San Polo & Santa Croce
Bedrooms swagged with damask and Murano chandeliers are Venetian bordello-chic, honouring the courtesans that once ruled nearby Rialto backstreets. Get an…
Must-see hotels in The Veneto
Venice
Restrained baroque may sound like an oxymoron, but here you have it: burl-wood bedsteads, pearl-grey silk draperies, polished parquet floors and spotlit…
Venice
Barely a stone's throw from San Marco, this small, friendly hotel offers good value. Arranged around a vine-clad central courtyard, rooms are understated…
The Veneto
The delightful La Meridiana B&B is set in a 1600s stable, with five beautifully renovated guest rooms with a rustic feel – ask for the garden room with…
San Polo & Santa Croce
In a 1227 building that was once a hostel for knights and merchants, the smart guestrooms here haven’t lost their sense of history – some have frescoes or…
Venice
Set in a quiet location overlooking the San Marcuola canal, this family-run hotel has 23 rooms furnished in a smart neoclassical style with striped…
Venice
Venetian charm abounds at this family-run canalside inn. Rooms have princess beds, gilt mirrors, chandeliers and modern bathrooms. The views from the roof…
San Polo & Santa Croce
This charming B&B has six large, light-filled rooms and suites decorated with verve around different musical or historical themes. The choicest rooms are…
Veneto Dolomites
This is the oldest refuge in the Dolomites. It was established in 1883, and little has changed since those days. Perched atop Mt Nuvolau, the 24-bed…
Venice
Corte Vecchia is a stylish steal a stone's throw from Peggy Guggenheim, the Accademia and Punta della Dogana. Choose from a snug single with an en suite,…
Venice
Though jarring in a Venetian context, this clean-lined 1950s brick building has crisp, white rooms, some with canal views. Communal areas are modern and…
Venice
With its exotic, spice-route vibe and burnished colour palate of gold, bronze and grey, the Aqua Palace is a heady mix of modern amenities and Eastern…
Murano, Burano & the Northern Islands
Not much has changed since this rustic wine shop was transformed into an inn in 1934 by Harry’s Bar founder Giuseppe Cipriani. The six spacious rooms are…
Venice
Venexianárse (become Venetian) at this converted family home in a quiet Cannaregio corner, handy to happy-hour hotspots. The house is situated in a wing…
Cortina d’Ampezzo
Reserve ahead in the high season at this beloved, Swiss-style inn with simple but spotless rooms of knotty pine. The restaurant has a menu inspired by…
Venice
A tasteful renovation showcases the ancient wooden beams and stone staircases of this historic Venetian house, hidden down a small lane at the western…
Pensione Accademia Villa Maravege
Venice
Step through the ivy-covered gate of this 17th-century garden villa just off the Grand Canal, and you’ll forget you’re a block from the Accademia…
The Veneto
One of the only hotels in the pedestrianised centre of Bassano is this charming, family-owned pink palazzo. The cosy rooms come in duck-egg blue and the…
Venice
Get to know Venice from the inside out at Silvia and Francesco's home-style B&B, around the corner from Peggy Guggenheim's place. Your hosts' shared love…
San Polo & Santa Croce
A couple of bridges away at train-station hotels, weary tourists wait at front desks – but at this 16th-century family home, you'll be chatting and…
Cortina d’Ampezzo
Sleep beneath towering pines 4km north of Cortina in Fiames, with free shuttles to town and on-site pizzeria, playground, market, laundry and sauna. There…
Padua
Enjoy modern comforts amid period details at this lovely B&B, a stone’s throw from the Scrovegni Chapel. Rooms are light and bright with contemporary…
Veneto Dolomites
The immense wall of the Civetta dominates the view from Rifugio Fedare, from where a chairlift gives access to the Dolomiti Superski area. Open all year,…
Vicenza
This boutique bargain offers a stylish stay in an 18th-century palace located on a street dotted with architectural landmarks. The six rooms and two…
San Polo & Santa Croce
Gothic goes pop at this palace, whose stately Veneto-Byzantine exterior disguises a colourful wild streak. Designer Gianmarco Cavagnino serves up 22…
Venice
There are no views to speak of and its decor is dated, but this great old place is well positioned in a quiet back lane midway between Rialto and Piazza…
Belluno
This hotel jettisons alpine cosy in favour of city-smart style and comfort. It sits, quite literally, on the edge of the historic centre, with most rooms…
Venice
These neat and friendly digs offer 10 modernised rooms (three of which share bathrooms) with cool terrazzo floors and comfortable beds at very reasonable…
Venice
Set at the southern end of the Riva, all 20 rooms in this modest hotel offer spectacular views with a modest price tag. Styled like a ship’s cabin, they…
Venice
These achingly cool suites designed by Mauro Mazzolini are arranged around an ancient Gothic courtyard and hung with modern art. All four of them look out…
Padua
Graced with smart contemporary furniture and Flos bedside lamps, the neutrally toned rooms at Belludi37 feature high ceilings, queen-sized beds and a free…
The Veneto
Why not quit worrying about the challenges of prosecco tasting and driving, and instead bed down at this farmstay amid 14 hectares of vines in the heart…
Padua
Smart, carpeted rooms with wide beds, flat-screen TVs and modern bathrooms define Patavium, a quick walk northwest of the city centre. Suites come with…
San Polo & Santa Croce
Murano glass chandeliers, a Louis XIV love-seat and namesake 16th-century angels set a refined tone at this restored, canalside palazzo. Guestrooms are…
The Veneto
If you decide to spend the night in town, Hotel Canon d'Oro provides classic elegance and modern comforts in a 15th-century palazzo. Rooms are plush, and…
Verona
Overlooking Piazza delle Erbe, this friendly old Italian classic offers comfortable bedrooms, some with piazza views and all with classic wooden furniture…
Venice
Located near the Fondamente Nove, this pensione isn’t easy to find – but that’s part of its charm, and so are the intrepid fellow travellers you’ll meet…
Venice
The refurbishment of this 15th-century palazzo (mansion) into an apartment hotel retained many of its period features while paying close attention to…
Verona
In the heart of the historic centre, this tiny three-room B&B is set around a quiet internal courtyard. It offers tasteful rooms and plenty of personal…
Venice
Recover from Venice's sensory onslaught at this low-slung minimalist-chic hotel hidden down a dead-end lane near the Ghetto. Sleek, contemporary guest…
