We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in Venice, Italy. 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 Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated February 2024.
Violino d'Oro Venezia is an 18th-century building with decorated rooms, overlooking the San Moisè Canal. Saint Mark’s Square is less than 2 minutes’ walk away. Interiors at Violino d’Oro Hotel feature exposed wooden beams and crystal chandeliers ancient art and contemporary design. The rooms come with air conditioning, a satellite flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom complete with bathrobes and slippers. The restaurant offers a rich homemade breakfast and traditional Venetian cuisine with a creative touch in a romantic setting. Iconic cocktails and cicchetti at Il Piccolo Bar for a gondola view aperitivo. Private water entrance.Show full description
Opened March 2023. Conveniently set in the centre of Venice, Nolinski Venezia - Evok Collection provides air-conditioned rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a restaurant. Well located in the San Marco district, this hotel features a bar, as well as an indoor pool. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, each room includes a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Each room is fitted with a safety deposit box and selected rooms are fitted with city views. All units will provide guests with a minibar. Popular points of interest near Nolinski Venezia - Evok Collection include La Fenice Theatre, Piazza San Marco and Basilica San Marco. The nearest airport is Venice Marco Polo, 18 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Elegant. Friendly staff. Set 80 metres from Saint Mark's Square, Baglioni Hotel Luna offers impressive interiors with original frescoes and stunning views across the lagoon. This 5-star hotel guarantees a memorable experience in central Venice. This luxury 5-star hotel has its own private dock where you can arrive in style by motorboat or gondola. Rooms at the Baglioni Hotel Luna are spacious and elegant with antique furniture, Murano glass chandeliers, and a marble bathroom with hairdryer. Each one is air conditioned and has a TV and minibar. Some suites overlook the lagoon. A large buffet breakfast is served each morning in the grand frescoed Salone Marco Polo hall. Drinks and snacks are available throughout the day from Caffè Baglioni, overlooking a small canal. The award-winning restaurant Canova serves Venetian specialities and fine wines. Alternatively, the San Marco-Vallaresso Vaporetto water bus stop is just 50 metres away.Show full description
Very stylish. Elegant. Great views. The St. Regis Venice boasts wonderful views of the Grand Canal. It provides a luxurious setting for a stay in the heart of Venice. It features a panoramic restaurant and bar, and Venetian-style decor. The hotel has marble interiors with lavish and design furniture. Guests can enjoy the elegant bars inside the hotel, or have a drink in the terrace bar overlooking the Grand Canal. The restaurant serves national dishes and cuisine from the Veneto region, and offers beautiful views of Venice. The St. Regis Venice is surrounded by shops, cafés, and restaurants. It is a 5-minute walk from St. Mark’s Basilica.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most STYLISH luxury hotels in Venice. It also has outstanding views.
Located on the Riva degli Schiavoni, Londra Palace Venezia is just a 5-minute walk from St. Mark's Square. It offers free Wi-Fi, and rooms with antique furniture. Some offer views of St. 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
Opened November 2022. Ideally set in the centre of Venice, Palazzo Maria Formosa features air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. The property is non-smoking and is situated 500 metres from Rialto Bridge. All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, minibar, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a wardrobe. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, some units at the hotel also feature a terrace. The rooms have a safety deposit box. Palazzo Maria Formosa offers an à la carte or Italian breakfast. Staff speak German, English, Spanish and French at the 24-hour front desk. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Basilica San Marco, Doge's Palace and Piazza San Marco. The nearest airport is Venice Marco Polo Airport, 18 km from Palazzo Maria Formosa.Show full description
Popular among business travellers. Restored to its original splendour, The Gritti Palace is set in a former noble residence on Venice's Grand Canal, with views of Santa Maria delle Salute Church. All luxurious rooms feature antiques and Murano glass. The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice is just a 5-minute walk from La Fenice Opera House and 500 metres from St. The rooms come with air conditioning, a satellite flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom complete with bathrobes and slippers. Some rooms offer views of the Grand Canal, or of the city. Mark’s Square. The vaporetto water bus stop at Santa Maria del Giglio is 400 metres away. The hotel's Club del Doge restaurant serves dishes made with fresh ingredients from the Rialto Market. Breakfast is served in an elegant room with crystal chandeliers.Show full description
Creative. Rooftop restaurant. Great views. Facing the Venetian lagoon and just steps from San Marco, Hotel Danieli, Venice is a 5-star property with elegant and spacious accommodations, while the rooftop restaurant, Terrazza Danieli offers spectacular lagoon views. The historic hotel showcases majestic Venetian architecture that dates back as far as the 14th Century. All rooms and suites feature an LCD satellite TV, air conditioning, and an Italian-marble bathroom with bathrobe and slippers. Some rooms offer views of the lagoon.Show full description
Hotel Palazzina Sardi is set in the heart of Venice, right on the Fondamenta del Vin canal, near Piazza San Marco. It offers views on a typical Venetian canal. The Art hotel captures the essence of Venetian art and tradition, elegantly blending Moorish-Revival architecture, and Gothic-Venetian style evident in the majestic facade, frescoes, and exposed beams adorning the ceilings. In homage to Giovanni Sardi, the renowned Venetian architect who designed the palace, the hotel celebrates his passion for the preservation of artistic heritage by welcoming original artworks in common areas and rooms. Palazzina Sardi invites guests to retreat to a corner of style and sophistication.From the hotel's privileged location, you can enjoy the serenity of the Venetian canals, while the proximity to Piazza San Marco allows you to easily explore the city's main attractions. In just a few minutes, you can reach the most iconic places in the history of Venice, visiting the Basilica San Marco, the Correr Museum, and the Doge's Palace. During your stay, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy all the services designed for the comfort of our guests, including a rich breakfast, served buffet-style and à la carte, in the elegant indoor hall or the exclusive private courtyard, a bar lounge with its selection of drinks and snacks and an exclusive altana spanning over 30 square meters that offers a breathtaking view of the bell tower of San Marco and the Renaissance church of San Zaccaria. All rooms combine elegance and comfort, featuring private bathrooms and some of them a canal view.Each room is equipped with air conditioning for maximum climate comfort, ultra-HD smart TV, free and fast Wi-Fi connectivity, and all the amenities and comforts one expects to find in a modern establishment. They can feature Venetian or wooden floors, frescoed ceilings, exposed beams, along with Venetian chandeliers, sophisticated modern marble bathrooms, and refined furnishings fused with original artworks.Show full description
Opened March 2023. Featuring a bar, The Venice Venice Hotel is located in Venice in the Veneto region, 400 metres from Rialto Bridge and less than 1 km from Basilica San Marco. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a city view. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, guest rooms at The Venice Venice Hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms are fitted with a terrace. All units feature a safety deposit box. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving international cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. Popular points of interest near The Venice Venice Hotel include Doge's Palace, Ca' d'Oro and Piazza San Marco. The nearest airport is Venice Marco Polo Airport, 18 km from the hotel.Show full description
Trendy. 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
Creative. Great value. Comfortable beds. The Aqua Palace is a design hotel located in the Castello Quarter of Venice. It offers stylish rooms and suites with satellite TV and free Wi-Fi throughout. Rooms at the Aqua Palace Hotel include air conditioning, a minibar, and a private bathroom. Some rooms have views of the Rio della Guerra canal. The property has a 24-hour reception and bar. There is also a breakfast room and lounge area overlooking the canal. The hotel is 3 minutes’ walk from Piazza San Marco and a 5-minute walk from the Rialto Bridge.Show full description
Very central. Great location. 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
This boutique hotel has a great location in Venice.
Elegant. Stylish. Great restaurant. 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
Hip. Creative. Friendly staff.Opened September 2020. Ca'di Dio- Small Luxury Hotel features a fitness centre, garden, a restaurant and bar in Venice. This 5-star hotel offers an ATM and a concierge service. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, the units at Ca'di Dio-Small Luxury Hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms will provide you with a seating area. The nearest airport is Venice Marco Polo Airport, 18 km from Ca'di Dio-Small Luxury Hotel. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, all rooms come with a wardrobe. The rooms feature a safety deposit box. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Doge's Palace, Basilica San Marco and Piazza San Marco.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the coolest and most CREATIVE boutique hotels in Venice. It also has amazing staff.
Super central. Superb breakfast. Very clean. Hotel Al Codega is set in a quiet courtyard, just 5 minutes' walk from St Mark's Square and the Ducal Palace. Rooms are air conditioned and have flat-screen TVs. Rooms at the family-run Al Codega have an elegant Venetian style, many with views over the city. All have satellite TV and a minibar. Services at the hotel include a 24-hour front desk and a bar. A buffet breakfast is served daily.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most CENTRAL small hotels in Venice. It also has a highly rated breakfast, a central location and exceptional cleanliness!
Cool. Stylish. Cosy rooms. Just 100 metres from Saint Mark's Square, Hotel Colombina is set in a historic building overlooking the canal of the nearby Bridge of Sighs. The rooms have a traditional Venetian design, with multicolored marble floors. Each room offers air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and a satellite flat-screen TV. The rooms on the top floor offer beautiful views including the Palazzo Ducale, and St. Mark's bell tower and dome. The hotel is set in Palazzo Colombina, and has a private water landing that you can use to arrive directly from the airport by water taxi. Just 300 metres away you will find San Zaccaria water bus stop. Breakfast is served every morning in the Francesco Guardi breakfast room located in the main building, while guests staying in the annex enjoy breakfast in a dedicated lounge. Drinks can be enjoyed at the American bar, La Bauta, also in the main building. Friendly staff at the 24-hour reception can assist you with tourist information. Staff can also provide free city maps.Show full description
Creative. Central. Great restaurant. Featuring a wellness centre, Hotel Ai Reali - Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers modern elegant rooms with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Located a 2-minute walk from the Rialto Bridge, it has a restaurant, a small furnished garden and a fitness centre. Rooms at the Reali come with a satellite flat-screen TV and a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Some rooms feature antique Venetian-style wooden floors and canal views. A buffet breakfast of sweet and savoury items is provided daily. "Alle Corone” restaurant serves a combination of Italian and international cuisine, and there is also a lounge bar available. The property is right in the heart of Venice, only 400 metres from Piazza San Marco. Venice Santa Lucia Train Station is a 20-minute walk away.Show full description
Central. Cosy rooms. 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. 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. The private bathroom includes a soft bathrobe and slippers, and some rooms have a canal view. 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
This hotel has very cosy rooms and a popular rooftop bar.
Great views. Great value. 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
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