RELAIS VENEZIA, Venice

Relais Venezia - A 15th-century boutique hotel steps from St. Mark's Square with marble bathrooms and Venetian tapestries

Located in one of Venice's oldest and smallest streets in Castello, this intimate Venice hotel occupies a preserved 15th-century building just 1640.4 ft from St. Mark's Square. The Relais Venezia features rooms adorned with Venetian tapestries, light flooring, and large windows, complemented by marble and mosaic bathrooms. Each accommodation includes automated climate control, air system mattresses, flat-screen TVs, digital safes, and contactless electronic locks. The top floor rooms offer views of the Venice skyline, while the Gold Superior rooms showcase gold décor and fine wood flooring. Positioned in a quiet area away from mass tourism, Relais Venezia stands surrounded by artisan workshops and traditional Venetian pubs. The property sits 1640.4 ft from the Rialto Bridge and Bridge of Sighs, with the San Zaccaria waterbus stop nearby. Eight restaurants operate within 984.3 ft, including Planet Ristorante, Da Dino, and Ristorante Do Forni.

Pros

Located in a tourism-free zone with authentic Venetian craft shops and local pubs

Premium shopping at Le Mercerie and Via 22 Marzo within walking distance

Direct access to water transportation for reaching the Train Station and islands

Library available for guest use

Cons

Four-floor building with no elevator requires climbing stairs

European-sized rooms require traveling with minimal luggage