Casa PeronEditor's Pick

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Don't cry for me Argentina! (Or at least don't cry unless Casa Peron is booked solid!). We can't stop singing the praises of this budget one-star, an eclectic and arty 11-room hotel right on the border of Santa Croce and San Polo.

Gianrico Scarpa’s family has been running the Peron for the last 90 years, and has packed it full of art. There are pieces hanging everyone, and it was produced by Signor Scarpa, his friends and visiting guests (art students seem to be, er, drawn to the Casa Peron).

Upon entering the hotel, you’ll be greeted by both the friendly family and pet parrot Pierino. (He may squawk from his curtain-rod perch as you climb the stairs to your room.)

Each mid-size bedroom sports an original piece of artwork, but is otherwise quite simple. Expect white walls, plain wooden furnishings and bright orange-and-red bedding. All but three of the rooms are air-conditioned, and none of them have a TV or telephone. Three rooms, however, have small private balconies looking over the back garden.

Bathrooms come in shades of pink and gray, with rounded corner showers for extra space (a real find in Venetian hotels).

A continental breakfast is included in the room rate.

» Annie Shapero

Note: This hotel was visited by a EuroCheapo editor and is recommended based on cleanliness, location, price and overall quality. EuroCheapo did not charge this hotel to be listed.