Our recommended Venice hotels are located in the center of Venice and near Venice’s transportation hubs, Piazzale Roma and Santa Lucia train station. This is Venice’s best hotel location to allow easy access to Venice’s cruise port, train station, and airport. There are also Venice hotel recommendations off the beaten path. For Venice hotels located away from the Venice transportation hubs we suggest the best way to arrive is by private water taxi from Piazzale Roma, the airport or train station. For Venice sightseeing information click here.
Venice Hotels Map
Recommended Venice Hotels 5-stars:
Hotel Cipriani and Palazzo Vendramin
Giudecca: Giudecca 10, 30133 Venice
Cipriani’s location provides an isolated private club amid th throngs of Venice tourists. The terrace is divine. The classic pool straight out of the 60s is fun Cipriani-style. The hotels features are topped off by first class staff, service, food and drinks.
Hotel Gritti Palace
Grand Canal: Campo Santa Maria Del Giglio O Zobenigo
Located right on the Grand Canal steps away from St Mark’s Square. it is one of the best locations in Venice. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner and the private terrace overlooking the Grand Canal. First class luxury service at every turn.
Bauer Il Palazzo
Grand Canal: Sestiere Di San Marco 1413 D, Venice
Beautiful old-world Venetian-style hotel. Enjoy the first class service, comfortable rooms, and fabulous views of the Grand Canal. Close to all venice’s sightseeing highlights including St Mark’s square.
Recommended Venice Hotels 4-Stars
Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal
Grand Canal: Santa Croce 578, 30135 Venice
Its close proximity to the train, vaporetto, and Piazzale Roma for car transfer into Venice make this hotel logistically easy in a difficult town to navigate. Its fine service, luxury rooms, and perfect location make it a perennial recommended Venice hotel.
Boscolo Bellini Hotel
Lista di Spagna 116/A | Cannareggio quarter, 30121 Venice
The Boscolo Bellini is in walking distance of the Santa Lucia Venice Train station and Piazzale Roma. Easy access in and out of Venice plus a classic old-world Venice hotel makes this a convenient Venice hotel at an affordable price.
Hotel Villa Mabapa
Riviera San Nicolo 16, 30126 Lido di Venezia
Enjoy lagoon views from Venice Lido island. In the summer this is perfect Venice hotel for kids since it is located close to the beach. The kids also love to ride the Venice water bus directly across the lagoon to St Mark’s Square. Great value for hotel in Venice.
Viktoria Palace Hotel
Venice Lido Riviera San Nicolo, 50, 30126 Lido di Venezia
Pleasant hotel on the Venice lido. Families may bike along the beach while visiting Venice. Cross the lagoon to St mark’s square by water taxi.
Grand Hotel Principe
Lista di Spagna 146 | Cannaregio, 30121 Venice
Perfectly located for easy access to Venice. Stroll a pleasant 30 to 40 minutes to St Marks Square. The Grand Canal Vaporetto water bus is few minutes from the hotel. Buy a 3 day pass for 25 euros. Plenty of places around the hotel for 5 euro pizzas and other venetian specialties. Many folks enjoy the Irish pub a few steps away.
Hotel Gabrielli
Riva Degli Schiavoni 4110 | Centre – Castello
Hotel Olimpia
Santa Croce 395 | Piazzale Roma, 30135 Venice
Arlecchino Hotel
Santa Croce 390 | Fondamenta Delle Burchielle, 30135 Venice
This first class hotel is located in the heart of Venice on the largest sea promenade, a few minutes from St Mark’s Square.
Papadopoli
Giardini Papadopoli – S. Croce, 245, 30135 Venice
This superior first class hotel is situated on the romantic Canal dei Tolentini, a few steps away from Piazzale Roma, the famous Basilica dei Frari and the Grand Canal in the Cannaregio neighborhood.
LaGare Hotel Venezia
Via Riva Longa 49 | Venezia, 30141 Murano
Located on the island of Murano, this charming hotel is enjoy by all. Private boat transfers to the center of Venice run all day.
Hotel Excelsior, Venice Lido
Lungomare Marconi, 41, 30126 Lido di Venezia
Families traveling to Venice enjoy Hotel Excelsior’s location on the beach. Tour Venice by day and then enjoy the beach. Perfect hotel for summer Venice vacations.