Downtown Venice hotels, Italy

La Locanda di Orsaria, Venice

Just two minutes' walk from Venice's main railway station, and eight minutes from the main car park at Tronchetto, La Locanda di Orsaria is a Venice hotel with a superbly convenient location ... yet set off the main street it is perfectly peaceful and quiet.

In the heart of Venice, the hotel is set in the old quarter of Cannaregio - a colourful, fascinating and lively part of town, and a little way away from the usual tourist trails. Canareggio is the sestriere (district of Venice) that most accurately maintains the traditions and authenticity of the city. Stroll around the canals of this quiet quarter and you will find the first Jewish Ghetto in Europe (it coined the name), old synagogues, Riva della Misericordia, the Church of the Madonna dell'Orto, and fabulous views onto the Northern Lagoon.

Dating from the 1500s, the building was once the home of a Captain of the Serenissima, an important Venetian figure. Lying on a quiet lane, the hotel has been a hostelry since 1850. Today, the Dello Strologo family have but one aim ... to make your holiday unforgettable.

There is a huge amount to see in Venice - enough for a dozen holidays - but your hosts will help you with itineraries, tickets, tour information and advice. Each morning you'll enjoy a lavish Italian breakfast. There are gondola tours, information about concerts, museums, monuments and the best bars and restaurants. They'll give you the inside track on the nightlife, and boat trips on the Lagoon and beyond. There is a fax and internet service, discount parking and a discount gym.

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Double room from €80