Updated: January 2, 2018
The 8 Best Hotels for Families in Venice, Italy
1. Hotel Bisanzio
Brilliantly located hotel in the heart of Venice, a short walk away from Saint Mark’s Square, set in a delightful 16th century Venetian palazzo with charming loft suites (up to 5 people) with parquet floors, open beams, living rooms, bunk beds and mini-bars. Superior rooms have private terraces & lovely city views. Also has quaint apartments (sleeps family of 4) a few meters from the hotel with full kitchens (cooking hob, dishwashers & washing machines). Located on a quiet side street off the canal and close to water taxis and many top attractions. Hotel Phone: +39 041 5203100
2. Best Western Hotel Olimpia
Well-located close to the train station and the Piazzale Roma, this pretty traditional hotel overlooking a canal, has beautiful quadruple rooms (family of 4) with 18th century Venetian-style furnishings, sofa beds, mini-bars, coffee/tea facilities (on request). Has a little garden. Also close to the port & cruise terminal. Hotel Phone: +39 041 711041
3. Hotel American Dinesen
Steps away from the Grand canal, this centrally located, elegant boutique hotel has tasteful junior suites (up to 4 people) with Venetian decor, coffee/tea facilities, complimentary breakfast, bathtubs, mini-bars and street views. Within walking distance of St Mark’s square, shops and attractions. Hotel Phone: +39 041 5204733
4. Al Redentore Di Venezia
Fantastic luxury apartments set in a quiet location in the Giudecca island, a short water bus ride from Venice, with immaculate, spacious 2-bedroom apartments (up to 6 people) with modern & traditional touches, designer furniture, exposed beams, parquet floors, sofa beds, fully equipped kitchenettes (stoves, fridges, dishwashers, ovens, washing machines) and canal views. Area has many supermarkets and restaurants. Hotel Phone: +39 041 5229402
5. Pensione Accademia Hotel
Family-run hotel with old-fashioned charm, close to the museums & a short walk away from the Grand canal, having comfortable Venetian-style family rooms & junior suites (up to 4 people) with garden/canal views, mini-bars, refrigerators and complimentary buffet breakfasts. Has no elevator. Tranquil location and has 2 gardens flanked by canals. Hotel Phone: +39 041 5210188
6. Starhotels Splendid
Quiet boutique hotel within easy walking distance of San Marco square & key sights, with elegant family rooms (up to 4 people) with Nintendo, puzzles, books, mini-bars and Espresso coffee machines. Also has luxurious suites (up to 4 people) with marble bathrooms & hydrotherapy bathtubs, i-pod stations and private terraces (some) with Venice skyline views. Hotel has a roof terrace and there are plenty of shops & restaurants nearby. Hotel Phone: +39 041 5200755.7. Hotel Saturnia
Top-notch family-run hotel, a short walk away form St Mark’s square, museums & galleries with soundproofed, split-level quadruple rooms (family of 4) with complimentary breakfast, parquet floors and mini-bars. Has a restaurant & a terrace-solarium with lovely city views. Close to major sights & water taxis. Hotel Phone: +39 041 5208377.8. Hotel Palazzo Vitturi
Exceptional, restored 16-room, historic old palazzo with plenty of atmosphere, having spacious, stunning junior suites (family of 5) with partially frescoed walls/ceilings, high ceilings, complimentary breakfast, coffee/tea facilities and mini-bars. Has no lift. Minutes away from St Mark’s Square. Hotel Phone: +39 041 2410856.See Also
HI planning a trip for 7 (mom, dad, & 5 boys – 18, 16, 14, 12, 8) looking at traveling as much as we can by train, bus or foot through Italy this summer. Great travelers. Any suggestions for budget housing? Looking at Rome, Florence, Venice, Naples, Tuscany but open to suggestions. Not open to renting a car. Thanks!
AirBnb has many good budget-friendly places that exist on the outskirts of those cities. You are rolling the dice a little but there are certainly plenty of family-friendly places to find as long as you’re not picky about location.
We have 2 nights and 1 full day in Venice with 2 children (ages 10 and 14). We are happy to walk around and explore on our own but could you recommend one thing to do that everyone will enjoy. Perhaps a good tour???
I highly recommend the Free Walking Tour in Venice. It’s not really free – a donation is expected – but it does have great guides with wonderful stories of Venice’s history.
We are in Venice with our 2 kids in July. We have booked the quadruple room at the Bisanzio Hotel. Is this a good location? And does the quadruple have separate sleeping areas (i.e. a separate rooms for adults and children)?
Bisanzio has a great location right on a quieter canal (taxi boats can pull up very close to the hotel and take you straight to the airport or train station). It’s an easy walk to San Marco and lots of shops and restaurants. The quadruple is great for families. Every room has a different layout but the one we were in did have the 2 single beds in a different room from the adults’ room – but it did not have a door between the two rooms.