I don’t usually stay outside of towns that I’m visiting - nor do I always stay in hostels - but Venice is expensive with limited availability, so I took the plunge. The reviews are accurate to a T; it’s very easy to take the train in (they come every 10 minutes or so and it only takes 15 minutes) and the value of Anda can’t be beat! Truly. Plus it’s really lively (but not loud) with lots of interesting people. The area itself near the train station itself is fun, not at all grimy as these areas can be.