PALAZZO SELVADEGO, Venice

Palazzo Selvadego - A 13th-century Byzantine-Gothic Venice hotel near St. Mark's Square with contemporary design and canal views

Located in the exclusive San Marco district, this 4-star Venice hotel occupies a late 13th-century building featuring Byzantine-Gothic architecture. Palazzo Selvadego houses 34 rooms with dark oak parquet floors, exposed wooden beams, and contemporary furnishings that incorporate preserved Byzantine elements. Each accommodation includes air conditioning, satellite TV, a minibar, and a kettle with tea and coffee selections. The property stands 2 minutes from the Vallaresso water bus stop and directly behind St. Mark's Square. The Palazzo's position places guests within 0.5 miles of the Bridge of Sighs and Campanile di San Marco, while the Rialto Bridge and Canal Grande are 0.5 miles away. Breakfast is served at the sister property Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal, located 262.5 ft away, where guests can dine on the terrace overlooking the Grand Canal. A 24-hour multilingual front desk assists visitors with navigating Venice's historic center.

Pros

Building showcases authentic 13th-century Venetian Byzantine architecture

Eight restaurants within 0.5 miles, including Harry's Bar and Osteria Enoteca San Marco

Front desk operates 24/7 with multilingual staff

Rooms offer views of Gothic palaces and neighboring waterways

Cons

Breakfast requires an 80-meter walk to sister property

75-minute ferry journey from airport to San Marco