Albergo Cavalletto & Doge Orseolo - Venice

4-star historic hotel on the Orseolo Basin with private water taxi pier and gondola views

Historic Location & Water Access

Albergo Cavalletto & Doge Orseolo has been operating since 1308, making it one of the oldest hotels in Venice. The property sits 200 ft from St. Mark's Square and provides direct access to the Orseolo Basin via a private water taxi landing. Guests can watch gondolas moor directly outside the hotel entrance.

Rooms with Canal Views

Rooms at Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo include satellite television and a minibar. Some rooms offer windows overlooking the gondolas parked in the Orseolo Basin. Classic Venetian-style furnishings are standard across all accommodations.

Dining & Breakfast

A complimentary hot and cold breakfast buffet is served each morning in a dining room that looks onto the canal. The hotel also operates a restaurant 300 ft away that serves traditional Venetian cuisine and is recommended by guidebooks. A bar with canal views is open for drinks throughout the day.

Concierge & Guest Services

The concierge desk at Cavalletto & Doge Orseolo can arrange gondola rides and provide tickets for local attractions. Babysitting and child services are available for families. The hotel also offers a tour desk and luggage storage for guests exploring before check-in or after checkout.

Nearby Attractions & Transport

The hotel is 300 ft from the Correr Museum and 200 ft from the Bell Tower of St. Mark's Basilica. The nearest water bus stop, San Marco-Vallaresso, is a 2-minute walk. Guests can reach the hotel directly from the airport by water taxi using the private pier.

• Location: 200 ft from St. Mark's Square and Orseolo Basin
• History: Operating since 1308, one of Venice's oldest hotels
• Rooms: Satellite TV, minibar, and canal view options
• Dining: On-site Venetian cuisine restaurant and canal-side bar
• Breakfast: Complimentary hot and cold buffet included
• Services: Concierge for gondola bookings, babysitting, and tour desk
• Transport: Private water taxi pier and 2-min walk to water bus stop

License number: IT027042A1WCP33O5J