DK Travel : Venice

The uniquely romantic city of Venice was built entirely on water and has managed to survive into the 21st century without cars. Narrow alleyways and canals pass between sumptuous palaces and magnificent churches, colourful neighbourhood markets and quiet backwaters, unchanged for centuries. Few cities possess such an awesome line-up of sights for visitors.

For guided tours around Venice (see Guided Tours)

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Gran Caffe Garibaldi

has a wonderful enticing position overlooking the Piazza dei Signori in Vicenza but not recommended - am not one to complain easily but service was slow and I sent the main course back twice, by then it was just inedible.
Grand Canal

Although Venice is composed of islands and canals, the Grand Canal is the only really large one.
Harrys Bar

You can't go to Venice without sampling a Harry's Bar Belini - perfect after a hard days walking/exploring and of course shopping!
Hotel Monaco and Grand Canal

Fabulous hotel in central position with wonderful terrace for breakfast, cocktail or supper.
Hotel Saturnia & International

The Saturnia is an historical 4 star property operating since 1908, with a great central location, just 5 minuts walk from St. Mark's but also close to any other main monument of Venice, like the Rialto bridge, the Accademia art gallery. The official website offers lots of information and up-to-date discounts and special offers.
Hotel Tre Archi

A three star hotel right next to the Cannaregio canal and very near to all transport options for connecting to the airport. We got a good rate, booking through Hotel Connect's website. There is no lift, so if you have mobility problems then it would be important to specify that you would like to be on the ground floor.
hotel, casanova itolentini

great inexpensive hotel near the train station

http://www.casanovaaitolentini.com/en/index.htm

we stayed here last week (may 2009) and it was perfect, great location, breakfast was ok, rooms were spotless and the price was much cheaper than most others. we paid $120euro night
IFED

B & B accommodation above a theological library in Padova, itself a historic city, but also 30 min from Venice.

£11/€15 pppn.

http://www.2venice.tk/

info@2venice.tk
Ristorante Alla Madonna

One of my top three restaurants in Venice . Highly thought of by venetians . A busy restaurant in a little calle by the Rialto bridge . Very popular with locals and tourists alike . No bookings taken so it's advisable to be there close to opening at 7pm . The staff are friendly and chatty , service efficient and the food excellent - the whole array of venetian classic dishes . Handily close to the ancient Cantina Do Mori where you can have a nice glass of wine as an aperitivo prior to your meal . Superb restaurant . Highly recommended .
Ristorante Anice Stellato

This is , for me , one of the top three restaurants in Venice , along with Vini da Gigio and Alla Madonna . [Why are'nt they in DK's top ten I wonder] ? Anice Stellato is in northern Cannaregio and so does'nt see many tourists . Despite this , it is so popular with locals that , like Vini da Gigio , you have to book well in advance . I actually telephoned from Scotland ten days before and I'm glad that I did as on the night the staff turned away a number of people who had turned up on the off chance of getting a table .Sevice was friendly and brisk . Again , trying to speak a little Italian certainly helps . The food was excellent , the first course of prawns in a basil sauce was to die for . I will definitely be returning on my next visit . Highly recommended .