In order to make exploring Venice easier, book a hotel near one of the city’s water taxi stops, such as the Hotel Palazzo Vitturi. This will also be convenient when you have to take all of your luggage to and from the hotel.

If you want to be able to easily explore the most popular tourist sites, find a hotel near Piazza San Marco, such as the Hotel Casanova. This is a central area that puts you within close walking distance of many attractions.

For a less-crowded or quieter area, consider Giudecca Island. It is a popular student area, and many hotels on the island offer great views of Piazza San Marco. The Albergo San Marco is an affordably priced 4-star hotel that provides guests with canal views.

Venice may be popular for its romantic canals, but what many visitors don’t know is that the city has beaches as well. If you want to enjoy the ocean and sand, check out the island known as the Lido. It is a huge sandbar with several beautiful beaches and many affordable hotels, such as Ca' del Moro.

Booking a hotel along the Grand Canal, like the 4-star Hotel Carlton On The Grand Canal, is a great way to be in a central location with rapid access to public transportation, without having to sacrifice a great view. The Grand Canal is a major corridor for both water buses and taxis, and it provides nice views of Venice’s colorful buildings along the water.

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KAYAK users have found double rooms in Venice for as cheap as C$ 16 in the last 3 days. The average price is C$ 281.

In the last 72 hours, users have found Venice hotels for tonight for as low as C$ 33. Users have also found 3-star hotels from C$ 47 and 4-star hotels from C$ 64.

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In the last 72 hours, users have found Venice hotels for this weekend for as low as C$ 37 per night. Users have also found 3-star hotels from C$ 68 and 4-star hotels from C$ 109.

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Hotels in Castello, Cannaregio and San Marco have the most searches on KAYAK. For more information about Venice's different neighborhoods, check out our Venice's City Guide.

Take a look at our extensive hotel Heatmaps to find the best hotels near you.

For some of the most romantic hotels in Venice, look at those either right on the canals or with rooftop access, such as The Hotel a La Commedia, which offers some unforgettable views. You can also look for hotels with the best restaurants to have a romantic Italian dinner, like the Alle Corone, a restaurant inside the Hotel Ai Reali.

If you are flying into the Marco Polo airport, consider staying at the Annia Park Hotel Venice Airport; it is only 12 minutes by bus from the airport, and it offers free shuttle service. You can also consider the Hotel Mary, another affordable hotel, which is 10 minutes by bus from the airport, and offers guests free breakfast and transfer service.

The Hotel Antiche Figure is a relaxed hotel that is located near the Grand Canal. It is only a three-minute walk from the Santa Lucia train station. Gardena Hotel Venice has a beautiful courtyard garden and is also located within walking distance of the train station. The Hotel Carlton On The Grand Canal is a 4-star hotel that has a fancy on-site restaurant.

If you are looking for affordable hotels, consider staying in the Cannaregio district, which is quiet and removed from the touristy area of Piazza San Marco. Hotel Agli Artisti is a great budget hotel that is within walking distance of the closest ferry. Hotel Ariel Silva is an authentic, family-run option with a private garden.

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Ruzzini Palace Hotel - Venice - Building

Ruzzini Palace Hotel

9.4 Excellent (1,392 reviews)

Pro " We love the location. "

Con " No review available "

C$ 518

Villa Barbarich

9.3 Excellent (1,106 reviews)

Pro " Highly recommended place for a good price "

Con " No review available "

C$ 187

Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel - Venice - Bedroom

Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel - Venice - Lobby

Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel - Venice - Lounge

Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel

9.3 Excellent (468 reviews)

Pro " Beautiful and clean large room. "

Con " Half hour before breakfast. "

C$ 710

Hotel Ai Mori D'oriente - Venice - Bedroom

Hotel Ai Mori D'oriente - Venice - Building

Hotel Ai Mori D'oriente

9.2 Excellent (1,592 reviews)

Pro " Very nice hotel, we had a beautiful spacious room in Venetian style with bed curtains. We were granted with a fruit plate and bottle of sparkling wine on arrival as a hotel compliment - very nice surprise. Staff is very helpful and friendly. Good breakfast. Good location, 25 min walk from St. Marco Square or 10min from Vaporetto station, lots of restaurants in the next street, quick and convenient access by water taxi (speed boat) from airport. We liked a lot! "

Con " Internet (wifi) was poor. I would recommend the hotel to think of more electricity sockets in the room. There was some noise from the bar in the street at night, so we had to close windows to sleep. "

C$ 396

San Clemente Palace Kempinski Venice - Venice - Bar

San Clemente Palace Kempinski Venice - Venice - Lobby

San Clemente Palace Kempinski Venice - Venice - Spa

San Clemente Palace Kempinski Venice

9.2 Excellent (1,161 reviews)

Pro " Great breakfast buffet, restaurant really good. A real 5 stars hotel "

Con " No review available "

C$ 757

Venice Times Hotel

9.2 Excellent (1,006 reviews)

Pro " The friendliest employees ever ... on the reception, at breakfast, on the bar! "

Con " No review available "

C$ 412

NH Collection Venezia Palazzo Barocci - Venice - Building

NH Collection Venezia Palazzo Barocci - Venice - Bedroom

NH Collection Venezia Palazzo Barocci - Venice - Bar

NH Collection Venezia Palazzo Barocci

9.1 Excellent (2,164 reviews)

Pro " Right off the waterfront! Wonderful location. Breakfast area was very cost!! "

Con " Room was very small!! "

C$ 443

Hotel Papadopoli Venezia - MGallery by Sofitel - Venice - Building

Hotel Papadopoli Venezia - MGallery by Sofitel - Venice - Bedroom

Hotel Papadopoli Venezia - MGallery by Sofitel - Venice - Bar

Hotel Papadopoli Venezia - MGallery by Sofitel

9.1 Excellent (2,065 reviews)

Pro " Everything "

Con " Too much scent/perfume in room on 1st day. Had to air out room to breathe and prevent headache. It was fine the remaining days. "

C$ 384

NH Venezia Rio Novo

9.1 Excellent (1,810 reviews)

Pro " Newness of the hotel. Unfortunately, there are steps leading to the front door. No ramp or staff to assist with luggage. I traveled alone and assistance would have been appreciated. Was there for four nights and every night that I returned, room key didn’t work. That became very frustrating. "

Con " Location not ideal. Was more than a mile from all the main attractions. "

C$ 300

Baglioni Hotel Luna - Venice - Restaurant

Baglioni Hotel Luna

9.1 Excellent (1,435 reviews)

Pro " The breakfast buffet was excellent. "

Con " Room not very big. "

C$ 833

Una Hotel Venezia

9.1 Excellent (1,385 reviews)

Pro " Very friendly staff, upgraded us to a larger room. We loved the atmosphere and setting of our room. Central location in historic old town but quiet. Varied and delicious breakfast. "

Con " The A/C was a little noisy. "

C$ 324

Ca' Sagredo Hotel

9.1 Excellent (984 reviews)

Pro " Location in the Grand Canal and in front of the Rialto market is unbeatable. They upgraded me to a room with view of the Canal and I was so happy !!!! "

Con " No review available "

C$ 605

Splendid Venice - Starhotels Collezione - Venice - Building

Splendid Venice - Starhotels Collezione - Venice - Bedroom

Splendid Venice - Starhotels Collezione - Venice - Bar

Splendid Venice - Starhotels Collezione

9.0 Excellent (4,447 reviews)

Pro " Amazing quality and friendly staff. "

Con " The room above the entrance is not very quiet; people outside were very noisy until 1 am "

C$ 487

Carnival Palace Hotel - Venice - Building

Carnival Palace Hotel - Venice - Bedroom

Carnival Palace Hotel

9.0 Excellent (2,839 reviews)

Pro " Clean, quite area, near a public transport "

Con " Wish there was a rug in the room. Room and bathroom are a little bit small for a triple room "

C$ 370

Hotel Colombina

9.0 Excellent (2,129 reviews)

Pro " Lovely staff and very friendly. "

Con " Hotel has landing stage so you can get water taxi from airport. "

C$ 396

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Aqua B

9.3 Excellent (58 reviews)

Pro " No review available "

Con " No review available "

C$ 316

Hotel Metropole

8.8 Excellent (1,038 reviews)

Pro " No review available "

Con " Too noisy - couldn't sleep well. Noise from widnows, noise from neighbrohoods whom you can easily hear from everywhere - from the left, from the right, from the room above you - from all rooms. Bad window with low quality cause you can hear a lot of noise from outside. Price is high, but hotel is not so good. "

C$ 489