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…
Must-see hotels in The Veneto
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…
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…
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…
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…
Giudecca, Lido & the Southern Islands
Slink into this serene Palladio-designed former almshouse and pamper yourself with a spa session or indulge in a James Bond fantasy on the private boat to…
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…
Venice
Move over, Casanova – Ca' del Nobile makes romantic getaways easy. The exposed-brick Casanova room has a canopied bed; cosy standards have wood-beamed…
Giudecca, Lido & the Southern Islands
The heart-stoppingly expensive Cipriani offers 95 luxurious rooms and suites – all with private balconies overlooking flower-filled gardens – along with…
Treviso
This darkly beautiful townhouse is the perfect display of contemporary Italian design, from its Carrara marble bathrooms and art deco bedrooms to its…
Verona
A central yet quiet B&B with three pastel-hued, tastefully decorated rooms. The largest room, which can be used as a quad, features its own small outdoor…
Treviso
Super-central, this very reasonably priced, three-star hotel has flowery decor, filling breakfasts and friendly staff. Rooms are spacious and some have…
Venice
A comprehensive selection of apartments picked for their personality, character and view, of course. Rentals start at around €900 per week.
Venice
A carefully curated, handpicked selection of apartments starting at €950 per week.
Giudecca, Lido & the Southern Islands
Located three quarters of the way down the island, past Malamocco, this rust-red agriturismo (farm-stay accommodation) is nestled amid gardens overflowing…
San Polo & Santa Croce
During the academic year, the Haven is home to Ca’ Foscari University students, but in summer it throws open its doors to travellers. The rooms are…
Giudecca, Lido & the Southern Islands
Strange but true: this alpine chalet is just a stone’s throw from Lido's beaches. Parts of the main building date to the 16th century, when it was a…
Venice
Escape the madding crowd on the sleepy side of Castello. Antique furniture adds character to spacious rooms, some of which have views of Isola San Pietro…
San Polo & Santa Croce
This gorgeous 15-century Venetian Gothic palace is now a traditional family-run hotel. The decor is a little old fashioned, but the rooms are comfortable…
Giudecca, Lido & the Southern Islands
Planted right on the beach, this oversized classic hotel is a Veneto-Moorish behemoth sporting Byzantine-style domes and interiors decorated by Mariano…
Giudecca, Lido & the Southern Islands
Tucked into a pretty corner of the island, this small, clean campsite has room for tents and campervans. Bikes, tents, sleeping bags and mobile homes are…
Venice
Modern apartment blocks are a rarity in central Venice, but this converted factory offers spacious, well-equipped units that are surprisingly quiet,…
Verona
Verona's HI youth hostel occupies a 16th-century villa on a garden estate a 20-minute walk from the city centre. Rooms are off-limits from 9am to 5pm, and…
Venice
Artist garrets just off Piazza San Marco, each as snug as an Arsenale ship's cabin. Book ahead to score simply furnished upper-floor rooms with sloped…
Venice
A princely palace with lantern-lit courtyard staircases that beckon to boudoir bedrooms with mirrored bedsteads and Carrara marble en-suite bathrooms…
Venice
The Riccio family’s lovingly restored 14th-century residence is a hidden yet convenient getaway between the Rialto bridge and Fondamente Nove vaporetto…
Venice
Unicorns are easier to find in Venice than a quiet, affordable hotel, five minutes' walk from Piazza San Marco – yet here you have it. This flower-trimmed…
Giudecca, Lido & the Southern Islands
The Redentore's remaining Capuchin friars still tend their extensive gardens, but they no longer have use for this large accommodation block next to them…
Murano, Burano & the Northern Islands
Sleep among the artichokes on Venice’s garden isle of Sant’Erasmo in a red-roofed country villa, 25 minutes by boat from central Venice. Spacious…
Venice
Relive the Renaissance at 15th-century Palazzo Guardi, right around the corner from Accademia – you're never more than a minute away from a Titian…
Padua
A central hostel with decent four- and six-bed dorm rooms on a quiet side street. Sheets and wi-fi are free. Breakfast is served between 7.30am and 8.30am…
Giudecca, Lido & the Southern Islands
Generator rocks a sharp, contemporary interior including a fabulous kooky-kitsch bar-restaurant with crazy wallpaper, Murano chandeliers and a pool table…
The Veneto
The Hotel Duse is a simple and traditional hotel right in the heart of town. Housed in a historic structure, it could do with some refreshing, but the…
Venice
A midrange option with heart, this family-run place offers seven unfussy rooms in a historic brick apartment building, with breakfast serenades from…
Verona
Opera divas rest up steps from the action in this 19th-century townhouse, one block from the Roman Arena and just off boutique-lined Via Mazzini. Spacious…
The Veneto
Centrally located in the old part of town, the Via Museo is a real mix of the old and new – IKEA furniture sits next to antiques, and modern air-con units…
San Polo & Santa Croce
A five-minute walk from the train station, this friendly hostel in Santa Croce offers worn but comfortable mixed and female-only dorms with single beds…
