Venice - Luxury or Budget

Venice - luxury or budget, is somewhere you have to see before you die. Out of the main summer season maybe, to avoid the real big crowds and sweltering heat. Now, it can be expensive, and for the lucky ones this is not a problem, in fact its a pleasure - so why no ramp up the pleasure potential at the Capriani:

This is an Orient Express hotel with views from the deluxe all-suite annexes of the Venetian cityscape, the campanile of St Mark's and the Doges' Palace on the horizon. This place is a haven of exclusivity and carefree luxury, five minutes away from the bustle of St Mark's Square private boat across the lagoon, set in formal gardens on the small island of Giudecca. It boasts an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a tennis court and health and fitness centre with a sauna, steam bath and gym. There are four restaurants and three bars, "mmmmmama mia !"
Now thats the luxury - what about budget Venice - can you do that ? - well there are some cheaper hotels, obviously, but some are better than others. The Hotel Meridiana is a three star on Venice Lido (the 12-km-long sandy island that protects Venice from the fury of the Adriatic Sea - when it gets furious) - only 100 metres from the beach and a 20 minute boat ride to central Venice. But that is still going to set you back 120 Euros (about £80 or $160) for a double room and I do not call that budget ! So what about a real Budget break in Venice ? You can of course try the Hospitality Club which brings together friendly people all over the world and then you can pay nothing for your accommodation, and see what choices there are in the Venice area. Or try hostelbookers.com , our link takes you stright to the Venice page and there are some bargains there - with hostels and cheap hotels, some near the centre, from 20 to 40 Euros per night.