Compare Hotels Near Peggy Guggenheim Museum

Explore Venice with hotels near the Peggy Guggenheim Collection

Prepare to be wowed by the thought-provoking range of Cubism, Futurism and Dadaism that runs through the exhibits that are on offer after booking a hotel near the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. This is one of the most visited galleries in all of Venice, famed not for its classical canvasses or Renaissance sculpture, but rather for its masterworks of the modern era. They include pieces by Picasso and Duchamp and more, all of which sit behind the regal walls of the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni on the edge of the Grand Canal. Of course, these aren't the only things to wonder at in this corner of the water city. A few stops on the boat taxi can bring you to the great Doge's Palace and the ochre-tinted San Marco Campanile, while the bustling university areas around Campo Santa Margherita throb with bars and wine cellars – a big draw for city break tourists.

Find characterful Venice hotels near the Peggy Guggenheim Collection

Any hotel near the Peggy Guggenheim Collection is bound to come steeped in history. They occupy an historic corner of the city of canals, after all. Since as far back as the 10th century, folk have been constructing townhouses and building gondola boats in the workshops here. Later decade brought grand palazzos and mighty churches. The upshot is that the area's stays are great for those who want to be totally immersed in the character of Venice during a city trip here, with art-filled rooms, filigreed furniture and windows that open onto boat-bobbing waterways and handsome Baroque landmarks.

Aside from the historic enchantments, booking your room in any hotel near the Peggy Guggenheim Collection also means bagging somewhere with a lacing of luxury and modern convenience. WiFi connections are common throughout, for example, though might come with a surcharge in some establishments. Other hotels tout large junior suites that can host families. In-room TVs and coffee-making facilities are also normal features to expect. All that beckons just a stone's throw from the mind-blowing exhibits of one of Italy's best modern art galleries.

Many affordable hotels near the Peggy Guggenheim Collection prefer to leave the evening dining to the trattorias and pizzerias and osterias that hem in the narrow lanes north of Piazza San Marco and around the Rialto Bridge. They often offer breakfast, however, which usually means a range of Italian hams and cheeses on fresh bread, along with tea, coffee, juice and sweet pastries – it's how the locals like to start the day.

A place to stay by Venice's Grand Canal

One of the great draws of staying in a hotel near the Peggy Guggenheim Collection is just how close to the iconic Grand Canal they put you. Gondolas and water taxis forever drift up and down that channel, transporting travellers to the flagstones of Piazza San Marco, the Rialto Bridge and other attractions within walking distance. Compare hotels like Locanda Ca' Zose and the cosy George apartment, which sit within walking distance of the Basilica of St Mary of Health and its haunting Baroque altarpieces and paintings. You can also bag a place that puts you right by the water and the entrance to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection itself – check out Grand Canal Delux, which even has al fresco deck spaces overlooking the heart of old Venice. If you want to soak up some Italian rays after discovering the cutting-edge artworks of Picasso et al, a weekend trip sometime between May and August is a good idea. If you'd prefer to find less people in the narrow lanes and piazzas, choosing your hotel at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection for the winter could be a better option.