Located a minute away from San Marco and just off a happening little campo, the Locanda al Leon hotel packs in the charm (and history).

Situated a minute away from St. Mark's Square, the two-star Hotel Rio offers comfy rooms and reasonable rates.

A bare-bones student lodging, the Ostello Santa Fosca isn't for everyone, but its unique historic building make for an experience, and its rock-bottom rates can't be beat. 

The sweet Locanda Silva offers 23 simple rooms in a historic building not far from San Marco.

Located a five-minute stroll from the Santa Lucia train station, and just down a palm-tree-lined alleyway, the 15-room Hotel Santa Lucia feels like a Miami breeze.

The three-star Hotel La Calcina is a splurge-worthy gem with a lovely location and charm to spare.

The friendly owner of the Locanda SS. Giovanni e Paolo is a traditionalist, and his six-room hotel maintains the feel of the 18th-century palazzo that houses it.

Set on the tranquil square, Santo Giovanni Novo, the six-room Locanda Casa Querini is a family-run charmer with classic Venetian style.

The two-ster Hotel Messner offers 40 charming rooms and a fabulous location in the shadow of the stunning Madonna della Salute church.

The six-room Residenza Ca' Riccio is a gem of a spot, with old-fashioned charm, friendly service and a cool location in part of what was once a 15th-century cloister.

The adorable six-room Dorsoduro hotel is housed in a 16th-century building that still exudes an antique feeling without all the creaking and cracking.

The Hotel Villa Rosa offers 33 sparkling rooms two blocks from the train station. Even with this super-central location, it still manages to be quite peaceful.

The Hotel Locanda Salieri is a charming and Cheapo-friendly one-star hotel located near the train station.

The intimate Casa Cosmo Lodging House is a family affair with four simple rooms near the Rialto Bridge.