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Cheap Hotels Venice Bel SitoThe Albergo Bel Sito and Berlino Hotel is located in an excellent location on a typical Venetian Square in central historic Venice, between Piazzo San Marco and La Fenice theatre. The Piazzo San Marco and the Rialo Bridge are just a short walk away. The exact address of the Albergo Bel Sit is 2517 San Marco Venice 30124. This is a 3 star hotel and will cost you from $95 US for a double bedroom with private bathroom a night. Buffet breakfast is included in the cost of your stay at this cheap hotels Venice hotel room.

The Hotel Bel Sito offers 34 single, double and triple rooms The hotel is fully air conditioned, rooms are tastefully decorate in the 19th century style. There is a concierge desk, an elevator (lift) and the hotel is smoke free. There are meeting rooms in which to hold small meetings, express check in and check out, and television in the lobby. The staff is multilingual and very friendly and willing to assist with booking tours or helping you to obtain tickets to events. Some rooms have a mini bar fridge. All rooms have satellite TV, and direct dial phones. For a small charge, there is wireless internet available to. You will find this a very clean hotel and a great deal for cheap hotels Venice for the price.

Rooms either overlook the Santa Maria del Giglio square and others overlook the canal. Hint: to add extra pleasure to your stay, ask for a Canal view room. It is possible that you will get the chance to be serenaded by one of the gondoliers. That would be a marvellous addition to your stay in Venice, let me promise you.

Sites to visit which are close to the Bel Sito Hotel include La Fenice Theater, the Accademia Bridge, San Marco Square and the Rialto Bridge.

Although this is in the higher price range of the cheap hotels in Venice, it is an excellent deal for the price. Be sure to check the rates on the internet before you book at any of these cheap hotels in Venice because the rates can differ between different websites. Also, because of the popularity of Venice, book early, especially in the high season or you are going to end up disappointed and perhaps have to scramble for hotel rooms.

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The Sandra Hotel Bed and Breakfast Inn

The Sandra Hotel Bed and Breakfast Inn

With increased tourism to Venice, the prices for hotels in Venice still remains high.  However, it is still possible to find discount accommodation in Venice, the city on the waters, La Serenissima, as Venice is known.  Whether it be hostels, bed and breakfast places, 1, 2 or 3 star hotels, you can still find Venice cheap hotels.  Although you will not be staying in the finest of luxury and you probably can’t get 24 hour room service, discount lodging can still be found.

These type of hotels are usually family owned and you will get to know the people of Venice and they will tell you all the great deals to be had at local bars, restaurants, sights you shouldn’t miss probably better than any guidebook on the city of Venice.
For instance, Bed and Breakfast hotels where you lodge in apartments in private homes can offer you a wonderful perspective of Venice.  Prices range from 140 euros per room and breakfast.  For this price you will usually get a beautiful room with bathroom.  These discount accommodations usually book up fast so you should reserve your room in advance of when you will be arriving in Venice.  Many of these places have websites. Also prices differ between the low and the high season.  The peak season is from May – June and September – October.

Casa Baseggio Bed and Breakfast Inn

Casa Baseggio Bed and Breakfast Inn

A few bed and breakfasts worth mentioning are the Casa Besaggio, opened in 2008, located near the famous Madonna del Orto church.  Breakfasts are served on the terrace during the warmer months.
Another bed and breakfast is the Hotel Sandra, known as one of the best in Venice.  It is situated on the Cannaregio 2452 in Venice.  When you are a guest at this B&B, you will be treated as family.  The Sandra Hotel is located in the historic center of Venice, the Jewish Ghetto, the market, wine bars, the Rialto Bridge, Fondamenta della Misericordia and the Church of Madonna dell’Orto where you will find the frescos of Tintoretto.  Also nearby is the Venice Casino.  A double room for two people is from 85 to 110 euros per night for two guests.   Supper is served on the terrace.  The house has central airconditioning and your stay will be quiet.

La Terraza B & B, Venice

La Terraza B & B, Venice

La Terrazza Bed and Breakfast offers beautifully designed rooms from 140 Euro to 200 euro per night, per room.  Located at Dorsoduro 3668 Venezia Veneto in the heart of Venice facing the Campo S. Margherita, a trendy area in Venice full of cafes and markets.  The rooms on two floors of this home have terrazzo floors and each room is very elegantly furnished.  In the spring and summer, breakfast is served on the roof terrace.  Quite lovely.

There are cheap hotels in Venice that are less expensive than the bed and breakfast hotels.  Bed and Breakfast hotels in Venice are another option besides 1 – 3 star hotels and hostels to consider in your search for cheap hotels in Venice for your holiday.  Just remember to book early.  And get ready for your vacation in La Serenissima, the most charming city of Venice.

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