CA' VENDRAMIN ZAGO, Venice

Ca' Vendramin Zago - A 17th-century Renaissance palazzo with canal views and original frescoes in Cannaregio

Housed in a 17th-century palazzo with a refined Renaissance façade, this 4-star Venice hotel overlooks the tranquil Rio di Santa Fosca in the Cannaregio district. The building features ornate designs, portal reliefs, and a distinctive four-light window on the main floor. Ca' Vendramin Zago offers rooms and suites across two floors, accessed by an elegant staircase, with accommodations featuring Venetian-style décor, satellite TVs, and minibars. The spacious suites showcase original frescoes, canal-view balconies, and views of Santa Fosca Church. A breakfast room surrounded by leaded glass windows serves international buffet options. The property includes a water gate for direct water taxi access. Ca' Vendramin Zago stands 98.4 ft from Strada Nova, the main pedestrian thoroughfare, and a 3-minute walk from the Ca' D'Oro vaporetto stop.

Pros

Direct water access through private gate for water taxis

Original Renaissance architectural elements including portal reliefs and period frescoes

Located in residential Cannaregio, away from main tourist crowds

International breakfast buffet served in a room with traditional leaded glass windows

Cons

Ground floor rooms are smaller than upper floor accommodations

Some rooms face the inner courtyard rather than the canal