape. However the car parking is a bad joke. We chose this hotel because it was written there is a private parking for it. When we arrived we asked for the receptionist (fortunately my wife speaks a bit of Italian because most of the staff do not speak any languages but Italian) and he showed us a tiny parking behind the hotel where there were places for two cars, but in a row, so if someone wants to leave with the first car, you have to move away with the second. We asked if it is okay if we park on the second place for the night or not. It was okay. The receptionist woke us up 5:45 AM to move away with the car...
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2014
Family of four

Great value hotel. Very clean and family friendly.

The managers were so nice and helpful beyond expectations. The hotel is one block away from the bus stop and they have bus passes available for purchasing.
I highly recommend this hotel excellence value for the money.

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Amba Alagi
Via Mutilati del Lavoro, 38, Venezia, Italy

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