We have created a list with the best small 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 Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated January 2024.
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
Elegant. Stylish. Lovely interior design.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
Beautifully designed brand-new hotel with a lovely garden in an inner courtyard. The rooms are well-furnished with spacious, comfortable beds and a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine with mini desserts is a beautiful touch.
Historic. Great views. Great value. 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. The building still has many original frescoes and mosaics. Rooms are traditionally decorated and some have canal views. 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
Palazzo Stern is a fantastic hotel with beautiful aspects of the Grand Canal. The interior of the building is full of ancient traditional Venetian artifacts and architectural features.
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
Superb breakfast. Comfortable beds. 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
Romantic, quiet hotel in the middle of San Marco Square. The rooms are well-appointed and decorated in authentic Venice style. This lovely place provides a little sanctuary away from the crowds yet so close to everything.
Great location. Great interior design. Set in the quiet Dorsoduro district, Ca' Pisani Hotel is an elegant building of the 16th century. It offers design rooms with free Wi-Fi and spa bath. Venice's Peggy Guggenheim Collection is 400 metres away. The Ca' Pisani is decorated with original Art Deco furnishings, and features a Turkish bath. The roof terrace with sun loungers, shower, and bar service, offers panoramic city views. La Rivista wine bar serves tastings of cheeses and hams, samples of local cuisine, along with local wines and a selection of desserts. Breakfast is buffet style. You can walk to St. Mark’s Square in about 15 minutes, or take the water bus from the nearby Accademia Vaporetto Station. The professional team of staff can provide tourist and travel info and personalised assistance.Show full description
A lovely hotel furnished in Art Deco style, perfectly located near the Guggenheim Museum. The Interior of the hotel and the rooms is really pretty and the beds are comfortable. Great breakfast!
Charming. Great location. 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
A beautiful old palazzo converted into a luxurious hotel right in the center of Venice. The stunning property is decorated with Murano Glass, antiques, and parquet oak floors - this place is made to the details!
Good breakfast. Great value. Hotel L' Orologio offers accommodation next to the Grand Canal in Venice, a 5-minute walk from Rialto Bridge and 600 metres from Campo San Polo Square. WiFi is free throughout. The elegant, air-conditioned rooms are all soundproofed and hypoallergenic. They come with parquet floors, satellite TV, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Guets of the L' Orologio Hotel have access to a terrace and a snack bar. Restaurants, cafes, and shops are within 100 metres of the property. St. Mark's Square and Santa Maria Formosa Square are 900 metres away, and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection is 2 km from the L' Orologio. A 15-minute walk takes you to Venezia Santa Lucia train station.Show full description
Absolutely outstanding hotel with gorgeous Italian design and top location, easy to walk to San Marco or most of the popular spots. Some of the rooms have outstanding views of the Grand Canal. WOW!
Beautiful. Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms.Opened March 2021. Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Nani Venice has a fitness centre, garden, a restaurant and bar in Venice. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The hotel features a sauna and a concierge service. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Nani Venice features some rooms with garden views, and every room has a kettle. At the accommodation rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. Popular points of interest near Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Nani Venice include Ca' d'Oro, Rialto Bridge and Basilica San Marco. The nearest airport is Venice Marco Polo Airport, 12 km from the hotel.Show full description
Delightful property. Elegant. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Located in Venice, 900 metres from La Fenice, Hotel Nani Mocenigo Palace features a garden and free WiFi. All air-conditioned, rooms come with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Free toiletries are provided. Some rooms also feature a terrace. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the property. Piazza San Marco is 1.2 km from Hotel Nani Mocenigo Palace, while Rialto Bridge is 1.4 km away. Venice Marco Polo Airport is 16 km from the property.Show full description
Amazing architecture and decoration, this hotel is very luxurious and has a royal ambiance. The location is perfect and makes it very easy to get wherever you want. Extra points for beautiful furniture and excellent design of the spacious rooms.
Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Popular among women. Hotel Indigo Venice - Sant'Elena is a former Venetian convent with well-kept gardens, offering charming rooms with modern design and a LCD 40-inch TV. Free WiFi is available throughout. The hotel is located on the south-eastern corner of Venice, close to the Giardini della Biennale and the Parco delle Rimembranze gardens. Guests can enjoy the Savor Restaurant Bar & Garden, which serves international dishes with seasonal ingredients. Saint Mark's Square is reached through a beautiful 30-minute stroll along Riva degli Schiavoni.Show full description
Beautiful luxury hotel in a quiet part of Venice with stunning views. The rooms are impressive, with mid-century modern design and a focus on functionality.
Highly elegant. Unique. 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
This might be one of the most elegant, unique and authentic boutique hotels in Venice! It is the most popular small luxury hotel in Venice, among couples.
Charming. Historic. Great value. Popular among women. 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
Classy, luxurious hotel in a beautiful part of Venice, next to the grand canal. Comfortable rooms, nicely decorated with a cozy good quality bed, soft bedding. This boutique hotel has great affordability.
Charming. Historic property. Popular among couples. Cà Vendramin Zago offers unique Venetian rooms in a historic 17th-century building. It has a quiet location near good restaurants, just 10 minutes' walk from Santa Lucia Train Station. This luxury property is far enough away from the tourist crowds but a short walk from the train station and Piazzale Roma municipal car park. Ca’ Vendramin has original frescoes, wood-beamed ceilings and Murano glass chandeliers. All rooms are air conditioned and feature a TV and minibar. Some come with modern decor. A buffet breakfast is served each morning. Free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby and in most rooms. You will also find a computer to use free of charge. Rialto Bridge is 15 minutes’ walk away and the surrounding area is picturesque and home to a colourful market. The nearest Vaporetto (water bus) stop is Ca D'Oro on Line 1. You can hop on a water bus and take a ride down the Grand Canal to St. Mark's Square.Show full description
I rate this as one of the most CHARMING AND HISTORIC boutique hotels in Venice.
Very stylish. Romantic. Superb interior design. Popular among women. 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. 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. Some units offer views of the Canale della Giudecca, while others overlook the garden. 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
Look at this gorgeous hotel, luxurious, modern, and very welcoming at the same time. The interior of the lobby and restaurant as well as the rooms show great design. The restaurant at the hotel has great food and a nice wine menu. The best facilities for a perfect vacation!
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
Beautiful luxury boutique hotel with evident attention to detail, gorgeous rooms, and a lovely bar with a great choice of cocktails for each taste. The spectacular interior throughout the property is full of art pieces and authentic accents.
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
Fantastic hotel, in a perfect location to explore Venice and ideally situated for the water taxis. The exquisite modern style throughout the property with generous sitting rooms, a lovely terrace by the grand canal, a stylish bar, and spacious, bright rooms. WOW!
Romantic. Charming. Great breakfast. Popular among couples. Set in a 15th-century building, Excess Venice Boutique Hotel & Private Spa - Adults Only is located in Venice's tranquil Dorsoduro area. The San Basilio waterbus station with links to St. Mark’s Square is only a 2-minute walk away. With free Wi-Fi, air-conditioned rooms at the Excess Venice Boutique Hotel & Private Spa - Adults Only feature a satellite flat-screen TV, a minibar and a private bathroom. Suites have a spa bath and overlook the canal. Breakfast is served buffet style. It includes both sweet and savoury food such as cold cuts, cheeses and cakes, together with juices and hot drinks. At the Excess Venice Boutique Hotel & Private Spa - Adults Only you can relax in the garden or on the sunny terrace. There is also a TV room with international channels. In the surroundings, you will find Venetian restaurants and cafés. Ca’Foscari University is 250 metres away.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most ROMANTIC boutique hotel in Venice.
Relaxing atmosphere. Unique. Popular among couples. 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
Gorgeous accommodations are beautifully furnished, very comfortable, and have a fantastic view of the Lagoon. The olympic-sized pool, lit up by the lights from Venice as the evening drew in, followed by dinner at Cip's Club - sounds like a perfect vacation experience!
Sina Palazzo Sant'Angelo is a luxurious boutique hotel with private pier, located between Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square. Rooms are decorated in a timeless 18th-century Venetian style. All rooms at Sina Palazzo Sant'Angelo feature a spacious marble bathroom with hydromassage bath. Rooms offer views of the canal or the courtyard with garden. A generous buffet breakfast is served in a wood-panelled room with silk wall coverings and large windows overlooking a typical Venetian canal. Bar service is available all day. Formerly a private residence, the hotel boasts a hall overlooking the Canal Grande, decorated with precious tapestry and magnificent Palladian floors. The nearest water bus stop is Sant'Angelo.Show full description
An exceptional hotel with a great location and magnificent view of the Grand Canal. The rooms are lovely and the bathrooms are spacious. Beautiful decor elements like classic Venetian style with Murano chandeliers and brocade tapestry. AMAZING!
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