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Hotels near St Mark's Basilica

The Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark, commonly known as St Mark's Basilica, is the cathedral church of the Patriarchate of Venice; it became the episcopal seat of the Patriarch of Venice in 1807, replacing the earlier cathedral of San Pietro di Castello. It is dedicated to and holds the relics of Saint Mark the Evangelist, the patron saint of the city.

186 hotels within 5km of St Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy, with nightly rates from around €74 to €1,800 (averaging €271), including 108 properties rated 4 stars or higher. The closest is Hotel Concordia, about 0.1km away.

Staying near St Mark's Basilica means staying in the most photographed, most crowded square footage in Venice, so the question isn't whether you'll be close to the sights but how much you want to pay for the privilege of stepping out of your hotel straight into the Piazza San Marco crowds. Of the 26 hotels we cover here, 14 sit within a short walk — under 1km — of the basilica, which in Venetian terms usually means a few narrow calli and a bridge or two rather than a straightforward stroll, since the city's canals dictate routes more than distance does. The other 12 are a little further out, which can mean a quieter base and a genuine break from the day-tripper crush once you head back in the evening, at the cost of a longer walk (or vaporetto hop) each time you want to see the basilica lit up at night or beat the morning queues.

Quality is consistently high across the board: 24 of the 26 hotels are rated 4-star or above, so this isn't really a budget-versus-luxury decision so much as a location-versus-atmosphere one. Basing yourself right by the basilica also puts you within easy reach of the Doge's Palace, since the two share the same square, making it sensible to treat them as one combined visit rather than separate outings.

If you want the full postcard experience — waking up minutes from the basilica's façade — book one of the 14 closer hotels and accept the tourist bustle as part of the deal. If you'd rather retreat to a calmer corner of the city after dark, the slightly more distant options still keep St Mark's an easy, walk

186 hotels within 5km

Where to stay near St Mark's Basilica

Hotel Concordia

Hotel Concordia

8.61,527 reviews

Calle Larga, San Marco 367

0.1km away

FromUS$273.35/night
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Hotel Al Ponte Dei Sospiri

Hotel Al Ponte Dei Sospiri

8.91,145 reviews

0.1km away

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Antico Panada

Antico Panada

7.17,143 reviews

Calle Degli Specchieri 646

0.1km away

FromUS$153.01/night
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San Marco Palace

San Marco Palace

8.11,023 reviews

Piazza San Marco 875

0.1km away

FromUS$154.55/night
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All’Angelo Art Hotel

All’Angelo Art Hotel

8.51,546 reviews

San Marco 403

0.1km away

FromUS$317.36/night
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Hotel Montecarlo

Hotel Montecarlo

8.86,208 reviews

San Marco, 463 - Calle Specchieri

0.1km away

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Hotel Donà Palace

Hotel Donà Palace

9.13,259 reviews

San Marco 391

0.1km away

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Colombina Hotel

Colombina Hotel

0.2km away

FromUS$225.68/night
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Albergo San Marco

Albergo San Marco

9.12,259 reviews

San Marco 877 (Calle dei Fabbri)

0.2km away

FromUS$211.83/night
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Royal San Marco Hotel

Royal San Marco Hotel

7.81,697 reviews

San Marco Calle dei Fabbri 848

0.2km away

FromUS$136.26/night
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Hotel Rio

Hotel Rio

8.64,151 reviews

Castello 4358-4358/A (Campo SS. Filippo e Giacomo)

0.2km away

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Hotel Lux

Hotel Lux

7.24,891 reviews

0.2km away

FromUS$128.54/night
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Rosa Salva Hotel

Rosa Salva Hotel

9.82,971 reviews

San Marco 951

0.2km away

FromUS$249.46/night
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Hotel San Zulian

Hotel San Zulian

7.14,170 reviews

San Marco 527

0.2km away

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Hotel Castello

Hotel Castello

8.01,716 reviews

Campo SS. Filippo e Giacomo - Castello 4365

0.2km away

FromUS$91.56/night
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Ca' Del Campo

Ca' Del Campo

8.62,451 reviews

0.2km away

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Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel

Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel

9.2956 reviews

0.2km away

FromUS$1,958.63/night
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Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo

8.6346 reviews

Piazza San Marco 1107, Calle del Cavalletto, Venice, VE, 30124

0.2km away

FromUS$196.04/night
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Hotel Ca' dei Conti

Hotel Ca' dei Conti

8.32,066 reviews

0.2km away

FromUS$268.55/night
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Hotel Le Isole

Hotel Le Isole

9.61,196 reviews

0.2km away

FromUS$196.41/night
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Hotel Città Di Milano

Hotel Città Di Milano

7.73,846 reviews

San Marco 590 (Campo San Zulian)

0.2km away

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Hotel Fontana

Hotel Fontana

9.01,168 reviews

Castello 4701

0.2km away

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Hotel Casa Verardo Residenza d'Epoca

Hotel Casa Verardo Residenza d'Epoca

8.8139 reviews

Castello 4765 - Ponte Storto, Venice, VE, 30122

0.2km away

FromUS$154.29/night
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Splendid Venice - Starhotels Collezione

Splendid Venice - Starhotels Collezione

9.02,957 reviews

San Marco Mercerie 760

0.2km away

FromUS$240.18/night
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