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Hotel Pausania

3.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge

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Front of property – evening/night
Room amenity
Quadruple Room
Exterior
Lounge

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Dorsoduro, 2824, Venice, VE, 30123
  • Place, Ca' Rezzonico
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Biennale di Venezia
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Peggy Guggenheim Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Venice (VCE-Marco Polo)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2024
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2024
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Single Room

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2024
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Garden View (with Extra Bed) | View from room

Double or Twin Room, Garden View (with Extra Bed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2024
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2024
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds

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Small Double Room

Small Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2024
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2024
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds

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About the area

Venice

At Hotel Pausania you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Piazzale Roma and Grand Canal. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of a casino shuttle. .Within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Dorsoduro hotel, attractions include St. Mark's Square and Teatro La Fenice.

What's nearby

  • Campo Santa Margherita - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ca' Rezzonico - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Biennale di Venezia - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ca' Foscari University of Venice - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Peggy Guggenheim Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Venezia Tronchetto Station - 12 min drive
  • Venice Santa Lucia Station - 17 min walk
  • Marco Polo Airport (VCE) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Osteria Ai Pugni - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar alla Toletta - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Margaret Duchamp - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Osteria Enoteca Ai Artisti - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Ae Maravege - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Pausania

Waterfront hotel with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge
As a guest of Hotel Pausania, you'll find a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A cruise ship terminal shuttle, a train station drop-off service and a bus station shuttle are available for a fee. Hotel Pausania also features a garden, concierge services, and limo service. A complete renovation of Hotel Pausania was completed in March 2024.

This 3-star Venice hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1400
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Hotel Pausania offers 26 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Beds feature down duvets. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, slippers, bidets and hairdryers.

This Venice hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a safe and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways (95 centimetre high)
  • Lift (75 centimetre wide door)
  • Roll-in shower (150 centimetre wide)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1400
  • Communal living room
  • Renovated entire property - March 2024
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, train station and bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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 are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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 per cent reduction applies from 1–31 January.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 January to 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 to 31 December, EUR 3.50 per person, per night for adults; EUR 1.70 per night for guests aged 10-16 years old.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 15.00 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Carte Blanche and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number IT027042A1JT4WKEUX

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Hotel Pausania
Hotel Pausania Venice
Pausania
Pausania Venice
Pausania Hotel Venice
Hotel Pausania Hotel
Hotel Pausania Venice
Hotel Pausania Hotel Venice

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Pausania?

Hotel Pausania offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Pausania?

The closest beach to Hotel Pausania is Lido of Venice Beaches (9.1 km).

Is Hotel Pausania family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as highchairs and childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Pausania is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Pausania serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is on offer daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Pausania?

No, Hotel Pausania does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Pausania?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Hotel Pausania Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 287 out of 700 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 700 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 700 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 700 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 700 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very nice and professional. Front desk was helpful, room was clean and quiet. Great area in Venice as well! Definitely recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly, the area was quieter than the main touristy spots and the room was clean and comfortable. Overall a quality experience at the Pausania hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Hotel in a Wonderful Location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Hotel Pausania. It is a modest hotel with a warm friendly atmosphere in a building characterized by the history and classic architecture of old Venice. Upon arrival guests enter the hotel through a historic stone courtyard that makes you feel like you have traveled back in time. The room was comfortable, clean and spacious enough to accommodate four of us, including our two children with separate beds. The staff was friendly and went out of their way to accommodate us when we accidentally dropped a ring down the sink drain. They were miraculously able to retrieve it for us! And the location!! I can't say enough about the location. Dorsoduro has none of the hordes of tourists and daytrippers that San Marco and San Polo have but all of the charm! There are plenty of restaurants, shops and picturesque piazzas surrounding the hotel and all within walking distance of the more famous attractions such as St. Mark's, etc. I can't recommend Hotel Pausania enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved the location & the staff ws so friendly and helpful. it made for a magical trip!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
No shower in room - only bathtub which was disappointing and not made clear on Expedia app. Breakfast choices were mediocre and limited compared to hotels in Florence and Rome which we stayed at after Venice. They also gave only one complimentary bottle of water for tea and coffee which was cheap. Unlimited water should be available for price of room. Location of hotel was good and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed with our 1-year old
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service and attention to requests.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reinier

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were extremely helpful and accommodating. I would recommend this hotel to everyone!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Loved the history of the architecture. One wish would be brighter lighting in room and a mirror in the room in addition to the vanity mirror in the bathroom. The staff were amazing and the hotel breakfast really, really good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant for a stay in Venice. Convenient access to transport around city and to/from airport.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very enjoyable

The hotel was in a good location. It was pretty quiet the staff was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good location, good service but overpriced for a tiny room with very dated interiors.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
cozy hotel. wonderful breakfast. extremely helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great, quiet location. Air con not great and a little noisy (on the top floor) but staff friendly, breakfast good and overall convenient and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

MaryBeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the location

First, the positives: Hotel Pausania is located in a convenient location. It's a short walk from the hotel to the Ca' Rezzonico water bus stop, two plazas with plenty of dining options, and a bridge that crosses the Grand Canal, which leads to the main tourist area. The bathroom in our room was spotless and modern; the bedroom featured a beautiful ceiling mural and glass chandelier. The hotel also has a lovely breakfast room that overlooks a grassy courtyard. The buffet-style breakfast was a hit with our American teens. Now the negatives...My family had booked two rooms through Hotels.com, one in my name, the other in my adult son's name. At check-in, the desk clerk accepted my name and our passports to check into the first room, but asked my son to produce additional proof of his reservation. Next we encountered a foul odor in the family room, which I brought to the attention of hotel staff. To their credit, they promptly sent someone to investigate and it seemed better when we returned from dinner. Before dinner, I saw an employee standing by a bar in the lobby area. I inquired about a drink and was advised to make one in my room with the minibar. Finally, there was maintenance work going on in the narrow hallway at the top of the steps just outside our room door the morning that we checked out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant and helpful staff. good value for money. excellent location with a variety of good local restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent service plus beautiful peace in Venice

I can highly recommend Hotel Pausania, it is a beautiful place to stay while in Venice, located just off a quiet square with many lovely neighbourhoods to explore & have meals in. It is within walking distance to the Peggy Guggenheim Museum, Academy Bridge, also the water taxi can drop and pick you up nearby. Thanks to Hotel Pausania for a peaceful & delightful stay in Venice, my room had a beautiful view over the garden from big double windows that opened for the morning sun.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

cristian

Travelled with family
Nice property. Centrally located with train station and Piazza San Marco easily accessible. The hotel was undergoing needed renovations. Staff was helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Pugh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely situation in the less touristy area of Venice, in the university area where lots of local people live. Close to the Grand Canal for water transport. Lots of good sensibly priced places to eat and drink. Brilliant breakfasts and staff all friendly and helpful. We had a lovely short break and if we visit Venice again we will come back here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Carole

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hang

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024