HOTEL GUERRATO, Venice

Hotel Guerrato - Historic 13th-century palace in San Polo with canal views near Rialto Market

Located in a Venetian palace dating back to 1227, this Venice hotel stands at the heart of the lively Rialto Market district, directly facing the Grand Canal. The renovated Hotel Guerrato preserves historical architectural details while offering air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, free toiletries, and antique wooden furnishings. Each accommodation features city or canal views, with rooms distributed across the second, third, and fourth floors of the historic building. The breakfast room showcases green walls adorned with paintings and gilded mirrors. Eight restaurants lie within 984.3 ft, including Cantina Do Spade, Al Peoceto Risorto, and Trattoria alla Madonna. The property sits two minutes from the Rialto Bridge and provides direct access to the daily fish and vegetable market. Major landmarks within 1 mile include St. Mark's Square, the Accademia Bridge, and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection.

Pros

Set in Venice's oldest neighborhood, San Polo

Steps from authentic Venetian 'osterie' serving traditional cicchetti

Modern safety features include fire extinguishers and smoke detectors

Direct views of the Grand Canal and market activity

Cons

Historic building has no elevator

Some rooms require climbing up to 70 steps