Venice Bargains

Venice

While it may have a reputation for being expensive, Venice offers plenty of accommodation that will suit travellers hoping to stick to a budget, according to a Conde Nast Traveller article.

One of the most affordable options recommended by the magazine is Al Ponte Mocenigo, which is accessible via its own bridge and offers amenities including a Turkish bath on the ground floor.

Travellers willing to spend a little more to add some luxury to their Venice tours may be interested in the Oltre Il Giardino near the Frari church, which combines the feel of a rural retreat with an excellent location in the heart of the city.

Yet another option is the Novecento, which Conde Nast Traveller describes as an "intimate, eclectic, east-meets-west" hotel that has a "welcoming home-from-home" atmosphere.

People who value a good view from their hotel window can stay at La Calcina, which boasts vistas of the Giudecca canal, while those who prize comfort will appreciate the custom-made beds, silk cushions and oriental rugs of Corte 1321.

Conde Nast Traveller also gave Venice its seal of approval in a recent guide to alfresco dining, in which it encouraged travellers to pay a visit to La Terrazza at the Danieli Hotel.

Venice – Fall in love all over again on a Gondola ride on the Grand Canal and lose yourself in the grand St Mark’s Square.