RioEditor's Pick

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Comfy rooms, reasonable rates and a super-central location make the 30-room Hotel Rio a hotel to consider. And we mean central: St. Mark’s Square is less than a minute away.

You'll find few traces of the "old days" at this two-star hotel, even though the building dates back to the late 1700s. The open, airy lobby is right off of the bustling Campo Filippo e Giacomo. Exposed brick sets a warm feel as you head upstairs to rather modern rooms.

Guest rooms in the hotel section have clean, pastel-painted walls and minimal yet functional furnishings. Rooms equipped with cable TV and air conditioning look out to the Campo and cost about €20 more per night. Modern bathrooms offer plenty of space.

Like so many Venetian hotels, the Rio offers additional rooms behind the hotel in its “annex.” These are quieter than those facing the Campo, although some may be put-off by staying in what’s basically a private apartment building.

During our most recent trip to Venice, we spent three nights in the annex. Our large double featured a comfortable wooden bed, simple desk and chair and two windows opening to a small courtyard. Our spacious bath was equipped with a tub (unusual for a budget hotel in Venice), bidet, toilet and sink. We didn’t have a TV or Wi-Fi access.

Breakfast is served in the bar/restaurant downstairs, but is not included in the 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.