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Paris Toolkit 3 & 4-star hotels in Venice
Ten popular 3 & 4-star hotels in the centre of Venice offering good value
3 & 4-star hotels in Venice are mostly small and medium size hotels, mostly independent, many family owned
The only global chain with any presence is Best Western with a handful of franchised hotels and Marriott have a property well away from the main tourist areas on the north shore.
Room rates in Venice are highly seasonal, at the height of the season around June or July you may pay 3 or 4 times what you pay in the winter season between mid November and March.
If you are looking to stay in one of the peak months and especially at the weekend, try to book at least two months or more in advance to avoid availability issues at the best choices.
As there is no road transport within the city of Venice you also need to factor in the cost and possible stress of getting to your accommodation.
Other options for hotel choice in Venice
Most of the hotels are away from the rail, bus and cruise ship arrival point gateway at the western tip of Venice. Most of the hotel options are a couple of km away, many quite close to St Mark's Square.
If you are arriving at Venice Airport, the extra expense of a water ferry service may well be worth it as services go to points all around the main island of Venice including a stop by St Mark's Square.
Your accommodation may be some way from the nearest jetty and the lanes and alleys of Venice are not conducive to rolling luggage along the ground.
You might also want to check out Mestre, the town at the mainland side of the causeway which has better value hotels and potentially very simple transfers with all your luggage from the airports and railway to your accommodation.
Our selection of 3 and 4-star hotels in Venice:
Hotel Castello
Just a 5-min walk from St Mark’s Square with the Rialto Bridge 200m away, this hotel has a relaxing terrace. Some rooms have a view of Venice's rooftops, including the dome of St. Mark's Basilica. An ancient staircase, dating back to the 1700s, leads to airconditioned rooms with minibar. A good breakfast is provided as part of the room rate. Bar. Free Wi-Fi in public areas.
Rooms: Single, double & triple rooms
Location: St. Mark's Square 450m, Rialto Bridge 200m
Hotel Alcyone
Located in an 18th-century building with furnished sun terrace overlooking Venetian rooftops and St. Mark's Bell Tower. Guests can enjoy breakfast included in room rate in a dining room with views of a typical Venetian canal. The bedrooms are air-conditioned. Wi-Fi is available in public areas and is free of charge. 24-hr front desk, tickets service, shared lounge/ TV area.
Rooms: Single, double/twin rooms
Location: St. Mark's Square 300m
Antico Panada
Dating back to 1889, set in two historic buildings, 50m from Saint Mark's Square. The air-conditioned rooms feature refined furniture, and Murano lamps with satellite TV. A continental buffet is served daily in the breakfast room (included). Free Wi-Fi in public areas. The hotel's Bar Ai Speci is an old Venetian inn, open until midnight. 24-hr front desk.
Rooms: Single, double/twin, triple & quad rooms
Location: St. Mark's Square 50m, Rialto Bridge 300m
Hotel Montecarlo
Set in a 17th-century building just 50m from St. Mark's Square, the hotel offers Venetian-style rooms with air conditioning, satellite TV. Wi-Fi is free throughout. Reading room and TV lounge. Cocktails are available at the bar. The entire hotel is non smoking. Breakfast is included in the room rate. Airport shuttle (paid), 24-hr front desk, tickets service, coffee house.
Rooms: Single, double/twin & triple rooms
Location: St. Mark's Square 50m, Rialto Bridge 400m
Albergo Cavaletto & Doge Orseolo
Opened in 1308, one of the oldest hotels in Venice and set right behind St. Mark's Square, just 70m from the Bell Tower of St. Mark's Basilica. All rooms are classically furnished in Venetian style and come with satellite TV and minibar. The bar and breakfast room overlook the canal. The varied breakfast buffet is included in the room rate. Free Wi-Fi in all areas, 24-hr front desk.
Rooms: Single, double/twin & triple rooms
Location: St. Mark's Square 50m
Hotel Flora
Set in a 17th-century building, the hotel is a 5-min walk from St Mark’s Square. With free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and satellite TV, rooms are individually decorated with antique furniture, damask tapestries and Murano chandeliers. Varied breakfast buffet included in the room rate served in the courtyard or your room. 24-hr front desk and bar.
Rooms: Single, double/twin & triple rooms
Location: St. Mark's Square 400m
Hotel Canaletto
An elegant building once home of the famous Canaletto painter, near to San Lio Church, in the heart of Venice. The The Rialto Bridge is 200m away. Piazza San Marco is within walking distance. Elegant rooms are in Venetian style, with free Wi-Fi. Some rooms offer views of a typical square or views of the canal. A buffet breakfast (included) is served in 2 elegant dining rooms.
Rooms: Single, double/twin & family rooms
Location: St. Mark's Square 200m, Rialto Bridge 200m
Hotel Da Bruno
Located in the heart of Venice, halfway between the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square, in a traditional Venetian building. All rooms are en suite and offer air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. The rooms are on three floors (no lift), and some offer a private terrace. A generous buffet breakfast is included and can be taken in your room. Bar, minibar, 24-hr front desk and satellite TV.
Rooms: Single, double/twin, triple & quad rooms
Location: St. Mark's Square 200m, Rialto Bridge 200m
Maison Venezia | UNA Esperienze
Set near the Grand Canal in the peaceful Cannaregio district of Venice, a 5-minute walk from the Rialto Bridge, and 10 minutes from St. Mark's Square. The elegant and spacious rooms have flat-screen satellite TVs. The excellent buffet breakfast is included and can be taken in your room. Free Wi-Fi throughout. 24-hr front desk, walking tours, tickets service.
Rooms: Single, Double/ Twin Rooms & Suites
Location: St. Mark's Square 1km
Residenza Hotel San Maurizio
Located in the San Marco district of Venice, this hotel is housed in a beautiful 16th-century building, close to the Accademia Gallery. Wi-Fi is free throughout. Some of the hotel's elegant rooms, which are beautifully decorated in a traditional Venetian style, offer views over the charming Campo San Maurizio.
Rooms: Single, double/twin, triple & quad rooms
Location: St. Mark's Square 400m, Rialto Bridge 1km
