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Bauer Palladio Hotel and Spa
Located in on Giudecca, an island immediately adjacent to Venice proper, this hotel’s claim to fame is that it’s... expensive | spa

Gritti Palace
This 16th-century palace is one of the best places in Venice to rest your cobble-weary feet for the night. Built in 1525 for... smart splurge | historic | expensive | jim's pick

Hilton Molino Stucky
Across from Dorsoduro on the island of Guidecca, this monumental hotel in a former grain factory boasts some of the best views... smart splurge | expensive

Hotel Cipriani
When things in Venice get too hectic, guests head for this hotel’s private dock off Piazza San Marco and call the... smart splurge | expensive

Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal
Hotel Monaco has a special place in Venetian history as a backdrop for romance. From 1638 to 1774, the property served as the... historic | expensive | classic | jim's pick

Westin Europa and Regina
A conglomeration of five 18th- and 19th-century palaces, this top-of-the-line hotel is nicely situated on the Grand Canal.... beach | swimming pool

Ca' Foscari
Set in leafy and charming Dorsoduro (on a tiny alleyway between Campo San Barnaba and Campo San Toma), this family-run hotel...

Casa Peron
Budget-minded travelers will be in paradise at Casa Person, an 11-room family-run albergo in the historical center, but only a... family

Hotel Alex
Situated next to the grand Frari church in the centrally located (but less tourist trampled) San Polo district, this... family

Ca' Pisani
One of the few design hotels in Venice, the Ca’ Pisani is perfect for both comfort seekers and art lovers. Owned by the... design | hotel restaurant

Flora
The perennially popular Flora offers moderate prices in exchange for quasi-luxurious ambience. Located in San Marco and housed... family

Oltre il Giardino
This six-room country house in the center of Venice is a family-run property that was the residence of composer Gustav... great value | gardens

Sofitel
Though part of an international chain, the five-star Sofitel Venice feels much more like a unique boutique hotel than a...

Al Covo
This seafood restaurant’s bossy wait staff will bring the perfect plates to you if you describe what ingredients you prefer;... seafood | reservations | pasta

Ristorante Florida
Ristorante Florida's affordable Italian cuisine and great Rialto Bridge views make it a favorite among the lunch crowd. The... italian | view | jim's pick

Vino Vino
Right near the Teatro Fenice, this popular wine bar serves delicious reasonably priced food like octopus salad and rabbit...

Zenzerò Wine Bar
The owners of Osteria Santa Marina, one of the city’s best and most creative eateries, recently opened Zenzerò in... wine bar

Cip's Club
The fantastic view, the sound of the water lapping up against the shore, the delicious prawns with capers – not the most... seafood | reservations | view

Corte Sconta
Call well ahead to get into this gem, especially if you want a table in the sought-after courtyard; savor fresh seafood dishes... seafood | patio

Osteria da Fiore
This Michelin-starred restaurant serves some of the city’s best Venetian seafood; try the shrimp crostini and the striped bass. seafood | notable chef

Trattoria Do Forni
If you ask anyone in the area for a dinner recommendation, you’re bound to be directed to Trattoria Do Forni. The... italian | jim's pick

Gam-Gam
Known for falafels and fresh salads with cucumber and tomato, this Israeli restaurant run by Hasids is good for those hot days... middle eastern

Iguana
When the endless seafood and pasta gets to be too much, stop in at this popular Mexican restaurant for guacamole and chips,... mexican

Pronto Pesce
This sleek little storefront facing the Rialto fish market has secured a loyal following in under a year. Owners include the... great value | seafood | small plates