Hotel Casa Petrarca, Venice

Hotel Casa Petrarca - A historic canal-side hotel in San Marco with air-conditioned rooms and a classic Italian breakfast

Hotel Casa Petrarca is tucked away in a quiet canal-side building in San Marco, a 3-minute walk from St. Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge. Rooms feature parquet floors, original 1930s furniture, and either private or shared bathrooms, with private bathrooms including air conditioning. A classic Italian breakfast is served in a dining room overlooking the canal, accompanied by classical or jazz music. The hotel is located in Calle de le Schiavine, a cul-de-sac near Calle Fuseri, providing easy access to landmarks like Teatro La Fenice and the Rialto vaporetto stop. Rooms are decorated with velvet cushions, designer lamps, and LED TVs, and some offer canal views. Guests can request breakfast in their rooms or explore nearby dining options like Bistrot de Venise.

Pros

The hotel is set in a historic 14th-century building with original 1930s furnishings.

Breakfast is served in a canal-view dining room with live classical or jazz music.

Located just 3 minutes from St. Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge.

Rooms feature free Wi-Fi, tea-making facilities, and Argan oil bath products.

Cons

Some rooms have shared bathrooms, which may not suit all guests.

The quiet location in a cul-de-sac can be tricky to find initially.