Reviews and guides
The secret of a successful interlude in Venice is to get lost. Leave behind the crowds around San Marco and the Rialto and wander away...
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Our detailed guide to Venice’s neighbourhoods is full of tips to help you work out which one is perfect for the trip you’re planning, whether you’re here for a romantic escape, to marvel at the sights, to live very well, to write a novel, or just to lose yourself in the wonder of a city of marble palaces built on a lagoon… Or a combination, the Hotel Gurus can recommend a neighbourhood to you.
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The Dorsoduro is, along with the Jewish Ghetto area, probably one of the most ‘Venetian’ of all the districts of the city.
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The best hotels in the Cannaregio district ensure you a memorable stay in Venice without having to fight the crowds.
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This central piazza of Venice is surrounded by some of the city’s finest treasures...So to choose one of the best hotels in San Marco is to be right at the heart of the action.
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Venice is an intrinsically romantic place - but the choice of intimate canal hotels can be overwhelming! Our gurus have refined it down to the most stylish, traditional and luxurious options – from charming boutiques to tranquil island escapes, there's something for every couple in this magical city...
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Venice is one of the most romantic cities in the world, but it also offers an array of activities for families. From exploring the canals on a gondola to indulging in authentic Italian gelato, there is something for everyone in this magical city...
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Our Gurus promise their collection of Venice’s best guesthouses are charming, intimate offerings, imbued with the atmosphere of Venice. And Venice brims with guesthouses and B&Bs, often called locandas...
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For somewhere convenient for travel yet not too far from the city’s sights, choose one of the best Venice hotels near the train station.
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Our recommendations for the best hotels near Venice’s Grand Canal are favourites from our list of the best places to stay in Venice, including the most romantic hotels in Venice and Venice’s best Palazzo hotels, and best family hotels.
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The best honeymoon hotels in Venice, including historic palazzos, five-star retreats and chic boutique bases...
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A visit to Venice is a memorable experience but even more so if you book a hotel with a view. From boutique gems to grand palaces, breathtaking vistas await . . .
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Centred around the iconic Rialto Bridge – a Venice selfie rite of passage – San Polo retains an authentic sense of Venetian life, and has a raft of hotel offerings, from opulent palazzos to more intimate boutiques.
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We have scoured the city to find the best luxury hotels in Venice that are worth their not inconsiderate price. Some are heavily frescoed palazzi, others have dreamy views, while others are small and discreet with immaculate service - perfect for romance.
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We have eaten our way around Venice - tough task - to bring you a selection of the best Venice hotels for foodies...
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It is many people’s dream to visit Venice - La Serenissima - and stay in a Venetian palazzo. We have picked the best palazzo hotels in Venice....
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April is one of the finest months to travel: spring is properly underway across the Northern Hemisphere, the worst of the winter crowds have dispersed, and many of the year's great seasonal moments — cherry blossom in Japan, orange blossom in southern Spain, the first outdoor tables going up across southern Europe — are concentrated into these few weeks. Here are five cities that make a particularly strong case for an April visit.
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The best hotels in Castello include a fine range of palazzos, catering to families, couples and history buffs...
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The Arsenale area of Venice - together with the Giardini Pubblici, and both in the eastern Castello - comes into its own during the Venice Biennale...
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Curiously, La Giudecca, which is home to two of Venice’s luxury hotels - the Cipriani and the Hilton - is one of the more workaday islands of Venice...
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The best hotels in Santa Croce are all near the Grand Canal, so while you're far from the historic centre, you'll find it easy getting there. They range from romantic city break stays to authentic Venetian hotels.
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