Cheap hotels near Scuola Grande di San Rocco in Venice, Italy
The Scuola Grande di San Rocco, located in the San Polo neighborhood of Venice, was established in 1478 by a group of wealthy Venetian citizens. It’s best known for its extensive collection of art and for the adjacent Catholic church of the same name.
Marked by Corinthian columns and a limestone facade, the school’s main rooms house impressive murals by Tintoretto as well as paintings by Titian. Next door at the Church of San Rocco, the relics of Saint Roch are on display.
There is an admission charge, but it allows you to enter both the school and neighboring church. See the Web site for details.
Hotels near Scuola Grande di San Rocco: The list of budget hotels below near the Scuola include many pensions in San Polo and a few sleeps in nearby Santa Croce.
1Ca' San Polo Pension
Sestiere San Polo 2696, San Polo
EuroCheapo Review: The Locanda Ca' San Polo boasts a great location, rooftop terrace, and 16 guest rooms decked out in Venetian style.... read review
$68
2Hostel Domus Civica Hostel
Fondamenta Sacchere 3082, San Polo
EuroCheapo Review: A convent-turned-women's college residence during the academic year, the hostel offers a good value for summertime Cheapos visiting from June 1st to September 30th.... read review
$63
San Pantalon 130, Santa Croce
EuroCheapo Review: Offering 19 reliable rooms in central Santa Croce, the Hotel Falier is a safe pick.... read review
$63
Santa Croce 85 - Salizzada San Pantalon, Santa Croce
EuroCheapo Review: An eclectic and artsy one-star hotel, situated on a pedestrian shopping street right on the border of Santa Croce and San Polo.... read review
$52
Salizada San Pantalon, 42 - Santa Croce, Santa Croce
EuroCheapo Review: The one-star Hotel Dalla Mora is a Cheapo winner in the Santa Croce neighborhood, with pristine rooms (most with canal views), friendly owners, and wonderfully low rates.... read review
$47