Hotels in Venice

Venice needs no introduction. This magical city where roads are canals and ugly 1980's tower blocks just don't exist has been attracting romantics and art lovers for centuries.

Travelling to Venice today can be rather expensive, but if you know where to look you can find affordable flights and cheap hotels in Venice. Of course Venice travel is by Gondola. You can cruise along the Grand Canal to St Mark's Square where you'll find St Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace. Nearby are the Gallerie dell'Accademia for works by the Venetian masters and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection for an eclectic mix of modern art. Indulge in some opera or theatre at the Teatro La Fenice or Teatro Goldoni, and if you love film, check out the Venice International Film Festival in September.

Venice holidays are about luxury and opulence. Venice hotels are renowned throughout the world as being spectacular and of the highest standards. Gritti Palace and Hotel Danieli for example have graced the world's top hotels lists repeatedly. Hotels in Venice tend to be grand, historic and spectacular. The largest and most extravagant hotels in Venice are located on Venice Island. To find a cheap hotel in Venice head to the Lido, known as 'the beach district', which is just a 10 minute boat ride from St Marks Square. Or if you are really on a budget, more affordable Venice hotels are located on the mainland in the town of Mestre. A Venice hotel, like the floating sanctuary itself, is beautiful, majestic and a haven from the hordes of tourists that fill the streets all looking to find their own magical Venice among the labyrinthine maze of streets and canals.