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The Moorish-style facade of the Hotel Excelsior on the Lungomare of the Lido

Where to Stay on the Lido di Venezia

Beach by day, Venice by boat, and a quiet night’s sleep. Here is where to stay.

Staying on the Lido gives you something central Venice cannot: space, sea air, a beach on the doorstep and quiet evenings — while San Marco is still only about a quarter of an hour away by vaporetto. Hotels here are often better value than equivalents in the historic centre, and guests are exempt from Venice’s day-tripper access fee.

There are two sensible areas. The seafront, along the Lungomare, puts the beach across the road and includes the legendary Excelsior. The area around Santa Maria Elisabetta and the Gran Viale puts you a few minutes from the vaporetto — ideal if you will be in Venice every day.

Rates below are indicative starting prices for a double room and change constantly with season and demand — above all during the Film Festival. Every card links out to Trip.com for live availability.

Where to stay

On the seafront

Wake up to the Adriatic. The Lungomare hotels are the heart of the Lido’s Belle Époque, a short walk or bus ride from the boats — and next to the Film Festival.

Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort

★★★★★
9.3 120

The Lido’s Moorish-style icon of 1908, right on the beach — private cabanas, a jetty for water taxis and the festival’s red carpet next door.

  • Private beach with capanne
  • Own landing stage for water taxis
  • Next to the Film Festival venues
from €261 / night See rates & availability

Albergo Quattro Fontane

★★★★
8.9 33

A historic residence full of antiques, set in a large garden a few minutes from the beach — the Lido’s most characterful four-star.

  • Period rooms, each one different
  • Garden and tennis court
  • Short walk to the beach and Palazzo del Cinema
from €109 / night See rates & availability

Hotel Rivamare

★★★
8.5 65

A simple, well-rated hotel on the Lungomare with sea views at a fraction of the grand hotels’ prices.

  • On the seafront promenade
  • Good value for the location
  • Beach across the road
from €69 / night See rates & availability

Hotel & Residence Venezia 2000

★★★
7.5 47

Rooms and apartments at the sea end of the Gran Viale, practical for families who want the beach on the doorstep.

  • Close to the Blue Moon free beach
  • Apartment options
  • Shops and cafés nearby
from €86 / night See rates & availability

Near the vaporetto & the Gran Viale

The practical choice for sightseeing: villas and hotels a few minutes from the Santa Maria Elisabetta landing stage, with the beach a ten-minute walk away down the Gran Viale.

Hotel Villa Laguna

★★★★
9.2 80

A small villa hotel right on the lagoon, looking straight across the water to San Marco — and a couple of minutes from the vaporetto.

  • Lagoon views towards San Marco
  • Steps from the vaporetto
  • Top guest scores
from €107 / night See rates & availability

Hotel Villa Mabapa

★★★★
8.9 77

A family-run Liberty villa on the Riviera San Nicolò with a lagoon-side garden restaurant — peaceful, elegant and walkable to the boats.

  • Garden dining by the lagoon
  • Classic Lido villa atmosphere
  • Quiet northern end of the island
from €101 / night See rates & availability

Hotel Le Boulevard

★★★★
8.5 62

On the Gran Viale halfway between vaporetto and beach — the most convenient base on the island, often at a very fair price.

  • Central Gran Viale location
  • Walk to boats and beach
  • Strong value for a four-star
from €67 / night See rates & availability

Hotel Biasutti

★★★★
8.5 61

A group of Liberty-era villas with gardens on a quiet street near Santa Maria Elisabetta, combining period style with a central location.

  • Historic villas in gardens
  • Near the vaporetto
  • Calm residential street
from €143 / night See rates & availability

Hotel Giardinetto Venezia

★★★
8.7 47

A friendly hotel facing the Santa Maria Elisabetta landing stage — ideal if you plan to be in Venice every day.

  • Opposite the vaporetto stop
  • Easy for early and late boats
  • Well-rated service
from €117 / night See rates & availability

Hotel Riviera Venezia Lido

★★★
7.8 112

A straightforward hotel at the lagoon end of the Gran Viale, a minute from the boats and close to the lagoon shore.

  • Close to the lagoon
  • One minute from the vaporetto
  • Budget-friendly base
from €82 / night See rates & availability
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Seafront or near the vaporetto?

Area Good for Less good for From
Seafront (Lungomare) Beach holidays, sea views, the festival, Belle Époque atmosphere Daily trips to Venice — 15–20 minutes more each way €69
Santa Maria Elisabetta / Gran Viale Sightseeing in Venice, restaurants and shops, early and late boats Sea views; the beach is a 10-minute walk €67

How to choose

  • Mainly a beach holiday? Stay on the seafront and rent a capanna.
  • Mainly sightseeing in Venice? Stay near Santa Maria Elisabetta — every minute saved on the walk to the boat adds up.
  • Travelling with children? The Lido is ideal: look at apartments or hotels near the Blue Moon beach.
  • Coming for the Film Festival? Book as early as possible; anything within walking distance of the Palazzo del Cinema goes first.

Booking tips

  • Many Lido hotels are seasonal and close in winter; check opening dates.
  • Venice’s tourist tax is charged per person per night at your hotel, on top of the room rate.
  • Ask whether the hotel has an arrangement with a beach establishment — some include umbrellas or cabins.
  • Bikes: many hotels lend or rent them, which saves a trip to the rental shop.

Once your bed is sorted, plan the days: our ranked tour comparison covers the bike rides, cruises and island trips worth adding.

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Plan your days on the Lido

Beach in the morning, Venice by afternoon

The Lido is fifteen minutes by vaporetto from St Mark’s. Pair a day on the sand with a lagoon cruise, a bike ride to Malamocco or a trip to Murano and Burano — compare and book in a couple of taps.

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Where to stay: FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Is it better to stay on the Lido or in central Venice?

It depends on your priorities. The Lido is quieter, often cheaper, family-friendly and has the beach; central Venice puts you among the sights and the evening atmosphere. Many visitors love combining days in the city with nights on the Lido.

How far is the Lido from St Mark’s Square?

About 15–20 minutes by vaporetto from Santa Maria Elisabetta to San Zaccaria, next to St Mark’s Square. Add the walk from your hotel to the landing stage.

Do Lido hotel guests pay the Venice access fee?

No. Guests staying overnight in the Municipality of Venice, which includes the Lido, pay the hotel tourist tax instead and are exempt from the access fee — but should request an exemption on the official portal for fee days when they visit the centre.

Is the Hotel des Bains open?

No. The Grand Hotel des Bains closed in 2010 and has not reopened. The Excelsior, a few minutes along the seafront, is the Lido’s working grand hotel.

When should I book for the Film Festival?

Several months ahead. Lido hotels fill up quickly for the festival weeks at the end of August and start of September, and prices rise sharply.