HOTEL ABBAZIA, Venice

Hotel Abbazia - A converted 1879 Carmelite monastery with garden courtyard near Venice Station

Housed in an 1879 Discalced Carmelite Friars monastery, this 3-star Venice hotel stands 328.1 ft from Santa Lucia train station in the Cannaregio district. The Hotel Abbazia features a large courtyard garden with bar service, woven seating, and white umbrellas where breakfast is served during summer months. The recently renovated smoke-free rooms include satellite TV, minibars, air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. A lounge area showcases red and purple satin sofas beneath chandeliers, with windows draped in gold sheers. The Abbazia's multilingual front desk provides concierge service and luggage storage. The property sits two minutes from the Ferrovia vaporetto stop, with Saint Mark's Square and major landmarks accessible by water taxi or on foot.

Pros

Original 19th-century Venetian terrazzo flooring preserved in common areas

Garden courtyard features grass lawns, trees, and terra-cotta planters

No bridges to cross when arriving from Santa Lucia station

Located steps from the new Calatrava bridge

Cons

Some exterior plaster shows signs of wear

Garden smoking area may affect nearby non-smoking guests