HOTEL CORTE CONTARINA, Venice

The hotel is situated in the Castello neighbourhood, away from the main tourist crowds but within easy reach of major sights. Piazza San Marco is a 15-minute walk away. The hotel is a short walk from both the Arsenale and Giardini vaporetto stops, linking directly to the Biennale and other islands. Via Garibaldi, with its many shops, restaurants, and a supermarket, is just steps away. From Marco Polo Airport, the Alilaguna water bus (blue line) stops nearby. The area is known for being safe, quiet, and filled with local life.

Rooms vary in size and layout, from double rooms with one bed to quad rooms with separate sleeping areas. Each has a private bathroom with a bath or shower, bidet, hairdryer, and free toiletries. Amenities include air conditioning, minibar, wardrobe, safe, and carpeted or tiled floors. Some rooms feature a sofa, work desk, or seating area. Some rooms are compact, and others are spacious, especially the family rooms. A few rooms open directly onto the breakfast area. No rooms have a balcony. The property has an authentic Venetian style with classic furniture and decor. Some rooms have been renovated, offering modern bathrooms.

The daily buffet breakfast includes bread, pastries, croissants, pancakes, cheese, ham, cereals, yogurt, fruit, juice, coffee, and cappuccino/espresso. Gluten-free and nut-free options are available upon request. The small breakfast room requires pre-booking a time slot. There is no restaurant on site for other meals, but the surrounding area on Via Garibaldi offers many restaurants, bars, and cafés within a short walk.

The hotel itself does not offer wellness or sports facilities. The nearby vaporetto stops (Giardini and Arsenale) provide easy access to the rest of Venice, including the Lido, Murano, and Burano. The quiet neighbourhood is ideal for walks along the canals and to local parks.

The hotel offers free WiFi throughout, a 24-hour front desk with concierge service, express check-in/out, and a tour desk. Luggage storage is available before check-in and after check-out. Daily housekeeping is included, with additional services like ironing on request. The reception can help with transport information and bookings. The property is accessible with two wheelchair-accessible rooms, which must be requested at booking. Accepted payment methods include all major cards. Check-in is from 14:00; late arrivals after 23:30 need to be communicated. The door is locked overnight; guests ring a bell for entry.