Hotel Scandinavia - Relais, Venice

Hotel Scandinavia - Relais - A 3-star Venice hotel in a 14th-century palace with Murano glass chandeliers and Campo Santa Maria Formosa views

Located in the historic Castello district, this 3-star Venice hotel occupies a late 14th-century building with Byzantine-era foundations. The breakfast room features wood-paneled walls, checkered floors, and traditional furnishings where guests enjoy a buffet served from 7:00 to 10:00 AM. Guest rooms showcase period furniture, Murano glass lamps, and a collection of vintage prints, equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, minibars, and safes. Several rooms offer views over Campo Santa Maria Formosa. Hotel Scandinavia - Relais provides 24-hour front desk service and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout. Private water taxis can dock directly alongside the Hotel Scandinavia at Rio di Santa Maria Formosa. The property stands a 5-minute walk from both St. Mark's Square and Rialto Bridge, while the vaporetto stops connect to the train station, Piazzale Roma, and the islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello.

Pros

The building preserves original 14th-century walls uncovered during 2017 archaeological excavations

Located between Fondamente Nove and central Venice, offering strategic access to major waterways

The breakfast includes gluten-free options and local specialties

The multilingual staff provides 24-hour service

Cons

Water taxi fares from major arrival points average 80-120 euros

The property has no elevator