Palazzo Lion Morosini – Check in presso Locanda Ai Santi Apostoli

Hotel Description

I remember stumbling upon Palazzo Lion Morosini almost by accident last spring – well, not really by accident, but you know how Venice works, with its maze of alleys that make every turn feel like a discovery. I’d just hopped off the vaporetto at Ca’ d’Oro, dodging the usual crowd of day-trippers hauling suitcases over the bridges, and made my way through Cannaregio’s quieter backstreets. The address is Sotoportego del Remer 5700, tucked away in this historic sestiere that’s honestly one of my favorite parts of the city – less flashy than San Marco, but packed with that authentic Venetian vibe, like the smell of fresh bread from the nearby panificio on Strada Nova or the faint salty tang of the canal water lapping against old stone walls. Check-in isn’t actually at the palazzo itself; you do that at Locanda Ai Santi Apostoli, just a short walk away along the Rio di San Felice. It’s a bit quirky, I mean, they hand you the keys there and point you back, but it adds to the charm – like you’re unlocking a secret hideaway in a 15th-century building (which it is, by the way, with those Morosini family crests still etched into the facade). My room overlooked a narrow rio, and the first thing that hit me was the quiet – no blaring tourist chatter, just the occasional church bell from Santa Sofia or the soft hum of a passing gondola.

What really sets this place apart, though, is how it feels like stepping back in time without sacrificing the basics you need after a day of wandering. The rooms are on the cozy side – 3-star, after all, so don’t expect sprawling suites – but they’re done up with these heavy velvet curtains and antique wooden beams that creak a little underfoot, giving off that musty, lived-in scent of old Venice (not in a bad way, more like history seeping through the walls). I had a simple breakfast setup with coffee that was surprisingly strong, and the Wi-Fi held up fine for checking ferry times. It’s right by the Rialto Market, you know, where locals haggle over fresh squid and artichokes in the mornings – I grabbed some fruit there one day and ate it on the steps, watching the world go by. Noise-wise, it’s peaceful at night, especially off-season when Cannaregio empties out after dark, but summers can get a tad lively with folks spilling out from the nearby cicchetti bars on Fondamenta della Misericordia. Oh, and parking? Forget it – this is Venice, so leave the car on the mainland and embrace the water taxis or your own two feet. Honestly, the only minor gripe was the bathroom; it’s compact, sort of like fitting into a puzzle piece, but spotless and with hot water that didn’t quit on me.

All in all, if you’re the type who wants to feel like you’re living in Venice rather than just visiting – dodging the San Marco crowds, maybe catching a quiet aperitivo at a local spot like Al Remer right downstairs – this is your spot. It’s got that solid 8 rating for a reason: comfortable, characterful, and way more affordable than those glitzy spots over the bridge. I’d go back in a heartbeat, especially in shoulder season when the fog rolls in and the whole place feels like your own private palazzo. Just pack light – those stairs are no joke.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $107. Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $141. Double Room with Grand Canal View with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $154. Triple Room with 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 3
• Estimated price from: $177. Quadruple Room with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $209. Standard Family Room with 1 single bed and 2 large double beds for Max persons: 5
• Estimated price from: $222. Quintuple Room with Grand Canal View with 3 single beds and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 5

Reviews

• Very good – Bayramova from Azerbaijan – 16 June 2025 (8/10)

  Location with great view of canal. early check in.
  
  What could be improved: Too many stairs and no elevator.

• C# Red – Eaton from United Kingdom – 1 June 2025 (9/10)

  Best room I have stayed whilst in Venice ***** ‘ coffee/tea in room, fridge, tv, AC and luxury bathroom. Great view of Grand Canal, I would have stayed here for next 3 nights, unfortunately fully booked. Staff were brilliant.
  
  What could be improved: Stairs, lots of them and no breakfast availability.

• Good value stay, overall great experience – Arthur from Finland – 8 April 2025 (9/10)

  Good staff and good location
  
  What could be improved: No garbage can apart from the one in the barhroom

• Superb – Elisabete from United Kingdom – 20 March 2025 (9/10)

  Amazing location and so clean
  
  What could be improved: Small toilette

• Good – Vera from Bulgaria – 22 January 2025 (8/10)

  Good upgrade for bigger room
  
  What could be improved: Big bed was two beds instead of a big one

• Venice – Christopher from Canada – 17 January 2025 (9/10)

  Comfortable room.
  
  What could be improved: Checkin was a bit complicated. It is at a different location. But certainly manageable.

• Very good – Sophia from Ireland – 30 July 2024 (8/10)

  very close to city centre and clean room

• You wont be disappointed. The view we had was the same you would get from the Venice Venice! – Jonathan from Australia – 30 June 2024 (9/10)

  The staff were great and the views were out simple the best. We were upgraded to a main cannel room. That was pretty much the same view from the Venise Venise Hotel. Amazing valve

• Great value for the money – Gabriela from Romania – 29 May 2024 (8/10)

  Great location, very close to the Rialti Bridge. Friendly staff, they were very responsive and willing to help us. We needed a late check in, so we received a link to an electronic key and also phone guidance when we arrived.
  Not a luxury palace, but a good value for the money we paid! Comfortable bed, large room, clean sheets, a great place to explore Venice.

• Great location! We had family room with terrace, absolutely beautiful! – Alynn from Canada – 2 April 2024 (8/10)

  Loved how authentic building was.

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