Bed & Venice is situated in a historic building in part of a complex that was once the Pieta convent, orphanage, and conservatory. Vivaldi taught violin and viola here, and Vivaldi Church, a one-minute walk from the hostel, still holds performances of the composer's music. The hostel itself is sparse and simple, with speckled tiled floors, white walls, and wood window frames and doors. The clean lobby is a wide, well-lit hallway with several grouped sitting areas with couches and armchairs covered in dated, well-used mint green-and-white striped fabric. There's also a spacious outdoor terrace with great rooftop city views and a pleasant attic breakfast room with wooden floors and wood-beam ceilings. While this is certainly not a party hostel, it does tend to attract younger budget travelers who don't mind sharing rooms.  

Bed & Venice is situated on a quiet side street in the Castello district near the heart of Venice, about a seven-minute walk from St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco) and a 15-minute walk from the Rialto Bridge. While set slightly away from the tourist center in a more residential area, the hostel is in easy walking distance to shops, restaurants, cafes, and sights. A water bus stop is just a two-minute walk away and the hostel is part of a complex that includes Vivaldi Church's, a one-minute walk away. Marco Polo Airport is an hour away by water bus and getting to the Venezia Santa Lucia train terminal takes under a half hour.

Rooms at Bed & Venice are spacious but sparse, with twin beds situated in two- to six-person rooms, which can be booked for private groups, plus typical dorm-style hostel arrangements. Rooms have tiled floors, white walls, and plain wood furniture. All rooms include satellite TVs, and air-conditioning, and most have extra furniture pieces such as nightstands or desks, chairs, or wardrobes. Sheets and towels are provided. Some rooms have views of the Grand Canal or a side canal, and though rooms don't get much street noise, the shared hostel atmosphere can sometimes attract groups, which can be noisy. There are no en-suite bathrooms, but rather a mixture of single and multi-stall bathrooms with beige tiles and walk-in showers or shower/tub combos. While bathrooms and rooms are simple and show signs of wear-and-tear, they are clean and functional. 

While the hostel has few extra property features, it does have common areas for guests to hang out. In addition to the lobby, there's a large rooftop terrace with exceptional 360-degree views of the city's rooftops. Breakfast is served here in the summer or in a pleasant attic breakfast room during colder months. The breakfast is free, but basic, with just coffee, tea, hot chocolate, bread, and cereal -- and second servings cost a small extra fee. The reception area is open 24-hours and offers cold drinks for sale; it also has a computer and printer. Staff can assist with navigating the city or offer recommendations. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.