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WTS in Venice 3
I recently spent 16 nights staying at 12 of the best hotels across Venice. In the process, I learned that the most popular district in Venice isn’t necessarily the best place to stay for first-time visitors.
Venice is a super compact place (you can walk across it in about an hour), but it’s very much a choose-your-own-adventure kind of destination. Each neighborhood has its own personality and caters to different types of travelers.
First time in Venice? I suggest staying in the San Polo neighborhood at the H10 Palazzo Canova Hotel. The hotel is modern, spacious, and not far from the main attractions while being just outside of the main tourist bustle.
However, the Baglioni Hotel Luna in San Marco is my favorite luxury hotel and it’s literally steps away from Piazza San Marco. Meanwhile, the Hilton Molino Stucky in Giudecca is prime for a relaxing getaway and Palazzo Priuli means staying in a 14th-century nobleman’s home.
But there are way more places to stay in Venice and each neighborhood has its perks. In this article, I’ll share my pros & cons of each area for different types of travelers.
Let’s start with a quick summary of my favorite hotels.
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