Venice hotel - set between Piazza San Marco and the Rialto Bridge

Hotel Orion, Venice

Situated in the heart of Venice between St Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge, this two star hotel is in a perfect position for use as a base from which to explore this fantastic city. The sestiere of San Marco, enclosed by the lower loop of the Grand Canal, is in essence the Venice of travel brochures and is where most of the main attractions are. The narrow streets, ornate churches and atmospheric winding canal are as beautiful as the photographs suggest, and there is something to marvel at on every street corner.

The Hotel Orion is brilliantly placed in the middle of San Marco and not only enjoys close proximity to all of Venice's essential sights but also has great transport links to the airport and railway station. All the rooms are spacious doubles and come equipped with direct-dial phone, shower, TV, alarm clock radio, mini bar and air conditioning. Breakfast is served in your room and the front desk can help with restaurant recommendations and museum and church passes. Staying in Venice can be expensive and the meals out, the gondolas and the cold drinks and espressos can all add up. This great small hotel is centrally located, convenient and comfortable, and so it is a great choice for all visitors to Venice, but perhaps especially those travelling on a budget.

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Double room from €70

 

Score from 181 reviews: 7/10