Palazzo San Lorenzo, Venice

Palazzo San Lorenzo - A Canal-View Hotel with Classic-Contemporary Design Near St. Mark's Square

Located in Castello overlooking Rio dell'Osmarin, this 4-star superior Venice hotel features 26 rooms and junior suites with Istrian-stone window sills and a bas relief of Saint Lorenzo. Each accommodation includes air conditioning, jetted bathtubs, coffee/tea facilities, and high-speed WiFi. Palazzo San Lorenzo serves continental breakfast from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM, while the adjacent Luna Sentada restaurant and Wine Bar 5000 offer international cuisine and wine tastings with evening music. Several rooms provide views of the canal, Church of the Greeks bell tower, and Venetian rooftops. The property stands 5 minutes from St. Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. Palazzo San Lorenzo's neighborhood hosts designer boutiques, antique shops, and local craftsmen, alongside renowned taverns and restaurants.

Pros

Direct access to Rio dell'Osmarin canal with passing gondolas

Located in one of Venice's finest neighborhoods with authentic local restaurants

Walking distance to Dalmatian School featuring Carpaccio paintings

Proximity to San Zaccaria Church housing Bellini's 'The Holy Conversation'

Cons

40-minute water taxi transfer from airport

No on-site parking facilities