Hotel Palazzo Abadessa - Venice

4-star historic palace on a Venetian canal with 1500s frescoed ceilings and antiques

Rooms & Suites

Hotel Palazzo Abadessa offers rooms with original 18th-century furniture, frescoed ceilings, and silk wallpaper. Each room includes air conditioning, a minibar, and a safe. Upon arrival, guests receive a complimentary bottle of Prosecco.

Amenities & Grounds

The hotel has a private garden with scented flowers and marble seating, a rare feature in Venice. Guests can take breakfast in the garden, choosing from an extensive continental buffet with local pastries, Italian ham, and freshly made cappuccino. A private docking place on the canal allows direct access by water taxi or gondola.

Location & Surroundings

Palazzo Abadessa overlooks the Santa Sofia Canal in Cannaregio, a quiet area steps from the Ca' d'Oro Museum. The Rialto Bridge is a 10-minute walk, and Venezia Santa Lucia Station can be reached in about 10 minutes on foot. The Fondamente Nove vaporetto stop, with service to Murano and Burano, is a 7-minute walk away.

Services & Hospitality

Hotel Palazzo Abadessa provides a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and express check-in/check-out. Guests receive complimentary local artisanal items and maps to help explore the city. The bar overlooks the canal and offers drinks in a setting with Murano-glass lamps and Persian carpets.

Historical Character

The building is a former Doge's 16th-century residence with public areas decorated with original 1500s frescoed ceilings. Murano-glass lamps and Persian carpets adorn the lounges. The hotel's architecture and antique furnishings provide a direct connection to Venetian history.

• Location: Quiet Cannaregio canal, 10 min walk to Rialto Bridge
• Rooms: 18th-century furniture, frescoed ceilings, silk wallpaper
• Dining: Extensive continental breakfast in private garden
• Amenities: Private garden with marble seating, private dock for water taxis
• Welcome: Complimentary Prosecco upon arrival
• Exploration: Complimentary local maps and artisanal items
• History: Former Doge's 16th-century palace with Murano-glass lamps & Persian carpets

License number: IT027042A1IFMESPO6