Hotel Ateneo captures Venice's essence with its quiet garden retreat and convenient hair salon. The multilingual staff is praised for helping with tour tickets and offering express check-in. Guests appreciate the in-room WiFi and relaxing bar to unwind after exploring the city.
Reviews
7.87.8 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Bar
Room service
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Located in Venice City Center, a neighborhood in Venice, Hotel Ateneo is in the entertainment district and on the waterfront. Teatro La Fenice and St. Mark's Basilica are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Grand Canal and Lido of Venice Beaches. Marina di Venezia and San Teodoro are also worth visiting. Visit our Venice travel guide
Calle Minelli - San Marco 1876, Venice, VE, 30124
What's nearby
Teatro La Fenice
2 min walk - 0.2 km
St. Mark's Square
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Rialto Bridge
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Doge's Palace
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Bridge of Sighs
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Restaurants
Marchini Time
4 min walk
La Caravella
3 min walk
Bar Ducale
3 min walk
Ristorante Al Theatro
1 min walk
Ai Mercanti
3 min walk
About this property
Hotel Ateneo
Hotel near St. Mark's Square
A short walk from Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge, Hotel Ateneo provides a garden, a hair salon, and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and wedding services
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Ateneo boast perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations
22-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
Electric kettles, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping
Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 per person
A bar/lounge
Family friendly
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Outdoors
Garden
On the waterfront
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
22-inch LED TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Minibar
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Desk
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booking their stay in Venice are kindly requested to visit the #EnjoyRespectVenezia site www.comune.venezia.it/en/content/enjoyrespectvenezia for important information and regulations applied in the city.
On certain dates of the year, visitors must pay an access fee of EUR 5-10 per person per day to enter Venice. Those with accommodation in Venice are exempt from paying this. Guests must however request an exemption voucher in advance and present it with an identity document on arrival. To check affected dates, fees and request an exemption, visit cda.ve.it/en/.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 4 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city and will be collected at the property. This tax does not apply to residents of Venice City and children under 10 years of age. Further exemptions may apply to patients and their companions, and people staying in the city for specific purposes/duties, subject to the submission of proper documents to the property. A 30 percent reduction applies from January 1-31.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 January - 31 January, EUR 2.40 per person, per night for adults; EUR 1.20 per night for guests aged 10-16 years old.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 February - 31 December, EUR 3.50 per person, per night for adults; EUR 1.70 per night for guests aged 10-16 years old.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 10 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT207042A19YM79IAG
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.
Property is also known as
Ateneo Hotel
Ateneo Venice
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Hotel Ateneo Venice
Ateneo Hotel
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Hotel Ateneo Venice
Hotel Ateneo Hotel Venice
Frequently asked questions
Is Hotel Ateneo pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Hotel Ateneo?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Hotel Ateneo?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Hotel Ateneo located?
Located in Venice City Center, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Teatro La Fenice and St. Mark's Square. St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace are also within 10 minutes. Venice Santa Lucia Station is 26 minutes by foot and Venice (XVQ-Santa Lucia Rail Station) is 26 minutes.
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Reviews
Hotel Ateneo Reviews
7.8
Good
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The staff was so welcoming and helpful. The area is perfect. Just a few minutes walk from all the top attractions. Lots of shops and restaurants around too
The hotel offers a fantastic breakfast with premium offerings. The staff are super-friendly and accommodating. Rooms are small but comfy, and 2 restaurants outside the courtyard act as an almost extension of the hotel. A hidden gem!
Tamara
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
4/10 Poor
James
3 September 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel staff and breakfast was lovely. Unfortunately there was a horrible smell outside of our room, on the stairwell and the entire floor. The shower was broken. They had they shampoo in the sink holder and hand soap in the shower. I am highly allergic to mold and was ill both mornings In US a low end best western would have had a better quality room at half the price. Would not recommend or stay again at this property.
Very nice kozy rooms but rather small in size. Bed mattresses are really firm and pillows hard. They could’ve been a little better for the price paid. Overall cleanness and services including breakfasts were excellent. Staff is attending and everyone is very nice.
Sadly the hotel lacks a lift. Difficult to see where this could be fitted. There was a familiar Venetian smell of drains in one of the breakfast rooms and on the stairs.
Otherwise my stay was excellent and I'd happily recommend this hotel as a quiet, central base for visitors.
Perfect location for central Venice and san marco. The hotel was perfect, small, personalised, very friendly staff and helpful.
Room was small but warm, clean, fresh linen every day. breakfast was plenty of choice to fill up on for the day cereal, egg bacon hams cheese cakes pastries, fruit, fruit syrups, yogurts. I’m gluten free, we’re able to offer fresh baguette, cereal and sweet biscuits everyday for me. Just let them know beforehand or on arrival.
Perfect for cost and location, would definitely return and recommend.
Great location, very helpful multilingual staff. They met us at the door and assisted with luggage when we arrived by water taxi. Air conditioning couldn't keep up on 95 degree night but staff got us a fan as soon as we asked. Excellent location, 6 minute walk to San Marco Plaza.
The room was too small , it had a stale stench & the breakfast was horrible . The eggs & bacon were the worst I have ever eaten . The front desk was very polite
The staff was wonderful. Some of the rooms had views of the canals. Our room was a bit hot and could have used a bit of a facelift, but overall lovely.
Lovely place, with a more "old school" feel to it. Staff was very nice and helpful. Room was great although the bathroom was very narrow. Had everything we needed and was in a great location. Would totally go here again :)