Introduction
To help you book the best hotel in Venice that fits your needs, travel style, and budget, we have already done the research for you.
For each destination, we spend hours categorizing and filtering hotels to each specific area and budget tier, reading and analyzing the reviews in detail, and comparing the reviews between qualifying hotels.
We specifically also study the negative reviews. It is important to determine whether it was a once-off bad experience of one guest or whether it is a recurring problem also mentioned in other reviews.
We also evaluate the enthusiasm with which reviews were written. You could have two hotels, both with a 9.3 guest rating, but most of the reviews of the one might be along the lines of “It was good”, whereas most of the reviews of the other might be explaining how wonderful it was, how it was the best hotel experience they have ever had and why they would return to this hotel or why they are already on a repeat visit. Both hotels have 9.3, but surely the enthusiastic 9.3 should weigh heavier.
Last but not least, we consider the convenience of the location, the amenities provided, the proximity to public transport, and the value for money offered.
Only after this lengthy process, our selection is made.
Making it Easy for You to Choose
We have selected four geographical areas, each with its own character and benefits, making it easy for you to choose the area where you want to stay. In each area, we have selected one hotel in each of four budget tiers, to easily allow you to make a choice according to your specific travel style and budget. Hotels were only selected after careful consideration, as explained above, from qualifying hotels holding a guest rating of 9/10 or higher as at time of writing.
About the Guest Ratings
Trip.com guest ratings (as at time of writing and updated periodically) are quoted for each hotel selected, but for a hotel to have been considered for selection, it should have had a guest rating of 9/10 or higher on both Trip.com and Expedia and it should have demonstrated broadly positive review trends across other major booking platforms. Guest ratings change from time to time and might, therefore, be different from the one quoted, at the time you do your booking.
The Four Budget Tiers
- Economy (under US$280 per night): Reliable hotels offering comfort, excellent location and exceptional value for money.
- Premium Economy (US$280-US$460 per night): Quality hotels providing a step up in comfort and design with better amenities.
- Business Class (US$460-US$900 per night): Full-service hotels perfect for both leisure and business travelers seeking high-end facilities, stylish interiors, and premium service.
- First Class (above US$900 per night): World-class luxury with signature addresses at premium locations and with exceptional amenities.
While the tiers above remain the same for each destination, the nightly price ranges for each tier may differ from destination to destination. The price ranges above are for this destination specifically and were valid at the time of writing. Due to the fact that hotel rates fluctuate constantly depending on factors such as season, demand, and promotions, the price ranges might be different or a specific hotel might have moved outside the price range at the time when you do your booking. The budget tiers and price ranges are, therefore, to be used as a general guide to provide an overall sense of value and positioning.
The Four Geographical Areas
- San Marco – St Mark’s Square, Grand Canal, central Venice, landmarks, Rialto
- Dorsoduro / Accademia – quiet Venice, canals, art district, local feel, Accademia Bridge
- Cannaregio / Jewish Ghetto – local Venice, restaurants, authentic, value, Santa Lucia station
- Castello / Arsenale – residential Venice, spacious, local neighbourhood, Biennale, Arsenale
1. San Marco
This area is centred around St Mark’s Square and stretching toward the Rialto Bridge along the Grand Canal. Here you will have immediate access to the city’s most famous landmarks, but it comes with higher prices and heavier foot traffic throughout the day. If you want to be at the centre of everything and are willing to trade tranquillity for location, then this area will be a good choice.
Economy: Hotel San Gallo
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Trip.com Guest Rating: 9.2/10
Location:
- Sotoportego del Cavalletto, 1093A, San Marco, Venice, Veneto, 30124, Italy
- 140m from Museo Correr
- 150m from St. Mark’s Square
- 170m from Clock Tower
- 7.8 km from Venice Marco Polo Airport
Hotel Highlights:
- Rooftop terrace
- Memory foam beds with down comforters
- Childcare service
- Shuttle service
- English, French, Italian, Spanish, and German spoken
What Guests Loved:
- Very well located, very clean, and with attention to detail
- Quaint and comfortable room
- Very close to shops and great restaurants
- Perfect and very clean room
- Very close to St. Mark’s Square and other must-see attractions
Premium Economy: Hotel A la Commedia
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Trip.com Guest Rating: 9.0/10
Location:
- 4596/A, San Marco, Venice, Veneto, 30124, Italy
- 150m from Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo
- 190m from Gondola Ride
- 2 km from Venezia Santa Lucia Railway Station
- 7.7 km from Venice Marco Polo Airport
Hotel Highlights:
- Area shuttle service and 24-hour airport shuttle
- Beds with down comforters and premium bedding
- Rooftop terrace
- Currency exchange
- English, French, Italian, Spanish, and German spoken
What Guests Loved:
- Within a few metres of Rialto Bridge
- Wonderful staff and only a minute walk to the Grand Canal
- Comfortable, clean, and cozy rooms
- Perfect location
- Plenty of bars and restaurants within walking distance
Business Class: Hotel l’Orologio Venezia – Wtb Hotels
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Trip.com Guest Rating: 9.5/10
Location:
- Riva de l’Ogio, 1777, San Polo, Venice, Veneto, 30125, Italy
- 100m from Rialto Market
- 240m from Ponte delle Tette
- 1.4 km from Venezia Santa Lucia Railway Station
- 13.7 km from Venice Marco Polo Airport
Hotel Highlights:
- Grand Canal views
- Only a 4-minute walk to Rialto Bridge and 12 minutes to St. Mark’s Square
- Upstairs terrace offering evening vistas of Ca’ d’Oro
- Childcare service
- English, French, Italian, Spanish, and German spoken
What Guests Loved:
- Great location, good breakfast, nice clean rooms, helpful staff
- Lovely location, out of the tourist bustle
- Great staff and a superb location
- Delicious and expansive breakfast offerings
- Clean and well-equipped rooms
First Class: Violino d’Oro Venezia
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Trip.com Guest Rating: 9.5/10
Location:
- P.za San Marco, 2091, San Marco, Venice, Veneto, 30124, Italy
- 160m from Museo Correr
- 230m from Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo
- 1.9 km from Venezia Santa Lucia Railway Station
- 18.6 km from Venice Marco Polo Airport
Hotel Highlights:
- Steps from St. Mark’s Square and Grand Canal
- Complimentary continental breakfast
- Memory foam beds with down comforters and premium bedding
- Childcare service
- English, Portuguese, French, Italian, Spanish, and Russian spoken
What Guests Loved:
- Beautifully decorated property and comfortable rooms
- Water taxi dock nearby and Gondola ride right in front of hotel
- Great hotel with excellent breakfast, bar, and dinner service
- Attention to detail in the decor, the service, and the amenities
- Excellent service and very nice rooms with all comforts
2. Dorsoduro / Accademia
Located just across the Grand Canal from San Marco, Dorsoduro offers a more relaxed experience. It is an excellent choice for if you want to remain central while avoiding the intensity of San Marco.
Economy
No Economy hotel in this area currently meets our rating standard to be considered for inclusion in this guide.
Premium Economy: Hotel Moresco
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Trip.com Guest Rating: 9.8/10
Location:
- Sestiere Dorsoduro, Fondamenta del Passamonte, 3499, Dorsoduro, Venice, Veneto, 30123, Italy
- 320m from Church of Saint Roch
- 340m from Constitution Bridge
- 760m from Venezia Santa Lucia Railway Station
- 14 km from Venice Marco Polo Airport
Hotel Highlights:
- Within a 10-minute walk of Piazzale Roma and Grand Canal
- Limo/town car service
- Cruise ship terminal shuttle and casino shuttle
- Complimentary reception, held daily
- English, French, Italian, Spanish, Croation, and German spoken
What Guests Loved:
- Beautiful rooms, great breakfast and a bonus happy hour
- Incredible location – close to everything, but very quiet
- Delicious breakfast
- Convenient location near the bus and train station
- Clean room, helpful staff, great happy hour and breakfast
Business Class: Hotel Nani Mocenigo Palace
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Trip.com Guest Rating: 9.4/10
Location:
- Fondamenta Nani, 960, Dorsoduro, Venice, Veneto, 30123, Italy
- 210m from Ponte dell’Accademia
- 380m from Peggy Guggenheim Collection
- 1.8 km from Venezia Santa Lucia Railway Station
- 17.6 km from Venice Marco Polo Airport
Hotel Highlights:
- Steps from Squero di San Trovaso and Academy Gallery
- Complimentary reception, held daily
- 24-hour Roundtrip airport shuttle
- Childcare service
- English, Thai, French, Italian, Spanish, Romanian, and Russian spoken
What Guests Loved:
- Charming and spacious room, outstanding location, delicious breakfast
- Very accommodating staff, spotless room with lovely bedding
- Convenient location, yet quiet away from tourist areas
- Very luxurious, very quiet, very clean
- Excellent breakfast and great restaurants within a short distance
First Class: Palazzina Grassi
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Trip.com Guest Rating: 9.4/10
Location:
- Ramo Grassi, 3247, San Marco, Venice, Veneto, 30124, Italy
- 160m from Grand Canal
- 270m from Ponte dell’Accademia
- 1.6 km from Venezia Santa Lucia Railway Station
- 17.6 km from Venice Marco Polo Airport
Hotel Highlights:
- In a historical building overlooking the Grand Canal
- Attractive outdoor roof terrace
- Massage room and childcare service
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- English, French, Italian, and Spanish spoken
What Guests Loved:
- Amazing service and dinner
- Exceptionally friendly and helpful staff
- Magnificent room
- Very bright and modern, beautiful and cozy
- A very nice hotel with unique features and a good location
3. Cannaregio / Jewish Ghetto
This area has a strong neighbourhood feel and a lively dining scene and stretches to Santa Lucia Railway Station, making it particularly convenient for arrivals and departures. It offers better value and more space, while still being within walking distance of the main attractions.
Economy: Leone Hotel
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Trip.com Guest Rating: 9.0/10
Location:
- Sestiere Cannaregio, 1250, Cannaregio, Venice, Veneto, 30121, Italy
- 160m from Chiesa dei Santi Geremia e Lucia – Santuario di Lucia
- 380m from Ponte degli Scalzi
- 590m from Venezia Santa Lucia Railway Station
- 13.7 km from Venice Marco Polo Airport
Hotel Highlights:
- Within a 15-minute walk of Piazzale Roma and Grand Canal
- Within close proximity of Guglie Bridge and Jewish Museum of Venice
- Easy access to top-rated transportation
- English, French, Italian, and Spanish spoken
- On the waterfront
What Guests Loved:
- Clean room, friendly staff, close to shops and restaurants
- Great room and location close to the train station
- Ideal location, plenty of restaurants nearby
- Very friendly staff
- The canal right in front of the hotel, great atmosphere
Premium Economy: Ai Mori d’Oriente
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Trip.com Guest Rating: 9.2/10
Location:
- Fondamenta de la Sensa, 3319, Cannaregio, Venice, Veneto, 30121, Italy
- 280m from Centro Storico di Venezia
- 490m from Ponte de Chiodo
- 1 km from Venezia Santa Lucia Railway Station
- 13.7 km from Venice Marco Polo Airport
Hotel Highlights:
- Steps from Madonna dell’Orto and 5 minutes by foot from Jewish Museum of Venice
- Terrace views
- Childcare service
- Shuttle service
- English, French, Italian, Spanish, and German spoken
What Guests Loved:
- Comfortable rooms and very good breakfast with lots of choice
- Great restaurants and bars nearby
- Spacious and relatively new room
- Quiet location, despite being in a busy area
- Clean and hygienic room
Business Class: Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Nani Venice
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Trip.com Guest Rating: 9.3/10
Location:
- Fondamenta Cannaregio 1105 A, Cannaregio, Venice, Veneto, 30123, Italy
- 220m fromChiesa dei Santi Geremia e Lucia – Santuario di Lucia
- 400m from Ponte degli Scalzi
- 650m from Venezia Santa Lucia Railway Station
- 13.6 km from Venice Marco Polo Airport
Hotel Highlights:
- In a historical building by the Cannaregio Canal
- Sauna, massage room, and gym
- Shuttle service
- Pets allowed
- English, Romanian, Italian, French, and Spanish spoken
What Guests Loved:
- Very high-end and stylish room decor
- Water taxi stop right in front of the hotel
- Excellent services, great location, convenient to go anywhere
- Excellent breakfast, amazing staff
- Fantastic decor, comfortable rooms, excellent stay
First Class: The Venice Venice Hotel
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Trip.com Guest Rating: 9.5/10
Location:
- Sestiere Cannaregio, 5631, Cannaregio, Venice, Veneto, 30121, Italy
- 190m from Rialto Market
- 220m from Ponte di Rialto
- 1.6 km from Venezia Santa Lucia Railway Station
- 7.2 km from Venice Marco Polo Airport
Hotel Highlights:
- Perched on the Grand Canal
- Only a 5-minute walk from Rialto Bridge
- 24-hour Fitness centre, full-service spa, massage room, and sauna
- Complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast
- English, Italian, French, Spanish, and German spoken
What Guests Loved:
- Fabulous location and wonderful team working there
- Every detail is thoughtfully considered and absolutely wonderful breakfast by the Grand Canal
- Stylish, practical design, and generous breakfast
- Very central location, welcoming staff, very clean room
- Clean rooms, good service, excellent hygiene, and delicious food
4. Castello / Arsenale
This is the largest and one of the least crowded areas in central Venice. It feels more spacious and residential, with wider walkways, fewer crowds, and a slower pace of life. Despite its quieter character, it remains within walking distance of the main sights and offers access to the waterfront along the lagoon.
Economy
No Economy hotel in this area currently meets our rating standard to be considered for inclusion in this guide.
Premium Economy: Hotel Sant’Antonin
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Trip.com Guest Rating: 9.0/10
Location:
- Fondamenta dei Furlani, 3299, Castello, Venice, Veneto, 30122, Italy
- 320m from Venetian Arsenal
- 340m from Tristar factory
- 450m from Museo Storico Navale
- 7.7 km from Venice Marco Polo Airport
Hotel Highlights:
- Within a 10-minute walk of St. Mark’s Square
- Beds with down comforters and premium bedding
- Childcare service
- Shuttle service
- English, French, Italian, Spanish, and German spoken
What Guests Loved:
- Great character, beautiful garden, and surprisingly affordable
- Clean, spacious, and comfortable room
- Great location, very helpful staff, beautiful garden
- Very pleasant breakfast in the garden
- The quaintness, being in a less busy area, and the garden
Business Class: Eight Venezia
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Trip.com Guest Rating: 9.8/10
Location:
- Campo Santa Maria Formosa 6121, Castello, Venice, Veneto, 30122, Italy
- 370m from Clock Tower
- 380m from Saint Mark’s Basilica
- 1.6 km from Venezia Santa Lucia Railway Station
- 7.5 km from Venice Marco Polo Airport
Hotel Highlights:
- Within a 10-minute walk of St. Mark’s Square and Rialto Bridge
- Full-service spa and sauna
- Complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast
- Shuttle service
- English, Ukrainian, Russian, Italian, French, Spanish, and German spoken
What Guests Loved:
- Well located and excellent service
- Fabulous staff, in a perfect beautiful location, deep with history
- Incredible rooms overlooking the square
- Out-of-this-world breakfast
- Crazy convenient and most comfortable bed
First Class: Londra Palace Venezia
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Trip.com Guest Rating: 9.5/10
Location:
- Riva degli Schiavoni, 4171, Castello, Venice, Veneto, 30122, Italy
- Less than 100m from Tristar factory
- 200m from Bridge of Sighs
- 6.1 km from Venezia Santa Lucia Railway Station
- 7.9 km from Venice Marco Polo Airport
Hotel Highlights:
- Within a 5-minute walk of Doge’s Palace and Bridge of Sighs
- Complimentary continental breakfast
- Beds with down comforters and premium bedding
- Massage room and childcare service
- English, French, Italian, Spanish, and German spoken
What Guests Loved:
- Wonderful location and views of the lagoon from room balcony
- Very attentive service, tasty offerings at breakfast
- Great location, amazing staff
- Attention to every detail
- Beautiful, clean rooms with spectacular views
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