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Top 5 hotels in Venice at a glance

1. Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo — 4-star hotel in Venice City Center. Guest rating: 8.8/10 — Excellent.
2. Hotel Principe — 4-star hotel in Cannaregio. Guest rating: 8.8/10 — Excellent.
3. Hotel Montecarlo — 3-star hotel in Venice City Center. Guest rating: 9.4/10 — Exceptional.
4. B&B HOTEL Venezia Laguna — 3-star hotel in Venice. Guest rating: 9.2/10 — Wonderful.
5. Hotel Abbazia — 3-star hotel in Cannaregio. Guest rating: 9.2/10 — Wonderful.

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Double or Twin Room, Canal View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

1. Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo

Venice City Center

$137

$161 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

2. Hotel Principe

Cannaregio

$146

$171 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 19 - Aug 20

Deluxe Double Room, Annex Building (No Lift) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bidet, towels

Classic Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, down comforters, minibar

3. Hotel Montecarlo

Venice City Center

$139

$161 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, cribs (surcharge), WiFi (free)

4. B&B HOTEL Venezia Laguna

Venice

$114

$134 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Superior Double Room | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

5. Hotel Abbazia

Cannaregio

$157

$181 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Luxury Suite (Private SPA) | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Suite (Private SPA) | Room amenity

6. Palazzo Veneziano

Dorsoduro

$200

$230 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Superior Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Economy Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

7. Hotel Bella Venezia

Venice City Center

$153

$179 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

Deluxe Room View, with double bed or 2 single beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Deluxe Room View, with double bed or 2 single beds | View from room

8. Unahotels Ala Venezia - Adults Only

Venice City Center

$145

$168 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 22 - Aug 23

Junior Suite (Triple) | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

9. Hotel A LA Commedia

Venice City Center

$152

$178 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Classic Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

10. Alle Guglie Boutique Hotel

Cannaregio

$113

$133 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 13 - Aug 14

Junior Suite, Balcony (Honeymoon) | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, WiFi (free)

11. Hotel Rialto

Venice City Center

$178

$207 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

12. Pensione Accademia - Villa Maravege

Dorsoduro

$153

$176 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 14 - Aug 15

13. Hotel Saturnia & International

Venice City Center

$182

$211 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 19 - Aug 20

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, WiFi (free)

14. Hotel Arlecchino

Santa Croce

$172

$197 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

15. NH Venezia Santa Lucia

Cannaregio

$193

$223 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

Suite, Canal View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Canal View | View from room

16. Pesaro Palace

Cannaregio

$147

$173 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

17. Hotel ai Mori d'Oriente

Cannaregio

$135

$159 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 13 - Aug 14

Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

18. Riva del Vin Boutique Hotel

Venice City Center

$174

$200 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Classic Double or Twin Room, Garden View | View from room

Superior Double or Twin Room | Bathroom | Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

19. Hotel Moresco

Dorsoduro

$173

$236 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

Junior Studio Suite, Balcony, Canal View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

20. Colombina Hotel

Castello

$190

$220 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

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Top neighborhoods in Venice

A narrow Venetian canal with gondolas, historic buildings, and colorful balconies.

Gondolas docked at a waterfront during sunset with a city skyline in the background.

A spacious square with historic buildings, a prominent column, and a clear sky.

A historic building with arched windows and a reflective water surface in front.

A gondola on a canal in Venice, Italy, with historic buildings and a bridge in the background.

San Marco

In the heart of Venice, this densely built area boasts iconic attractions like St Mark's Square, Saint Mark's Basilica, and the Doge's Palace. Find numerous hotels, banks, and high-end shops amid the bustling tourist scene.

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A canal with a stone bridge, colorful buildings, and boats.

A sunset over a canal in Venice, Italy, with historic buildings and gondolas.

A narrow canal in Venice, Italy, lined with historic buildings and boats.

A grand, ornate building with intricate architectural details and statues.

Cannaregio

Explore historic churches like Santa Maria di Nazareth and Santa Maria dei Miracoli, or admire stunning palazzos such as Ca' d'Oro and Ca' Vendramin Calergi. Enjoy morning markets, local shops, and quaint cafés in this residential, peaceful district.

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A historic building with a dome and bell tower by the water.

A canal in Venice with historic buildings on both sides.

A narrow canal in a historic European town with boats, buildings, and pedestrians.

A narrow canal in a historic European town with boats docked along the sides and a prominent church tower in the background.

A narrow canal in a historic European town with buildings featuring balconies and arched windows.

Dorsoduro

Boasting the highest land areas in Venice, this sestiere features the stunning Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute and the picturesque Zattere quay. Easily connect to San Marco via Ponte dell'Accademia.

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A canal with boats, historic buildings, and a large dome.

A canal with boats, a bridge, and illuminated buildings at night.

A narrow canal flanked by historic buildings with arched windows and balconies.

A bridge over a canal with boats, historic buildings, and a clear sky.

A canal with boats, a bridge, and historic buildings in Venice.

Santa Croce

In the northwestern part of Venice, Santa Croce boasts a mix of medieval charm in the east and 20th-century land reclamation in the west. Explore churches like San Giacomo dell'Orio and visit the Museum of the History of Fabric and Costume, while enjoying the convenience of Piazzale Roma's transportation hub.

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A canal with boats docked, historic buildings, and a clear sky.

A historic square with a prominent clock tower, a fountain, and colorful buildings.

A canal in Venice with historic buildings and boats.

A canal with gondolas, historic buildings, and a clock tower in Venice.

A canal in Venice with boats, historic buildings, and the Doge's Palace in the background.

San Polo

Smallest and most central sestiere, San Polo boasts churches in the west, palaces in the east, and iconic attractions like Rialto Bridge and Scuola Grande di San Rocco.

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Top landmarks in Venice

A bridge over a canal with buildings and a green dome in the background.

Piazzale Roma

8.6/10 (9,106 reviews)

Piazzale Roma is worth passing through for a few pics when in Santa Croce. Why not take a stroll along the marina and watch the sunset while you're here? Venice has other landmarks you might want to visit such as Rialto Bridge.

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A historic building with intricate architecture and a large open plaza.

St. Mark's Square

9.4/10 (18,837 reviews)

St. Mark's Square is worth passing through for a few pics when in Venice City Center. Why not take a stroll along the marina and watch the sunset while you're here? Venice has other landmarks you might want to visit such as Rialto Bridge.

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A canal with boats and buildings along the water.

Grand Canal

9.6/10 (16,365 reviews)

Venice City Center is home to Grand Canal and is a popular place to see in Venice. Why not take a stroll along the marina and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Venice has other landmarks you might want to visit such as Rialto Bridge.

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A stone bridge with arches over a canal, surrounded by historic buildings.

Rialto Bridge

9.2/10 (18,394 reviews)

Venice City Center is home to Rialto Bridge and is a popular place to see in Venice. Why not take a stroll along the marina and watch the sunset while you're here?

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A harbor with multiple cruise ships docked, a large yacht, and a cityscape with colorful buildings.

Port of Venice

8.8/10 (8,538 reviews)

Imagine strolling along Port of Venice for some great waterfront pics. It's located 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from central Venice. Hotels.com travelers also like the cathedral, art galleries, and churches in the area. If you carry on walking you'll get to Tronchetto Waterbus Stop, Maritime Station, and San Toma Waterbus for some more water views.

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A detailed mosaic with religious figures and architectural columns.

St. Mark's Basilica

9.4/10 (15,967 reviews)

If you're interested in local churches head to Venice City Center— home to St. Mark's Basilica. Why not take a stroll along the marina and watch the sunset while you're here? Venice has other landmarks you might want to visit such as Rialto Bridge.

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A beach with a clear sky, calm sea, and distant buildings.

Lido of Venice Beaches

8.6/10 (1,729 reviews)

Whether you want to collect beach glass or watch the sunset, Lido of Venice Beaches is a spot you might want to check out, located 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from central Venice. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at 4 Fontane Beach.

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Doge's Palace

9.4/10 (11,631 reviews)

If museums are on your list, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at Doge's Palace in Venice City Center. Why not take a stroll along the marina and watch the sunset while you're here? If you want to see more of the museums in Venice, you can easily walk to Punta della Dogana or Peggy Guggenheim Museum.

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Venice and related destinations

Glide through shimmering canals on a gondola while Renaissance palaces rise from the water like architectural magic tricks. St. Mark's Square buzzes with café life beneath the Byzantine splendor of its basilica. The Grand Canal presents a parade of palazzos best viewed from the Rialto Bridge, where merchants have haggled for centuries. Lose yourself in narrow calli where laundry flutters overhead and tiny bacari serve cicchetti with glasses of local prosecco. The Doge's Palace reveals opulent rooms where Venetian rulers once plotted their maritime empire. Teatro La Fenice offers world-class opera in a setting that has literally risen from the ashes multiple times.

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A canal in Venice with historic buildings on either side and a dome in the distance.

Find out more about Venice

Venice is a romantic destination distinct for its cathedral and museums. Learn about the local heritage of Venice at top landmarks like Rialto Bridge. Popular sights like St. Mark's Square and Piazzale Roma won't disappoint.