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2-star hotel in central Venice, just 200 metres from St. Mark's Square. Features classic Venetian-style rooms, free Wi-Fi, and a continental buffet breakfast.

3-star hotel located in the quiet Castello district of Venice, near Via Garibaldi and a short walk from St. Mark's Square.
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Hotel Corte Contarina is a 3-star hotel located in the Castello district of Venice, just 1.3 km from St. Mark’s Square and St. Mark’s Basilica. The property welcomes its guests along Via Garibaldi, offering quiet and characteristic accommodation in the authentic heart of the lagoon city.
Accommodations range from cozy Economy rooms to larger Deluxe and family options. Each unit is equipped with air conditioning, a minibar, a safe, free WiFi, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries. In the morning, a rich buffet breakfast is served to start the day exploring the canals.
Services include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a convenient concierge service ready to assist guests with tourist information and excursions. The location makes the property a suitable choice for couples and families wishing to explore Venice’s main monuments on foot, from the Biennale Gardens to the Doge’s Palace.

Accommodations at Hotel Corte Contarina offer different configurations to meet the needs of every type of traveler, whether couples, groups, or families. The range includes 12 m² Economy options, Standard and Superior rooms ranging from 16 m² to 20 m², up to spacious Deluxe room types reaching 25 m² with a maximum capacity of four guests.
All units feature a private bathroom with a shower or bathtub, hairdryer, and toiletries. Standard amenities include individually controlled air conditioning, flat-screen TV with satellite channels and streaming services, minibar, wardrobe, and safety deposit box, ensuring a practical and comfortable stay in the historic center of Venice.
Cozy 12 m² accommodation for couples, equipped with air conditioning, minibar, flat-screen TV with streaming services, and a private bathroom complete with a shower or bathtub.
With a surface area of 16 m², this room type offers more space than the Economy and can be configured with two single beds or one large double bed, alongside a private bathroom and TV with streaming.
Designed for three guests in 17 m², it combines functionality and comfort, featuring a minibar, safe, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with toiletries.
A 19 m² unit providing extra space for two people, enhanced by refined furnishings, air conditioning, minibar, and a modern private bathroom with a hairdryer.
Spacious 20 m² layout for stays of three people, featuring soundproofing, independent air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom.
A 20 m² solution designed to accommodate up to four people, equipped with a private bathroom, minibar, safe, and TV with satellite channels and streaming.
Elegant 24 m² room for two guests, set apart from standard categories by its generous size, refined finishes, minibar, and well-appointed private bathroom.
Spacious 24 m² option for three people offering maximum comfort, complete with flat-screen TV, minibar, air conditioning, and an elegant private bathroom.
Hotel Corte Contarina provides its guests with a complete range of services designed to ensure a pleasant and worry-free stay in Venice. The 24-hour reception offers continuous support and is backed by an experienced concierge service ready to provide useful tips, book guided tours, and manage luggage storage both upon arrival and departure.
All areas of the hotel are served by high-speed free WiFi. Every morning, a buffet breakfast is laid out in the dedicated room, with the option to request room service. The property is entirely non-smoking, fully heated and air-conditioned, and equipped to safely accommodate guests with reduced mobility thanks to dedicated accesses.
Hotel Corte Contarina is located in the Castello district, along lively Via Garibaldi, one of the very few wide, tree-lined streets in the lagoon city. This district represents the most authentic soul of Venice, where the daily life of residents weaves together with historic shops, floating greengrocers on boats, outdoor cafes, and traditional bacari where you can taste typical Venetian cicchetti accompanied by a glass of wine.
The location allows you to explore the historic center on foot along evocative routes. The Naval History Museum is just 250 meters from the entrance, while the renowned Biennale Gardens are only 450 meters away. Walking west along the scenic Riva degli Schiavoni, which offers open views of St. Mark’s Basin and the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, you reach the Doge’s Palace and the famous Bridge of Sighs in about 1.1 km. Monumental St. Mark’s Square and St. Mark’s Basilica are 1.3 km away, while the Rialto Bridge is 1.5 km away. As for transport links, Venice Santa Lucia Railway Station is 2.7 km away and is served by ACTV water bus lines, while Venice Marco Polo Airport is located approximately 19 km away.
In all seasons, Castello offers extraordinary sightseeing opportunities and cultural itineraries. During the Art or Architecture Biennale exhibitions, the immediate proximity to the Arsenale and the exhibition pavilions of the Gardens is an unbeatable advantage. In the winter and autumn months, when the characteristic fog enshrouds the Venetian lagoon, strolling towards the Church of San Zaccaria or reaching the picturesque Campo Santa Maria Formosa lets you rediscover the timeless charm of old-world Venice in total serenity.
Guests particularly praise the extreme courtesy of the staff and the excellent cleanliness of the premises. The location in the quiet Castello district, close to St. Mark’s Square yet sheltered from the crowds, receives high ratings, along with the quality of the WiFi and the overall comfort of the accommodations.
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At Hotel Corte Contarina, check-in is available from 14:00 to 23:30, while check-out must be completed between 07:00 and 11:00.
Yes, Hotel Corte Contarina offers a daily buffet breakfast for its guests.
No, pets are not allowed at Hotel Corte Contarina.
Yes, Hotel Corte Contarina offers free WiFi in all rooms and public areas.
Rooms at Hotel Corte Contarina feature air conditioning, a private bathroom with a shower or bathtub, minibar, flat-screen TV with streaming, a safe, and a wardrobe.
Hotel Corte Contarina is approximately 1.3 km from St. Mark’s Square, reachable via a pleasant walk along the lagoon.