HOTEL PAUSANIA, Venice – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Historic Venetian Building
Hotel Pausania occupies a 14th-century Venetian palace in Dorsoduro, facing Rio di San Barnaba. The property features original Istrian stone staircases and a private garden with a well. Common areas include a dining room with garden-view veranda, a lounge with TV and internet point, and a bright living room on the main floor.
Traditional Venetian Rooms
The 24 rooms feature Venetian-style decor with private bathrooms containing tubs or showers. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, LCD TVs, minibars, kettles with tea/coffee selection, safes, air conditioning, and heating. Superior rooms offer garden or patio views, while deluxe rooms provide canal views. Family rooms accommodate additional guests, and free cots are available for children under 2.
Breakfast and Lounge
Breakfast is served daily in the dining room or on the veranda overlooking the garden. The ground floor lounge doubles as a bar serving drinks throughout the day. The hotel provides concierge services to assist with local recommendations and Venice exploration tips.
Dorsoduro Cultural District
Located between Accademia Galleries and Santa Margherita Square, the hotel sits in Dorsoduro near San Sebastiano church. The area contains the Peggy Guggenheim Collection (1 km), Gallerie dell'Accademia (0.5 km), and Squero di San Trovaso boatyard. The nearest water bus stop is Ca' Rezzonico (5-minute walk), served by ACTV Line 1 and Alilaguna orange line from the airport.
Transportation Access Points
From Santa Lucia Railway Station: 20-minute walk or ACTV Line 1 to Ca' Rezzonico. From Piazzale Roma: ACTV Line 1 to Ca' Rezzonico. From Cruise Terminal: People Mover to Piazzale Roma or Alilaguna Blu line to Zattere (20-minute walk). Parking available at Piazzale Roma or Tronchetto public facilities.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock