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Venice has survived on tourism since the early 18th century, so you'll have no trouble finding a hotel here. And since most of the city's lodgings occupy historic buildings that are hundreds of years old, finding "character" isn't much of a problem either. Getting good value for your money, though, is more challenging.
At the top end, there's a huge choice: Grand palazzi line the canals around the Piazza San Marco and also the Lido. Lower down the price ladder, the scene has been shaken up in the last few years by the arrival of B&B-style guesthouses (many of which call themselves pensioni or locande). These range from charmingly simple options to luxurious homes that once belonged—and in some cases still do—to the nobility. Unfortunately, many of the city's established two- and three-star hotels tend to rest on their laurels, providing the bare minimum at rates that would be considered exorbitant anywhere else. Our suggestions in this category are among the exceptions.
The ever-growing number of beds available means that hoteliers have a hard time filling their establishments in quieter moments: it pays to check websites, where you're likely to find some excellent low-season deals.
For a note on Venetian addresses, see our Fact Sheet.
Rubbing shoulders with the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs, the Danieli has been a hotel since the early 19th century. Back then, it was the choice of...more
Built on the Grand Canal in 1525 for then-doge Andrea Gritti, this magnificent palazzo has lost none of its pomp and ceremony. Now part of the Starwood Luxury...more
The Benetton family acquired this 99-room hotel eight years ago and have since incorporated three adjacent buildings. The first houses an additional 30 small...more
A four-suite luxury home-from-home with its own porta d'acqua (water-level entrance) in a Gothic palazzo north of St. Mark's, iQs dares to be dark in this city...more
Continued improvements have spruced up this family-run pensione overlooking the Giudecca canal in Dorsoduro. The 19th-century furniture is still there, as are...more
On a busy calle in the San Polo district, this six-room charmer is one of the most attractive of a crop of new Venetian B&Bs. It's basically a traditional...more
Orseolo's four bubbly, enthusiastic young owners make sure that guests have a memorable Venice vacation. With their unfailing charm, readiness with tourist...more
Two 19th-century hotels combined in 1900, this Grand Canal property is a block from St. Mark's Square, a central location that makes lunch on the terrace of Do...more
The "location could not have been better—literally steps off the Piazza San Marco" at this hotel where rooms in soft pastels have 18th century–style...more
It may be a Hilton, but it's one of the brand's most distinctive and luxurious properties. Opened in June 2007, the 389-room giant occupies the largest single...more
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