Venice
ItalyVenice has a wide variety of hotels of different categories and price ranges. Since everyone has different priorities we have divided the hotel market into different categories; Family, Business, Couples, Budget and Luxury. We then did some thorough research to find out what different types of travelers value when it comes to their hotel accommodations. Our editorial team has come up with a selection of the best places for each category.
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Pensione Guerrato
San Polo 240/A- Green area
- Aircondition
- Playroom
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Max extra beds
Charming hotel with a good location near the Rialto Bridge. It offers classically furnished rooms with a flexible number of beds, private bathrooms and air conditioning. Easy walking distance to the Grand Canal and the Accademia Gallery. Many families feel comfortable here because the hotel offers spacious, clean rooms.
Plus- Charming hotel
- Good location near the Rialto Bridge
- Classic rooms
- Flexible number of beds
- Close to Grand Canal
- The hotel has no elevator
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Antica Casa Carettoni
Lista di Spagna, 130- Fitness
- Business center
- Conference
- Bar
- Wifi
- Restaurant
Popular business hotel with very good location, near the Santa Lucia train station. It offers nice rooms with good amenities. Some rooms also have an exclusive massage shower. Many business travelers choose to stay here because the hotel is close to Venice's attractions, the airport and transportation to other parts of Italy.
Plus- Popular business hotel
- Very good, central location
- Near the Santa Lucia train station
- Pleasant, comfortable rooms
- Good communications
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Hotel Londra Palace
Riva Degli Schiavoni - Castello 4171- Romance package
- Late checkout
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Suites
- Room service
A popular hotel with an excellent location, near St. Mark's Square. It has beautiful rooms and suites - some have balconies with views over the lagoon and the island of San Giorgio Maggiore. The hotel has an award-winning restaurant and a nice terrace. Easy walking distance to many of the city's famous museums and landmarks.
Plus- Popular hotel
- Excellent, central location
- Near Piazza San Marco
- Beautiful rooms and suites
- Overlooking the lagoon
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Comfort Hotel Diana
Calle Specchieri 449- Restaurant
- Wifi
- Breakfast
- TV
- Own bathroom
- 24 hours reception
Popular budget hotel near Santa Lucia train station, near the main street of Lista di Spagna. The area has many good shops and restaurants. The hotel has nice rooms in a cozy, Venetian style. Many people enjoy this hotel because it has a friendly staff and close proximity to the Venice Casino.
Plus- Popular budget hotel
- Good, central location
- Near the Santa Lucia train station
- Area with good restaurants
- Near the Venice Casino
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Hotel Danieli
Riva degli Schiavoni 4196- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
- Suites
- Spa
- Concierge
Legendary luxury hotel with a prime location and overlooking the lagoon. It offers spacious rooms and suites with exclusive interiors. The hotel consists of three separate buildings connected by covered bridges. Some rooms have views of the lagoon. It features a panoramic terrace and seasonal outdoor pool.
Plus- Renowned luxury
- Prime location
- Overlooking the lagoon
- Spacious rooms and suites
- Terrace with views
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San Marco Luxury – Torre dell’Orologio Suites
San Marco 202/A (Check-in at San Marco 848)- Green area
- Aircondition
- Playroom
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Max extra beds
Nice family hotel with spacious rooms and suites with wood-beamed ceilings and wooden floors. The hotel has a very good location right next to Piazza San Marco, and the Bridge of Sighs. The hotel offers guest rooms with a flexible number of beds. They also have apartments with kitchenettes and views of St. Mark's Square. Babysitting can be arranged.
Plus- Pleasant family hotel
- Excellent location in Saint Mark's Square
- Spacious rooms and suites
- Apartments with Kitchenette
- Near Bridge of Sighs
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Il Lato Azzurro
Via Forti 13 - Island S. Erasmo- Fitness
- Business center
- Conference
- Bar
- Wifi
- Restaurant
Friendly hotel with a quiet relaxing location on the island of St. Erasmo. The hotel has a private garden and nice views of the Venice Lagoon. The hotel is within easy walking distance of the water bus stop where you can catch boats into downtown Venice. Some of the rooms have their own balcony and there is also a nice restaurant on site.
Plus- Nice business hotel
- On the island of St. Erasmo
- Peaceful location
- Large, beautiful garden
- View over Venice's lagoon
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The St. Regis Venice San Clemente Palace
Isola Di San Clemente 1- Romance package
- Late checkout
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Suites
- Room service
An exclusive hotel with a calm relaxing location on San Clemente Island. It offers elegant rooms - some with their own seating areas and garden views. The hotel has a large garden, a restaurant and exquisite function halls which are suitable for weddings and other events. Hotel guests are offered free boat transfers to and from Saint Mark's Square.
Plus- Exclusive hotel
- Quiet and romantic location
- On the island of San Clemente
- Elegant, well appointed rooms
- Garden and water views
- Some distance to the center
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Hotel Rio
Castello 4358-4358/A (Campo SS. Filippo e Giacomo)- Restaurant
- Wifi
- Breakfast
- TV
- Own bathroom
- 24 hours reception
An affordable hotel with a great location in central Venice. It offers modern, cozy rooms and a friendly staff. Close to St. Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge. The area has many good restaurants and shops. Many guests choose to stay here because the hotel is well located, close to museums and attractions.
Plus- Affordable hotel
- Good location in the center of Venice
- Modern, cozy rooms
- Friendly, helpful staff
- Close to St. Mark's Square
- The hotel has no elevator
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The Gritti Palace, A Luxury Collection Hotel
Campo S.Maria Del Giglio 2467- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
- Suites
- Spa
- Concierge
An exquisite hotel on the Grand Canal, near the church of Santa Maria della Salute. The building was originally the home of a famous nobleman and many of the period details are preserved. The hotel offers elegantly appointed rooms and suites in the Venetian style, and luxury terrace. Nice location in San Marco, near St. Mark's Square.
Plus- Exquisite luxury
- On the Grand Canal
- Nice location in San Marco
- Elegant rooms and suites
- Terrace with views
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Hotel Becher
Calle del Fruttarol, San Marco 1857- Fitness
- Business center
- Conference
- Bar
- Wifi
- Restaurant
Popular hotel with good location in the heart of Venice, near the Teatro la Fenice and Piazza San Marco. It offers beautiful, spacious rooms and suites with classic interior design. Some rooms have balconies and views of the canal. Business travelers often choose to stay here because the hotel has an excellent location and good service.
Plus- Popular business hotel
- In the heart of Venice
- Teatro La Fenice
- Spacious rooms and suites
- Near Piazza San Marco
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Hotel Mignon
Cannareggio 4535- Restaurant
- Wifi
- Breakfast
- TV
- Own bathroom
- 24 hours reception
Cosy budget hotel with traditionally furnished rooms and apartments. Nicely situated in the Cannaregio quarter, close to the Rialto bridge and Vaporetto Ca d'Oro. The hotel has a good reputation and is known to have a friendly helpful staff. The area has many shops, attractions and nice restaurants.
Plus- Cosy budget hotel
- Traditionally furnished rooms
- Spacious apartments
- Nice location in Cannaregio
- Near the Rialto Bridge
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Hilton Molino Stucky Venice
Giudecca 810- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
- Suites
- Spa
- Concierge
High-class luxury hotel on the scenic island of Giudecca. It has beautiful rooms and suites with elegant furnishings. The hotel housed in a beautiful, historic building that was previously a flour mill. It features a terrace with panoramic views and the city's largest spa. The hotel offers water shuttle for convenient transport to the center.
Plus- High-class luxury hotel
- On the beautiful island of Giudecca
- Elegant rooms and suites
- Charming, historic building
- Water service to the center
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Pensione Seguso
Zattere 779- Green area
- Aircondition
- Playroom
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Max extra beds
Basic hotel with a good location in the heart of Venice. It offers spacious, classically furnished rooms - some with beautiful views of the canal. The hotel is known for having a pleasant, helpful staff. Families tend to choose this hotel, and many choose to stay here for several nights. Close to the water bus stop (Venice vaporetto).
Plus- Affordable hotel
- In the heart of Venice
- Near the Accademia Bridge
- Classic rooms
- Near the vaporetto stop
- Beds of basic quality
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Albergo Casa Peron
Salizzada San Pantalon - Santa Croce,84- Fitness
- Business center
- Conference
- Bar
- Wifi
- Restaurant
Family run hotel with good location in the district of Santa Croce, close to the Grand Canal. The hotel offers simple, comfortable rooms with private bathrooms. Easy walking distance to the bus station and the Santa Lucia train station. Many business travelers thrive here because the hotel has excellent location and proximity to transport links.
Plus- Family-run hotel
- Good, central location
- Near the Grand Canal
- Simple, comfortable rooms
- Close to good transport links
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Hotel Alla Fava
Campo de la Fava, 5525 Castello- Restaurant
- Wifi
- Breakfast
- TV
- Own bathroom
- 24 hours reception
Affordable hotel with a prime location, near the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square. The hotel overlooks a peaceful square and a Venetian canal. It offers traditionally decorated rooms with private bathrooms. Many guests like it here because the hotel has a great, central location and a friendly staff. Close to the water bus stop.
Plus- Nice budget hotel
- Nice location near the Rialto Bridge
- Overlooking a quiet square
- Traditionally furnished rooms
- Near the water bus stop
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Starhotels Splendid Venice
San Marco Mercerie 760- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
- Suites
- Spa
- Concierge
Luxurious hotel in the Mercerie area, near St. Mark's Square. It has beautiful rooms and suites - some with canal views. The hotel has its own jetty, trendy designer bar and gourmet restaurant. Close to the Grand Canal, Rialto Bridge and La Fenice Theatre. The hotel is popular for its fine service.
Plus- Fine luxury hotel
- In the district of Mercerie
- Near Piazza San Marco
- Beautiful rooms and suites
- Some rooms with canal views
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Location and offerings
In Venice, there are plenty of hotels in all categories. Business travelers usually prefer to stay in the San Marco area, or near the city's Santa Lucia train station.
Families also tend to choose hotels at San Marco, but have a greater focus on accommodations that are close to attractions and museums.
Couples tend to choose their hotels in much the same way, but often choose to book a hotel that has beautiful rooms and suites, for a more romantic experience.
There are many budget hotels and the larger part of these are in really good central locations. The budget hotels are generally of a more simple standard, unlikely to have an elevator or fancy amenities.
The city of Venice is known for its elegant luxury hotels. These are often grand old buildings with lots of character. Many located right next to the city's canals and several even have private jetties.
When looking for a hotel it is always wise to first decide what you want out of your stay, and then select the hotel accordingly.
Attractions and sights
The unique city of Venice is very old, having been inhabited since the 10th century BC and is located on a lagoon on the northern Adriatic sea. To some extent, it is built on islands, but a large part of the city is built on wooden piles, which were hammered into the mud.
There are plenty of historic palaces, churches, examples of Venetian Gothic architectural type buildings as well as numerous bridges.
The most famous characteristic of Venice is the large network of canals, which are used for transport instead of roadways. The largest channel is called Canal Grande and runs as an S-shape through the entire city.
The city is listed as a World Heritage site and there are many famous attractions to visit. Rialto Bridge, Bridge of Sighs and Piazza San Marco, or St. Mark's Square are given destinations for many.
On the latter is the famous San Marco basilica with it’s five domes and the Doge's Palace, where Casanova was imprisoned.
For art lovers, there is a variety of art museums to visit - such as the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Ca 'Rezzonico and the Accademia. The large exhibition area of La Biennale where one can see the very latest in architecture, art and culture also attracts many visitors.
Restaurants, shopping and nightlife
In Venice there is a wide range of restaurants, cafes and bars. The prices are often very high and one has to look far for a really good and affordable restaurant.
There are many cozy streets and alleys and many visit the city just to stroll around and enjoy the beautiful environment and atmosphere.
It is always possible to book a classic gondola ride, but many choose instead to see the city from the water bus - vaporetto.
The city's best shopping available is in the area around Piazza San Marco and the Rialto Bridge. There are also expensive fashion houses and boutiques, as well as art galleries and craft shops.
The cultural life of Venice is rich and you can enjoy many different kinds of theater, music and opera performances. Here you will find the rebuilt 1700’s opera La Fenice and the prestigious Teatro Goldon.
Many guests also like to visit the Venetian casino.
The nightlife is relatively quiet, there are not many nightlife spots or discotheques. Some bars are open after midnight.
Trade shows and events
Venice is one of the world's most visited cities, and there are often various events and festivities. The most important of these is the traditional carnival, which reaches its peak about 40 days before Easter.
La Biennale exhibition is an important arts event and attracts many visitors every year.
The Venice Film Festival is a part of the Venice Biennale and takes place in late August or early September.
During big events and during the high season, the number of tourists in the city can be extreme and many hotels are fully booked well in advance. If you want to ensure you get a good room, it is a good idea to book in advance. You should make an inquiry as to availability of the desired hotel before you book your trip.
Travel to and in the city
Most visitors arrive Venice via plane, train or car. The Venice Marco Polo Airport is located just outside the city, and Treviso airport is about 19 miles outside the city. From both airports you can easily get to your destination by bus, taxi, airport shuttle or water taxi.
If you travel by train you step out at the Santa Lucia railway station, which is right next to the Grand Canal.
In Venice vehicular traffic is prohibited, cars are parked outside the city, and then you can get into town by public transport.
The best ways to get around the city are on foot, by water taxi or with the city's water buses (Venice vaporetto).
The city has uneven streets and many bridges with stairs, so it can be difficult to get around with a pram or wheelchair.
Weather and climate
Venice has a humid, subtropical climate with cold winters and hot summers. Best time to visit the city of April-May or September-October, when temperatures are most comfortable. This is usually when less tourists are in the city and if you want to avoid the high season, March (except during Carnival), June and November can be options. If you are visiting the city in summer a hotel with good air conditioning is always preferable.
Price structure
Venice is an expensive city to visit and around Piazza San Marco and the other major tourist areas, the prices can be exorbitant. A good way to save money is to cook up some of the day's meals yourself, if possible. Gondola Rides and water taxis are nice, but expensive means of travel. A ferry or water bus (vaporetto) is a more affordable option.
City pass
For anyone visiting Venice the CityPass card might be a good way to save money. The card is loaded with the desired content at a discounted price and then provides smooth admission to museums, events and transport.
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