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The best family hotels in Venice, Italy

The best family holiday in Italy Hotel Saturnia Venice

If you’re looking for a family hotel Venice has plenty which will welcome kids and be a lovely stay. We have rounded up the best family hotels in Venice for every budget based on a number of trips there. Venice hotels that are family friendly aren’t that hard to come by, as a country Italy is very family friendly, but finding the right Venetian hotel can take a little more work.

Our recommendations include first hand visits and thorough research to ensure your trip gets the best possible start. Where to stay in Venice with kids can be key to making a trip go well and we have provided a mix of properties that are walkable to the main sites but also those that can provide some tranquillity, away from the main hub, for the end of a sight-seeing day – it simply depends what you’re looking for.

Check out our list of hotels in Venice for families and the surrounding areas with links to book them too so you can have the best family holidays to Venice.

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Hotel Saturnia & International

The best family hotels in Venice, Italy
Hotel Saturnia & International

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Hotel Saturnia & International is a beautiful 14th century former palace in the centre of Venice. It feels historic but is also wonderfully comfortable and the breakfast, with an abundance of fruit cakes, is lovely. Some rooms open out on to the canals where you can hear the sounds of singing gondeliers drifting up. They have big family rooms where three extra beds can easily be accommodated making them perfect for larger families. This is one of the best Venice hotels for families.

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Hotel Antiche Figure

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This is a lovely hotel, just a few minutes walk from Santa Lucia train station and about a 20 minute walk from St Mark’s square. The breakfast here sets it apart and will allow all the family to be properly set up for a day of wandering. They have a suite in the annexe which is a perfect family room and also has a small kitchenette area to help keep costs down. One of the great hotels in Venice for families.

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Ruzzini Palace Hotel

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This is a lovely family friendly hotel with another great Venetian breakfast spread. The rooms here are large and overlooking the plaza which is a beautiful location. It’s walking distance to the main sites – just a couple of minutes walk to the Rialto Bridge and the hotel itself is stunning and just a wonderful example of Venice family hotels. You can take a boat directly to the hotel to arrive in style.

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Hyatt Centric Murano Venice

The best family hotels in Venice, Italy
Hyatt Centric Murano Venice

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Set on the island of Murano this hotel is in a former glassmakers factory and feels full of stories. It’s got some lovely touches throughout, with little features of glass as a nod to its former life. It’s a large hotel though and as such is great for families with interconnecting rooms. This could be the best Venice hotels for families looking for a tranquil retreat in the city but still easily accessible to the main sites.

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Hotel Sant’Antonin

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This is a beautiful hotel and best of all they have family rooms that sleep five. Set in a 16th century building it’s a hotel with real history and also an easy walk to St Marks square and the Doges palace. The family suite has a private terrace which you can sit out on and look over the canals with the gondolas drifting past. There’s a lovely little garden to enjoy too which is unusual in Venice. Definitely a contender for best family hotel Venice.

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Hotel Bucintoro

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The rooms here have a real nautical feel and are designed to look as though you’re on a galleon ship. Children are very welcome and the hotel is set on a really quiet part of the lagoon – although a short stroll to all the main sites. They have a great breakfast and this has to be one of the best family hotels in Venice.

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Belmond Hotel Cipriani

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This is a wonderful luxury hotel which kids, and adults will love. Set beside the lagoon on the edge of Giudecca Island has so many amenities children will love. There’s a kid’s pool and a fantastic kid’s club where they have activities including treasure hunts and cooking. There are interconnecting rooms and suites to fit all the family. The Belmond Hotel Cipriani has stunning views across the lagoon and really does exude luxury.

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Hotel Abbazia

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This is a really interesting hotel, set in a restored monastery in a lovely quiet part of Venice. They have great family rooms to help keep the price down and the hotel is just 100 yards from Santa Lucia Train Station in the Cannaregio district. It’s possible to walk to St. Mark’s Square (which is 1.2 miles away) or take the vaporetto (there’s a stop a five minute walk away). They have a great breakfast which is served in the garden in the summer. There are lots of lovely features in this hotel which makes it a really interesting stay in Venice.

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Palazzo Veneziano

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With canal view family suites that come in at a really reasonable price Palazzo Veneziano is one of the great family hotels in Venice. Situated next to S. Basilio ferry stop, St Mark’s square is just over a mile from this hotel. This is a really characterful property with 84 rooms and suites all full of contemporary features. With its location in Zattere, a lovely part of Venice it’s great for a family trip.

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Hilton Molino Stucky Venice

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Set on the quiet location of Giudecca Island, the Hilton Molino Stucky is a characterful hotel. This former flour mill is now a beautiful hotel with a rooftop swimming pool and bucketloads of style. They have family suites with loads of space for everyone to spread out. Some of the rooms have views of the city and the canals. The restauant offers a very well received buffet breakdast and you can also enjoy traditional Venetian meals in the restaurant here. The hotel offers a boat shuttle service which will get you in to the city centre in around 20 minutes. One of the great family hotels in Venice.

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Frequently asked questions about family hotels in Venice and a stay in the city

Is Venice child friendly?

Venice is remarkably child friendly. Leave the pushchairs at home as there are a lot of steps up to bridge over canals. The Italians love kids and with our list of great hotels you’ll have a wonderful trip to Venice.

Where should a family stay in Venice?

Venice is a great city to stay in and it’s really easy to get around using public transport and the vaporetto boats. Our list of best hotels for families has choices across Venice.

What is the best location to stay in Venice?

If you can be central, close to St Mark’s Square, this is a great location but other areas, such as Cannaregio can also be a great place to stay. Read through our list of the best hotels to pick a location that’s right for your family.

Can you walk everywhere in Venice?

You really can walk everywhere that’s why it’s best, if you’re travelling with young kids to not visit with a pushchair and take a baby carrier. Our list of top hotels gives you options across the city.

Your Venice holiday check list –

If you are travelling around the country then check out our list of hotels to give you the best family holiday in Italy for lots more inspiration.

We hope you’ve enjoyed our round up of the best family hotels in Venice, Italy. Do let us know if you have any questions or if you book a stay at any of these hotels and how it goes. Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter to to be the first to hear about great offers and deals.