Venice is rightfully considered a true city-monument. Most of the houses here are historical. Some of them house comfortable hotels that open their doors to tourists daily. So, here is an overview of the best 4-star hotels in the center of Venice.
Hotel Casanova 4*
Occupies an 18th-century house in the city center, in the Calle Frezzeria area. The atmosphere here is warm and cozy, with Venetian-style interior design. The famous “Harry’s” bar is just 100 meters away, and St. Mark’s Square is 70 meters away. In the lobby area, you will have free internet access. You can reach the Academy Museum in a ten-minute leisurely walk, the water tram stop is 200 meters away, and the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica are 300 meters away.
In the spacious and comfortable rooms decorated in the style of the 1930s, there is air conditioning and an LCD TV with satellite channels. In the mornings, treat yourself to a classic Italian breakfast. You can enjoy national cuisine in a cozy pizzeria, a luxurious restaurant, or a casual cafe.
Hotel Bonvecchiati 4*
Located near the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark’s Square, it has its own pier where route boats arrive. Different rooms are individually decorated in either modern or classic style. They have free internet access, a plasma TV with satellite channels, and air conditioning. Some windows overlook beautiful Venetian rooftops and the canal. In the morning, you can enjoy a buffet breakfast.
The restaurant will satisfy the tastes of even the most demanding gourmets. The menu consists of world, classic Italian, and Venetian dishes. You can enjoy them on the terrace by the canal. There is a wine cellar where you can choose a bottle of unparalleled wine. To stay in shape, use the gym. The nearest train station is two kilometers away.
Palace Bonvecchiati 4*
Features modern spacious rooms with air conditioning and elegant furniture. St. Mark’s Square is 250 meters away. Guests can work out for free in the fitness room and undergo various procedures in the wellness center, where a Turkish bath and sauna are available at an affordable price.
The entire hotel area has free internet access. The bar offers a wide selection of cold and hot snacks. The “La Terrazza” restaurant nearby offers exquisite dishes from an extensive menu. The hotel is 200 meters from the route boat stop, which can take you to the train station and other attractions of this amazing Italian city on the water.
Splendid Venice — Starhotels Collezione 4*
Located next to the canal in the Mercerie district. St. Mark’s Square is within walking distance. It has its own pier. Guests can relax and enjoy exquisite dishes in the restaurant, as well as spend time on the rooftop terrace with picturesque city views. Elegant rooms are equipped with satellite TV and climate control. Some windows offer canal views.
Every day, American buffet breakfasts are served. The restaurant will delight you with seafood and Venetian dishes. The best place to relax with a glass of tasty wine is the open terrace. The Rialto Bridge is 350 meters away, and you can reach the nearest route boat stop in a five-minute walk. The hotel is three kilometers from the train station, which can be reached by the second water bus route.
Monaco & Grand Canal 4*
Located in the center of Venice, next to the Grand Canal. The windows overlook the beautiful views of the island of San Giorgio and the Santa Maria della Salute church. The hotel building was built in the first half of the 17th century. At that time, the hotel was called “Ridotto Pubblico” and was a favorite place of the famous seducer Casanova. The building was recently restored. Now it shines with its beauty again, and inside guests are greeted with a historical setting.
Elegant rooms are furnished with antique furniture. Everything necessary for a comfortable stay is available. Guests can relax in the bar and restaurant with first-class local cuisine. You can meet not only guests but also native Venetians here. The terrace is designed for both admiring local beauties with a glass of wine and for breakfasts in the fresh air. The airport is half an hour away by public transport.
Hotel Dona Palace 4*
Located next to St. Mark’s Square. The windows offer views of the Doge’s Palace. Guests are provided with modern rooms with interiors leaning towards Venetian style. They are equipped with an LCD panel connected to satellite TV. Free internet access is available.
The hotel occupies a historical building built in the 14th century. In the rooms with classic design, there is furniture made of natural wood, and carpets cover the floors. All are equipped with climate control systems. Some have wooden floors. Every morning, guests are treated to an American breakfast. In summer, guests prefer to relax in the inner garden with refreshing drinks. The hotel has its own pier where water taxis stop. A five-minute walk will take you to the famous Bridge of Sighs.
Hotel Ai Reali di Venezia 4*
Located in close proximity to the Rialto Bridge. Modern rooms with elegant design are equipped with air conditioning. Ladies can use the SPA center services. You can stay in shape in the fitness room. A pleasant rest awaits you in the furnished garden and restaurant. The interior here leans towards Venetian style. In the evenings, you can relax by the TV connected to satellite TV. Some rooms’ windows overlook the city canal.
You can have breakfast here at the buffet, which includes snacks and sweets. The restaurant is famous for its exquisite world and Italian dishes. You can spend the evening with a loved one or friends in the cozy bar. The train station is a twenty-minute walk, and St. Mark’s Square is within four hundred meters.
Albergo Cavalletto & Doge Orseolo 4*
Located in the center of one of the most beautiful cities in the world near St. Mark’s Square. It is famous for its traditions formed over many years. There is a pier nearby where gondolas stop. “Albergo Cavalletto & Doge Orseolo” is located in an old Venetian mansion. Among the famous guests were the Duke of Aosta, Winston Churchill, and Richard Strauss, who visited here in the first half of the 20th century.
The staff speaks several languages. The reception area serves guests around the clock. Free wireless internet is available throughout the territory. If necessary and for an additional fee, you can order a transfer service to the station or airport. In the cafe, you will be offered a wide selection of cocktails, which can be enjoyed on the balcony. Excursion gondolas regularly depart from the pier.
Hotel Rialto 4*
Located next to the bridge of the same name. If you step out onto its terrace, you will see the famous Grand Canal. The rooms are decorated in traditional Venetian style. Every morning you will be delighted with a delicious continental breakfast buffet. The hospitable staff speaks several foreign languages. You can contact the administrators with a request or for advice at any time of the day or night, and they will definitely help you. St. Mark’s Square is six hundred meters away, and you can reach the airport and train station by water, departing on a route boat from the stop.
Hotel Colombina 4*
Occupies a historical building, from the windows of which you can admire the beautiful views of the Bridge of Sighs and the Palace Canal. St. Mark’s Square is within a hundred meters. The floors in the rooms are laid with colorful marble. The hotel is decorated in traditional Venetian style. The rooms on the upper floor will delight you with beautiful views of the dome and bell tower of St. Mark, as well as the Palazzo Ducale.
There is a private pier for water transport. The nearest route boat stop is three hundred meters away.
Some rooms are in an additional building on the territory of the three-star hotel “Locanda Remedio”. To reach them, you need to use the courtyard. There is a breakfast room. Guests staying at “Locanda Remedio” have breakfast in the lounge area. The American bar in the main building offers alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. With the help of attentive staff at the reception area, it is possible to book a parking space at the Piazzale Roma square.
Savoia & Jolanda 4*
Occupies part of the Riva degli Schiavoni embankment. St. Mark’s Square is two hundred meters away. Here you will be offered a range of procedures in the wellness center. Spend the evening in an elegant restaurant. In the rooms, distinguished by Venetian-style interiors, there are satellite TV, Murano glass lamps, ceilings decorated with wooden beams, and climate control. The windows offer picturesque views of the lagoon.
The hotel has two buildings. One of them occupies part of Campo San Zaccaria Square, and the other is located on the embankment. In the morning, you can have breakfast at the buffet, and enjoy the tastiest Italian dishes in the restaurant with a terrace and dining room. During meals, you can admire the picturesque view of the island of San Giorgio. Route boats No. 41 and No. 51, whose stop is next to the hotel, will take you to the train station.