Cosy hotels with a rooftop in Venice
Stays with a rooftop terrace, bar or garden: a place to take in the view up top. We've scored 10 cosy hotels with a rooftop in Venice; Relais Venezia leads at 6.8/10. Ranked by cosy score.
- Venice, Italy
Tucked within a beautifully renovated historic building just minutes from St Mark's Square, this family-run boutique hotel charms with its lavishly decorated rooms, a breakfast served with evident care, and a front-of-house team, Federico and Leonardo among them, whose personal touches, from rooftop-view room upgrades to retrieving forgotten luggage via water taxi at dawn, make guests feel far more like houseguests than hotel visitors.
- Venice, Italy
Tucked just a short stroll from St Mark's Square, Hotel San Gallo charms with Venetian-style rooms, a rooftop breakfast terrace, welcoming touches of chocolates and a personalised card on arrival, and front-desk staff, Vito among them, who will map out your entire visit, book restaurants, and arrange flowers in your room for a birthday without a moment's hesitation.
- Venice, Italy
Tucked discreetly behind a single door on a quiet canal-side street just minutes from St Mark's Square, Hotel Doni charms with beautifully appointed rooms, including a junior suite with a gorgeous historic ceiling and frescoes, a rooftop terrace where prosecco arrives with views across Venice, made-to-order breakfasts, gondolas passing the front door, and staff, particularly the warmly celebrated Eleonora, whose restaurant recommendations, local knowledge, and easy humour leave guests feeling thoroughly looked after.
- Venice, Italy
Tucked away on a quiet Venetian piazza, this charming boutique B&B wins guests over with beautifully styled rooms decorated in Venetian taste, an exquisite sweet-and-savoury breakfast, warmly attentive staff, and a rooftop terrace where you can watch the sunset over the city with a glass of something cold in hand.
- Venice, Italy
Tucked quietly into Dorsoduro, this owner-run hotel charms with traditionally decorated Venetian rooms, a courtyard where Italian breakfasts are served with warmth and excellent cappuccino, and a little roof terrace perfect for an evening glass of wine, all just a short walk from the heart of Venice.
- Venice, Italy
A tranquil retreat tucked away from Venice's tourist bustle, this boutique hotel wins guests over with spacious, well-appointed rooms, including a room with its own rooftop terrace, a splendid breakfast, complimentary in-room snacks, and staff who respond to pre-arrival emails promptly, greet arrivals warmly, and even conjure a cosy corner at the bar with a hot drink and a snack.
- Venice, Italy
Hotel A La Commedia offers warm, attentive service and characterful rooms with Venetian details like canopy beds and castle-themed décor, though its four-star comfort and central location feel more polished and professional than intimate, and the experience leans toward reliable elegance rather than the small-scale, homely warmth that defines true cosiness.
- Venice, Italy
Rooftop breakfast on the Terrazza Danieli with lagoon views, cocktails and a piano player at Bar Dandolo, a lobby of marble columns and antique chandeliers, and staff who greet guests by name make this 14th-century palazzo on the waterfront a stay of considerable grandeur, though be prepared for cramped standard rooms, temperamental plumbing, and a chaotic entrance besieged by tour groups.
- Venice, Italy
The roof terrace overlooking the Venetian lagoon, the attentive staff who greet guests with warmth and a smile, the fresh à la carte breakfast, and the hotel's own pool combine to make this restored Lido property a quietly impressive retreat for those seeking a relaxed, well-served stay away from the bustle of the main island.
- Venice, Italy
Perched just fifty metres from St Mark's Square with canal views right on the doorstep, this storied Venetian hotel wins guests over with its castle-like architecture, beautifully preserved rooms, and warmly attentive staff, whilst the restaurant, langoustine tartare and all, adds a quietly accomplished note to the stay.
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