Compare Hotels Near Basilica of St Mary of Health

Soak up Venice with hotels near the Basilica of St Mary of Health

Looming like a Baroque gatehouse over the entrance to the Grand Canal, the Basilica of St Mary of Health is an imposing introduction to the style of 15th-century church building that imbues some of the greatest ecclesiastical monuments in Venice. A giant dome – now a symbol of the Venetian skyline – tops the structure, while reliefs of apostles and cherubs are carved from the white-hued marble façade. Inside, grand altars and chiaroscuros of divine stories were intended to ensure deliverance from the plague that was ravishing the city at the time of construction. You can wonder at all that and more by booking hotels near the Basilica of St Mary of Health. They are actually an excellent starting point for a city break in this legendary place. The iconic Piazza San Marco is just a single water taxi ride from many hotels near the Basilica of St Mary of Health, while the priceless exhibits of the Gallerie dell'Accademia also beckon tourists hungry for unforgettable sightseeing in Venice.

Book the perfect Venice hotel near the Basilica of St Mary of Health

You shouldn't have to look too far to find a hotel near the Basilica of St Mary of Health that promises plenty of charm and character, or luxury and pampering if that's what you'd prefer. In the heart of old Venice, you're likely to be a short walk away from palazzos and grand piazzas, all while enjoying rooms laced with Renaissance touches and 4-poster beds. Those here for an Italian city break can find everything from small boutique hotels to larger establishments housed in gilded palaces that date back centuries. The latter sort have the widest array of different rooms, offering simple doubles for couples, suites for families and opulent pads with balconies for those after something fancy.

Basic amenities that come with the hotels around the Basilica of St Mary of Health include WiFi and in-room TVs. The frillier stays might also mean art decorating the walls and handmade furnishings that reflect the rich history of Venice itself. And then there are the most luxurious options of all. They make the most of the setting on the Grand Canal side of the Dorsoduro district by putting private patio spaces and decks outside, so you can sit with a glass of Veneto wine and watch the gondolas drift past come evening.

Because this isn't the hub of Venice's restaurant area – that's over around Piazza San Marco – many of the hotels you can book near the Basilica of St Mary of Health don't come with their own on-site kitchen. They do regularly offer breakfast spreads, however, which are typically continental buffets with Italian cheeses, hams and fruit to set you up for a day of sightseeing in the city of canals.

Sleep to the sound of Venice's Grand Canal

Any hotel near the Basilica of St Mary of Health will put you at the very tip of the area known as Dorsoduro. It caps off the city's main archipelago and hugs the end of the Grand Canal – the bustling water artery that's been a muse to painters and sightseers since the Middle Ages. The upshot is that it's a great place to hop on water taxis and explore the whole town – they dock at the ferry pier in Salute and whiz up to the Rialto Bridge or across to Piazza San Marco. It's also a fine area for delving into the rich exhibits of the Gallerie dell'Accademia and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection's lines of Picasso and Duchamp canvasses, too. Close to all that, the deluxe Gemma apartment is a fine pick for those who want views of the Grand Canal, the Hotel Messner has a characterful redbrick exterior and some homey rooms, while you can book Locanda Ca' Zose for grand suites with Venetian beds and artworks.