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Palazzo Maria Formosa

Castello 6121 campo Santa Maria Formosa
Rated 9.5 in 503 reviews

Palazzo Maria Formosa is a charming establishment located in the heart of Venice, Italy, nestled within the historic and picturesque district of Castello. This elegant hotel seamlessly blends the city’s rich history with a touch of modern luxury, providing guests with a serene and inviting sanctuary amid the vibrant canals and streets of Venice.

Housed in a beautifully restored historic building, Palazzo Maria Formosa exudes a classic Venetian atmosphere, reflecting the charm and elegance typically associated with the city itself. As a boutique hotel, it offers an intimate setting that caters to discerning travelers seeking personalized service and a homely ambiance. The interiors of the hotel are thoughtfully curated to capture the essence of Venetian heritage, with details that include exquisite fabrics, elegant furnishings, and intricate design elements.

Guests at Palazzo Maria Formosa can enjoy their stay with luxurious accommodations that are both spacious and tastefully appointed, ensuring a comfortable and memorable experience. The hotel also provides an array of modern amenities, ensuring that guests have everything they need right at their fingertips. Its central location makes it an ideal spot for exploring the city's most famous landmarks, including the iconic Piazza San Marco, the Rialto Bridge, and the Basilica di San Giovanni e Paolo, all within walking distance.

The team at Palazzo Maria Formosa is dedicated to providing exceptional service, characterized by warmth and professionalism, enhancing the overall experience for each guest. For those seeking a refined and serene retreat in one of the world’s most enchanting cities, Palazzo Maria Formosa offers an ideal setting.

Climate and Weather

January
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Sun hours / day
 25
Rain free days
February
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 23
Rain free days
March
 13°
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 11°
 4
Sun hours / day
 25
Rain free days
April
 16°
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 14°
 6
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 22
Rain free days
May
 21°
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 8
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
June
 25°
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 9
Sun hours / day
 22
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July
 28°
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 11
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 25
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August
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 24
Rain free days
September
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Sun hours / day
 24
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October
 18°
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November
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December
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 25
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Michelin Restaurants in Venice and near Palazzo Maria Formosa

Antica Osteria Cera in Lughetto
Antica Osteria Cera
2 Stars - Excellent cooking2 Stars - Excellent cooking
17.4km / 10.8mi
Quadri in Venice
Quadri
1 Star - High quality cooking
460m / 0.28mi
Local in Venice
Local
1 Star - High quality cooking
470m / 0.29mi
Wistèria in Venice
Wistèria
1 Star - High quality cooking
1.1km / 0.7mi
Oro Restaurant in Venice
Oro Restaurant
1 Star - High quality cooking
1.2km / 0.74mi
Venissa in Mazzorbo
Venissa
1 Star - High quality cookingGreen Star - Sustainable gastronomy
7.9km / 4.9mi
San Martino in Scorzè
San Martino
1 Star - High quality cooking
24.6km / 15.3mi
St Mark's Basilica
St Mark's Basilica
Church in Venice, Italy
340m / 370yd
St. Mark's Square
St. Mark's Square
Square in Venice, Italy
320m / 350yd
Doge's Palace
Doge's Palace
Palace in Venice, Italy
330m / 360yd
Teatro La Fenice
Teatro La Fenice
Opera house in Venice, Italy
0.7km / 0.44mi
Accademia Gallery
Accademia Gallery
Art museum in Venice, Italy
1.2km / 0.76mi
Venetian Arsenal
Venetian Arsenal
Complex of former shipyards and armories in Venice, Italy
1km / 0.63mi
Basilica of Saints John and Paul
Basilica of Saints John and Paul
Church in Venice, Italy
160m / 170yd
Rialto Bridge
Rialto Bridge
One of four bridges spanning the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy
360m / 390yd
St Mark's Campanile
St Mark's Campanile
Bell tower of St Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy
440m / 480yd
Marciana National Library
Marciana National Library
Library in Venice, Italy
450m / 0.28mi
Museo Correr
Museo Correr
Art museum
0.6km / 0.34mi
Ca' d'Oro
Ca' d'Oro
Palace and art gallery in Venice, Italy
0.6km / 0.39mi
Santa Maria della Salute
Santa Maria della Salute
Church in Venice, Italy
0.9km / 0.56mi
Ca' Rezzonico
Ca' Rezzonico
Palazzo and art museum in Venice, Italy
1.2km / 0.73mi
Palazzo Grassi
Palazzo Grassi
Palace and museum of arts on the Grand Canal, Venice
1.1km / 0.67mi
Portrait of the Four Tetrarchs
Portrait of the Four Tetrarchs
Porphyry sculpture group of four Roman emperors outside the St Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy
410m / 450yd
Horses of Saint Mark
Horses of Saint Mark
Ancient bronze horses at the basilica of San Marco, Venice
390m / 430yd
San Pietro di Castello
San Pietro di Castello
Church in Venice
1.5km / 0.93mi
San Zaccaria
San Zaccaria
Church in Venice
390m / 420yd
Church of San Giorgio Maggiore
Church of San Giorgio Maggiore
Basilica on the Island of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice
0.9km / 0.57mi
Zecca of Venice
Zecca of Venice
16th century building in Venice
0.5km / 0.33mi
Bridge of Sighs
Bridge of Sighs
Bridge over a canal in Venice
420m / 460yd
Santa Maria Formosa
Santa Maria Formosa
Church in Venice, Italy
70m / 80yd
Ca' Pesaro
Ca' Pesaro
Palace and museum in Venice, Italy
0.8km / 0.49mi
Il Redentore
Il Redentore
Roman Catholic church in Venice, Italy
1.5km / 0.96mi
Scuola Grande di San Rocco
Scuola Grande di San Rocco
Building in Venice, northern Italy
1.2km / 0.74mi
Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
Church in Venice
1.1km / 0.67mi
San Francesco della Vigna
San Francesco della Vigna
Roman Catholic church in the Sestiere of Castello in Venice, Italy
0.5km / 0.32mi
San Giorgio dei Greci
San Giorgio dei Greci
Church in Venice
400m / 430yd
San Stae
San Stae
Church building in Venice, Italy
0.9km / 0.54mi
Statue of Bartolomeo Colleoni
Statue of Bartolomeo Colleoni
Sculpture by Andrea del Verrocchio in Venice, Italy
150m / 170yd
Scuola Grande di San Marco
Scuola Grande di San Marco
Building in Venice, Italy, originally the home to one of the six major Scuole Grandi of Venice
200m / 220yd
Ca' Giustinian
Ca' Giustinian
Building in Venice, Italy
0.7km / 0.43mi
Santa Maria dei Miracoli, Venice
Santa Maria dei Miracoli, Venice
Church in Cannaregio, Venice
210m / 230yd
St Mark's Clocktower
St Mark's Clocktower
Clock tower on piazza San Marco, Venice, Italy
360m / 400yd
San Moisè
San Moisè
Church in Venice
0.6km / 0.38mi
Palazzo Bembo
Palazzo Bembo
Building in Venice, Italy
430m / 470yd
Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo
Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo
Small palazzo in Venice, Italy
0.6km / 0.36mi
San Sebastiano
San Sebastiano
16th-century Roman Catholic church in Venice, Italy
1.7km / 1.1mi
Santa Maria degli Scalzi
Santa Maria degli Scalzi
Church in Venice
1.5km / 0.93mi
San Simeone Piccolo
San Simeone Piccolo
Church in Venice, Italy
1.4km / 0.9mi
San Geremia
San Geremia
Church in Venice, Italy
1.3km / 0.8mi
Church of Saint Roch
Church of Saint Roch
Roman Catholic church in Venice, Italy
1.2km / 0.75mi
Gesuati
Gesuati
Venetian church
1.4km / 0.85mi
San Samuele
San Samuele
Church building in Venice, Italy
1.1km / 0.66mi

What to do in Venice and near Palazzo Maria Formosa

St Mark's Basilica
St Mark's Basilica
Church in Venice, Italy
340m / 370yd
St. Mark's Square
St. Mark's Square
Square in Venice, Italy
320m / 350yd
Doge's Palace
Doge's Palace
Palace in Venice, Italy
330m / 360yd
Teatro La Fenice
Teatro La Fenice
Opera house in Venice, Italy
0.7km / 0.44mi
Accademia Gallery
Accademia Gallery
Art museum in Venice, Italy
1.2km / 0.76mi
Venetian Arsenal
Venetian Arsenal
Complex of former shipyards and armories in Venice, Italy
1km / 0.63mi
Basilica of Saints John and Paul
Basilica of Saints John and Paul
Church in Venice, Italy
160m / 170yd
Rialto Bridge
Rialto Bridge
One of four bridges spanning the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy
360m / 390yd
St Mark's Campanile
St Mark's Campanile
Bell tower of St Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy
440m / 480yd
Marciana National Library
Marciana National Library
Library in Venice, Italy
450m / 0.28mi
Museo Correr
Museo Correr
Art museum
0.6km / 0.34mi
Ca' d'Oro
Ca' d'Oro
Palace and art gallery in Venice, Italy
0.6km / 0.39mi
Santa Maria della Salute
Santa Maria della Salute
Church in Venice, Italy
0.9km / 0.56mi
Ca' Rezzonico
Ca' Rezzonico
Palazzo and art museum in Venice, Italy
1.2km / 0.73mi
Palazzo Grassi
Palazzo Grassi
Palace and museum of arts on the Grand Canal, Venice
1.1km / 0.67mi
Portrait of the Four Tetrarchs
Portrait of the Four Tetrarchs
Porphyry sculpture group of four Roman emperors outside the St Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy
410m / 450yd
Horses of Saint Mark
Horses of Saint Mark
Ancient bronze horses at the basilica of San Marco, Venice
390m / 430yd
San Pietro di Castello
San Pietro di Castello
Church in Venice
1.5km / 0.93mi
San Zaccaria
San Zaccaria
Church in Venice
390m / 420yd
Church of San Giorgio Maggiore
Church of San Giorgio Maggiore
Basilica on the Island of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice
0.9km / 0.57mi
Zecca of Venice
Zecca of Venice
16th century building in Venice
0.5km / 0.33mi
Bridge of Sighs
Bridge of Sighs
Bridge over a canal in Venice
420m / 460yd
Santa Maria Formosa
Santa Maria Formosa
Church in Venice, Italy
70m / 80yd
Ca' Pesaro
Ca' Pesaro
Palace and museum in Venice, Italy
0.8km / 0.49mi
Il Redentore
Il Redentore
Roman Catholic church in Venice, Italy
1.5km / 0.96mi
Scuola Grande di San Rocco
Scuola Grande di San Rocco
Building in Venice, northern Italy
1.2km / 0.74mi
Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
Church in Venice
1.1km / 0.67mi
San Francesco della Vigna
San Francesco della Vigna
Roman Catholic church in the Sestiere of Castello in Venice, Italy
0.5km / 0.32mi
San Giorgio dei Greci
San Giorgio dei Greci
Church in Venice
400m / 430yd
San Stae
San Stae
Church building in Venice, Italy
0.9km / 0.54mi

About Venice

Venice, Italy, offers a unique blend of history, culture, and stunning architecture that attracts visitors from around the world. Exploring the Canals is essential, as the city's intricate waterways provide a distinctive perspective on its beauty. A gondola ride, while often considered a tourist staple, allows for a leisurely experience of the canals and their surroundings.

The Piazza San Marco is a central hub where visitors can admire the grandeur of St. Mark's Basilica. The basilica, with its intricate mosaics and impressive architecture, is a significant landmark. Nearby, the Doge's Palace offers insight into Venice's political history and features impressive art and architecture, making it a worthwhile visit.

Strolling through the narrow streets and alleys allows for a more intimate experience of the city's charm. The Rialto Bridge is another iconic site, providing picturesque views and access to the bustling markets nearby. Shopping for local goods, especially Murano glass and Burano lace, can be a delightful experience.

The islands of Murano and Burano are also worth the journey. Murano is renowned for its glass-making traditions, while Burano is famous for its brightly colored houses and lace-making. Each island has its own unique character and charm.

Art enthusiasts may find the Peggy Guggenheim Collection particularly appealing, showcasing a remarkable array of modern art. For a taste of local life, consider visiting a bacaro, a traditional Venetian wine bar, where you can sample cicchetti, small snacks that reflect the region's culinary culture.

Finally, taking time to appreciate the sunset over the Grand Canal can provide a serene end to a day of exploration. The interplay of light on the water and the silhouettes of the historic buildings create a memorable scene that encapsulates the essence of Venice.




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