Hotels in Venice, Italy

Famed for idyllic canals filled with gondolas, Venice is an Italian destination like no other. Located on the Adriatic Sea in northeast Italy, the city is unique for its water passages which replace traditional roads and streets. Full of scenic bridges, famous landmarks and exciting activities, there’s something to discover around every corner (and each canal). Plan your stay at our best hotels in Venice to start your incredible adventures in Italy!

Start at the Piazza San Marco, where the stunning Saint Mark’s Basilica marks the city center near the Grand Canal. Here, famous landmarks like the Campanile or Bell Tower line the streets of this famous bustling square. Tours of Saint Mark’s Basilica walk visitors through the ornate church’s galleries, sculptures and artifacts. Enjoy stunning views from the balcony overlooking the square at this national treasure dating back to 1092. Piazza San Marco is also home to St. Mark’s Campanile, Torre dell’Orologio and Doge’s Palace. Don’t miss a chance to wander through Doge’s Palace’s beautiful Gothic facade, gold and painted ceilings and impressive columns.

This is also a great place to spot the iconic Bridge of Sighs, a white limestone walkway that stretches over the Rio di Palazzo. Rialto Bridge is another must-see attraction and one of the oldest of the four main bridges spanning over the Grand Canal, connecting San Marco and San Polo. The Grand Canal is also home to the famous Peggy Guggenheim Collection, located in the artist's former home of Palazzo Venier dei Leoni. Now a museum dedicated to her works, it features a personal collection, galleries and a sculpture.

Much like the waterway alleys of Venice, Murano is a chain of small islands with the city's district of Venice Lagoon. Here, visitors can can wind their way through the channels and see famous sites like Campo Santo Stefano, Palazzo Da Mula and Basilica dei Santa Maria. Murano also features glass factories where you can tour beautiful works of handcrafted art and pottery. Visit the Murano Glass Museum, which dates back to 1861 and showcases the traditional ways of glass blowing and galleries of collections of historical pieces. Murano Glass Museum was founded in 186

Burano is another popular island linked to Mazzorbo by a bridge and is a gorgeous 45-minute boat ride, or Vaporetto, from the city center at St. Mark's Square. Zip by the famously scenic rows of colorful houses that pop with vibrant shades of paint against the blue water. An artistic community, Burano features the church of San Martino, which is easy to spot by its crooked bell tower, artifacts and ornate interior. We have the best hotels in Venice for an epic adventure in one of Italy's most charming towns, and we are ready to host you for an incredible stay.

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