Hotel Al Ponte dei Sospiri

From 98 Euro

Cale San Marco 381, 30124, Venezia +39 041 2411160

For a quiet location that can't get more central, this charmer is a stone's throw behind San Marco Basilica with views on the Bridge of Sighs and the lovely canal. Bathrooms with Turkish baths and Carara marble are ideal for soothing your feet after a day's walking in the cold February air.

Ca'della Corte

From 110 Euro

Dorsoduro 3560, Corte Surian, 30123 Venezia +39 041 715 877 

Friendly, family-run B&B in a 16th-century Venetian palazzo, with serviced apartments (sleeping 2-8) in a nearby canalside building just 3 minutes from Piazzale Roma.

  

Ca'Pisani

From: 123 Euro

Dorsoduro 979, 30123 Venezia +39 041 2401 411

This boutique hotel comes alive with style, comfort and personality. The architectural elements have remained untouched, and the building is still the typical 14th Century Venetian palace but the interiors have been designed with an Art Deco influence housing original furniture from the 1930s–40s. It is ituated in the heart of Venice's artistic centre in a tranquil area of the enchanting Dorsoduro district.  

 

Charming House DD.724

From 164 Euro

Ramo Da Mula 724, 30141 Dorsoduro, Venezia +39 041 277 0262

An intimate boutique hotel with contemporary, cutting edge design and a quiet atmosphere. Situated right next to the Peggy Guggenheim museum in the Dorsoduro quarter, their annexes DD.694 and I.Qs luxury apartments are also available for additional space and are filled with contemporary art.

Italian cooking courses available!

  

Otre il Giardino

From 180 Euro

Casa I Frari, Fondamenta Contarini, San Polo, 2542, Venezia +39 041 275 0015

An intimate, art-filled, family-run hotel in San Polo, with spacious bedrooms and a secret garden. Oltre Il Giardino ('beyond the garden') is the residence of Franco-Venetian Alessandra Arduini Zambelli and son Lorenzo. They converted their three-storey villa into an intimate city retreat. It's 6 bedrooms are spacious and its drawing rooms are filled with period art and family heirlooms.

Boscolo Hotel Bellini

From 220 Euro

Lista di Spagna 116/A, 3012 Cannareggio, Venezia  +39 041 524 24 88

Situated in an elegant 18th-century patrician palazzo in the Cannareggio quarter, transformed into a hotel at the turn of the last century. The inside features ancient marble and Murano glass chandeliers, all set against rich period decor. Easy to reach and overlooking the Grand Canal, and only a few minutes' walk from Saint Mark's Square, the location is abounding in shops and restaurants. 

 

Hilton Molino Stucky Venice

From 245 Euro

Giudecca 810, 3013, Venezia +39 041 272 3311

Easily accessed from Venice airport and Central Station. Set on Giudecca Island. Can be reached on vaporetto water buses every half hour, a regular bus to Piazzale Roma and then by vaporetto water bus. Classic luxury, comfort with all modern amenities and maybe best of all: you can pay with your air-miles points!

 

Novecento Boutique Hotel

From 260 Euro

San Marco 2683 / 84, 30124 Venezia +39 041 241 3765

The stylish Novecento Boutique Hotel is tucked away in Calle del Dose, off Campo San Maurizio, between Piazza San Marco and the Accademia Gallery. The original furniture and tapestries from both the Mediterranean world and the Far East give the nine rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, an exclusive, refined character. The rooms blend the allure of an elegant exoticism with the most up-to-date facilities.

 

Albergo San Marco (Best Western owned)

From 268 Euro

Piazza San Marco 877, 30124 Venezia, +39 041 5204277

Elegant comfortable rooms with modern amenities comprise this 19th Century refurbished townhouse albergo.  It located a few steps from the Doge's Palace, the Basilica and the Bell Tower and next to the charming Ponte Dei Dai. Modern amenities and charm. 

 

The Westin Europa & Regina 

From: 270 Euro

Lungomare Guglielmo Marconi, 41, 30126 Lido di Venezia, Venezia +39 041 526 0201

Located on the Grand Canal, it faces the beautiful Baroque church of Santa Maria della Salute in a peaceful corner of Venice giving guests access to all the historical city has to offer. The Estin Europa & Regina was named to Condé Nast Traveller’s 2008 Gold List.  Bonus: again, pay with air-miles! 

 

Luna Hotel Baglioni

From 272 Euro

San Marco, 1243 - 30124 Venezia +39 041 528 9840

Dubbed the best hotel in Venice several times by Conde Nast Traveller, the 12th century Luna Baglioni swathes you in elegance, history and opulence. Excellently located near San Marco and right across for the famous Harry's Bar. 

 

Palazzo Abadessa

From: 275 Euro

Cannaregio, 4011, 30131 Venezia +39 041 2413784

Set in a refined Venetian 16th-century relais and situated in the heart of the city behind the museum Ca d' Oro, across the Grand Canal from the Rialto Market and at walking distance from Piazza San Marco. The palace overlooks the S. Sofia canal and has a private docking place.

 

Torre Dell'Orologio

From 379 Euro

San Marco 202A, Mercerie dell'Orologio, 30124 Venezia  +39 041 241 0111

Location, Location, Location! Warm staff and an alleged delicious breakfast, this all suites traditional hotel by the clock tower couldn't be beaten on distance from the Basilico and Piazza San Marco. Guardian of the Square, ticking the centuries away...

  

Ca'Sagredo

From: 400 Euro

Cannaregio, 4198, 30121 Venezia +39 041 241 3111

This gem, situated on the Canal Grande between Ca' d'Oro Museum and the Rialto Bridg and overlooking the historic Rialto Market, Ca'Sagredo is within short walking distance from Piazza San Marco, many of the city's worldwide known museums and a few minutes from prestigious fashion designers' showrooms.

 

Bauer Hotel & Palazzo 

From : 463 Euro

S. Marco, 1459, 30124 Venezia +39 041 520 7022

Ancient Venetian art in the form of a wall sketching, Murano glass chandeliers, world-famous Venetian fabrics. European-style Art Deco furniture, as well as contemporary art by both local and international artists for a fresh atmosphere to engage in the culture, intellect, and glamour of Venice.  

 

Metropole Hotel

From: 480 Euro

Riva degli Schiavoni, 4149, 30122 Venezia +39 041 520 5044

Situated in the centre of Venice on on the waterfront of the San Marco Lagoon, the Metropole gives close access to Piazza San Marco, and the Doge's Palace.  Elegant salons and and a quiet seductive atmosphere house one of the most exquisite collection of antiques in any Venice Hotel. The Michelin starred MET restaurant is also definitely worth the experience.

Palazzo Selvadego
From 480 Euro
Palazzo Selvadego Hotel, Sestiere di San Marco, Venezia - Contact through Hotel Monaco: +39 041 520 0211
For those who wish to stay somewhere more intimate, Hotel Monaco's little Sister Hotel Selvadego is a short distance away. Overlooking the Grand Canal, and the island of San Giorgio and the Santa Maria della Salute Church, |the Selvadego has some of the most breathtaking views in all of Venice.

 

Ca Maria Adele

From 480 Euro

Dorsoduro 111, 30123 Venezia +39 041 520 3078

Located inside an historical Venetian Palazzo, designer decorated with rich "damschi" fabrics, luxurious chic style, Moroccan and Asian furniture, marble fireplaces, large Murano chandeliers, seductive moresch lamps and Swarovski crystals all resulting in a combination of exotic, romantic, mystical fascination making this a delightful exclusive hotel

 

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