Taverna Dei Dogi

Relaxed, canal-view hotel set in a converted monastery offering a bar/cafe & a garden courtyard. Overlooking a canal in the Cannaregio neighborhood, this relaxed hotel set in a converted monastery is a 7-minute walk from a vaporetto stop and 2 km from Piazza San Marco. Featuring beamed ceilings and exposed-brick walls, the modern, pared-back rooms provide complimentary Wi-Fi; some offer canal views. Suites add sitting areas and sleeping lofts. Kids age 12 and under stay for no extra charge with their parents. Room service is available. A breakfast buffet is served (surcharge) in the low-key bar/cafe. There’s also a garden courtyard with sitting areas.

Nestled by the canal, this cozy wine bar offers a delightful blend of natural wines and exquisite cicchetti in a charmingly rustic setting.

Nestled in a quaint corner of Venice, this quirky bookstore delights with its eclectic vintage collections, whimsical displays, and resident cats.

Utilitarian rooms in a straightforward canal-side B&B with a lounge & a concert hall. Set alongside the Rio de San Severo canal, this humble B&B in a traditional 18th-century building is an 8-minute walk from both Piazza San Marco and Rialto Bridge, and the nearest ferry terminal. The 24 utilitarian rooms, some with TVs, offer complimentary Wi-Fi. Linens are provided, and bathrooms are en suite, private or shared. Family rooms are available. Breakfast is served in an airy dining room featuring a piano and walls lined with art. Other amenities include a casual lounge with table games, a kids’ play area, and a kitchen with a microwave. There’s also a concert hall with weekly entertainment (seasonal).

Nestled by the Grand Canal, the St. Regis Venice offers chic, modern luxury with stunning views, impeccable service, and a dreamy terrace dining experience.

Traditional Venetian dishes served in a vaulted former 1400s chapel with a vine-covered courtyard.

Straightforward rooms with free Wi-Fi in a laid-back B&B offering a terrace & a garden. In a residential area, this casual B&B set in an ancient palace is a 7-minute walk from Madonna dell'Orto ferry terminal and 20 minutes' walk from the 12th-century St. Marks Square and Basilica. The 2 straightforward rooms come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as minifridges, tea and coffeemakers, and private bathrooms. Breakfast is served either in the room or on a terrace. There's also a garden.

Warm rooms in a refined hotel offering free breakfast, a cozy lounge & a courtyard garden. On a quaint narrow street, this charming, family-run hotel is a 4-minute walk from the S. Maria del Giglio vaporetto stop, 9 minutes' walk from the famous St. Mark's Square and 14 minutes' walk from the Rialto Bridge. The sophisticated, warm rooms offer Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars. Upgraded rooms add sitting areas. Some have 4-poster beds and/or antique furniture. Room service is available. A breakfast buffet is served in a courtyard garden or in a traditionally styled dining room. There's also a cozy lounge with a fireplace and a self-service bar.

Refined guesthouse in an 18th-century building with a cozy dining room, plus free breakfast. A minute's walk from a vaporetto stop and a 2-minute walk from the Peggy Guggenheim Museum, this elegant guesthouse in a 18th-century, brick-and-stucco building is a 14-minute walk from Piazza San Marco. Featuring plush wallpaper and carved-wood furnishings, the 6 refined rooms feature free Wi-Fi, TVs, minibars (fee) and private bathrooms. A suite adds a sitting area. Room service is available. Complimentary continental breakfast is served in a cozy dining room, which has polished decor and rustic beamed ceilings.

Nestled in cozy Dorsoduro, Pasticceria Toletta offers divine pastries, rich espresso, and friendly vibes, making it a must-visit gem in Venice.