Antica Locanda Sturion Residenza D'Epoca – A Favorite for Families in Venice

Antica Locanda Sturion Residenza D'Epoca occupies the third floor of a 13th-century building with no elevator. The 11 rooms feature Murano glass chandeliers, period floors, and views of Venetian rooftops or calli streets. Two Junior Suites overlook the Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge. All rooms include air conditioning, free WiFi, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, minibars, electric kettles, and private bathrooms with showers or bathtubs.

Breakfast is served in a room overlooking the Grand Canal. The Italian/Continental selection includes daily fruit from Rialto Market and gluten-free options available on request. The space transforms into a tea and reading room during the day, offering complimentary tea selections. No onsite restaurants are available, but the Rialto Market and surrounding eateries are steps away.

The hotel maintains a multilingual library focused on Venetian history, art, and architecture. Guests receive advice on local events like the January Regata delle Befane and November Madonna della Salute festival. The property welcomes small and medium pets free of charge and provides luggage storage services.

Located at Calle dello Sturion 679 in San Polo, the hotel is a two-minute walk from Rialto Bridge and Rialto Market. The water-bus stop 'Mercato' (Line 1) is 200 meters away. From Marco Polo Airport, take Alilaguna Orange Line to Rialto stop. From Treviso Airport, ATVO shuttle bus connects to Piazzale Roma in 40 minutes. Discounted parking available at Garage San Marco and Isola Nuova in Tronchetto.

Front desk operates 24 hours with local recommendations and city information. Services include free WiFi throughout, luggage storage, and tea room access. Parking arrangements available at Piazzale Roma and Tronchetto through hotel partnership. The building appears in Jacopo de Barbari's 15th-century map and Vittore Carpaccio's Accademia Gallery paintings.