A list by Anna Holt & Elli Nordin. Updated March 2024.
We have created a list with hotels with great views in Venice, Italy. Hotels with wonderful rooftop views and properties with views over the Canale, Rialto Bridge Grand Canal, Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Great views. Stay directly on Venice's Grand Canal and enjoy an intimate atmosphere and stunning interior design that mixes modern classical decoration with the original 16th-century construction of Palazzo Barbarigo. Start your day with Hotel Barbarigo's free and very rich breakfast buffet featuring a wide variety of fresh foods and fruits. You will have views on the Rio San Polo canal or the Grand Canal. After a busy day sightseeing or attending to business, relax in Hotel Barbarigo's peaceful atmosphere with a cocktail and a snack at the stylish bar. The luxuriously decorated rooms at Palazzo Barbarigo reflect classical or Art-Déco design. Standard in-room amenities include laundry service, which is available at an additional cost, a large LCD TV and free Wi-Fi. Arrive by boat or gondola at Hotel Palazzo Barbarigo, equipped with a private dock at its main entrance. Friendly and professional staff will assist you during your stay. Airport transfers can be arranged on request.Show full description
A luxurious, authentic hotel conveniently located near all the main attractions. Note that the on-site bar has a balcony with stunning views overlooking the Grand Canal.
Charming. Great views. Overlooking Venice's Grand Canal, Residenza d'Epoca San Cassiano is a 5-minute walk from Rialto Bridge. This 14th-century villa is furnished with antiques and Murano glass chandeliers. The property has no lift. All rooms at the San Cassiano are air conditioned and feature satellite TV, a minibar, and a work desk with lamp. WiFi access is available. The hot and cold buffet breakfast includes fresh fruit, as well as eggs and bacon. It is served in the Piano Nobile dining hall with terrace overlooking the canal. The Residenza d'Epoca is located in a quiet neighbourhood of Venice. It is well connected to St. Mark's Square and Santa Lucia Railway Station by Vaporetto (water bus).Show full description
The hotel is located in a great spot, with easy access to the Venice sights and attractions. The terrace overlooking the Grand Canal is a great place to relax and enjoy the views. The rooms are decorated in a Venetian style, with beautiful furnishings and Murano glass chandeliers.
Charming. Nice surroundings. Hotel Becher is in the heart of Venice, 50 metres from La Fenice Theatre and a 5-minute walk from Saint Mark's Square. Rooms come with free Wi-Fi and LCD TVs. Canal views are available on request, subject to availability. This 3-star hotel features a 24-hour reception with internet point and tourist information. There is also a private landing for arrivals by water taxi or gondola. The Becher Hotel features period furniture and Murano glass lamps. Some rooms have a private balcony.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most CHARMING hotel with great views in Venice.
Unique. Offering a rooftop terrace with views across Venice, B&B Bloom Settimo Cielo is in Venice centre, right in front of Santo Stefano Church and a 10-minute walk from St Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge. Free Wi-Fi is available. Each room has a different, elegant design. All rooms are air conditioned and feature a minibar and LCD TV. Bloom Settimo Cielo B&B is set in a historic building without a lift. Staff can book tickets for concerts and shows. In 5 minutes you can reach the La Fenice Theatre and the Accademia Gallery.The nearest water bus stop is Sant'Angelo, on line 1.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most UNIQUE AND AUTHENTIC bed and breakfasts in Venice.
Lovely property. Featuring a terrace and rooftop hot tub on the Grand Canal. Staff at Hotel Palazzo Stern are always available and can organise excursions, tours and tickets. Rooms are traditionally decorated and some have canal views. The building still has many original frescoes and mosaics. Each comes with free Wi-Fi, an espresso coffee maker, and slippers. A la carte breakfast is available daily. The Ca’ Rezzonico vaporetto waterbus stop is next to the hotel. St. Mark's Square is a 10-minute walk away, across the Accademia Bridge.Show full description
A charming hotel with great views of the Grand Canal and the surrounding area.
Rooftop bar. Located 5 minutes' walk from St. Mark's Square, Splendid Venice - Starhotels Collezione is set on a canal in the Mercerie area of Venice. The private bathroom includes a soft bathrobe and slippers, and some rooms have a canal view. It features a private pier, a gourmet restaurant, and a rooftop terrace overlooking Venice. Elegant air-conditioned rooms at the Splendid Venice each feature a satellite TV and a minibar. Free WiFi is included in all rooms. A daily buffet breakfast is provided daily, while Le Maschere restaurant serves contemporary and traditional Venetian dishes . Guests can enjoy drinks at the Altana rooftop terrace. Venice’s Santa Lucia Station is 3 km away, reachable by Vaporetto water bus line 2. The nearest water bus stop is Rialto, 5 minutes' walk from the hotel. The Rialto Bridge is 350 metres away on foot.Show full description
Hotel Casa Nicolò Priuli is a 5-minute walk from St. Mark’s Square. Many have canal views. Set in a 19th-century noble residence, it offers rooms with antique furniture and original paintings. Rooms at this 3-star hotel come with air conditioning, a TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with hairdryer. Some are decorated with Renaissance-style furniture, others with Murano-glass lamps. Offering free WiFi, Hotel Casa Nicolò Priuli serves a breakfast buffet in the dining hall or in the internal courtyard. The hotel is 400 metres from San Zaccaria Station, where you can catch water buses. Santa Lucia Train Station is 2 km away.Show full description
Nice style. Rooftop bar. H10 Palazzo Canova is situated in Venice and features a terrace and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi. H10 Palazzo Canova offers some units with views of Rialto Bridge, and all rooms come with a coffee machine. The property is close to popular attractions like Ca' d'Oro, Rialto Bridge and San Michele Cemetery. Guest rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a bath. All units include a desk. Speaking English and Spanish at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always on hand to help. San Michele Cemetery is 700 metres from the accommodation, while Basilica San Marco is 700 metres from the property. Venice Marco Polo Airport is 21 km away.Show full description
Elegant. Located on the Riva degli Schiavoni, Londra Palace Venezia is just a 5-minute walk from St. Mark's Square. Some offer views of St. It offers free Wi-Fi, and rooms with antique furniture. Mark’s Basin and St. George Island. Rooms at the Londra Palace are uniquely decorated, and feature original paintings and silk furnishings. All rooms come with a minibar and satellite LCD TV, and some have a balcony. The award-winning Do Leoni restaurant specialises in modern Venetian cuisine. In fine weather, both dinner and breakfast can be enjoyed on the terrace on the banks of St. Mark’s Basin. The Londra Palace Hotel is 50 metres from St. Zacharias’ Church and 400 metres from the Doge's Palace. The vaporetto water bus departs from the nearby San Zaccaria stop.Show full description
The Londra Palace is a beautiful hotel located in Venice, Italy. The hotel is situated close to the San Marco Plaza and just in front of a waterbus stop. The location is ideal for exploring Venice and the surrounding area.
Featuring free Wi-Fi throughout, Corte Barozzi offers suites and self-catering apartments in Venice, a 4-minute walk from Saint Mark Square. The nearest Vaporetto Water Bus Station is San Marco – Vallaresso, 300 metres away. Some accommodation feature an Altana, a typical Venetian roof-terrace, and views over Punta della Dogana. With air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, each accommodation has a coffee machine, while apartments also have a kitchenette with refrigerator. The private bathroom comes with a shower, bidet and hairdryer. The property has a water entrance in the internal courtyard, where guests can take a Water Taxi. The Fenice Theatre is a 5-minute walk from Venice Suites Corte Barozzi, while The Biennale Art Exhibition Area is 2 km away. Rialto Bridge is a 10-minute walk from the property.Show full description
Just 200 metres from Saint Mark's Square in Venice, Savoia & Jolanda is on the waterfront of Riva degli Schiavoni. It offers elegant a restaurant, a well equipped wellness centre and free Wi-Fi throughout. Some rooms have lagoon views. Venetian-style rooms at the Savoia & Jolanda include air conditioning, wood-beamed ceilings, Murano glass lamps, and satellite TV. The private bathroom has soft bathrobes plus slippers. Breakfast is buffet style while the Terrazza Principessa restaurant serves Italian cuisine in its spacious dining hall or out on the terrace overlooking San Giorgio Island. The property is well serviced by the vaporetto water bus lines 41 and 51, which connect with the Piazzale Roma car park and Santa Lucia Train Station in 25 minutes. The nearest water bus stop is San Zaccaria.Show full description
Located in front of Rialto Bridge, Hotel Rialto features a terrace with views of the Grand Canal. It offers traditionally furnished Venetian rooms and suites with satellite TV. Guests at the Rialto can enjoy a continental buffet breakfast while admiring views of the bridge and canal. Some have views of the canal and the bridge. The rooms and suites all come with air conditioning and a minibar. The multilingual staff are available 24 hours a day. Free WiFi is available throughout. The Rialto water-bus stop is outside the hotel and links to Santa Lucia Train Station and Venice Marco Polo Airport. St. Mark’s Square is 600 metres away.Show full description
The hotel is located directly next to the Rialto bridge with a romantic night scenery. Choose top floor suites if you want to enjoy jaw-dropping views overlooking the Venice canals.
Lively. Palazzo Cendon Il Piano Antico is set in a beautiful 15th-century property in the heart of Venice, overlooking the Cannaregio canal and offering 6 elegant rooms. Rooms at Piano Antico feature traditional Venetian furnishings. Some have four-poster beds and antique furniture. All rooms have air conditioning and a private marble bathroom. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Venezia Santa Lucia Train Station. Vaporetto waterbuses on line 1 stop 400 metres away. Cà D’Oro and Rialto can be reached in 15 minutes on foot.Show full description
Historic property. Great views. Overlooking the Grand Canal, next to the Basilica of Chiesa of Santa Maria della Salute, Centurion Palace offers 5-star luxury in Venice. Drinks are served in the hotel's private courtyard. Antinoo's Restaurant offers gourmet cuisine and Grand Canal views. Dating back to 1892, the property combines contemporary interiors with original décor. Guests have a modern gym and a private dock for arrivals by water taxi. Salute Vaporetto (water bus) stop is right outside. Rooms are elegantly decorated in neutral colours with wood-beamed ceilings and wood floors. All air-conditioned, the rooms also feature a minibar and flat-screen TV. Each one has a modern bathroom with a bathrobe and slippers. Centurion Palace serves a large buffet breakfast with both sweet and savoury items. These include eggs, smoked salmon, cheeses and a selection of fresh fruit.Show full description
The most HISTORIC hotel with great views in Venice.
Stylish. Located in the San Polo district, Riva del Vin BOUTIQUE HOTEL offers rooms with free WiFi in central Venice, 100 metres from Rialto Bridge and a 10-minute walk from St. Mark's Square and Basilica. Some rooms boast views of Rialto Bridge and the Grand Canal. All air conditioned, rooms are fitted with a desk and a flat-screen TV. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the property. Guests can also enjoy the on-site bar. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can help you plan your stay. Venice Marco Polo Airport is 10 km from the property.Show full description
Cool. Overlooking a typical Venetian canal, the Arlecchino Hotel is 100 metres from Piazzale Roma square, where you can find Venice’s central train and bus station, and the ferry port. Housed in a historic building, it offers elegant rooms with free WiFi. Each has a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, while some have canal views. These rooms are air conditioned and feature a satellite TV and minibar. Staff at the 24-hour reception are happy to assist with any needs, and on request, can arrange car parking in one of the nearby secure garages. Hotel Arlecchino is within a 10-minute walk of San Rocco Museum and Basilica dei Frari. Rialto Bridge is 1.5 km away, and you can enjoy the lively Campo Santa Margherita square 500 metres from the property. Santa Lucia Train Station is 600 metres away.Show full description
Highly elegant. Overlooking the Grand Canal, Monaco & Grand Canal is just 100 metres from Saint Mark's Square. An American breakfast is served out on the restaurant's terrace with panoramic views. Rooms here combine an elegant design, antique furniture and modern amenities. All air-conditioned. They come with a minibar, TV and a private bathroom with hairdryer. Guests at Monaco will also find a bar and a restaurant serving top-quality Venetian cuisine. Monaco & Grand Canal is next to a Vaporetto (water bus) station offering quick and easy access to Santa Lucia Train Station.Show full description
I think this is one of the most ELEGANT hotels in Venice.
Delightful property. Gorgeous surroundings. Il Palazzo Experimental offers accommodation in Venice's Dorsoduro district, 1.7 km from St. Mark's Square and Basilica and within a 20-minute walk of Rialto Bridge. Some units offer views of the Canale della Giudecca, while others overlook the garden. Housed in a traditional Venetian palace, the hotel includes a back garden overlooking a canal, a restaurant and a wine bar. Featuring a contemporary design, rooms come with a wardrobe, a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Free WiFi is available throughout. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation. The restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine using seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Il Palazzo Experimental is 850 metres from Peggy Guggenheim Collection and 550 metres from Gallerie dell'Accademia.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most beautiful, cool and creative hotel with great views in Venice. It also has beautiful surroundings! Soooo nice!
Close to beach front. Lively. Hotel Ca' Formenta features a private wharf, and is located in Via Garibaldi, one block from the Venice Biennale, and 10 minutes' walk from St. Mark’s Square. Some rooms enjoy a breathtaking view of the lagoon. During summer, you can enjoy it on one of the 2 tables in front of the hotel, with charming views of Venice. Rooms are furnished in a typical Venetian style, with blue carpets, yellow wallpaper, and white custom-made furniture. All rooms offer a marble bathroom with bath or shower, air conditioning, and a flat-screen TV. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The Ca' Formenta serves a generous breakfast buffet, from 07:30 to 10:00.Show full description
This small hotel has a great beach front location.
Relaxing atmosphere. Lovely surroundings. The Corte Nova is just 5 minutes' walk from St. Mark's Square, in the heart of Venice. All Corte Nova's apartments are air conditioned with a fully-equipped kitchen and offer views of the canal while some overlook the quiet, internal courtyard. Residence Corte Nova has a private dock and is near Riva degli Schiavoni, where you can admire views of the Lagoon. It offers self-catering apartments with traditional furnishings, and free Wi-Fi. Corte Nova Residence is housed in a completely restored historic Venetian palazzo facing the canal. The nearest water-bus stop is San Zaccaria. Guests are welcome to enjoy the tranquility of the private garden during reception opening hours. La Biennale di Venezia arts institute is also nearby.Show full description
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