There’s something about Hotel Flora that evokes the Venice of yore, when the city was filled with small, affordable family-run hotels. Flora is an inviting sanctuary in the thick of San Marco, where longtime staff members offer a warm welcome and go out of their way to accommodate families with small children. An petite, enchanting garden offers a shady respite for tea or a cocktail from the bar. There are few hotels in Venice providing this level of comfort and service at this price point, and Flora is filled with repeat guests. Book early.
Time Out tip: Frequent guests to Hotel Flora say that standard rooms can run on the small side, and that it’s worth paying extra for a larger room, particularly one facing the garden.
Nearby:
Teatro La Fenice: For Italian opera on one of the world’s most famous stages
Santa Maria del Giglio ferry stop: For a short-cut over to Punta della Dogana and La Salute
Bar Longhi: For pricey cocktails and Grand Canal views