Locanda Sant'Agostin, Venice

Locanda Sant'Agostin - A 3-star hotel in a 16th-century building with canal views in Venice's San Polo district

Set in a 16th-century building in Venice's historic San Polo district, Locanda Sant'Agostin offers spacious rooms with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private marble-mosaic bathrooms. The hotel features a breakfast buffet served in a dining room with antique chandeliers and red-and-gold jacquard linens. Some rooms overlook the San Polo and Sant'Agostin canals, while others provide city views. Staff at the 24-hour reception can arrange gondola rides and excursions to the Venetian Lagoon. Many tourist attractions, including the Rialto Bridge (11-minute walk) and Basilica dei Frari (5-minute walk), are easily accessible. Guests can reach the nearest vaporetto stop for direct access to Piazza San Marco. The historic green door with a brass knocker marks the entrance to this property.

Pros

The 16th-century building houses elegant rooms with canal or city views.

Continental breakfast is served in a dining room with antique decor.

Proximity to major landmarks like the Rialto Bridge and Basilica dei Frari.

Staff can arrange gondola rides and lagoon excursions.

Located in a quiet residential area, away from heavy tourist traffic.

Cons

Some rooms lack canal views.

No on-site restaurant for lunch or dinner service.