Hotel Casa Petrarca, Venice

Hotel Casa Petrarca - A historic 14th-century canal-side hotel with air-conditioned rooms and gondola views in San Marco

Hotel Casa Petrarca is tucked away in a quiet canal-side building in San Marco, offering rooms with private or shared bathrooms, air conditioning, and free WiFi. The rooms feature parquet floors, original 1930s furniture, and views of Venetian alleys or canals, with some including a small sitting area for private breakfast service. A classic Italian buffet breakfast is served in the dining room, accompanied by classical, jazz, or new age music. Located in Calle de le Schiavine, the hotel is a 3-minute walk from Saint Mark’s Square, the Rialto Bridge, and Teatro La Fenice, with vaporetto stops at Rialto Station providing easy transit. The Teatro Stabile del Veneto is also nearby. Guests can request guided itineraries to explore Venetian landmarks tied to historical figures like Casanova and Ezra Pound.