We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Venice-Lido, Italy. We have also included hotels in palaces, historic properties, beautiful country residences, hamlets, old palaces, historic villas, family-run hotels, medieval castles, mansions, resorts, french "relais" (mansions), country estates, old "castello"-s and wineries. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated February 2024.
Historic. Superb breakfast. Set in a former Doge’s 16th-century residence, Hotel Palazzo Abadessa overlooks the Santa Sofia Canal in Cannaregio, It offers a peaceful garden and rooms with Venetian views and antique furnishings. Rooms at the Abadessa are air conditioned, and include a minibar and satellite TV. Most feature original 18th-century furniture, frescoed ceilings and silk wallpaper. Hotel Palazzo Abadessa offers an extensive continental breakfast, which can be enjoyed in the private garden in fine weather. Upon arrival you will find a bottle of Prosecco in your room. The staff serve local pastries, Italian ham and freshly made cappuccino. The Abadessa Palazzo’s public areas have Murano-glass lamps and Persian carpets. Guests can sip a drink in the bar while admiring views of the canal, and free Wi-Fi is available. The property is just a few steps from the Ca d’Oro Museum and 600 metres from the Rialto Bridge. Venezia Santa Lucia Station is a 10 minute walk away.Show full description
Close to beach front. Charming. Great interior design. If you are looking for something different in Venice-Lido, try Albergo Quattro Fontane with its historic building, extensive gardens and unique antiques collection. It is 5 minutes' walk from the beach. It features a 15th-century fireplace and has an outdoor dining area for the summer months. Set in floral gardens, this charming hotel has plenty of original features including wood-beamed ceilings and a range of interesting sculptures. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, with chandeliers and large windows. All air-conditioned, they also feature satellite TV, a minibar and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries. Breakfast is buffet style at Residenza d'Epoca Albergo Quattro Fontane. Its restaurant serves specialities from the Veneto region. Guests also have a tennis court, free internet point and free car park. The boat terminal for Venice's historic centre is 2 km away.Show full description
I think this is the most cosy, relaxing and romantic hotel in Venice-Lido. It also has A GREAT BEACH FRONT LOCATION. Soooo nice!
Highly elegant. Popular among couples. Housed in a 16th-century building overlooking the Grand Canal in Venice, Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel, member of the Leading Hotels of the World offers elegant rooms and suites, as well as a fine restaurant. Guests can relax in the property's courtyard. Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Venice Santa Lucia Train Station and St.Mark's Square. All rooms and suites comes with a minibar and a TV with Sky and Mediaset Premium channels. They are complete with marble bathrooms, bathrobes and slippers. Free WiFi is available throughout. At the on-site 2-Michelin- starred restaurant, the Glam, guests can enjoy the exclusive cuisine and the Executive Chef Donato Ascani. San Stae water bus stop is just a few steps from the property.Show full description
Historic property. Gorgeous surroundings. Set 35 km from Venice, this 16th century villa is surrounded by a large estate full of vineyards. Wi-Fi is free. All units at Castello di Roncade come with air conditioning. The Castello hosts wine-tasting sessions, and guests can visit the winery on request. Some have parquet floors, exposed wooden beams and an open-plan lounge area. The bathrooms include a shower and free toiletries. Breakfast is a buffet of local products, including cakes, yoghurt and fresh fruit. Venice Marco Polo Airport is 24 km from the estate, and it is a 15-minute drive to the A4 Motorway. Parking is free.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most historic country house in Venice-Lido. It also has beautiful surroundings!
Beach front location. Cosy. Stunning pool facilities. Overlooking an extensive park with antique statues, Relais et Châteaux Hotel Villa Franceschi is a 16th-century villa standing on the River Brenta, in Mira Porte. Comprised of 2 separate elements, the hotel offers all modern comforts, whilst maintaining the original rustic atmosphere of the ancient building. Only 10 km from the famous art city of Venice, the Villa Franceschi Relais et Châteaux Hotel has 2 façades, the finest one overlooking the waterway, while the one at the rear faces the gardens and cottages. . Show full description
This luxury hotel has lovely pool facilities and a great SPA.
Beach front location. Luxurious. Tennis court. With an exclusive location, on its own island, the San Clemente Palace Kempinski Venice features three bars, three gourmet restaurants, a spa and elegantly decorated rooms. It has a swimming pool and a terrace overlooking the lagoon. Rooms are spacious and fitted with elegant furnishings. Each comes with an LCD flat-screen TV and an en-suite bathroom made of Italian marble. Some rooms have overlook the lagoon, and some have a seating area. At the San Clemente Palace you can relax and unwind by the pool, set in the property's own park and equipped with gazebos and plenty of tables and chairs. Guests can enjoy the tennis court and fitness area. The on-site spa includes a sauna and a steam room. A complimentary shuttle boat to and from St. Mark's square to San Clemente Island runs with a regular service.Show full description
Cosy rooms. Ca' Amadi is just a 5-minute walk from the Rialto Bridge in the heart of Venice. Located in a quiet courtyard, it offers rooms furnished in typical Venetian style. Set in a historic 13th-century palace, the Ca' Amadi features beams and paintings dating back to the 1400s. Rooms come with a flat-screen TV, a minibar and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries. Some offer canal views. Its main salon overlooks a Venetian canal. You can reach Saint Mark's Square in just 10 minutes on foot. Here you can also catch a Vaporetto (water bus).Show full description
Delightful property. Great views. Set directly on the Grand Canal just a few hundred metres from Venice’s Santa Lucia train station, Ca’ Nigra Lagoon Resort is unique for a Venetian hotel. It offers free WiFi throughout and a spacious garden on the canal. Ca’ Nigra’s dates back to the 17th century and will enchant you with its frescoed walls and historic Venetian feel. Air-conditioned rooms come with modern decor, satellite TVs and minibars. Some rooms include a spa bath. Guests will enjoy a sweet and savoury breakfast every morning. It includes hot drinks and fruit juice, croissants, fresh fruit, jam, homemade cakes, eggs and cheese. Saint Mark's Square and Fenice Theatre are within 2 km of the property. Rialto Bridge is a 15-minute walk away.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most BEAUTIFUL small hotels in Venice-Lido.
Nice style. Comfortable beds. Relais Alcova del Doge is a family-run hotel in Mira, 17 km from Venice. Some rooms overlook the hotel’s courtyard and gardens, while others enjoy views over the Brenta River. Breakfast is served daily and can be eaten outside on the terrace in the summer months.You can also enjoy a stroll in the gardens of this 18th-century mansion. Hotel Relais Alcova del Doge is around 30 minutes by bus to Venice, the bus stop to the city is 100 metres from the hotel. Rooms at Hotel Alcova del Doge have traditional features such as wood-beamed ceilings and antique furniture. They are air conditioned and have a flat-screen TV, minibar and private bathrooms with hairdryer. Free internet is offered in the communal areas.Show full description
Beach front location. Great pool. Set on the island of Lido, the Viktoria Palace offers a quiet location, 1 km from Venice's most famous beaches. The Vaporetto Stop to St. Mark's Square is a 20-minute walk or a 5-minute bus ride away. All air-conditioned rooms at Viktoria Palace Hotel come with satellite TV and a minibar. Some rooms have classic Venetian style furnishings and parquet floors. Wi-Fi is available throughout. Breakfast is a simple buffet with cold meats, cheeses and pastries. It can be enjoyed on the hotel terrace with views of the Venetian Lagoon and surrounding islands. Venice's historic centre is a 10-minute Vaporetto ride from Lido Island, which is famous for hosting the annual Venice Film Festival. Car ferries connecting the island to the mainland leave from Lido San Nicolò, 500 metres from the hotel. Guests can rent bikes and on-site parking is free.Show full description
Unique. Great views. CastelBrando, a grand medieval castle, provides a truly unique setting for your stay in Cison di Valmarino, an ancient medieval hamlet in the Prosecco wine area of Altamarca. Its 50 hectares of grounds include a wellness centre, available at an extra cost. Overlooking the towns of Cison di Valmarino and Valmareno, the castle's gardens are perfect for horse riding, cycling, and walking. All around Brando Castle you can admire lounges and dining halls with 16th and 18th-century décor. Rooms are air conditioned and include a mix of antique furniture and modern features such as a minibar and satellite TV. Breakfast is available at the elegantly furnished Sansonvino restaurant, and you can dine at the La Fucina restaurant also specialising in wood-fired pizza. Guests can also choose among various wine cellars and bars. Alternatively, you can simply enjoy the Roman spa with swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, and gym. The castle even features a museum and art gallery, as well as an ice cream parlour and terraces with panoramic views across the valley.Show full description
CastelBrando is a one-of-a-kind hotel situated in a historic castle in Cison di Valmarino. The castle, perched on a hill, provides stunning views of the area. The hotel has elegantly refurbished rooms adorned with antiques, a museum to discover, and a spa for unwinding.
Charming. Great value. Relais Alberti is housed in a completely refurbished 15th-century building, Cà Alberti, in the ancient hamlet of Malamocco. It offers a well-kept garden, and free WiFi throughout. All rooms come with a private bathroom. The rooms are decorated in a typical Venetian style, boasting antique furnishings, Murano-glass lamps and chandeliers. Each is provided with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a minibar. Breakfast is a varied buffet, including a selection homemade products. In summer you can enjoy your breakfast in the Barchessa in Corte, the typical Venetian-style patio, fully equipped with tables and chairs. In winter it is offered in the Sala Camino. The lounge bar Corte degli Agrumi is available for guests. Just 5 km from the property you will find Santa Maria Elisabetta water bus stop.Show full description
Luxurious. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Ca Maria Adele offers luxuriously decorated rooms in a quiet neighbourhood overlooking Santa Maria della Salute Basilica in central Venice. Breakfast is served up on the rooftop terrace of this 16th-century palace. Rooms at Ca Maria's are uniquely decorated rooms and have a king-size bed, an LCD TV with satellite channels, and free Wi-Fi. Each private bathroom features a spa bath or a shower with waterfall effect. The Maria Adele's interior design mixes Arab and African furnishings with traditional Venetian décor. Guests can enjoy afternoon tea, aperitifs and light snacks in the breakfast room with panoramic views. The church of Santa Maria della Salute and the Grand Canal are both opposite Ca Maria Adele, which is 200 metres from Peggy Guggenheim Museum. Accademia Bridge is 5 minutes' walk away.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most well designed, luxurious and stylish guest house in Venice-Lido! WOW!
Cosy. Friendly staff. Locanda Cà Del Console, once a consul’s private residence, dates back to the 18th century and is set on a typical canal 300 metres from San Zanipolo. The property offers rooms with frescoes and antiques. The Cà Del Console is set between Saint Mark’s Square and Rialto Bridge, both are less than 10 minutes’ walk away. There is an internet terminal you can use at reception, and staff will be pleased to give you maps and tourist advice for your stay. All types of accommodation feature air conditioning, a TV, and a private bathroom.Show full description
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. 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. Antinoo's Restaurant offers gourmet cuisine and Grand Canal views.Show full description
Great breakfast. Dona Palace is a 4-star boutique hotel 2 minutes' walk from Saint Mark's Square in central Venice. Facing the Ducal Palace's canal, it offers elegant Venetian-style rooms with an LCD satellite TV, minibar and free Wi-Fi. Set in a 14th-century building, rooms and suites at Hotel Dona Palace have a classic design with wood furniture and carpeted floors. Each one has air conditioning and a private bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries. Some are fitted with wooden floors. An American breakfast is served each morning. The hotel has its own internal garden, where drinks are served in summer, and a landing dock for water taxis. A pleasant 5-minute walk will take you to the Bridge of Sighs.Show full description
Great location. Popular among couples. The Apostoli Palace is located a 5-minute walk from Saint Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge. The building is a former noble home of the mid 15th century, and features en suite rooms with air conditioning and a satellite TV. A sweet breakfast is served daily. Each room is non-smoking, and is dedicated to one of the apostles, in honour of the nearby Church of the Holy Apostles. The fabrics, the Murano glass chandeliers, the old-style furnishings, and the hand-made Venetian floors are the creations of some of the more important Venetian artisan workshops. The Palace is next to Giorgione Cinema. The nearest water bus stops are Ca' d'Oro, for lines 1 and N, and Fondamenta Nuove, for links with the airport.Show full description
Cosy rooms. Located in a 16th century building only 650 meters from the Accademia Bridge, Avogaria 5 Rooms is an intimate property in Venice’s Dorsoduro quarter. It offers elegant rooms with a patio and a satellite LCD TV. The refine and custom-made furnishings are a style-mix between the 18th century and modern design. Rooms at the Avogaria are all fitted with fine fabrics, some features carpeted floors, others wooden or concrete covered with fine rugs. Each comes with a king size bed, a minibar and a private bathroom, while some feature a private garden. Breakfast can be served, at choice, in the breakfast room, in the room or in the room's private garden. The San Basilio vaporetto water bus stop is 200 meters from Avogaria 5 Rooms. The Peggy Guggenheim Museum is a 12-minute walk away. The San Sebastian's Church with frescoes by Veronese is only 30 meters away.Show full description
Great location. Set in a 15th-century building on the Grand Canal, Pesaro Palace is next to the Ca' d'Oro water bus stop. It offers Venetian-style rooms with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and flat-screen TV. Rooms are decorated with classic furniture and Murano glass lamps. Each comes with a minibar, carpeted floors and bathroom with hairdryer. Some overlook the Grand Canal. A sweet and savoury buffet breakfast is served in the breakfast hall, and includes eggs, bacon and cold cuts, but also cakes and biscuits. Saint Mark's Square can be reached in less than 15 minutes by foot or Vaporetto. Rialto Bridge is 5 minutes' walk away, while Santa Lucia Train Station is 1 km away. The Pesaro hotel includes an internal courtyard and a 50-m² garden with tables and chairs. The reception is open 24 hours a day, and the lobby is decorated with antique furnishings.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Tennis court. Set on Giudecca Island, Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice offers stunning views of Venice Lagoon and the Doge's Palace. It features a large outdoor swimming pool, tennis court and luxury wellness facilities. The 5-star Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice offers elegant interior design and plenty of outdoor areas where you are invited to relax and enjoy the view. A full buffet breakfast is available each morning. Drinks are available from the bar and the à la carte restaurant serves delicious Italian cuisine. Dining options include the gourmet Oro Restaurant, Cip's Club with its wooden terrace with views on St Mark's and the Il Porticciolo Restaurant, ideal for a seafood lunch. Rooms and suites are spacious, comfortable and packed with amenities. You will have free Wi-Fi, complimentary e-magazines and a HD flat-screen TV. Views are across the lagoon or of the garden and vineyard. You are 4 minutes from St. Mark's Square by the hotel's private boat service. A shuttle service from/to Venice Marco Polo Airport and Venezia Santa Lucia Train Station can be organized on request.Show full description
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