Hotel Palazzo Abadessa
Cannaregio - Calle Priuli 4011
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Why people book this hotel
“Great location next to the center of Venice, but away from the crowds”
“Great location, so quiet but close to the main areas and river buses”
“Very nice staff, very helpful”
“The staff were so friendly and helpful”
“The location is in an interesting area and quieter than the centre”
“Location Staff Garden Quietness Decor”
“Nice breakfast + tea time included”
“Lovely garden to have breakfast”
“Very clean, ancient vibe and very close to vaporetto access”
“Very good location, fresh and diversity food for breakfast, the room was clean a…”
“The (free) tour arranged to the Murano glass factory was absolutely phenomenal a…”
Overview
Set in a former Doge’s 16th-century residence, Hotel Palazzo Abadessa overlooks the Santa Sofia Canal in Cannaregio, It offers a peaceful garden and rooms with Venetian views and antique furnishings. Rooms at the Abadessa are air conditioned, and include a minibar and satellite TV. Most feature original 18th-century furniture, frescoed ceilings and silk wallpaper. Upon arrival you will find a bottle of Prosecco in your room. Hotel Palazzo Abadessa offers an extensive continental breakfast, which can be enjoyed in the private garden in fine weather. The staff serve local pastries, Italian ham and freshly made cappuccino. The Abadessa Palazzo’s public areas have Murano-glass lamps and Persian carpets. Guests can sip a drink in the bar while admiring views of the canal, and free Wi-Fi is available. The property is just a few steps from the Ca d’Oro Museum and 600 metres from the Rialto Bridge. Venezia Santa Lucia Station is a 10 minute walk away.
Traveller reviews
Afrodite
couple
June 6, 2026
Very clean, ancient vibe and very close to vaporetto access
Eric
couple
June 4, 2026
Great location next to the center of Venice, but away from the crowds. An authentic palazzo with a lot of charm. Very nice staff, very helpful. Nice breakfast + tea time included.
June
couple
June 4, 2026
“An amazing oasis of tranquility in Venice”
Great location, so quiet but close to the main areas and river buses. Lovely garden to have breakfast. Complementary tea and coffee was available and we also had it delivered to our room as no tea or coffee making.
Fhiona
couple
May 22, 2026
The staff were so friendly and helpful. The location is in an interesting area and quieter than the centre. Had a lovely room overlooking the garden. Direct access to a canal makes it a very special place.
gordon
couple
April 30, 2026
“Wonderful”
Location Staff Garden Quietness Decor
Tricia
couple
April 29, 2026
Originality
Patricia
couple
March 26, 2026
“Staff lovely. Old style Venetian hotel. Lovely garden which would be great in Summer to sit out and have glass of wine!”
Great location close to transport and bars/ restaurants
Koen
couple
March 17, 2026
Excellent and friendly service. The staff made sure you felt at home, during the day, evening and night. Very cosy and nice rooms.
Marko
couple
January 20, 2026
“Great overall experience!”
Property is old and takes you back in time, amazed.
Julie
family_with_children
December 23, 2025
Everything
Esiona
family_with_children
November 20, 2025
Very good location, fresh and diversity food for breakfast, the room was clean and like a piece of art. From the window you can see the water, and less then 20 foots, you will be in a beautiful area with restaurants and bars.
Dmitry
couple
October 8, 2025
“It was excellent!”
A wonderful hotel in an old palazzo in the city centre. Unique and cozy rooms.Delicious breakfasts and five o’clock tea. If you wish, you can order drinks at any time, and the bar is at your service. The staff is friendly. One part of hotel has a small garden, and the other has a view of the canal. The owners of the hotel have lovingly preserved the unique historical atmosphere of the old Venetian palazzo . We enjoyed our stay. It was excellent! We stayed in September 2025. Dmitry and Julia. Saint-Petersburg.
Joanna
couple
October 3, 2025
“Great to be in the thick of it.”
Short walk from water bus stop on the grand canal. Lots of restaurants and shops close by. Quirky and old and free nibbles for afternoon tea.
Kai
family_with_children
September 22, 2025
“Great hotel to stay”
Gerhard Froebus
couple
September 21, 2025
“Stay in an old palace with friendly hosts, in an quiet area”
First of all, the hotel staff is very friendly and attentive. The hotel is located in a quiet area of Cannaregio. It can be easily reached by walking within 20 minutes from the train station Santa Lucia. And anyway, all parts of the city can be explored by walking from here. Boat stops to the islands are only a 10-minute walk away. Our room was very specious with windows facing a canal. The furniture and wallpapers were from the 18th century. The bed was large enough. The bathroom was modern, bright and functional - with a window. Unfortunately the quality of the breakfast was only average. But considering all the opportunities you have for eating and drinking in the city, so far ok. You can enjoy breakfast in the garden. A lovely start to the day. In the evening you can enjoy a drink in the lounge or in the garden.
Natalie
solo_traveller
August 21, 2025
The hotel is very conveniently location (easy to get to from the airport, to visit Murano/Burano and within a short walk to most of the major sight seeing spots). It has a lovely garden, a good breakfast selection and wonderful staff. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the hotel.
Jody
family_with_children
August 12, 2025
Loved the garden and how old it was. The man who did Brekky and afternoon tea. Smaller man, he went above and beyond trying to help us. Remembered my coffee order every morning. He was lovely.
Einat
family_with_children
July 30, 2025
“Wonderful hotel in Venice”
A most beautiful hotel in a very good location in the center of Venice. The staff was most accommodating and the breakfast was delicious.
Manuela
couple
July 22, 2025
Location was exceptional, close to the center and the station. Very quiet despite the location
Alex
couple
July 9, 2025
“A beautiful place with lots of potential but unfortunately falling short with some of the fundamentals.”
The location is convenient and really good for local eateries and to get to the main sites. The property itself is really beautiful and has excellent potential but needs to be refurbished to realise that potential (particularly the bathrooms). The (free) tour arranged to the Murano glass factory was absolutely phenomenal and was outstanding value because it was FREE! Including the boat transfers and a private tour; all arranged by the really helpful hotel manager on our behalf.
Facilities
Food & Drink
Bar, Breakfast in the room, Breakfast options
General
Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, WiFi available in all areas, Safety deposit box, Soundproof rooms, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Services
Concierge service, Daily housekeeping, Room service, 24-hour front desk, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Express check-in/check-out, Ironing service, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Tour desk
Superior Room with Garden View
This room is located on the first floor and offers garden views. It has a classic Venetian design with antique furniture and luxurious silk wallpaper. The ceiling is 200-220 cm high.
Classic Double Room
This room has a classic Venetian design with antique furniture. It is located on the mezzanine floor and offers a view of the garden, the small square of Priuli or the canal.
Classic Double Room - Ground Floor
This classic Venetian-style room is on the ground floor near the lobby. It features a large bathroom with shower.
Classic Small Room
Featuring Venetian decor and antique furnishings, this room is on the mezzanine floor. It has air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
Deluxe Double Room with Garden View
Featuring Venetian decor and antique furnishings, this room is on the top floor and has garden views, air conditioning, a minibar and a bathrobe.
Junior Suite
Set on the top floor, the junior suite has high ceilings which are painted or frescoed. It has lamps made of Murano glass, 18th-century furniture and silk wallpaper. It overlooks the garden, the small square of Priuli or the canal.
Suite with Canal View
This elegant suite is set on 2 levels and overlooks the canal. The living area and the bathroom are on the second level.
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