Hotels guide · by area
Venice’s grand hotels area by area, with the restaurants and bars each one holds, and good-value hotels near San Marco.
The back story
Palaces on the Grand Canal, the hotels of the Riva degli Schiavoni, Cannaregio’s new arrivals and the island retreats of the lagoon: where to stay, and why the water matters.
On the Grand Canal
A palace on the Grand Canal facing the Salute, with Bar Longhi and the Gritti Epicurean School.
Campo Santa Maria del Giglio 2467, 30124 VeneziaExplore View on map
Where the Grand Canal opens
A hotel at the mouth of the Grand Canal, with the Arts Bar and Gio’s.
San Marco 2159, 30124 VeneziaExplore View on map
Palazzo Papadopoli
Aman’s Venice hotel in Palazzo Papadopoli on the Grand Canal, with private gardens and the restaurant Arva.
Calle Tiepolo 1364, San Polo, 30125 VeneziaExplore View on map
Home of Glam
A palace hotel on the Grand Canal in Santa Croce, home of Glam Enrico Bartolini (Two MICHELIN Stars).
Calle Tron 1961, Santa Croce, 30135 VeneziaExplore View on map
Reopened in 2026
The Danieli, reopened as a Four Seasons hotel across three historic palaces beside the Doge’s Palace.
On the lagoon front
A hotel on the Riva degli Schiavoni, looking out over the lagoon to San Giorgio Maggiore.
Riva degli Schiavoni 4149, 30122 VeneziaExplore View on map
On the Riva
A five-star hotel on the Riva degli Schiavoni, facing the lagoon.
Riva degli Schiavoni, Castello 4171, 30122 VeneziaExplore View on map
Palazzo Donà Giovannelli
Orient Express’s new hotel in the 15th-century Palazzo Donà Giovannelli on the Strada Nova.
Strada Nova 2292, 30121 VeneziaExplore View on map
On the Cannaregio canal
A five-star hotel on the Cannaregio canal, home of the Dama restaurant.
Fondamenta Savorgnan 462, Cannaregio, 30121 VeneziaExplore View on map
Closed until 1 June 2027
The Giudecca’s garden hotel, with the largest pool in Venice, Oro (One MICHELIN Star) and a Dior Spa. Closed until 1 June 2027.
Giudecca 10, 30133 VeneziaExplore View on map
A private island
A resort with the Isola delle Rose to itself, about 20 minutes by boat from San Marco.
The Film Festival hotel
The great beach hotel of the Lido, beside the home of the Venice International Film Festival.
Lungomare Guglielmo Marconi 41, 30126 Lido di VeneziaExplore View on map
Reopens 19 March 2027
The Cipriani family’s inn on Torcello, beside the cathedral. Closes on 31 October; reopens on 19 March 2027.
Piazza Santa Fosca 29, 30142 TorcelloExplore View on map
A garden near San Marco
A family-run hotel off the Calle Larga XXII Marzo, a short walk from Piazza San Marco.
San Marco 2283/A, 30124 VeneziaExplore View on map
Off the Frezzaria
A hotel on the Calle Frezzaria, minutes from Piazza San Marco.
Calle Frezzaria 1284, San Marco, 30124 VeneziaExplore View on map
On the Zattere side
A design hotel in Dorsoduro from the Experimental Group.
Dorsoduro 1410, 30123 VeneziaExplore View on map
A hostel on the Giudecca
A hostel in a former granary on the Giudecca, with views across to San Marco.
Fondamenta Zitelle 86, Giudecca, 30133 VeneziaExplore View on map
Been there? Share your experience and tips with other visitors.