3-star hotel housed in a 14th-century noble residence in Venice's Dorsoduro district, featuring an internal garden, veranda, and a nearby water bus stop.
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Hotel Pausania is a 3-star hotel set inside a 14th-century noble residence located in the Dorsoduro district of Venice, approximately 350 metres from Ca’ Rezzonico and the Grand Canal. Preserving its historic architecture, it features a private internal green area with an original 14th-century well, where guests can relax after exploring the lagoon city.
Shared areas include a bright, spacious hall on the main first floor (piano nobile), a veranda overlooking the garden where a buffet breakfast with continental and gluten-free options is served every morning, and a 24-hour reception. An elevator serves accommodations up to the second floor, while third-floor rooms are accessible exclusively via stairs.
Accommodations feature adjustable air conditioning, free Wi-Fi connection, a minibar, cable TV, and a private bathroom. The property is pet-friendly and includes a free visit to a historic glass factory on Murano Island for all guests.
Accommodations at Hotel Pausania range from single options for solo travellers to spacious family solutions accommodating up to four people. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi connection, flat-screen cable TV, a minibar, a safe, and an electric kettle or coffee machine. Private bathrooms come complete with a hairdryer, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.
Room types differ in size and view: from 8-square-metre single rooms to Superior and Quadruple options measuring up to 23 square metres, some of which offer open views over the internal garden or private courtyard. Superior and family room categories provide larger spaces designed for longer stays, retaining classic Venetian architectural elements enhanced by hot beverage facilities.
Compact 8-square-metre accommodation ideal for solo travellers, complete with air conditioning, Wi-Fi connection, LCD TV, minibar, and private bathroom with hairdryer.
14-square-metre room overlooking the inner courtyard, equipped with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, LCD TV, minibar, and a full private bathroom.
Spacious 17-square-metre accommodation featuring views of the garden or inner patio, equipped with air conditioning, Wi-Fi connection, flat-screen TV, and minibar.
19-square-metre accommodation designed for three guests, with garden or courtyard views, equipped with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, LCD TV, minibar, and private bathroom.
The largest room category at 23 square metres, suitable for four people, equipped with a minibar, coffee machine, cable TV, and air conditioning.
Welcoming 12-square-metre accommodation with a French bed, private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and tea and coffee facilities.
19-square-metre unit overlooking the garden, ideal for families, equipped with a bathroom with bath or shower, slippers, hot beverage facilities, and cable TV.
Hotel Pausania offers a range of services designed to ensure a comfortable stay in Venice. The property features a private garden planted with trees and an original 14th-century well, alongside an outdoor veranda where breakfast service is set up. Guests can take advantage of a 24-hour reception with concierge service, luggage storage, and assistance with bookings and excursions.
Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout all areas and rooms. Additional amenities include an elevator (reaching up to the second floor), a shared lounge with a TV area, an internal bar with coffee shop, shuttle service, and the option to check in with pets, as the property is pet-friendly. A guided visit to a Murano glassworks is also included.
Hotel Pausania is situated in the Dorsoduro district, one of Venice’s most authentic and peaceful areas, characterized by historic squares, art galleries, and picturesque canals. The property overlooks the Rio de San Barnaba directly, a short distance from the lively Campo San Barnaba and the Church of San Sebastiano, famous for Paolo Veronese’s masterpiece paintings. The neighbourhood hosts prominent cultural institutions such as Ca’ Foscari University and the Academy of Fine Arts, offering a relaxed residential atmosphere away from the main tourist flows.
Connections to major transport hubs are quick and convenient: the Ca’ Rezzonico water bus stop (Line 1) is just 350 metres away on foot, allowing guests to reach Venice Santa Lucia Railway Station (850 metres) and Piazzale Roma in less than ten minutes by boat. The Maritime Station is 1.1 km away, while Venice Marco Polo Airport is approximately 6 km away and accessible via waterbus services or shuttle buses from Piazzale Roma. Renowned traditional bacari and restaurants, such as Al Profeta (50 metres), are located in the immediate vicinity of the hotel.
The location allows visitors to explore some of the city’s most prestigious museums on foot: the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and the Gallerie dell’Accademia can be reached with a walk of around 700 metres across the Accademia Bridge (450 metres away). Continuing east leads to the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute and Punta della Dogana, while crossing the Grand Canal leads to Palazzo Grassi (350 metres) and the Scuola Grande di San Rocco (450 metres). St. Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge are 1.1 km and 1.2 km away respectively, reachable within a fifteen-minute walk through the alleys.
Guests particularly praise the exceptional location in the Dorsoduro district, which is quiet yet very close to the water bus, as well as the friendliness of the staff. Very high ratings are also given to cleanliness, room comfort, and the atmosphere of the inner garden with veranda where breakfast is served.
At Hotel Pausania, check-in is available from 14:00, while check-out must be completed by 11:00.
Yes, Hotel Pausania has an elevator serving rooms up to the second floor; third-floor accommodations are accessible exclusively via stairs.
Yes, Hotel Pausania accepts pets upon request, and charges may apply.
Yes, Hotel Pausania offers free Wi-Fi connection in all rooms and public areas of the property.
The nearest water bus stop to Hotel Pausania is Ca’ Rezzonico (Line 1), located approximately 350 metres on foot from the property.
Yes, stays at Hotel Pausania include free admission to visit a renowned glass factory on Murano Island.
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