ALBERGO BASILEA, Venice

Albergo Basilea - A 17th-century hotel on Rio Marin Canal with 24-hour reception in Santa Croce district

Located in a 17th-century building overlooking Rio Marin Canal, this 3-star Venice hotel provides 30 rooms featuring satellite TV, air conditioning, and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. The historic property offers a continental buffet breakfast served in the dining room, a TV lounge for guests, and 24-hour multilingual reception services. Standard rooms provide parquet or tiled floors, wardrobes, and in-room safes, while the annex building houses basic rooms without air conditioning. Situated in Santa Croce district near Campo San Giacomo dell'Orio square, Albergo Basilea stands 5 minutes' walk from Santa Lucia Railway Station and Piazzale Roma transport hub. The Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square are within 1 mile.

Pros

Direct access to gondola rides on Rio Marin Canal, known for traditional serenades

Located in one of Venice's most sought-after districts with local restaurants and shops

Walking distance to Natural History Museum (0.5 miles) and Gallerie dell'Accademia (0.5 miles)

Multiple dining options within 984.3 ft, including Osteria Trefanti and Bacaro Quebrado

Cons

Basic rooms in the annex building lack air conditioning

1 mile to major attractions like St. Mark's Square and Bridge of Sighs