CENTAURO HOTEL, Venice

Centauro Hotel - A 17th-century palace in San Marco with canal views and traditional Venetian décor

Located in the heart of San Marco district, this 3-star Venice hotel occupies a 17th-century palace directly facing the Scala Contarini del Bovolo. The Centauro features 30 rooms decorated in 18th-century Venetian style, complete with wooden lacquer furniture, damask tapestries, and beamed ceilings. Top-floor rooms include private terraces overlooking the city's rooftops. Each accommodation comes equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, a minibar, and a private bathroom. A buffet breakfast is served in shifts in the hotel's dining room. The property stands just steps from La Fenice Theatre and a 5-minute walk from St. Mark's Square. Centauro's position puts guests within 0.5 miles of major landmarks including the Rialto Bridge, Doge's Palace, and Gallerie dell'Accademia.

Pros

Direct view of the Gothic-Renaissance Scala Contarini del Bovolo architectural masterpiece

Strategic location between La Fenice Theatre and St. Mark's Square

Traditional 18th-century Venetian furnishings throughout the property

Breakfast room with flexible dining shifts

Cons

No elevator in the historic building

Seasonal high tides may affect ground-level access during autumn and winter