Giudecca Venice, Italy
Opened
2013
Price
$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
GeneratorConverted warehouse hostel
The hostel reworks an industrial granary into a communal hangout, welcoming budget travelers with relaxed spaces directly on the water.
What it’s good at
Notable
A salvaged Veronese stone fireplace sits beneath contemporary lighting by Marcel Wanders.
Notable
Nineteenth-century grain warehouse preserved under oversight of the Venetian fine arts commission.
What they say
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the Generator chain moved in and gave it a sharp designer makeover, all while preserving the palazzo’s historic architectural features.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Water buses cross the canal to Piazza San Marco in minutes, but Giudecca's own promenade remains unhurried and residential.
The rooms
Quarters range from basic bunks with personal charging sockets to private en-suite rooms looking across to San Marco.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Long wooden communal tables stretch between stone columns toward the bar, where local beers and spritzes flow late.
it is the mix of these classics with locally sourced antique mirrors, a marble fireplace, a vintage pharmacy cupboard and other 'found objects' that gives the ground-floor public spaces their charm.
How it began
Designers combed northern Italian flea markets in a pick-up truck to unearth vintage pharmacy desks and antique mirrors.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.