Venice, Italy, is known for its historical architecture such as St. Mark’s Basilica and Rialto Bridge, as well as the annual grand masked carnival. The water city, which was once run by merchants as an independent nation, stands on the Venice lagoon and runs vertically and horizontally, so the main means of transportation is by boat.
There are many unique inns with an atmosphere in Venice. Here are 10 special inns, such as a hotel with a renovated medieval aristocratic mansion and an inn with a renovated boat.
- Hotel Danieli:
Hotel Danieli, with the Adriatic Sea in front of you, is a 5-star hotel located about a 4-minute walk to St. Mark’s Basilica.
Built in Venetian Gothic style, the renovated aristocratic mansion houses valuable works of art and antique furnishings. The guest rooms also have a classically elegant atmosphere, making you feel like an aristocrat. The on-site restaurant offers terrace seating overlooking the Venetian lagoon, which is also a World Heritage Site.
Entry Fee:
- Premium Room King Bed 1 Non-Smoking2 people 1 room 422.83 usd
- Premium Deluxe Room Guest Room2 people 1 room 498.24 usd
- Premium Room King Bed 1 Non-Smoking2 people 1 room 500.10 usd
- Venetian Boat & Breakfast Caicco Freedom:
The Venetian Boat & Breakfast Caicco Freedom, which houses boats on the quay, is about a 30-minute walk and water bus ride from St. Mark’s Basilica.
The exterior of a modern boat, but the interior is retro woody. And although it is inside a ship floating on the water, the area around the water is well maintained and the bathrooms are fully equipped in each room. Rooms may seem small, but in the floating city of Venice, rooms are generally smaller. It is a privilege of this inn to watch the sunrise over the Adriatic Sea without tourists.
- Best Western Hotel Byzanzio:
St. Mark’s Square, one of the most popular tourist attractions in Venice. Hotel Byzanzio is a 10-minute walk from the famous spot and a 15-minute walk to the also popular tourist destination, Rialto Bridge. The hotel is close to the water bus (vaporetto) stop, which is indispensable for traveling in Venice, and its easy access and calm atmosphere make this hotel attractive.
The friendly staff welcomes you in the bright lobby as you pass through the profound gate. The guest rooms are warm spaces with wooden furniture. The bathroom has a casual and cute impression with tiles. Breakfast is served buffet style and in the evening a bar with only 2 seats appears in the lobby.
Entry Free:
- Standard double or twin room2 people 1 room 117.65 usd
- Double or twin room2 people 1 room 117.90 usd
- Superior Double or Twin Room-Non-Refundable2 people 1 room 118.10 usd
- Hotel A La Commedia:
Located near the Grand Canal, Hotel A La Commedia is a 4-star hotel located about a 3-minute walk to the Rialto Bridge.
The smoky orange building with the national flag looks like a hotel at a glance. The rooms are decorated in pale chic shades and are furnished with an elegant atmosphere. It is a relaxing space with an air conditioner and LCD TV. The open rooftop terrace serves cocktails and light meals and offers views of the city of Venice.
- Hotel Antiche Figure:
Located along the canal, Hotel Antiche Figure is a 3-star hotel located about 15 minutes by waterboat to the Rialto Bridge.
A renovated 15th-century palace, the church is just around the corner. The exterior is simple, but the furnishings and bedding of the guest rooms are unified in each guest room with a profound color, reminiscent of the time when it was a palace. An elegant table set is also placed, and it looks like a Venetian carnival wearing a mask.
Entry Fee:
- Superior double room2 people 1 room 117.60 usd
- Superior Double Room-Non-Refundable2 people 1 room 117.17 usd
- Superior double or twin room2 people 1 room 118.90 usd
- Hotel Le Isole:
Overlooking the Vin River, Hotel Le Isole is a 3-star hotel located about a 4-minute walk to St. Mark’s Basilica.
There is a waterway in front of the gentle orange building, where you can see the famous Venetian gondola. The guest rooms are a calm space with suppressed colors, but have a graceful atmosphere. Featuring a courtyard typical of a European building, breakfast is buffet style with everything from hot meals to fruits and is served from 7am to 12pm.
- Hotel Corte di Gabriela:
Nestled in a back alley, Hotel Corte di Gabriela is a 4-star hotel located about a 10-minute walk to St. Mark’s Basilica.
Flowers are displayed on both sides of the sturdy brick entrance to warmly welcome visitors. All 10 guest rooms are stylish and modern with a sense of style. The hotel also operates serviced apartments for long-term stays, which have a kitchen and living room as well as a small garden, so you can stay like you live in Venice.
Entry Fee:
- Suite Garden View Annex2 people 1 room 220.50 usd
- Suite (Annex)-Free Wi-Fi2 people 1 room 221.10 usd
- Relais Piazza San Marco:
Just north of St. Mark’s Basilica, Relais Piazza San Marco is a guesthouse-style hotel within a 10-minute walk of Venetian attractions such as the Doge’s Palace, Rialto Bridge and the Accademia Gallery.
All 12 rooms, including those with views of St. Mark’s Square, are brilliantly decorated with paintings, and the beamed ceilings of European buildings give the warmth of wood. Breakfast is on request, and if you check what you want to eat on the doorknob and hang it, it will be delivered by room service.
- Hotel Gabrielli:
Hotel Gabrielli is a 4-star hotel located in front of the water bus stop, about a 10-minute walk from St. Mark’s Basilica.
The building is a renovated 14th-century palace with views of the image of the floating city of Venice in front of the roof terrace seats. The guest rooms are unified with antique furniture that has been used for a long time, and it is simple yet tasteful. Although it is an old building, there is no need to worry about moving up and down because it has an elevator. Some rooms have a sea view, so check when making a reservation.
- Hotel Bellini Venice:
About a 1-minute walk from Venice Santa Lucia Station, Hotel Bellini Venezia is a 4-star hotel located about a 20-minute walk by water bus to St. Mark’s Basilica.
The interior of the hotel, which was renovated from an 18th-century aristocratic mansion, is a luxurious space with marble and Venetian glass chandeliers. The rooms are elegantly furnished, evoking the richness of the past. Some rooms overlook the Grand Canal.
Entry Fee:
- Superior Double Room-Non-Refundable2 people 1 room 100.10 usd
- Superior double room2 people 1 room 110 usd
- Superior double or twin room2 people 1 room $110.50 usd