About

The Merchant of Venice is a splendid and completely refurbished hotel, graceful and warm with Venetian furniture of the 700.

Our hotel is situated in the heart of the city, just 200 metres from the railway station and 5 minutes from the airport.

All rooms are clean and cosy with bath or shower in each room. Amenities include: air conditioning, satellite TV, minibar and internet access.

We offer a rich buffet breakfast and free excursions to the island of Murano

From the 24th of August 2011, all visitors who stay in an accommodation facility within the territory
of the Municipality of Venice have to pay the?Tourist tax?.
The collected funds will help the City improve the quality of the tourist services (services,
museums, events,?) and finance works aimed at maintaining, using and salvaging the city?s
cultural and architectural heritage.
Thank you for being Venice?s sponsors.
The tax is due only for the first five days of stay. Children under 10 years
Of age are exempted, juveniles between 10 and 16 years of age benefit from
A 50% reduction. The following categories are also exempted: patients
Undergoing rehabilitative therapies at health facilities in the city and
Their family members; tour couriers and tour coach drivers

PRE AUTHORIZATION
Please note - All bookings require a valid credit/debit card in order to be secure. We pre-authorise cards any time after your booking has been confirmed. If the pre-authorisation is not successful, the property will ask you for a valid card with sufficient credit, and if you are unable to provide a valid card in less than 24 hours, the property reserve the right to cancel your booking.

House Rules

Check In

13:00 - 24:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
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Reviews

8.7Fabulous(155)
  • Value for Money
    8.0
  • Security
    9.3
  • Atmosphere
    8.7
  • Cleanliness
    8.0
  • Staff
    10.0
  • Location
    10.0
  • Facilities
    7.0
Summary of traveller reviews

Hotel Il Mercante di Venezia in Venice offers a fantastic location, especially for travellers with luggage, as it's easily accessible with minimal bridge crossings. Guests frequently praise the friendly and helpful staff, the delicious breakfast with excellent croissants, and the charming, antique-style rooms. Some recent reviews mention issues with WiFi connectivity in rooms and occasional dampness or mold in bathrooms, but the overall experience remains highly positive, particularly for solo travellers and friends.

Stayed in Jul 2025
9.4
A
Anonymous
Female, 18-24, Denmark
I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel with my friend! We had such a great time, and a good placement in Venice! The hotel was very Italian style, which we loved! Would 100% recommend this hotel if you’re going with a friend😊
Stayed in Jun 2025
8.6
P
Patricia
Mixed Group, 41+, Canada
I would stay here again if I came back to Venice, the staff were super helpful and the location is perfect. It may look like its far from St. Mark’s Basilica and the touristy locations, but when you hit the ground in Venice and realize that you have to drag your suitcase up and down a million bridges with stairs, you will thank yourself that you booked at this location. There is only one bridge to pull your luggage over to get to this hostel/hotel. There is no laundry service, so come prepared.
Stayed in Apr 2025
9.7
S
Sana
Couple, 31-40, USA
When we booked this hotel we thought we would be making a lot of sacrifices to go with a more “budget option” but that is far from the truth. The service was very friendly, rooms were clean, and the best part: the breakfast! I did not have much expectations but was pleasantly surprised - croissants were the best we had in Italy. The location is also great and
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Location

Cannaregio 379, Venice, Italy
0.5km from city centre