Venice Mestre · Italy
Hotel Hub Venice
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Thieves that they try to overcharge by ignoring the price listed on hostel world
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Full reviewDON'T BOOK..RUN..NOT SAFE..Thieves that they try to overcharge by ignoring the price listed on hostel world, cheats, smells like chemicals to mask rotting flesh..bullish behave to make people over pay, making threats to make people stay or pay.
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No security at all— physical keys (not key cards as advertised) to a rickety lock on bedroom door, outside doors do not lock and are left wide open.
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Full reviewTerrible, huge mistake to book here. More seedy motel than hotel or hostel, and there are FAR better options just a few blocks away at comparable $. No security at all— physical keys (not key cards as advertised) to a rickety lock on bedroom door, outside doors do not lock and are left wide open. The room smelled strongly of cleaning fumes, yet floor & walls were dirty and gross. Did not trust that the bed or any surface were actually clean. Left immediately to find safer place to stay.
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Vibe Analysis
Hotel Hub Venice is a bare-bones Mestre crash pad, not a social hostel. Its strongest practical trick is location: Venice Mestre station is a short walk away, with buses, shops, restaurants, and a grocery store nearby, so it works best for a quick Venice-on-a-budget stopover. A small kitchen on the third floor may be available, with basics like a microwave or kettle in parts of the property. Some rooms are spacious, clean, comfortable, and air-conditioned, and staff can be friendly and helpful. Parking may be possible, but it can require advance arrangement. The tradeoff is heavy. The surrounding area can feel unsafe, especially after dark, and security sounds inconsistent, with unlocked external doors and limited overnight reception. This is not the place for atmosphere, social energy, or a cozy hostel scene. Room quality seems uneven: bathrooms may have drainage or odor problems, towels and linens are not always fresh, cleaning can be limited on longer bookings, and strong chemical smells or tobacco smells may linger. Treat it as a cheap transit base with a good station location, not a place to hang out.
Signals to check
- Reception may be closed late at night, and late check-in can involve extra charges.
- No real social hostel atmosphere.
- Neighborhood may feel uncomfortable after dark.
- Bathrooms, smells, cleaning, towel changes, and hot water can be inconsistent.
- Parking may need advance arrangement.