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Hotel 5* in Dorsoduro

Excess Venise (2026)

Charming boutique hotel in a palace with garden and private spa
★ 8.9/10 and 585 online reviews
Hotel 5* in Dorsoduro

Excess Venise (2026)

Charming boutique hotel in a palace with garden and private spa
★
8.9/10 and 585 online reviews

Excess Venise in a nutshell

Our review

Updated on August 11, 2026

Excess Venise is a fantastic boutique-Hotel 5* for adults only, located in the Dorsoduro district of Venice, Italy. You're right in front of the San Sebastiano Church, in a green and luxurious setting.

 

Reservation

We advise you to book your stay at Excess Venise via Booking.com, which often offers free cancellation. Send us a message on Instagram if you go, it would make us super happy.

 

The arrival

On site, guests are welcomed in five languages: Italian, English, German, Spanish, or French. The staff is truly lovely and attentive. Couples love Excess Venise particularly appreciate the fact that the hotel is adults-only, the breakfast in the garden, and the location just a 10-minute walk from the Grand Canal.

 

The rooms

There are 15 rooms and suites, each carefully decorated. Some rooms we like:

1 • Deluxe Garden View • Photo • Photo
2 • Deluxe Canal View • Photo • Photo
3 • Junior Suite • Photo • Photo
4 • Gentleman Suite • Photo • Photo
5 • Superior Suite • Photo • Photo
6 • Deluxe Suite • Photo • Photo
7 • Executive Suite • Photo • Photo

Depending on the room or suite you choose, you will enjoy the following amenities: king-size bed with high-quality Beautyrest mattress, hypoallergenic pillows, private bathroom with shower or bathtub, air conditioning, Rubelli fabrics, Smart TV, and personalized headboard featuring Venetian monuments.

 

Life in the hotel

Outside, there's a beautiful private garden where you can enjoy a cup of tea, read a book or relax after a long day. You can also enjoy breakfast here if the weather is sunny.

What we also like: the hotel spa with Jacuzzi, Finnish sauna and chromotherapy shower. Available for private use Voor een break overdag or for the whole day.

If you are celebrating a special occasion, feel free to make a special request at the reception: you can arrive by limousine or with an elegant boat right in front of the hotel.

 

Location

Excess Venice is conveniently located 10 minutes walk from the Santa Lucia train station, Piazzale Rome bus station and the Grand Canal. There is a vaporetto stop (San Basilio) within 1 min walk. St. Mark's Square is about 18 minutes away on foot. You are close to everything but far from the tourist hustle and bustle. In the evening, get lost in the bohemian district of Dorsoduro, in the small bars frequented by Venetians.


Perfect if you want to...
A luxury hotel with a private garden
An adults-only hotel in Venice
Sleeping in the Dorsoduro district
Staying opposite the Church of San Sebastiano
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In summary

1 night and more
From €210 per night (for 2 people)
You have your own private room
In the center
Spa at your disposal
Private indoor Jacuzzi
Bathtub according to the room
Breakfast included
Restaurants in the area

Chinese portrait

If I were a movie
Bread, Tulips and Comedy by Silvio Soldini
Italian lightness, soft colors and a bohemian atmosphere.
If I were a color
Tuscan red
For warm, intense interior design accents.
If I were a scent
Écorce bitter orange
Reminiscent of Italy and a vibrant wake-up call at breakfast.
If I were a drink
Limoncello Spritz
A sparkling, tangy twist on Italian colors.

Frequently asked questions

TheExcess Venise is located in the southwest of Venice in a quiet, bohemian neighborhood. You are just a few steps from the San Basilio vaporetto stop for St. Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge.

Yes, breakfast is included in the price of the reservation.

TheExcess Venise does not have a restaurant, but the staff will be happy to recommend the best restaurants in the area.

Check-in is from 3pm and check-out can be until 12 noon.

Pets are allowed upon request. A supplement may apply.

Count minimum 210€ for a night at Excess Venise. Breakfast is included in the price of the reservation.

Yes,Excess Venise is one of the only hotels in the city to offer a private spa with Jacuzzi, Finnish sauna and chromotherapy shower. The spa can be booked at Voor een break overdag or for the whole day at an additional cost.

Reach the famous St. Mark's Square by boat, passing under the bridges degli Scalzi, Rialto and dell'Accademia. Then admire the historical buildings: St. Mark's Basilica, with its bell tower and the Torre dell'Orologio, the Correr Museum and the Doge's Palace.

Contact

Fondamenta S. Sebastiano, 2542, 30123 Venezia VE, Italy
Italy – Veneto
15 min from Venice-Santa Lucia train station (on foot)
20 min from Venice-Marco Polo airport (car)
Arrival from 3pm and departure until 12am

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What we love: the hotel spa with Jacuzzi, Finnish sauna and chromotherapy shower. Available for private use Voor een break overdag or for the whole day.
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