The Cheapest Nicest Hotels in Venice
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Venice hotels have long been associated with grand old palazzos-turned-luxury properties; from their opulent Gothic architecture and interiors swathed in Renaissance art to lavish suites featuring dazzling canal views. While the city inherently lends itself towards languorous stays at the grande dames, charming boutique stays at affordable (for one of Europe's most visited cities) prices are hidden in the labyrinth of cobblestone streets and small canals, offering the same immersive qualities that will make you feel stuck in time. Of all the affordable hotels in Venice, Italy, these are the nicest ones to know about, with prices starting from around $147 per night.
Karel BalashotelIl Palazzo Experimental, Dorsoduro
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Readers' Choice Awards 2021In the artsy Dorsoduro neighborhood, conveniently located near cultural landmarks such as the Guggenheim Collection and the Gallerie dell’Accademia, the playful 32-room Il Palazzo Experimental provides a welcome respite from the main tourist paths. Though to be sure, the property’s whimsically-designed restaurant and buzzy cocktail bar comes alive at night, with visitors and locals descending onto the hotel for a night of stylish revelry, sipping vermouth-based cocktails and snacking on cicchetti in a setting that feels both new age-y and unpretentious.
Courtesy Al Ponte MocenigohotelHotel Al Ponte Mocenigo, Santa Croce
$Occupying an ancient Venetian palace just minutes from the Rialto Bridge, Hotel Al Ponte Mocenigo reproduces the evocative atmosphere of 18th-century Venice without the premium prices. Original exposed beam ceilings are found in every room, which are also equipped with large beds featuring ornate headboards, Murano chandeliers, and damask curtains.
Francesca PagliaihotelCorte di Gabriela, Piazza San Marco
$$For travelers keen on a slightly more modern feel, Corte di Gabriela combines modern design with historical tropes in a way that still feels inviting. Ceiling frescoes and original wood beams preside over the modern furniture that fills each corner of the 10 freshly renovated rooms of this design-forward boutique hotel occupying a 19th-century building overlooking the small canals of San Marco.
Courtesy NovecentohotelNovecento, Piazza San Marco
$$Novecento is Hotel Flora’s smaller sister hotel—with just nine rooms, guests are made to feel at home here. While rooms are small, the communal spaces, such as the cozy living room with a mini bar are decked in antique furniture and decorative items collected from the family’s own travels to Morocco. The spaces encourage gathering, offering guests a rare space to get lost in the pages of books plucked from the hotel’s library or wind down in the evening with a round of board games.
Hotel Flora, Piazza San Marco
The leafy courtyard garden at the charming Hotel Flora remains one of Venice’s best-kept secrets. Arriving here through a narrow alley discreetly tucked behind the buzzy Piazza San Marco, the family-run, 40-room hotel feels like a cozy sanctuary, where a friendly staff and tastefully decorated rooms with a moody, old-world feel elevate the stay. Breakfast is served in the courtyard during the warmer months, while guests can also use this space for aperitivo before heading out to dinner.
Palazzetto Pisani, Piazza San Marco
Benefiting from an optimal location on the Grand Canal, Palazzetto Pisani provides guests with a cinematic stay where all rooms are dressed in ancient Venetian decor. The most notable is the Royal Pisani suite on the ground floor, which features a spacious living room with an original period fireplace, as well as direct views onto the Grand Canal. Good views are ubiquitous here as views overlooking the Palazzo Barbarigo, Guggenheim Museum, and the Accademia Bridge can be seen from dinner on the terrace at the hotel’s restaurant Il Pisanino.
Gary Yeowell/GettyHotel Palazzo Abadessa
Palazzo Abadessa occupies an elegant historical palace dating back to the late 1500s, featuring marbled floors and frescoed ceilings, as well as spacious rooms filled with antique furniture, luxurious silk fabrics, and paintings from the Tintoretto school. The lobby’s polychrome windows with leaded glass look out onto the canal, where the hotel’s private dock is situated. Breakfast is served in one of the elegant breakfast rooms or the shaded garden during the warmer season. In the evenings, guests can descend to the hotel’s bar for a drink overlooking views of the canal.
This article was originally published on Condé Nast Traveller UK.
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