The Venice Times

🎭 Great for culture – historic centre location, ideal for classic Venice sightseeing
🌿 Outdoor terrace – a calm little retreat for breakfasts or evening drinks
🎨 Elegant Venetian décor – modern design with subtle lagoon-inspired details
🛏️ Modern, comfortable rooms – quality beds, sleek bathrooms and plenty of mod cons
🚤 200m from the Grand Canal – near vaporetti stops and Santa Lucia station for easy arrivals
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Trip rating (guest reviews): 4.7 / 5

Board options: Bed and Breakfast

Child policy: Children are welcome; typical child age up to 11 years.
Rooms: 30 | Floors: 4 | Lifts: 1

The Venice Times sits in Venice City’s historic core, a short wander from the Grand Canal and close to Venice Santa Lucia station. That means no long walks with luggage across endless bridges – you can be checked in and refreshed soon after arriving by train or airport bus. From here, it’s an easy stroll or vaporetto ride to the Papadopoli Gardens, Rialto Bridge and St Mark’s Square, with plenty of neighbourhood bars and trattorias tucked along the nearby calli.

Grand Canal & nearest vaporetto stop: approx. 200m
Venice Santa Lucia train station: approx. 280m
Papadopoli Gardens: approx. 800m
Rialto Bridge: approx. 1.7km
St Mark’s Square: approx. 2.4km

Approx. transfer time from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE): 30–60 minutes depending on boat/bus type and connections.

Venice City, Venice, Italy

Mornings at The Venice Times revolve around the light-filled breakfast room, where a generous buffet showcases organic and locally sourced produce – think pastries, fresh fruit, cured meats and cheeses alongside hot options and good coffee.

Later in the day, the lobby bar becomes a cosy retreat for an aperitivo or nightcap, offering a mix of Italian classics and international drinks. When the weather’s kind, you can take your glass out to the terrace for a quieter, open-air feel in the heart of the city.

Buffet restaurant & Sala Colazioni – breakfast focus, with light bites and simple dishes sometimes available at other times.
Lobby Bar – typically open from around 12:30 to midnight (hours may vary seasonally).

Dress code is relaxed but smart-casual is recommended in the evenings. Reservations or supplements for any additional meals may depend on the latest hotel policy.

As a characterful city property in the heart of Venice, The Venice Times does not feature a pool or beach. Instead, its appeal lies in easy access to the canals, historic sites and waterfront promenades that make Venice unique.

You’re moments from the Grand Canal for scenic vaporetto rides, and within walking distance of leafy spots like the Papadopoli Gardens if you’re craving a little green space between museum visits.

The Venice Times focuses on stylish simplicity rather than resort-style facilities, making it ideal for travellers who spend their days out exploring. On site you’ll find:

– 24-hour reception with helpful, multilingual staff
– Luggage storage – handy if you arrive early or depart late
– Comfortable lounge and bar area
– Outdoor terrace for relaxing with a drink or morning coffee
– Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel

While there’s no spa or gym in-house, the central location means you’re well placed for wellness centres, walking tours, galleries and cultural experiences across the city. Hotel staff can usually assist with local recommendations and bookings.

Classic Double or Twin Room
Sleeps: 1–2 guests
Calm, contemporary spaces with either a double bed or twin beds, ideal for short city breaks. Expect a neutral palette with clean lines and soft fabrics.
Room features typically include: flat-screen TV, free Wi‑Fi, safety deposit box, kettle, hairdryer, minibar (charge), air conditioning, and a bathroom with bath or shower. Daily cleaning, with linen and towels changed on request.

Superior Double or Twin Room
Sleeps: 1–2 guests
A touch more space and often preferred locations within the building, these rooms combine elegant décor with modern comforts.
Amenities usually match the Classic rooms: flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, safe, kettle, hairdryer, minibar (charge), air conditioning, and a sleek shower bathroom. Daily cleaning; linen and towel changes on request.

Executive Double or Twin Room
Sleeps: 1–3 guests
Great if you’d like more room to spread out or are travelling with a friend or older child. Layouts can include an extra bed or sofa bed.
Facilities typically feature: flat-screen TV, complimentary Wi‑Fi, in-room safe, kettle, hairdryer, minibar (charge), air conditioning, and a bathroom with shower. Daily housekeeping with on‑request linen and towel changes.

Executive Triple Room
Sleeps: 2–3 guests
Designed for small groups or families, these rooms provide flexible bedding arrangements across one main bed plus additional sleeping space. Equipment is similar to Executive Double or Twin rooms, with modern bathrooms and daily cleaning.

Cosy Double Room
Sleeps: 1–2 guests
As the name suggests, these are snug but stylish rooms that make a brilliant base if you’re out exploring most of the day. You’ll still enjoy a comfortable double bed, flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, safe, kettle, hairdryer, minibar (charge), air conditioning, and a shower bathroom.

Opensuite Double / Triple / Quadruple Rooms
Sleeps: 2–4 guests (depending on type)
For extra comfort or when travelling as a small family, Opensuites offer more generous proportions and a more residential feel, with dedicated seating areas in many. They’re ideal if you want space for children or simply prefer a larger base in the city. Suite amenities typically include: flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, safe, kettle and coffee/tea set, hairdryer, minibar (charge), air conditioning, and a modern shower bathroom, plus daily housekeeping.

Rooms for Sole Use
Several Classic or Superior categories are available for single occupancy, giving solo travellers a comfortable, well-located base without sacrificing space or style.

*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary.

The Venice Times itself keeps things quiet and low‑key, giving you a relaxing base between forays across the city. While there’s no formal entertainment programme, you’re perfectly placed for:

🛶 Classic Venice experiences – gondola rides, Grand Canal vaporetto journeys
🏛️ Culture & art – museums, churches and palazzi within easy reach
🌳 Gentle walks – through Papadopoli Gardens or along lesser-known canals
🍝 Food & wine – cicchetti bars, bacari and trattorias in the surrounding streets

Ask reception for tailored recommendations on neighbourhood restaurants, hidden churches or scenic walking routes to make the most of your stay.

🛎️ 24-hour reception and concierge-style assistance
🧳 Luggage storage – ideal for early arrivals or late departures
📶 Free Wi‑Fi throughout the hotel
❄️ Air conditioning in rooms and public spaces (seasonal operation)
🍸 Lobby bar service plus indoor lounge and outdoor terrace
🧼 Daily room cleaning, with linen and towel changes on request

Staff can usually help arrange restaurant bookings, directions, and advice on public transport or water taxi options around the lagoon.

Venice is a largely car-free city built on islands, so you’ll likely arrive by boat, train or bus before walking a short distance to your hotel. Comfortable shoes are essential for the bridges and cobbled alleys, and public vaporetti (water buses) are an easy way to get around once you’ve mastered the routes.

Destination: Venice, Italy
Language: Italian (English widely understood in tourist areas)
Currency: Euro (€)
Time difference: GMT +1 (and +2 in summer)
Typical prices (approximate & subject to change):
– Local beer: around £4–5
– One-way local transport ticket: around £1.50–2.00 (land buses; waterbus passes cost more)
– Simple meal for two: from around £55–60, depending on area

The Venice Times is a Certified Sustainable Hotel, so you can expect thoughtful touches such as reduced single-use plastics and a focus on local produce at breakfast.

For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Italy advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is The Venice Times in a good location for exploring Venice?
Yes. The Venice Times is in the historic centre, around 200m from the Grand Canal and the nearest vaporetto stop, and only about 280m from Venice Santa Lucia station. This makes it a very convenient base for arriving by train or airport bus and setting out on foot or by waterbus to explore the city.

2. What board basis is available at The Venice Times?
Stays at The Venice Times are on a Bed and Breakfast basis. Each morning you’ll find a buffet breakfast with a range of organic and locally sourced products, including pastries, fruit, cheeses, cured meats and hot choices, along with tea, coffee and juices.

3. Does The Venice Times have family or triple rooms?
Yes. In addition to Classic and Superior rooms for two, the hotel offers Executive Triple rooms and Opensuite Triple and Quadruple rooms that can host up to three or four guests. These categories are well suited to small families or friends travelling together who want extra space.

4. Is there Wi‑Fi at The Venice Times?
Complimentary Wi‑Fi is available throughout the property, including guest rooms and public areas. It’s generally reliable enough for browsing, messaging and planning your daily itineraries around Venice.

5. Does The Venice Times have a lift?
Yes. The hotel has a lift serving its four floors, which is particularly helpful if you are travelling with luggage or prefer to avoid too many stairs after a day walking Venice’s bridges and alleyways.

6. Are there leisure facilities like a pool or spa at The Venice Times?
No – as a compact city boutique hotel, The Venice Times does not feature a pool, spa or gym. Instead, it offers a stylish lounge, lobby bar, outdoor terrace and a quiet atmosphere, with the attractions of Venice right on your doorstep.

7. How do I get from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to The Venice Times?
You can take an Alilaguna boat, an airport bus to Piazzale Roma followed by a short walk or vaporetto ride, or a private water taxi for a more direct and scenic arrival. Transfer times vary, but most routes take around 30–60 minutes door to door, depending on connections and walking time.

8. Is The Venice Times suitable for guests with children?
Children are welcome and there are room types that can accommodate families, such as Opensuite Triple and Quadruple rooms. However, there are no dedicated children’s facilities or entertainment, so the hotel best suits older children and teens who are happy exploring the city’s sights.

9. What is the style of the rooms at The Venice Times?
Rooms at The Venice Times are modern and understated, with crisp linens, neutral tones and contemporary lighting. They blend subtle Venetian touches with clean, minimalist design, and all offer essentials such as air conditioning, flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi and a well-equipped bathroom.