Venice on a budget: where to eat and sleep low cost

Tips from a local travel blogger where to eat on a budget in Venice - and where to rest your head low cost!

We've been told Venice is expensive, that you have to pay 5 euros for an espresso. However, nearly all the most popular cities among tourists are like this, so you just need to know where to go, that's the trick. And what would be better than a local expert to give us the best tips where to eat on a budget in Venice? We asked Liz, a true Venetian blogger at Travelling with Liz, to tell us where she goes to eat out, to prove that Venice is not that expensive.

In a city like Venice, there are plenty of restaurants, pubs and bars for sure; probably more than the local number of inhabitants! Furthermore, every year this city is bound to host around 20 millions of tourists. Most of the dining places provide a tourist menu and even if it's a really low cost one, probably you can't be sure about the quality.

Eating and sleeping on a budget is definitely possible in Venice , you just need to read our #LocalTipsHC and you won't have to exclude this amazing city from your bucket list because it was out of your budget!

VENICE ON A BUDGET: WHERE TO EAT

Al Portego: a classic Venetian "bacaro" you must try, not only because of its amazing "cicchetti", but also because of its exquisite fish dishes, such as squids in black ink with polenta. Cost of a meal: around 15 euros per person.

Caffé Noir: a bar in a few steps away from Campo Santa Margherita, well-known place where university students usually go to eat its super-full sandwiches. Cost of a meal: around 10 euros per person.

Trattoria da'a Marisa: this place is also loved by university students and workers, and here you'll find a fixed-price menu for lunch (during the week) served with rich portionts. Cost of a whole meal: around 15 euros per person.

Bacareto da Lele: a tiny "bacaro" absolutely on a budget. The price of a little glass of wine starts from 0,50 euros and 1 euro for a small sandwich. A place you can't miss, but don't expect to find a place to sit...there are no chairs at all!

VENICE ON A BUDGET: WHERE TO SLEEP

Generator Venice: this hostel is housed in an ancient, refurbished grain store on Giudecca Island, perfect for enjoying the sight of St. Mark's Square, right on the other side of the Grand Canal. Here you can choose between dorms or private rooms with a shared or private bathroom. Rooms available from 24,45 euro, per person.

Santa Fosca: this hostel is partly derived from the structure of the ancient church of the Servants of Mary (built in 1400). Dorms are spacious and you can choose between a mixed one or a feminine one. If you like you have the chance to play basketball and soccer in the outdoor area. Rooms available from 25,60 euro, per person.

Pescheria Backpacker: colourful hostel a few steps away from Rialto, built inside a ancient buiding of the XV century. In the heart of Venice, this hostel is very well located and the main attractions can be reached easily from here. Rooms available from 25,50 euro, per person.

Hotel & Hostel Colombo For Backpackers: the idea behind creating this hostel was to provide budget accommodation to backpackers from backpackers. Positioned a few steps away from Mestre train station, you can choose among dorms and private rooms - both are available with free air conditioning and wifi. Rooms available from 20,76 euro, per person.