The Stella Alpina Edelweiss is a budget hotel with within walking distance of the Santa Lucia train station and the Grand Canal. Breakfast is included in the room rate, and it is served in a lounge with colorful modern chairs, a gold-filigree chandelier, and a bold accent wall, or on the garden terrace. The 30 rooms feature white Venetian-style furnishings with private and shared bathrooms, and one-bedroom suites have separate living areas. While rates are budget-friendly, extra fees for Wi-Fi, use of the lobby computer, and luggage storage can add up. For modern rooms and free Wi-Fi, travelers should compare rates with the Albergo Marin.

Fresh from its 2015 opening, the two-and-a-half-pearl Hotel Filu is a stylish bed-and-breakfast. Outside the tourist hub, but well-placed in the Cannaregio district, its canal-side location is both beautiful and practical. A water taxi dock is right by the hotel, and links directly to both San Marco Square and the airport. The 13 rooms are attractively outfitted in large photos and elegant suedes, and modern amenities include flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, and mini-fridges. Canal views in some are scenic, but others face an alley. Aside from a continental buffet breakfast, there are no real amenities. For a classy stay in an expensive city, it's a solid pick. Compare rates with Hotel Ca Dogaressa, which has classic Venetian decor and a rooftop terrace.

A classic Venetian small palace turned 36-room hotel, the UNA Hotel Venezia is located in the charming Cannaregio district near a Vaporetto stop. A cozy café serves a big breakfast buffet and free afternoon refreshments -- including Prosecco. Clean rooms have elegant, historical style (think: damask wallpaper, bed drapery, striped fabrics, gilded mirrors, chandeliers), but some may find the rooms with green decor a tad busy. There are pretty canal views from some rooms but there’s a pesky fee for Wi-Fi. It's worth comparing rates with the Carnival Palace Hotel, which has free Wi-Fi and arguably more stylish rooms.

The nine-room, mid-range Hotel Ca' Dogaressa is a tiny, family-run hotel overlooking the Cannaregio Canal in northwest Venice. The location is great for arriving by train or vaporetto, though the main tourist center is about a half an hour away, whether on foot or by water taxi. Interiors, especially in the rooms, are superbly finished in the typical classical style, and amenities are more than adequate -- though lack of an elevator is inconvenient. The rooftop terrace is a real bonus and laptop loan is an unusual perk for these prices. Overall, for the standard and size of rooms alone, the Ca’ Dogaressa’s prices represent great value for money.

The Hotel Abbazia is a three-pearl, well-kept property that's a two-minute walk from Venice's Santa Lucia train station. Its high-ceilinged lobby and sedate lounge reflect its days as a Carmelite monastery, but the rest of the hotel is rather old fashioned, including its 50 rooms with traditional furnishings and Murano glass chandeliers that feel elegant to some but stodgy to others. Some bathrooms have been updated with modern fixtures and plank paneling, but others have old fixtures and small showers or tubs. Freebies like Wi-Fi and a buffet breakfast with pancakes add to the hotel's value, and the courtyard garden with woven seating and big, white umbrellas is a refreshing spot. Overall, it's a good choice with an excellent location that attracts repeat guests, but travelers might want to compare with similar properties like Ca' dei Dogi.

The 27-room Hotel Ca' d'Oro is a decent budget property in quieter corner of Cannaregio, a 10- to 15-minute walk from sights like Piazza San Marco and the Bridge of Sighs. The Grand Canal is only a couple minutes away on foot. Rooms are classically Venetian and a bit old school, though they feature free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Some have lovely views onto the neighboring small canals. A free hot-and-cold breakfast is served each morning, and the hotel has a tiny rooftop terrace for drinks and taking in views of the surrounding city. Rates are reasonable for the area, but visitors with bigger budgets might try nearby Hotel Palazzo Giavonelli instead, which has a patio garden and bar, though Wi-Fi will cost extra.

On a quiet, canal-facing street, a short walk from Venice’s Santa Lucia railway station and the Grand Canal, the Hotel Hesperia is an affordable alternative to the larger properties found in the oftentimes crowded San Marco area. This small hotel has 16 rooms spread over two floors; some face the canal and have original features such as exposed wood-beam ceilings. A free continental breakfast is included, but Wi-Fi is not -- although past guests have reported getting a free five-hour pass upon check-in. 

The charming one-pearl Ca’ Fontanea is an authentic bed-and-breakfast that’s ideal for couples looking to stay in the heart of a residential neighborhood in Venice. A friendly staff and a breakfast buffet -- included with some rates -- give it a homey vibe. And the property's six guest rooms with minibars, flat-screen TVs, and air-conditioning make this hotel an attractive and modern budget option. But the location is a 20- to 30-minute trip to the city's main attractions. As an alternative, travelers looking for a hotel that’s closer to the city center with a historical background could opt for Hotel Casa Petrarca.

A six-room bed and breakfast in quaint, quiet Cannaregio, Ca’Riccio is a bright, homey pick filled with fresh-cut flowers and a variety of attractive art on the walls. Rooms are cozy and clean with wrought iron headboards, Murano glass lamps, and minibars. A free continental breakfast is served in a charming breakfast room and Wi-Fi is free, but there is no elevator. Its offers wonderful value considering its level of charm, and it's within walking distance of the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square.

The Locanda Herion is a no-frills budget hotel with basic amenities, but it's got a great location in the Cannaregio district, near the Venetian Ghetto. The hotel's 12 rooms are simple but clean and comfortable with double beds, desks, TVs, mini-fridges, and modern en-suite bathrooms. Breakfast and Wi-Fi are both available, but both costs extra. Travelers looking for a budget hotel with a little more ambiance may prefer the Hotel Tre Archi, which also has a small, 24-hour bar and a free breakfast, though it's a bit farther from major attractions.

The Hotel Al Vagon is a centrally located one-pearl, budget hotel with basic rooms and few extra property features, with accordingly low rates. It's near the city's tourist center, a four-minute walk from the Rialto Bridge and a 10-minute walk to St. Mark's Square. The 20 rooms are spread across two different buildings and tend to be sparse, though all feature classic Venetian furniture, modern en-suite bathrooms, and individually controlled air-conditioning. Despite wear and tear, rooms are clean and housekeeping comes daily, a real boon for a one-pearl property. There is a restaurant on the premises, but it is not owned by the hotel and doesn't serve breakfast. The Ca' Bragadin Carabba is a higher pearl property with comparable rates, but it's not as accessible to city sights.

A barebones guesthouse near the train station, Aloggi Gerotto Calderan is a no-frills hotel with both private and dorm-style rooms. There is no elevator, no breakfast, and a nightly curfew, but the spare rooms are clean and some overlook a pretty square. Wi-Fi is free, if unreliable, and some rooms have shared bathrooms. This basic, affordable hotel has a reasonably convenient Cannaregio location by the train station and a Vaporetto stop; many other budget options in Venice are further removed from the city center.

The 28-room, two-pearl Hotel Guerrini is a typical small Venetian hotel with few frills. The biggest plus is its convenient location near the Grand Canal and St. Lucia Station. Several water taxis also stop just a three-minute walk from the hotel and the bus station is only 10 minutes away on foot. Its rooms are basic, with antique-style decor, and some bathrooms are shared. The hotel's continental breakfast is free, as is Wi-Fi, though it doesn't always work well. Another budget option in the neighborhood is the Hotel Hesperia, which has a rooftop patio and some rooms with canal views, though it will be more expensive.