Hotel Marte

Hotel Marte - A 3-star hotel near Santa Lucia train station with canal-view rooms and guided tours of the Venetian islands

Set in a 15th-century building in Cannaregio, Hotel Marte (rated 8.7/10 on Booking.com) offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms; some rooms overlook the Canal of Cannaregio or side streets. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Santa Lucia train station and 100 metres from the Guglie vaporetto stop, providing direct water-bus service to Marco Polo Airport. Piazzale Roma bus station is a 10-minute walk away, while St Mark's Square can be reached in 20 minutes on foot. Rooms are cleaned daily and include a fridge, safe, minibar, and free Wi-Fi; some superior rooms feature a balcony or canal view. Breakfast (€13 per person) is available on request and includes fresh croissants, cappuccino, and other items. The staff provides tourist information and can organise guided tours to the islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello. Onsite facilities include baggage storage, a safety deposit box at reception, and CCTV in common areas. The hotel has family rooms, non-smoking rooms throughout, and accepts pets. A stair lift helps guests reach the first-floor reception, and an elevator serves upper floors. The property is surrounded by shops, restaurants, and the quiet Jewish Ghetto area just across the canal.

Vantaggi

- The hotel is an 8-minute walk from Santa Lucia train station and train station and 100 metres from the Guglie water-bus stop.

- Reception staff provide personalised tips on local restaurants and walking routes.

- Some rooms offer direct canal views from a small balcony or window.

Momenti da tenere in considerazione

- The breakfast costs €13, which some guests find pricey compared to nearby cafés.

- A flight of stairs leads to check-in there is a stair lift but it may not suit everyone.