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title: "Cannaregio vs San Marco: where to stay in Venice?"
description: "Cannaregio vs San Marco in Venice, compared on 52 and 99 hotels: guest ratings, 5-star choice, budget options and distance to the centre."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/italy/venice/area/cannaregio-vs-san-marco/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-06
---

# Cannaregio or San Marco: where to stay in Venice?

Both are popular bases in Venice. This is how their hotels compare, using guest ratings for 52 hotels in Cannaregio and 99 in San Marco.

| In short ·  | [Cannaregio](https://stayversus.com/en/italy/venice/area/cannaregio/) | [San Marco](https://stayversus.com/en/italy/venice/area/san-marco/) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ranked hotels | 52 | 99 |
| Typical night (year average) | €220 | €261 |
| Average guest rating | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Rated 9 or higher | 32% | 27% |
| 5-star hotels | 4 | 4 |
| 3 stars or fewer | 15 | 37 |
| Median distance to the centre | 580 m | 660 m |
| Average location score | 9.1 | 8.6 |

## In short

-   Guest ratings are level: 8.6 in Cannaregio and 8.6 in San Marco.
-   Cannaregio has the larger share of hotels rated 9 or higher (32% vs 27%).
-   San Marco has more hotels to choose from (99 vs 52).
-   For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), San Marco has more options: 37 vs 15.
-   Hotels in Cannaregio are cheaper: a typical night costs about €220 across the year, against €261 in San Marco.
-   The two areas are about 1.2 km apart.

## Best-rated in Cannaregio

[Top-rated of 52 hotels in Cannaregio](https://stayversus.com/en/italy/venice/area/cannaregio/)

 #1

Hotel ★★★★ Cannaregio

### [Canal Grande Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/canal-grande-hotel-venice/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Free breakfast

9.2 **Excellent** 496 reviews 640 m

 #2

Hotel ★★★ Cannaregio

### [Leone Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/leone-hotel-venice/)

-   Free Wi-Fi

9.1 **Excellent** 848 reviews 790 m

 #3

Hotel ★★★★ San Polo

### [Hotel Palazzo Abadessa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-palazzo-abadessa-venice/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Airport transfer
-   Free breakfast

9.3 **Exceptional** 82 reviews 540 m

 #4

Hotel ★★★★ San Polo

### [Santa Croce Boutique Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/santa-croce-boutique-hotel-venice/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Free breakfast

9.3 **Exceptional** 82 reviews 460 m

## Best-rated in San Marco

[Top-rated of 99 hotels in San Marco](https://stayversus.com/en/italy/venice/area/san-marco/)

 #1

Hotel ★★★★ San Marco

### [Hotel A La Commedia](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-a-la-commedia-venice/)

9.3 **Exceptional** 239 reviews 370 m

 #2

Hotel ★★★ San Marco

### [Rosa Salva Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/rosa-salva-hotel-venice/)

9.3 **Exceptional** 204 reviews 640 m

 #3

Hotel ★★★★½ San Marco

### [Dona Palace Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/dona-palace-hotel-venice/)

-   Free breakfast

9.2 **Excellent** 476 reviews 780 m

 #4

Hotel ★★★★ San Marco

### [Hotel Saturnia & International](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-saturnia-international-venice/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Gym

9.2 **Excellent** 430 reviews 640 m

## More area match-ups in Venice

-   [Mestre vs San Marco](https://stayversus.com/en/italy/venice/area/mestre-vs-san-marco/)
-   [Cannaregio vs Mestre](https://stayversus.com/en/italy/venice/area/cannaregio-vs-mestre/)

## FAQ: Cannaregio vs San Marco

### Which has better-rated hotels, Cannaregio or San Marco?

Neither clearly: hotels average 8.6 in Cannaregio and 8.6 in San Marco.

### Where are there more budget hotels, Cannaregio or San Marco?

Cannaregio. Its typical hotel night averages about €220 over the year; in San Marco it is about €261. Real Agoda prices for the hotels we track.

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/italy/venice/area/cannaregio-vs-san-marco/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/