Venice – La Serenissima – city of canals and Canaletto, gondolas and palazzos, there is surely nowhere else quite like it. A city break here is an incomparable experience, just getting around is an adventure and the location of your Venice hotel is perhaps more important than in any other city. Of course prices reflect this so to find the cheapest hotels in Venice you have to look outside the central island on which all the main sights are to be found and plump for a hotel in Venice Mestre or Venice Lido, but we also have great deals on central Venice Hotels too! To book discount Venice hotels click here.

The very cheapest hotels in Venice are generally to be found in Mestre, the modern part of the city on the mainland separated from the historical old town on its island by a causeway and connected by frequent bus and train services. There is a full range of cheap hotels in Venice Mestre including the 3 star Centrale, just 20 metres from the bus stop for Venice Island, the Piave , close to the train station and the well appointed 4 star Sirio and Golden Tulip Tritone hotels, the latter being just 50m from the station just one stop from the centre of historical Venice. Venice Lido is the ‘beachfront' area on another island to the seaward of the historic city centre which is reached by frequent waterbus. The best deals here are in the higher category hotels such as the 4 star Hungaria Palace which can often be much cheaper than their counterparts in the historic centre.

The historic old town of Venice is where most visitors want to stay and despite its small size and its popularity, it is still possible to find bargain Venice Hotels here. The cheapest hotels in central Venice are to be found just off the tourist trail, in areas of the city such as Cannaregio. Just because they are the cheapest doesn't mean they are not good quality and City Hotels Direct has some great hotel deals at La Forcola, one of our Recommended Hotels set in this delightful part of town amongst fascinating local shops, markets and restaurants. Another Recommended Hotel in this area of Venice is the Hesperia. More cheap Venice hotels are to be found in the area around the main station and in San Lio where the Hotel Canada offers some great prices.

In the heart of the city there's a wide choice of accommodation, not all of it offering good value, so City Hotels Direct makes it easy for you to book the right Venice hotel by selecting some of the best value hotels for our coveted Recommended Hotels award. The Gardena is a real gem, hidden away off the tourist trail in a peaceful location yet close to some superb restaurants and the waterbus station offering easy connections to all the sights. The Rialto, right by the famous bridge of the same name, is another great choice and the Canaletto is also good value, within easy reach of St Marks Square yet in the quieter San Lio quarter, whilst for a perfect central location right by St Marks Square check out the Comfort Hotel Diana and the San Zulian.

If you are looking to stay in four star style there are many elegant hotels in Venice and City Hotels Direct has negotiated great discounts with some of the best hotels in town. Many people like to stay at the 4 star Carlton with its classic location overlooking the Grand Canal, whilst some prefer the understated quality of the Best Western Venice Hotel Montecarlo. Others enjoy the convenience of the San Marco Palace or the sheer luxury of the Luna Baglioni and for the ultimate Venice experience CityHotelsDirect has even negotiated discounted prices for the legendary 5 star Bauer Hotel.

CITY HOTELS DIRECT RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN VENICE