Al VagonEditor's Pick

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The super-central Al Vagon offers 21 rooms on the border of Cannaregio and San Marco. The budget-minded hotel, presided over by the friendly Maurizio La Faci since 1980, puts you within walking distance of most city sights.

Although the aging palazzo dates to the 15th century, the Al Vagon’s 21 "standard" and "superior" rooms offer modern comforts. The hotel’s 10 standard rooms, all of which were renovated in 2009, are still pretty flashy, offering carved, gold-painted beds, yellow brocade curtains and richly patterned bedding. Seven of these are equipped with air conditioning, while three have fans. Bathrooms vary in size, but all have showers and hair dryers. Tacking a view onto standard rooms will raise rates at least €10.

Superior rooms turn up the 18th-century Venetian style a couple notches, with more gilding, Murano lamps and more amenities. Some have romantic canal views, and most features (from the closet to the bidet) are bigger and nicer. The upgrade, however, will cost you another €20-30.

The hotel does not serve breakfast, although many cafés are located within steps of the hotel.

» 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.