Rio Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Venice, steps from St. Mark's Square

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Economy Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, cribs/infant beds
Exterior
Reception
Restaurant
Standard Double or Twin Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bidet
In the heart of Castello, Rio Hotel offers a warm welcome with in-room WiFi and a cozy lobby where you can enjoy coffee and tea. Guests have praised the helpful staff, and you'll appreciate amenities like luggage storage, tour assistance, concierge services, multilingual staff support during your stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 318
AED 367 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov

Room options

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Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2014
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Quadruple Room, Annex Building

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Triple Room, Annex Building

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Double Room, Annex Building (Queen Size)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
4358 - Campo SS. Filippo e Giacomo, Venice, VE, 30122

What's nearby

  • St. Mark's Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Mark's Basilica - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Doge's Palace - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rialto Bridge - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grand Canal - 26 min drive - 3.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Birreria Penasa 2.0 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ducale Caffè - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rossopomodoro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bacaro MagnaBeviTasi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Trovatore - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Rio Hotel

Hotel near St. Mark's Square
A short walk from St. Mark's Basilica and Grand Canal, Rio Hotel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and a TV in the lobby
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Rio Hotel have perks such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Down comforters, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 14 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: EUR 25 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per night

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 1.40 per person, per night for adults; EUR 0.70 per night for guests aged 10-16 years old.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 February - 31 December, EUR 2.00 per person, per night for adults; EUR 1.00 per night for guests aged 10-16 years old.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately EUR 14 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Late check-in fee: EUR 25 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 2:00 PM
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per night

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Rio Hotel Venice
Rio Venice
Rio Hotel Hotel
Rio Hotel Venice
Rio Hotel Hotel Venice

Frequently asked questions

Is Rio Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Rio Hotel allows pets (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Rio Hotel?

As of 2 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rio Hotel on 1 December 2025 start from $99.70, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Rio Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Rio Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 11:00 PM– 2:00 PM for a fee of EUR 25.

What time is check-out at Rio Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rio Hotel located?

Located in Castello, this hotel is steps from Riva degli Schiavoni, St. Mark's Square, and Doge's Palace. St. Mark's Basilica and Rialto Bridge are also within 10 minutes. Venice Santa Lucia Station is 29 minutes by foot and Venice (XVQ-Santa Lucia Rail Station) is 29 minutes.

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Reviews

Rio Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 364 out of 773 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 773 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 773 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 773 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 773 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing it was very close to local attractions and shopping, definitely would come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Napoleon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a decent hotel. Clean rooms and very nice staff. The breakfast was good too. It is a small hotel in a very nice area. Very close to St. Mark square.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Namrata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved location of this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and the gentleman who checked me in was super helpful with dining suggestions and they were all excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, as described. Nice to be in the middle of a square with many shops and restaurants around. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!! We enjoyed the convenience of the location, breakfast in the morning and friendliness of the staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Rio is located in a small square with many dining options. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We only paid for the English Breakfast one day but it had great options of bacon rashers, sausages, hash brown patties and scrambled eggs. The location is extremely convenient as it is only a two minute walk from the Vaporetto station. This gave us convenient access to the Train Station, other parts of Venice, and the islands of Burano and Murano. The square outside the hotel is quite lively but everything closes down precisely at midnight and it was quiet until 8:00 AM. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and loved exploring the streets of Venice. We would definitely recommend Hotel Rio to anyone visiting Venice. Grazie Mille!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not luxurious, but very clean and comfortable. There is no elevator, so be aware if you are travelling with folks with mobility issues that they will have to use the stairs unless you get a a first floor room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

MARIA PILAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. It's really convenient and close to all the most important places to visit. Comfortable room with a lot of space even for a single room. Only drawback is that the air conditioning didn't work properly in my room on the second floor and it was really hot inside the room. Other than that, I'd give it a 10 and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay with almost everything to see in Venice within 5 minutes or less walking distance. Definitely recommending this property to family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience, excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was excellent, but it advertised as having air conditioning and we went through two different rooms that the staff said the air conditioning was working, but it definitely was not. It was like sleeping in a sauna.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice modern rooms. Good breakfast worh gluten free options.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, walkable to all major sites, including to fine trattorias, dining options. The staff, so lovely, friendly and accommodating No elevator, which is common but only up 1 flight
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Didem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good place if you keep expectations low

Cozy place where meets basic accommodation needs. Pros: Clean room, room size is good, adequate breakfast, excellent location, super helpful crew. Cons: Not very silent because of central location, no slippers in room, curtain shower
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Everything in order Frendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location in a small bustling public square just 3mins walk from the main square (windows also open and overlook the small public square which is amazing). The room was small (to be expected in Europe) but very clean, modern and comfortable and it was a good layout for the size. Just be mindful there is no lift so be prepared to walk your luggage up at least one level/flight of stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Convenient location

We had the triple room. The hotel was easy to find and close to the water taxi. The single fold out bed was good enough, but not good for those who may have back issues or are older. The air conditioning worked well, and they serve American breakfast (eggs/bacon, etc). If you want to be near tourist things and crowds, this is an excellent spot to stay! Just a few minutes walk to St. Mark’s.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Amanda

Positive experience at Rio Hotel. Very convenient location to transportation near San Zaccaria station and very central location close by to San Marco. Average cleanliness. Very Small space. Room 206 has a view of the square in front , noise from restaurants below can be heard late (didn’t bother us).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You can’t have a poorly located hotel in Venice. Everything is a walkable distance, but if you are looking for a quiet place, this location wasn’t bad. The staff was friendly and nice. Venice is a pretty dirty city/island. It floods each day with the rising tides. Cool experience and decent food. Definitely check out the other islands if you have seen all there is to see in Venice- Murano and Burano. You can see both in the same day. If I ever returned to Venice, I wouldn’t mind staying at this hotel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Rio Hotel for several nights, and our stay was very pleasant. The hotel staff are friendly, and the staff member who checked us in also helped take one of the suitcases up to our room. There is no elevator, so keep in mind that you will have to transport everything you have up at least one flight of stairs. That said, having a third story view on the little square outside the hotel was great. Our 18-month daughter loved to people watch from the window as we prepared for the day. The rooms were updated and clean. And one the best conveniences of this hotel is its proximity to San Marco. During a chilly January week, this hotel was warm, and aside from the lack of an elevator (which is understandable given the age of the buildings) we had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at Rio Hotel! The location is ideal for getting around central Venice, just a few minutes' walk from St. Mark's Square, and there are a lot of dining and shopping options right outside the hotel. The room was small but more than enough for my needs, and it was clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. I would stay here again and recommend this hotel to others!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parfait
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025