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Lanterna Di Marco Polo

Venice (and vicinity) · Italy

San Marco 4987View location

8.8/10Excellent383 Reviews
Cleanliness8.8/108.8
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort8.2/108.2
Condition8.2/108.2
Location9.4/109.4
Neighborhood9.6/109.6
Amenities8.2/108.2
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About Lanterna Di Marco Polo

The Lanterna di Marco Polo hotel enjoys a prime location in the heart of Venice, just 250 meters from St. Mark's Square and a short walk from the Rialto Bridge.

Recently renovated, it offers modern rooms furnished in Venetian style, each equipped with a TV, mini-bar, air conditioning, and en-suite bathroom. Free Wi-Fi is available in every room.

Please inform the hotel of your estimated arrival time and method of transportation (train, car, or plane) after booking to receive directions and a map. Reception is open until 3 PM. For arrivals after this time, notification is required to obtain the access code.

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With a stay at Lanterna di Marco Polo, you'll be centrally located in Venice, steps from Rialto Bridge and 3 minutes by foot from Grand Canal. This guesthouse is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from St. Mark's Square and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from St. Mark's Basilica.

Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with down comforters. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Featured amenities include multilingual staff and luggage storage.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Dining services
Concierge
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 11:00 AM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • A tax is imposed by the city and will be collected at the property. This tax does not apply to residents of Venice City and children under 10 years of age. Further exemptions may apply to patients and their companions, and people staying in the city for specific purposes/duties, subject to the submission of proper documents to the property. A 30 percent reduction applies from January 1-31.
    • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 January - 31 January, EUR 2.10 per person, per night for adults; EUR 1.00 per night for guests aged 10-16 years old.
    • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 February - 31 December, EUR 3.00 per person, per night for adults; EUR 1.50 per night for guests aged 10-16 years old.

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport.
    • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
    • One child 3 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 15 April to 15 October.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. On certain dates of the year, visitors must pay an access fee of EUR 5-10 per person per day to enter Venice. Those with accommodation in Venice are exempt from paying this. Guests must however request an exemption voucher in advance and present it with an identity document on arrival. To check affected dates, fees and request an exemption, visit cda.ve.it/en/. Guests booking their stay in Venice are kindly requested to visit the #EnjoyRespectVenezia site www.comune.venezia.it/en/content/enjoyrespectvenezia for important information and regulations applied in the city. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately EUR 8 per person
    • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50 per night

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    English

    Italian

    French

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Grand Canal 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Rialto Bridge 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
St. Mark's Square 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
St. Mark's Basilica 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
St Mark's Campanile 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Teatro Malibran 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Marco Polo's Home 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Doge's Palace 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Rialto Market 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Teatro La Fenice 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Chiesa Santa Maria dei Miracoli 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Calle Larga XXII Marzo 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Bridge of Sighs 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
San Zaccaria Waterbus 0.6 km / 0.4 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Number of floors (annexe): 5
  • bed and breakfast
  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Maestro
  • Visa Electrón
  • City centre
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
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  • Airport ShuttleExtra charge
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Hotel safe
  • Terrace
  • Luggage room
  • Breakfast
  • LGTBIQ friendly
  • Flight information required
  • Non-smoking establishment
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

Upon availability

Room types

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    Lanterna Di Marco Polo

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    BASIC

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    Room code: ROO.Z1

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    SUPERIOR

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    Room code: DBT.SU-1

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    CLASSIC

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    Room code: DBT.AS-1

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  • Room SUPERIOR WITH TERRACERoom • SUPERIOR WITH TERRACEROO.SU-TR

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    Lanterna Di Marco Polo

    Room SUPERIOR WITH TERRACE

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    SUPERIOR WITH TERRACE

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    Room code: ROO.SU-TR

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIORDOUBLE • SUPERIORDBL.SU

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    SUPERIOR

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    Room code: DBL.SU

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Lanterna Di Marco Polo

8.8
Excellent
383 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.8 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
8.2 /10
Condition
8.2 /10
Location
9.4 /10
Neighborhood
9.6 /10
Amenities
8.2 /10
100 reviews shown
2/10
Poor
11 Oct 2025
marily
Not happy
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
23 Sep 2025
Jennifer
Great location, close to the Rialto bridge! Very friendly staff that so graciously made restaurant recommendations and reservations for us! The only downside was the beds were VERY firm, and caused us not to get much sleep during our stay.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Aug 2025
John
Lovely room, super clean, great air con, comfy bed, modern bathroom, coffee machine in reception and central location for a really reasonable price. Plus Michael was super friendly and recommended places to eat for us. Definitely staying here again if we ever return to Venezia.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
03 Jul 2025
Natalia
Great location. AC did not work properly and we did not receive a response from the staff
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2025
William
great location once we found it
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 May 2025
Dan

Wonderful Stay in Venice.

We enjoyed our stay. Good location. The front desk attendant was very helpful. Very quiet and dark for sleeping. Recently renovated room with modern but small bathroom. Two minute walk to Grand Canal and 5 minutes to St. Mark’s Square. However, the bed is very uncomfortable. Very hard. Also very steep stairs.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 May 2025
Thomas

Good room, great location

The rooms were good. The bed was not that comfortable but the air con was a nice reprieve when needed. Bathroom very good and location was great, espscially for Rialto Bridge and St Mark's Bascilica.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 May 2025
Georgia

Great li

Lovely host and traditional interior in the room. Everything you need is in the room and a comfy bed! Fantastic location close to Rialto Bridge and St Marco square. Note that the aircon doesn’t work until the start of May.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Mar 2025
Roxanne
Amazing guesthouse! Great location (2 minutes from San Marco). Venetian decoration and modern bathroom, a great combo! Would recommend!
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2024
Peter
Easy short walk to the Rialto Bridge or San Marco Square. Terrific cafe beside the hotel entrance and shopping and eating option all around this location.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Sep 2024
Eliana
For few days is a perfect option.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
30 Aug 2024
Edward
Extremely kind and they were the best on setting up our tours and transportation
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2024
jennifer

Short visit to Venice

Lanterna Marco Polo was situated in a central location, easy access to every thing. Room had air conditioning and a private bathroom. Would recommend!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2024
Ann

Ahhh Venice

It’s a great hotel in the City. When we checked in we were greeted by a very nice man (Michael I believe) who gave us suggestions on where to eat, and visit. The room was clean and relaxing. There is a little sitting area on the roof which has a nice breeze. We enjoyed that we were right in an active area of Venice. There is a great little coffee shop to the right of the entrance door. The room we had was on the 5th floor, and there is no elevator, but great views of the city. We loved our time there and would stay again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2024
BERCEL ANN
Hotel is a historic building so it was old but the room is updated. The wifi in the room was very weak, I think that's the only down side on this property. Other than that it is a great hotel.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2024
Lisset
El muchacho que nos recibió muy amable siempre estuvo al tanto de nosotros, nos ayudó en reservar los tours y nos recomendó Restaurantes muy buenos , estamos muy agradecidos por todo , lo recomiendo ampliamente
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2023
Verified traveler
Michael was very helpful.He provided information on how to go around and good restaurants. Lanterna is very easy to find close to Rialto and the Vaporreti.

It was a memorable stay.

There was no lift so prepare to carry your luggages and go up and down the stairs.

It was a memorable stay.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
22 Sep 2023
Markus
The location was great. Friendly service at the front desk.
Several issues wrong with the room. The refrigerator in the room didn’t work, the toilet seat was not properly secured to the toilet and kept moving.
Pinching hazard.
The carpet was old, spotted and very disgusting. The shower was filthy and didn’t seem to be cleaned in a long time. Dirt stains on tiles including mold in the bottom tiles. There was never a mention of endless steep stairs up to our room!! When the issues were reported, there was nothing corrected. The price for our room was way over priced!! Low end Hotel!! Not fit for dog and we will definitely not recommend this hotel to anyone!!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2023
Teresa
We enjoyed our stay at Lanterna di Marco Polo. It was initially a bit confusing as there was no check-in staff for our arrival around 6pm. However, we did receive an email with instructions to help us get access into the building. The staff member the next morning was very helpful & kind—thank you! Room bedding & decor is quite outdated, but the room was clean & the air conditioning was great. There are no elevators, so if I were staying here again I would request a room in a lower level especially if one is traveling with heavy luggage &/or has a hard time with stairs in general. It’s conveniently located within a 3-4 minute walk to water transportation. Everything is fairly walkable in Venice, and we found excellent restaurants & shopping within minutes of the hotel.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2023
jared
very nice staff
plumbing was modernized
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
29 Jun 2023
Troy
It’s old but ok and in a good spot.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2023
Paul
Office is only open until 1:00 pm but I was sent several messages from Anna on how to get in the property which was straight forward and easy. Michael and Anna were extremely helpful throughout our stay and the hotel is on the Centre of Rialto which was walking distance to everything. The Rialto bridge is a 5 minute walk. Great location and super helpful staff.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2023
Dana
We had a wonderful stay! Very helpful.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2023
Gregory
The check-in was easy and the receptionist was extremely pleasant and helpful when we had questions.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 May 2023
Greg
I booked a room last minute for one night. The location was very convenient. The front desk staff was lovely and very welcoming. The room had a historic look/feel but was comfortable, private and nice. The bathroom looked like it had been recently renovated - very nice. I would stay here again!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2023
Ian
Excellent traditional room in the heart of the busy tourist area of Venice. Close to St Marks. Comfortable room. Very clean. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2023
Tõnis

Very lovely place

Very good place to stay. Really comfort and nice. We had our room on the fifth floor and terrace was wonderful.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2023
Ileen
Location was great close to everything, easy check in, very nice staff very friendly, make sure you read the instructions they provide if you aren’t familiar with European air conditioners haha. Definitely recommend this place and will come back!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Jan 2023
Gilles
Good location but coffee machine & continental breakfast as mention on my reservation was not included.....
I don't know if Expedia not first time.....
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2022
Braeden
Anna was great! She communicated with us the whole time and was very accommodating to our timeframe and requests. The room was great as well! Windows for fresh air, coffee and tea options, extra pillows. Literally a minutes time to a main transportation area. Close to great shopping, and great food options! Highly recommend
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2022
Manuel
Staff was very helpful and accommodating
W check in and out. Only stayed one night.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Oct 2022
Odil
Very friendly and helpful staff, great location. Definitely recommend it
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2022
Krishnel
We stayed here for 4 nights. The location was perfect, staff was friendly and the room was cleaned everyday. I really liked the decor, the air conditioning worked perfectly and there’s a fan. Only complain is we stayed at the top of the building so there were many steps however we really enjoyed our stay here.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Aug 2022
Verified traveler
Really charming hotel in the centre of Venice, easy to go anywhere for anything, Rialto 3 minutes walk and San Marco 6.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2022
Michele
Great place to stay. Perfect location and very nice room.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
04 Aug 2022
Verified traveler

Poor quality

The hotel is very old fashioned, and seems to be a traditional Venice hotel experience. However, it was very very basic, not very comfortable, shower and toilet facilities weren’t great and importantly there was no lift so had to walk a windy creepy staircase with all our luggage. The breakfast is also just a croissant and a drink. Another key issue we had was that one of our guests was bitten by a bed bug. We spent most of our time in Venice trying to stay out and just used it as a place to rest our heads. The receptionist was very friendly and helpful, but the hotel is something I wouldn’t recommend.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2022
Michalis
Very friendly staff. Anna (the receptionist) was extremely kind. Very reasonable price compare to the rest of hotels in venice.
4/10
Poor
13 Jul 2022
Ronodeep
Rooms were pretty mediocre, good location
6/10
Pleasant
29 Jun 2022
Verified traveler
The front desk person was very nice and friendly. The kettle made the water taste nasty:(
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2022
Don

Great Location

Great location and Anna was terrific. I’ve already recommended Lanterns MP to many friends!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2022
Tricia
Extremely helpful front desk staff Anna. Without her help & expertise my stay in Venice wouldn’t have been so great. From helping me find my way around to booking my train tickets. So grateful for her patience with me.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2022
Tricia
Hotel was easy access to Grand Canal 2 min walk. St Marks Square 5 min walk. Very impressed with service from Anna at Front Desk. Without Anna’s help I would have never found my way around Venice.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2022
Alihan
It’s great place to stay in the heart of the Venice
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
22 Nov 2020
BM
They are thief’s- all traveled were canceled because of Covid 19. I Ask for my refund they refused to give me my money back. I make sure they will not get any business from me, my family,my friends and colleagues and anyone I meet in my travel. I will be their worst salesperson.
Business_and_leisure
8/10
Excellent
02 Jan 2020
Luis

Excellent location, great service, bad wifi

Overall pretty good, the service before the check-in is amazing, both Riccardo and Guido were very nice.
Pros - service, location (3 minutes walking from St Marks Plaza), location
Cons - The WIFI is bad (seems its a problem in Italy). The city tax has to be paid in cash, no other option.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
29 Oct 2019
Laura

Venice - First trip

Ricardo was great! We felt like family there.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Oct 2019
Pablo

Getting Lost in Venice

This hotel was wonderful. Riccardo and Guido were the nicest men and they were very helpful in recommending places to visit, restaurants, etc. The hotel is very old. 1490's old. But it was perfect. We fell in love with Venice. The location of Lanterna di Marco Polo is the best. The rooms are very quaint but nice. Showers are super small but did the job. Only drawback was that there is no lift (elevator), and we were on the 4th floor. It was the 3rd floor but they count from 0 in Italy, lol. WE LOVED THIS PLACE. Our group of 7 was split between 3 rooms and all of us thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Venice. We loved getting lost in the maze that is Venice and soaked in the food, wine and scenery. Such an amazing place and thanks to Riccardo and Guido who made our stay so nice and relaxing.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
Awesome staff. They were so polite and helpful and cheerful. Brightened our day just to talk to them. Excellent location. Near San Marcos Square, Rialto, as well as numerous restaurants and shops.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
05 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
There is nothing to like. The hotel has rno facilities for any drink or water. There is no contact number to call anyone. There is nobody Manning the place after midday. No contact number was offered. The room is small and two beds pushed together to make a double bed. There was bed bugs and we got bitten most nights. In a small room they used partly as storage. It looked like a folding bed was stored and looked like a double he'd. It was all covered. The bathroom is small and there is no space to store toileteries. No telephone in the room. It is not worth the money they charged. It's not comparable to a two star hotel. The photographs on internet are deceptive. Not a true reflection.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
Perfect location in venice. Food shopping everything within walking distance minutes away from popular spots. I came from USA, and i couldn't charge my phone so don't forget to pack one. The hotel does not have usb plug either. Perfect spot to just sleep and go.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
30 Sep 2019
Shawna
Friendly, helpful staff, great location. Fabulous dinner recommendation. We would stay here again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Aug 2019
George

Great stay in prime location.

Great location! It was minutes from Rialto Bridge and about 5 minutes(maybe less) from St. Marks Square. Very friendly staff at the front desk. We would stay here again.
Partner
2/10
Poor
14 Aug 2019
Jackie
Owners aren't any friendly, they will call the cops on you, if,you given them a bad review,the place is a dump,very rude people,they're only care about taking your money, be careful American travelers.
Friends_and_family Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Super location for staying in a wonderful historic building. Staff are fantastic, very helpful and friendly. Can definitely recommend staying at this hotel.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
07 Jul 2019
Verified traveler

Disappointing

Great location and price was right. Staff was very friendly, but largely absent. Room was dated, bed and pillows were horribly uncomfortable, and shower was tiny with nozzle taped together. Overall, disappointed based on prior good reviews.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Jul 2019
Morgan&Valeria
The hotel is perfectly located, just a few steps from San Marco and Rialto. The two people running the hotel are amazingly friendly. They talk to you about Venice with passion. They always greet you in and out. They are the first to ask you if you need any advices. They made a difference to our stay.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2019
E Phillip
super well location.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Amazing place to stay in the heart of Venice. Strongly, strongly recommended.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2019
Carole

Old style elegance! Primo location.

What an amazing host! The location couldn’t be any better for shopping eating and just up the street from the water taxi. You must experience this quaint historically decorated hotel!!!
Family
8/10
Excellent
20 Jun 2019
Stephen
Excellent location for seeing the sights. Riccardo was very helpful and helped us with our visit.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2019
Scott

You could not ask for a better location. Loved it!

Guido was a big cheerful and welcoming start to every day. Would absolutely stay there again 10/10
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2019
Rebekah

Perfect location

Great hotel for the price. We were on the 3rd floor, and the manager insisted on carrying our bags - he was fabulous! Very convenient to Rialto Bridge and St Mark’s Square. The building is from 1493, which was really impressive!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2019
Tanya

Great stay!

This was an amazing one night stay. The directions from the airport and from the water shuttle were spot on and so easy to follow. Ricardo was so nice and helpful. The location was absolutely perfect, near San Marco square. Many wonderful cafes and bars within reach.
Family
8/10
Excellent
20 May 2019
Yoon
Excellent location and staffs! Bed was very comfortable. My only complaint was the shower head, which needs to be fixed.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2019
Ignacio

Cozy hotel !

Unbeatable location, near the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square, the rooms are small but clean and that's enough for me, I left early in the morning and came back at night to take a shower and sleep to be ready for the next day . I recommend Lanterna di Marco Polo 100%.
8/10
Excellent
17 Apr 2019
Ivan

Nice stay, recommended

Nice hotel, perfectly located. Only issue was the hotel doesn’t have an elevator, so it was difficult to get the suitcases to the 2nd floor (good we weren’t higher).
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Apr 2019
Steven

Rustic charm

Perfectly located between the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square, this rustic little boutique was great for our two nights in Venice. The host, Guido, was friendly, funny, and helpful. The location couldn't be better. It's a charming place, as long as you're not looking for opulence or modern conveniences. There is no elevator, so lugging the luggage up a few flights was rough, but not a dealbreaker for us. The mattress was a bit hard, but we were so beat after our day of exploring, it didn't matter. Overall, a nice, memorable stay.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
Very helpful with reservation mix up. Prompt response to inquiries
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
Unique place to stay. VERY friendly stuff and small and really nice hotel with perfect location
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2019
Stephen

Very well located. Warm and friendly owners

Great location. Clean and tidy. Great trip
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Feb 2019
DORON

I DID NOT UNDERSTAND WHY YOU CALL IT \"FABULOUS\"

THE HOTEL IS O.K, NOT MUCH MORE THAN THAT. WE WERE 3 ADULTS AND THE ROOM WAS A SMALL DBL ROOM. THE THIRD BED WAS SMALL AND PROBLEMATIC. NO SERVICES AT ALL AT THE HOTEL.
THE STAFF WAS FRIENDLY AND NICE. THE HOTEL IS LOCATED IN AN OLD BUILDING WHICH IS IN GOOD CONDITION BUT NOT CONVENIENT FOR GUESTS. THE LOCATION IS THE BEST POSSIBLE.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Nov 2018
Michelle
Easy to get there from airport and easy to move around
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Nov 2018
Geraldina

Nice place to stay in Venice

Guido and Riccardo were very friendly and helpful. The hotel was very comfortable and clean. Definitely we recommend it and we will looking to stay here when we return to Venice.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Nov 2018
NOVA
Guido and Ricardo were awesome hosts. It's an old building and understandable for tiny stairways, room size/bathroom okay. Only problem was lots of mosquitoes in the room, got bitten by them :(. Breakfast was great.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
31 Oct 2018
OsamaZourob
This property has a great location, the people working here are very helpful.
Mr. Riccardo contacted me through email 7 days before the date of check in, to sattel everything, prepare whatever we need, and to guide us to the ways of transportation we shall use to reach them.
He was really generous and helpful.

When we reached the Hotel he helped us with the luggage when venice was flooded with Aqua Alta.

The conservations with the receptionist was superior and his attitude was superior too.

Thank you Riccardo (and the other receptionist who i couldn’t actually remember his name).

Thank you Lanterna you made our day, although it was tough with the Aqua Alta (Flooded Venice).
10/10
Exceptional
27 Oct 2018
Rick
For me there were too many tourists right outside the door but I can't blame the owners for that.
8/10
Excellent
27 Oct 2018
Erika
Ricardo and Guido are wonderfully helpful. The location is perfect- only short 5 minute walk from the Rialto Bridge. Easy to find and access to water taxi.
Lovely clean room - classic fabric on the walls provides warm and cozy surroundings. Water pressure is fine. with good wifi. Bed is a little lumpy, but fine trade-off for all other aspects of property. Desk has space for laptop if needed.
6/10
Pleasant
22 Oct 2018
Verified traveler
Not great value for your money because the property is so old. Very small bathroom
4/10
Poor
14 Oct 2018
Minami's
We are seniors and climbing 4 flights of stairs was not easy. We had asked for lower floor but when we got there late- none available.
The staff was very nice.
8/10
Excellent
13 Oct 2018
Sharon
Only isuwas no lift. Perfect location. Wonderful hosts. Clean and great shower!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Oct 2018
Kevin

Great room

Good room. Owner very friendly. Great location. The hotel rooms go up 5 floors with no elevator.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
31 Aug 2018
Jacob

1000-year old hotel

Located in the heart of Venice, the hotel hides itself among the twisting streets and canals. We arrived late, but the owners went out of their way to give us an access code to enter, and had keys ready for us upon arrival. The hotel is very old: built in the 1000s (yes, almost a millennial old!), the stairs are windy and tight, but the rooms safe and likely renovated in the 20th century.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Aug 2018
William

Great Stay

We found it centrally located and very comfortable, friendly staff, and convenient
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Aug 2018
Celia

Hotel Lanterna di Marco Polo Family Stay

No elevator. Apart from that the hotel staff were friendly specifically Guido. The building was very old and dark but the location was more than satisfactory.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2018
Anna

Clean, comfortable hotel in amazing location!

Such a great hotel! Located right between the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square, it was the perfect location to access all the usual tourist areas of Venice while offering a nice, authentic neighborhood feel with multiple amazing restaurants and coffee bars. Room was clean and comfortable with a great shower (which is hard to find in most European hotels!) and the AC was key in the Venice summer heat. Check-in-out was very easy, even after-hours (we arrived late in the evening) and the managers were helpful and welcoming. We'll definitely book this hotel again when we return to Venice!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Aug 2018
Martha
Guido’s service was excellent, very friendly, the room was comfortable and clean, very good location.
10/10
Exceptional
19 Aug 2018
George

Highly recommended!

Our stay at Lanterna di Marco Polo was one of the most memorable moments of our trip thanks to Guido, the owner. He was super informative, conversational, accommodating, and welcoming. He made our entire extremely comfortable and easy. Highly recommend! Not to mention the hotel is beautiful and spotless.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2018
Jo
Very friendly and helpful staff. Large and comfortable bed. GREAT shower! We were on 3rd floor so high ceilings made the room feel much bigger than it was. Great location in Florence for easy walk to lots of places.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2018
J

Great hotel in Venice

Guido, the person in charge of hotel was amazing. He could not have been more helpful. And the hotel was very centrally located. If I go back to Venice, I will absolutely stay here again.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2018
Eric

Wonderful stay

Loved our stay at the hotel, had a nice conversation with the staff. Small hotel owned by two lovely aged men Guido and Riccardo. Very talkative and social, loved it there.
8/10
Excellent
30 Jun 2018
Verified traveler

Great location

Easy to find. Near the major sites. Very helpful staff.
2/10
Poor
26 Jun 2018
Verified traveler

Bed bugs and cobwebs

The location and the front desk staff were very polite and spoke good English. However we ended up covered in bedbug bites both nights and later found one in our suitcase after investigating a little deeper. I’d like my money back as the rooms were also dirty with no soap or shampoo and cobwebs in many areas. I understand the Venice old world charm but this was too far.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2018
Sharon

Loved this hotel.

Loved this hotel. Directions to hotel were right on. Owners where so friendly and helpful. Rooms were small but clean and comfortable. Location was wonderful. Can’t say enough good about this place. How to return to Venice someday and would definitely stay at Lanterna Di Marco Polo.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2018
Jon

Nice hotel in the middle of the town

The hotel was great with friendly staffs. Room was clean and I felt very comfortable staying there. Getting there was easy, it's close to the Rialto water bus station and the map with directions they emailed me was very helpful. The location is great, right in the middle of the island so it's very easy to go sight seeing from and it's very close to St. Mark's square.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2018
Salvatore

Great room, great location, great hosts

Nicely appointed room, with a vintage look in keeping with the architecture. Great location close to many attractions with easy access to three different sestiere (districts) as well as a quick walk to the vaporetto stop at the Rialto Bridge. Great breakfast/lunch available at the bar right next door. What really sets this place apart, though, are the hosts. When they found out I was attempting to improve my Italian speaking abilities, they worked with me and encouraged me to keep it up, especially Guido. After exchanging many stories about our lives and experiences, mostly in Italian, I felt that Guido and I had truly become friends. Given the crush of tourists in Venice it was a pleasure to have this room to relax in slightly off the beaten track and to have made the acquaintance of our welcoming hosts.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2018
Franklin
The location was perfect. Less than two minute walk to Rialto Bridge or San Marco Square. Excellent value. Hotel owners were very nice and helpful. When I go back to Venice I will stay there again !
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2018
Joanne

Charming B&B in the Heart of Venice

Small charming B&B in the heart of the Rialto area. It’s a great location in the heart of Venice, easy to get to any neighborhood. The owners are very helpful as well. I would stay here again. Our room had nice air conditioning, nice bathroom, and pretty comfortable beds. It was quiet at night as well for such a busy area.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2018
Kathryn

Good!

Central to everything! Friendly staff! Good experience. Venice is expensive.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Jun 2018
Andrew

Right in the mix

Location is great. We found the hotel easily although without directions it would be tough as lots of alleyways. Classic value Venetian hotel. You can pay a hell of a lot more. An amazing and unique city. Great stay.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2018
Acho

Cute guesthouse steps from Rialto ferry stop

Great experience for our first two nights in Venice - first time in Italy. Riccardo was charming and welcoming. I'm so glad he took our bags up as it was 3 floors up narrow stairs. Building itself is 600 years old so I was impressed with how well it was maintained. Room wasn't large but it was comfortable. There was also air-conditioning. Windows opened into clean Venetian alley streets. Bit of a tight squeeze into the shower stall - I'm a regular sized person so it'd take some gentle coordination if you were 6ft and 200 lbs. You won't be disappointed with Lanterna di Marco Polo.

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Lanterna Di Marco Polo
San Marco 4987, Venezia, Italy

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