Hotel Fontana, Venice

Hotel Fontana - A restored 18th-century Venetian house with terrace views of San Zaccaria Church in historic Castello

Located in Campo San Provolo, this family-run Venice hotel occupies a restored 18th-century Venetian building managed by the Stainer family since 1968. Hotel Fontana sits just 5 minutes from Saint Mark's Square and the Bridge of Sighs, adjacent to Campo San Zaccaria with its Renaissance church housing works by Tintoretto and Bellini. Two guest rooms feature private terraces overlooking San Zaccaria Church, while all accommodations include air conditioning, satellite TV with SKY programming, and Wi-Fi. The property offers a 24-hour bar, TV room, elevator, and a rooftop terrace furnished with sofas and coffee tables for all-day use. The Fontana's position provides direct access to San Marco Basin and Riva degli Schiavoni waterfront, with vaporetto connections at San Zaccaria stop linking to the Lido and other major destinations.

Pros

The rooftop terrace offers space for breakfast, afternoon tea, and evening drinks

Located in Castello district known for local wine bars and authentic atmosphere

Historical building preserves traditional Venetian elements like marble floors and period paintings

Steps away from eight Doges' tombs in San Zaccaria church

Cons

1 mile from Canal Grande

Requires water taxi or multiple vaporetto connections from the train station