The Italian city of canals, Venice is world-famous and needs little introduction. Its historic center was declared a Unesco World Heritage Site. Vence has a mediterranean cliimiate with cooler winters and warm summers. Also famous for its Renaissance architecture, art is found both in Venice's museums and in the facades of its buildings. It is estimated that 70% of Venice is accessible for people with reduces mobility: there are multiple accommodation options and some of its famous water cabs are wheelchair accessible but should be booked in advance.

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Located in a refurbished Moorish Palazzo and art house that neighbors the Grand Canal, the Hotel Palazzo Stern is a gem for any traveler. This 4-star hotel's private dock, wheelchair lift, seated front desk, and service animal-friendly culture make exploring Venice's history, art, and waterways an easy and accessible excursion.  

Nestled into a canalside Duplex, these multileveled guest rooms blend accessibility with Venitian charm. The ground floors feature a seating area that doubles as a single bed, free turning space, and an ensuite with a roll-in shower. A narrow staircase leads to the second-floor loft, where you'll find the cozy sleeping area and a skylight that allows you to fall asleep under views of the Venetian sky. 

After a good night of rest, you can start your morning with Italian coffees, jams, eggs, and freshly baked pastries. Guests are also welcome to dine on traditional Italian cuisine at the hotel's onsite restaurant and stop into the hotel cafe for freshly brewed teas or cocktails to compliment views of the Grand Canal. 

Although removed from the city's hustle and bustle, the hotel is within 10 minutes away from San Marco Square and near plenty of other must-see locations. For instance, the hotel is within 1 km (0.6 miles) of La Fenice Theatre, Rialto Bridge, Venice Santa Lucia Train Station, and the Doge's Palace. Other attractions like Grassi Palace and the Accademia Bridge are within a 5-minute stroll from the hotel, giving you a taste of local life in Venice.

Hotel Palazzo Stern

Located in a Moorish Palazzo near the Grand Canal, the Hotel Palazzo Stern is a gem for any traveler in Venice, Italy.

The Hotel Saturnia & International is a historical family fun four-star hotel in the heart of Venice that has been operating for more than 110 years. This guide-dog-friendly hotel has a step-free entrance, swimming pool, gym, and terrace with astounding city views that are bound to leave guests speechless.
Each Superior and Junior suite has a unique interior design. Many of the rooms have impressive traditional frescoe ceilings, stained glass details, and traditional archways. Both Superior and Junior suites offer private step-free bathrooms with free-turning space, roll-in showers, queen-size beds, and work desks.
The hotel has two ensuite restaurants: La Caravalla Restaurant and the Il Caravellino bar. La Caravella offers Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, with a variety of vegetarian and vegan alternatives. It is well known for its wide selection of wines and coy atmosphere. The step-free Il Caravellino Bar has a warm atmosphere where guests can enjoy cocktails while people-watching from this homey locale with direct street access. 
Hotel Saturnia is strategically located in central Venice, less than 1 kilometer (0.6mi) away from most of the city’s tourist attractions. The Basilica San Marco, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Maria Maria della Salute Basilica, and Doge’s Palace. The hotel’s private pier makes accessing gondola rides and Venice’s iconic canals convenient. Hotel Saturnia has an airport shuttle that facilitates access to the nearest airport, which is 1 hour away by car.

Hotel Saturnia & International

The Hotel Saturnia & International is a historical 4-star hotel in the heart of Venice.

Junior room has a queen sized bed, two bedside tables and lamps

Located by the world renowned Venice Canal giving you stunning views, the Bauer Palazzo is a luxury hotel that surely will not disappoint. This facility offers 4 accessible ADA rooms, step free entrances to the building, wide elevators and automatic doors. Guests can enjoy multiple outdoor lounge areas with canal and city views, comfortable seating and modern decor.

Bauer Palazzo offers two types of accessible rooms, both thinly carpeted, with 96cm (38 in) width door, free turning space and spacious queen beds. Also decorated with traditional venitian design and art deco, these rooms offer views of San Moisè Church, Campo San Moisè square or the charming little Rio S. Moisè. With ensuites that offer roll-in showers with grab bars, folding shower seats and bathtubs, your stay will be comfortable and private.

Enjoy your stay having breakfast at the Bauer Palazzo. With step-free entrances to the dining area, accessible seating, coffee, fresh fruit, various pastries and breads, this Venitian breakfast will wake you up and prepare you for a day of exploring the city and it’s landmarks. Guests can also have a drink at the hotel’s bar with step-free entrances and easily accessible seating.

Located at the Grand Canal in the San Marco sestiere of Venice, the hotel is in the heart of the city and this means that multiple interesting locations and experiences are nearby. Take a 2 minutes stroll to to the Piazza San Marco. Also, Le Fenice Theatre, Olivetti Exhibition Centre and Santa Maria della Basilica are less than 0.5 km (3 miles) away.

Bauer Palazzo

The Bauer Palazzo is a luxury hotel with great views located by the world renowned Venice Canal.

King bed with black bed frame and lamps on each side

Just steps away from St. Marks Square, the Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal is a retreat that speaks to the soul of Venice. The 4-star hotel enchants its guests with onsite accessibility features such as step-free entrances, a service animal-friendly environment, and elevators that compliment stunning views of the Grand Canal. 

Guest rooms that feature baroque and minimalist decor immerse residents into an upscale Venetian lifestyle. Each room is adorned with Venetian fabrics and lit with Murano chandeliers.  These step fee bedrooms are also all outfitted with free-turning space, bedside light switches, a desk with legroom, and ensuites with roll-in showers and Italian marble alongside views of Venice's waterways.  

At the hotel's Grand Canal Restaurant, you can experience dishes that express Venetian tradition. The dining area features step-free pathways that allow you to enjoy a pleasant canalside breakfast or romantic dinner occasion.   

The hotel's location in the heart of Venice allows its guests to explore some of the city's most popular locations. The Olivetti Exhibition Centre, 
Bell Tower of San Marco, and Doge's Palace are a 5-minute stroll from the hotel. Other popular attractions like the Basilica San Marco, Church of San Giorgio Maggiore, Rialto Bridge, Ca' d'Oro, and Venice Santa Lucia Train Station are all within 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.

Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal

The Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal is a retreat with soul of Venice, Italy, and is steps away from St. Marks Square.

Golden Leaf Superior Room with spacious bedside pathways and city views

The Ca' Pisani Hotel is the epitome of Venetian charm. Ran by a family of hoteliers, this boutique 4-star hotel transports you to renaissance-era.  Its classical Italian facade is an idyllic sight as you enter through the main entrance ramp or the site's platform lift. With elegant artwork, spacious hallways, elevators, a Turkish bath, and a roof terrace, your experience combines Italy's history with modern luxuries. 

Complete with 20th-century art deco furnishing, guest rooms offer an atmosphere with modern comforts. Outfitted with a step-free entrance, free turning space, bedside light switches, an adapted closet, and an accessible ensuite with a roll-in shower, these rooms are the ideal getaway. 

Enjoy cuisine inspired by Venetian tradition in an environment that is as refined as the meals on the plate. The "La Rivista" restaurant and bar offers a futurist menu filled with regional, vegan, creative dishes that are easily enjoyed alongside a well-curated wine tasting. 

The hotel's location in the Dorsoduro district means you get to enjoy a quiet getaway close to Venices most popular attractions. For instance, attractions like the Palazzo Franchetti, Grassi Palace, Chiesa Della Salute, and the Santa Maria Della Salute Basilica are within .5 km (0.3 miles) from the hotel. You can also take a 15-minute stroll to St. Mark's Square or catch a ferry at Accademia Vaporetto Stop to explore Venice's historic canals.

Ca' Pisani Hotel

The epitome of Venetian charm, The Ca' Pisani Hotel transports you to Renaissance-era Venice, Italy.

Accessible room queen bed with bedside tables and spacious walkways

All’Angelo Art Hotel borders the Palazzo Ducale canal just 50 meters from Piazza San Marco. This 4 star hotel is located in a 17th century building in the center of Venice. Since 1924 the hotel has housed art from famous Italian artists. It’s strategically located to access most of the Marciana area without barriers.

The hotel offers accessible Junior Suites with views of the canal. The rooms sleep up to three people, are air-conditioned, and offer complimentary wifi. 

A breakfast buffet that offers a variety of pastries, cheeses, cold cuts, fruits and omelets is included in your stay. It’s served every morning in the dining room or on the terrace. For cocktails, wine tasting, happy hour, and brunch, All’Angelo Art Cafe is open every day from 11:30 am to midnight. 

The hotel is 300 meters from San Zaccaria Vaporetto Ferry Stop. The Rialto Market, Academia Art Galleries and Venice casino are walking distance from the All’ Angelo.

All'Angelo Art Hotel

A bed with white linen and a dark wood headboard between two nightstands.

Splendid Venice is a luxurious and centrally located 4-star hotel with waterfront access! This guide-dog-friendly hotel has a step-free entrance and 9 ADA-compliant rooms. 
The spacious and bright accessible bedrooms at Splendid Venice are step-free, have free-turning space and bedside light controls. The luxurious queen-sized beds stand at 67cms and have a width of 180 cm. The opulent step-free ensuite bathrooms have marble detailing and roll-in showers. The rooms include shower seats, handheld showerheads,  emergency cords, and grab bars for toilet and shower use. 
Splendid Venice’s onsite restaurant, le Maschere is perfect for couples looking to enjoy a romantic evening. Le Maschere serves authentic Venetian cuisine - with a modern twist. Guests can enjoy the classic recipes that have made Italian cuisine famous with an unexpected kick. Guests can enjoy afternoon tea and relax after a long day of sightseeing at the hotel’s opulent Lounge Bar with once-in-a-lifetime canal views.  
Guests looking to enjoy romantic gondola rides and visit Venice’s iconic landmarks are in luck as Splendid Venice is in the heart of the city. The Piazza and Basilica San Marco, the Rialto Bridge, the Bridge of Sighs, and the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore are all less than 1km or 0.6 miles from the hotel. Splendid Venice is just a 15-minute car ride away from the Venice Marco Polo Airport.

Splendid Venice

Enjoy a romantic waterfront stay at the centrally located 4-star Splendid Venice Hotel

Accessible double bedroom at Splendid Venice.

Baglioni Hotel Luna, a regal 5-star waterfront hotel, is the perfect place to stay while exploring one of the world’s most romantic cities! This service dog-friendly hotel has a step-free entrance and intricate 18th-century decor that transports its guests to a different time period.

The spacious accessible step-free bedrooms at Hotel Luna have free-turning space and bedside light controls. The luxurious beds stand at 66cm and have a width of 180 cm with 150cm of available space on the side. The bright step-free ensuite bathrooms also include free-turning room and 42cm toilets. The roll-in shower does not have grab bars but includes a shower seat, handheld showerhead, which stands at 125 cm, and an emergency cord.

Baglioni’s onsite restaurant, the Canova Venecia, has won several national awards, including the Foger d’Oro and Gambero Rosso. It offers an elegant and innovative blend of local recipes with an international twist in a warm and welcoming environment. Breakfast is served every morning in a step-free location and has easily accessible seating.

The hotel is in the heart of Venice. Those hoping to go on romantic gondola rides and visit the famous piazzas and basilicas are in luck. Baglioni is less than 1 km (0.6 miles) from the Piazza and Basilica San Marco, the Rialto Bridge, the Bridge of Sighs, and the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore. Baglioni is just 8km (4.9 miles) away from the Venice Marco Polo Airport.

Baglioni Hotel Luna

Baglioni Hotel Luna, a five-star luxury waterfront hotel, transports its guests to romantic 18th century Venice.

King-size bed, two bedside tables, hanging lamps, and two large windows

At the Hotel Santa Chiara, 500 years of Venitian history is updated and repackaged into a modern experience. As the only hotel in Venice with private parking, other amenities like step-free entrances, elevators, and accommodating staff are all made a little bit easier to enjoy. This 4-star hotel also features stunning views of the Grand Canal and is just minutes from San Marco Square. 

Guest rooms combine accessibility and centuries of Venetian charm. These fully step-free rooms are outfitted with free turn space, bedside light switches, and ensuites with roll-in showers. In addition to wheelchair accessible accommodations, this hotel also provides service animal-friendly rooms.  

From cappuccinos to macchiato to straight espresso at this hotel, you can get a taste of an energizing breakfast. Enjoy your morning coffees, pastries, fresh fruit as you admire views of the Grand Canal. Views of Venice's waterways can also be enjoyed alongside drinks at the hotel bar and rooftop terrace or meals at its sister hotel's restaurant, Prete Rosso. 

With the hotel's locations in the quaint district of Santa Croce Vinices, many most famous landmarks are nearby. The Constitution Bridge and the Papadopoli Gardens are a 3-minute stroll from the hotel. Other locations like Frari Basilica, Tronchetto Cruise Terminal, and the Venice Marina less than 0.7 km (.4 miles) away. The hotel is also 198.1 m (650 ft) from Venezia Santa Lucia Train Station, so you have easy access to the rest of Italy in addition to Venice's most prominent locations.

Hotel Santa Chiara

At the Hotel Santa Chiara, 500 years of Venetian history is repackaged into a modern experience in Venice, Italy.

Comfortable double bed with bedside table

At Hotel Heureka, centuries of Venitian history culminates into a breathtaking, contemporary, and magical experience. This 4-star boutique hotel not only offers step-free entrances, an accommodating staff, and a service animal-friendly environment but also ensures guests have access to all the charm of Venice's Cannaregio district.  

With views of the city's canal, the hotel's rooms seem like a dream.  Their enchanting decor gives off a unique and completely original look that blends well with accessibility features such as sizable free turning space, bedside light switches, and an ensuite with a roll-in shower. 

After a pleasant rest, your morning can start with breakfast at the hotel's garden or inside its ornately decorated drawing-room. You can tend to your appetite with traditional cocktails at the hotel's onsite bar or visit nearby restaurants and cafes.

With a location in central Venice, the day is sure to be full of idyllic canalside journeys. For instance, the Church of Madonna dell' Orto and the Rialto Bridge are just a 5-minute stroll from the hotel. Other must-see locations like the Canal Grande, Doge's Palace, Bridge of Sighs, and the Basilica di San Marco are only 1.5 km ( 0.9 miles) away.

Hotel Heureka

At Hotel Heureka, centuries of Venetian history are on display in a contemporary experience in Venice, Italy.

A respite from the crowded streets of Venice's vibrant downtown, the Hotel Al'Codega is a charming getaway steps away from the Piazza San Marco and the Rialto Bridge. Enter this picturesque 4-star hotel from its enchanting hidden courtyard, where you'll be met with step-free entrances, elevators, a service animal-friendly environment that ensure you'll have an unforgettable stay.

Whether you're staying for a romantic weekend or an exciting family vacation, Hotel Al'Codega's accessible guest rooms are the ideal place to relax after a day filled with adventures. These rooms welcome their residents with amenities such as a free turning space of 125 cm (49 in), bedside light switches, and ensuites with roll-in showers and marble detailing that brings forward Venice's charm and character. 

Views of the canal pair well with the hotel's breakfast of sweet and savory Venetian delicacies. Guests also regularly enjoy a short coffee break or cocktails at the hotel bar and lounge area before dinner at local restaurants and cafes. 

Although the hotel offers a quiet place to relax away from the city's hustle and bustle, being in the heart of Venice means there's plenty to do and see nearby. For instance, you're within a 10-minute stroll from the  Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo, Olivetti Exhibition Centre, Piazza San Marco, and the Rialto Bridge. Other locations like Doge's Palace, Ca' d'Oro, and the Frari are all within 1 km (0.6 miles) from Hotel Al'Codega.

Hotel Al Codega

The Hotel Al'Codega is a respite from Venice, Italy's crowded streets and is steps away from the Piazza San Marco.

Guides / staff members have experience assisting people with disabilities

Accessible bathrooms at multiple stops during the activity

Places visited are all wheelchair accessible and can be navigated independently

From gondolas to 16th-century plazas, explore Venice’s beauty and history on Dorsoduro District- Walking Tour. On this guided tour, you’ll be able to traverse Venice’s Dorsoduro District cobblestone streets and its most notable buildings with a guide trained to assist people with reduced mobility and vision. 

Each stop o your tour will be like exploring Renessaaunce era Venice with all the addition of modern luxuries. The guide can help you find an accessible restroom near every stop as well as help you maneuver the difficult navigate pathways. 

To start your tour, you’ll meet outside The Salute Church waterbus stop. This is where you’ll be able to admire the outside of an ancient Roman Catholic church and minor basilica, the Santa Maria Della Salute, or as it’s commonly known as the “Salute.” After exploring Roman architecture, your guide will take you on one of Venice’s most pleasant walks- the Zattere. The Quai des Zattere is a short 1,500 meters (1 mile) stroll along Venice’s canals, where you’ll be able to pass by the district’s most ornate statues and striking vistas.  

This charming stroll through Venice’s cobblestone streets will bring you to the old gondola yard, San Trovaso, where you’ll see a 17th-century boatyard building with traditional wooden gondolas. With gondolas in mind, your next stop along the canals will be the Church of San Sebastiano. This 16th-century Roman Catholic church is unique, however, for its paintings by the artist Paolo Veronese, as well as paintings by Tintoretto and Titian. 

After stops that highly Venice’s waterways and churches, you’ll make your way to areas that breathe life into this ancient city. Your next stop will be the Campo Dei Carmini, a small plaza that is home to the Renaissance era architecture and the old of Doge Marco Foscarini. Finally, you’ll head to the last stop, the Campo Santa Margherita, where you’ll be able to enjoy the local culture of the Dorsoduro of Venice, Italy.

Dorsoduro District- Walking Tour

From gondolas to 16th-century plazas, explore Venice, Italy's beauty and history on Dorsoduro District- Walking Tour.

Explore Venice’s unique architecture and history on this three-hour Highlights of Venice Tour. On this guided tour, you will get to see all of Venice’s iconic landmarks with a guide that has extensive experience assisting tourists with disabilities. You will meet your guide outside of the central Saint Mark’s Square, often referred to as just La Piazza, at 9:00 am. Here you will hear about the itinerary and learn a little bit about Venice’s rich history. 
You will then stroll through Venice’s charming cobblestone streets and ride a Vaporetto, a public waterbus on the city’s Grand Canal. This is the perfect opportunity to soak in all of the beauty around you and enjoy the slow pace of this unique city built on the water. The Vaporetto system is fully accessible as it includes step-free entrances and ramps. Your guide can help you find accessible restrooms throughout the activity and help you navigate any difficult pathways you may come across.
Guests will then be transported back to the 15th century as they walk through the backstreets of Rialto, the commercial and financial heart of Venice. This area is well-known for its major markets and its landmark 15th century Rialto Bridge. These picturesque corners and quaint alleys are the perfect settings for unique travel pictures. Tourists get to sample local produce at the Rialto Market and can buy souvenirs if desired. Guests will end the tour with a food tasting that includes the Cicchetti, small snacks or sandwiches made of olives, vegetables, hardboiled eggs or seafood, and a glass of Spritz.

Highlights of Venice city tour

The Highlights of Venice Tour is the perfect way to experience this romantic city’s most iconic landmarks.

Visit some of Venice’s most popular tourist attractions, St. Marks Square and the Doge Palace, to be transported back in time. St. Mark’s Square is the biggest public square in Venice and is home to government buildings and a breathtaking Italo-Byzantine basilica. Just a few steps away, the Doge Palace was built in Venetian Gothic style in 1340 and has intricate mosaics, gold leaf detailing, detailed paintings, floors, columns, and slabs in precious ancient marble. 

There are several accessible bathrooms throughout the activity, in Doge’s Palace as well as throughout the city. The guide has extensive experience assisting people with disabilities and will ensure that all places visited are wheelchair accessible and can be navigated independently. 

Visitors will meet their guide at St. Mark’s Square and make their way to the Doge Palace before ending the tour back at St. Mark’s Square. The Madonna Nicopeia Chapel at the Doge Palace has a ramped entrance and an elevator available upon request that takes guests to the museum. The museum has various collections and houses the original “quadriga” and four copper horses stolen during the Fourth Crusade.

St Mark’s square and the Doge’s palace tour

Explore the iconic and breathtaking St. Marks Square and Doge Palace with an experienced guide.

Places present some barriers and minimum assistance is needed

From ancient waterways and architecture to hubs of modern culture, there is no better way to explore the Grand Canal's Rialto area than with SeeVenice's walking tour. This guided venture takes you over cobblestone streets, through gondola-laden canals, and inside some of the city's most renowned buildings. All you need to bring is yourself and excitement to experience history first hand.

Your guide is an experienced Venetian local with a passion for making the labyrinth that is Venice accessible to others. In addition to being trained to operate tours for people with reduced vision, your guide has designed accessible itineraries so that people with disabilities can experience the heart and soul of Venice without limits. 

You'll first meet your guide at the Rialto Mercato water bus stop, where you'll arrive by a Vaporetto with a mobile ramp. From there, you'll head rides into the Rialto market, where you'll be able to peruse fresh seafood, get a taste of fresh fruit, and explore what was once an ancient ""bazaar."" Here, however, food isn't the only highlight. Being one of the city's cultural centers, you'll also be able to stop into artists' showrooms, see glass blowing and jewelry making demonstrations. 

After exploring a market that boasts an endless variety of shops and displays, you'll head to the Campo San Giacometto. At this plaza, you'll see how why Rialto such a renowned area. You'll stop by the Erberia and the Riva del Vin and get a full history of each location's historical signifance. You'll also stop by the plaza's churches, gothic architecture, and columns made from ancient Greek marble that dates to the 11th century give you a taste of the city's historic charm. 

Next, you'll head over to the Campo San Toma and visit the Guild of the Shoemakers and woodcarver workshops. With tradition and the city's quaint culture on display, you'll be able to enjoy a tranquil stroll to the nearby Campo dei Frari, one of the most important and popular plazas in Venice. Here you can marvel at the Basilica of Santa Maria Gloriosa Dei Frari, one of the largest religious buildings in Venice, as well as its Renaissance-era painting and architecture. 

Finally, you'll head to the Campo San Rocco, another popular plaza near the Rialto Bridge. Here you can see white marble buildings, masterpieces of the Venetian Renaissance, and an exterior view of the Basilica of the Frari's gothic rotunda. You'll also stop by the Scuola Grande di San Rocco and get to glimpse its collection of paintings by Tintoretto. Although this is where your tour will end, your guide is happy to share more points and insights on how to explore Venice accessibly.

Rialto, Venice Walking Tour

From ancient waterways to cultural hubs, explore Venice, Italy's Rialto area, with SeeVenice's walking tour.