ANTICA LOCANDA STURION RESIDENZA D'EPOCA, Venice

Antica Locanda Sturion Residenza D'Epoca - A 13th-century historic inn with Grand Canal views near Rialto Bridge

Located on the third floor of a historic palace, this Venice hotel stands as the last remaining of 24 historic inns established in the 13th century. Antica Locanda Sturion offers 11 rooms featuring Murano glass chandeliers, period floors, and private bathrooms with showers or bathtubs. Two junior suites provide direct views of the Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge, while other rooms overlook Venetian rooftops and traditional calli. The Locanda Sturion maintains a 24-hour front desk, complimentary WiFi, and a multilingual library focusing on Venetian art and history. A breakfast room overlooking the Grand Canal transforms into a tea and reading room during the day. The property sits in San Polo district, two minutes walking distance from the Rialto Bridge and Rialto Market, where fresh fruit arrives daily.

Pros

One of Venice's original 13th-century inns, preserving authentic historical features

Breakfast room doubles as a tea room with Grand Canal views

Small multilingual library with texts on Venetian history and art

Accepts small and medium pets free of charge

Cons

Located on the third floor with no elevator

Limited parking options due to Venice's car-free historic center