Hotel Olimpia, Venice

4.5 (22 reviews) · Mid-Range
Elegant 16th-century building offering traditional Venetian style rooms, a tranquil garden, and canal views

Overview

Housed in an elegant 16th-century building, Hotel Olimpia Venice offers a tranquil setting outside the busy hubs of Venice's more popular neighborhoods. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Piazzale Roma, in a peaceful district close to the maritime station. Nearby bus stops connect to the mainland, and the airport is a 20-minute drive or 25 minutes via public transportation. Piazza San Marco is 25 minutes away by foot or public transportation, and the famous Ponte di Rialto bridge is just a 20-minute walk.

The hotel's 40 rooms follow a classic style of 17th-century-inspired Venetian furniture to capture an atmospheric feeling of the city. Triple and Quadruple Rooms are available for larger parties to spread out on sofa beds, while the Junior Suite also has a sofa bed and cot available for those traveling with children. Rooms look out over the canal or the hotel's peaceful garden, and all have bathrooms with rainfall shower heads. Whatever view you get, you can relax in the garden or breakfast room with a view of the canal.

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 3-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +39 041711041
Hotel address icon 395 Fondamenta delle Burchielle
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Free wifi
Travelers often mention

Summarized by AI based on kimkim traveler reviews

Great Location

Guests appreciated the hotel's location, which was near canals and away from busier areas, making it convenient while still quiet. (9 mentions)

Marissa
“very close to the bus and ferry terminal but not loud at all”  — Marissa P.
Robert
“Location right on the canal was superb”  — Robert T.
Terrence
“Great location next to a canal.”  — Terrence H.
Friendly Staff

The staff were consistently praised for being friendly, accommodating, and helpful. They made guests feel welcomed and assisted with various needs. (9 mentions)

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“the front desk staff was friendly and helpful”  — Judy W.
Terrence
“The staff was great, especially the breakfast staff, always there to help with our cappuccinos and breakfast items.”  — Terrence H.
Douglas
“Friendly and helpful staff”  — Douglas P.
Delightful Breakfast

The breakfast received numerous compliments for its quality and variety. Guests enjoyed the delightful offerings, including the attentive breakfast staff. (8 mentions)

Marissa
“the buffet breakfast was really well done”  — Marissa P.
J
“the breakfast was fantastic”  — Judy W.
Emily
“fantastic breakfast”  — Emily V.
Comfortable Rooms

Rooms were described as comfortable, clean, and well-appointed. Some guests mentioned the rooms being spacious and others highlighted lovely views and balconies. (7 mentions)

Marissa
“The room was perfect for and the bathroom was updated and clean”  — Marissa P.
Laura jane
“We were given a beautiful room”  — Laura jane W.
Emily
“beautiful rooms”  — Emily V.

Traveler Reviews

22 total ratings, 21 with reviews
4.5
Feature ratings
Authenticity & Character
4.6
Location
4.6
Staff
4.7
Cleanliness & Comfort
4.7
J
John W.
Bear Valley, CA | Reviewed on Jun 13, 2025
Service was average. Front desk staff; at large underwhelming. Read more

Service was average.

Front desk staff; at large underwhelming.

Authenticity & Character
Attitude of the staff.
Location
Move
Staff
Attitude of the staff.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nothing. It was just average
Stayed in May 2025
Geoffrey
Geoffrey P.
Dania Beach, FL | Reviewed on Jun 13, 2025
Perfect blend of great location with being quiet at night. Very nice front desk who answered any questions and concerns. No real amenities but overall a great hotel that I would recommend most people traveling to Venice to stay due to being clean, comfortable, accessible and friendly to tourists Read more

Perfect blend of great location with being quiet at night. Very nice front desk who answered any questions and concerns. No real amenities but overall a great hotel that I would recommend most people traveling to Venice to stay due to being clean, comfortable, accessible and friendly to tourists

Authenticity & Character
Very charming hotel and view
Location
Close enough to vehicle drop off point, beautiful water view, quiet nights
Staff
Extremely nice, friendly, helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
it was exactly that... clean and comfortable
Stayed in May 2025
Lori
Lori G.
Palm Desert, CA | Reviewed on Jun 08, 2025
The room was small, the staff was not as friendly or helpful. The garden was beautiful. The location was good and within walking distance from the train and bus stations. Read more

The room was small, the staff was not as friendly or helpful. The garden was beautiful. The location was good and within walking distance from the train and bus stations.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Walking distance to transportation. Water taxi able to drop us off directly in front of the hotel.
Staff
Friendlier
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in May 2025
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Abdul A.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024
Great hotel. The location, staff, and amenities were all outstanding. Read more

Great hotel. The location, staff, and amenities were all outstanding.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in October 2024
T
Toby F.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 21, 2024
Our hotel room had the view of the bus depot so it was a little less charming than otherwise had expected. Room was very clean and staff was friendly. Breakfast was not great compared to the other 3 hotels and it was very crowded always. It was a 27 minute walk to the main square which was a bit long after an entire day of walking. We had gone back and forth on where to stay in Venice. Staying on the Grand Canal would have been too expensive I believe? Read more

Our hotel room had the view of the bus depot so it was a little less charming than otherwise had expected. Room was very clean and staff was friendly. Breakfast was not great compared to the other 3 hotels and it was very crowded always. It was a 27 minute walk to the main square which was a bit long after an entire day of walking. We had gone back and forth on where to stay in Venice. Staying on the Grand Canal would have been too expensive I believe?

Authenticity & Character
The room was nicely decorated and looked very Venetian.
Location
A bit far from the main square and our room overlooked the bus depot.
Staff
They were friendly just busy a lot.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room was very clean and neat.
Stayed in October 2024
Kayla
Kayla C.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2024
The staff are so friendly and the breakfast is amazing. We also have to say that the beds are so comfortable. If we ever go back to Venice we would love to stay here again. Read more

The staff are so friendly and the breakfast is amazing. We also have to say that the beds are so comfortable. If we ever go back to Venice we would love to stay here again.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in September 2024
Sam
Sam H.
Richmond, VA | Reviewed on Sep 22, 2024
Front desk staff were amazing! They were able to easily respond to questions and provide helpful insight to the area. Read more

Front desk staff were amazing! They were able to easily respond to questions and provide helpful insight to the area.

Authenticity & Character
Location
St. marks Basilica is about a 30 minute walk from hotel.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in September 2024
Kat
Kat B.
Rosemont, CA | Reviewed on May 13, 2024
The staff were lovely. We felt so welcomed. We had a mini-suite which was awesome for keeping luggage out of our way and a space we could move without feeling too cramped in smaller rooms (which is understandable in such an old city with limited expansion options). I LOVED the exterior shutters as a great insulator against noise and light as we came to terms with jet lag. The hotel's location was great for us. It's on a quiet canal, just off some busier streets and areas so we didn't feel... Read more

The staff were lovely. We felt so welcomed. We had a mini-suite which was awesome for keeping luggage out of our way and a space we could move without feeling too cramped in smaller rooms (which is understandable in such an old city with limited expansion options). I LOVED the exterior shutters as a great insulator against noise and light as we came to terms with jet lag. The hotel's location was great for us. It's on a quiet canal, just off some busier streets and areas so we didn't feel like we were in the thick of things, but everything was accessible.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The cleanliness was great. The shower is a little small if you're bigger or taller, but not unreasonable.
Stayed in May 2024
S
Sara C.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Apr 30, 2024
In Venice, I stayed at Hotel Olimpia for two nights. The hotel was charming and unique, located on the fifth floor with a cozy atmosphere. Ours was the only room of the floor and almost felt like being in a cottage. The breakfasts were delightful, and overall, it was a fantastic stay. Read more

In Venice, I stayed at Hotel Olimpia for two nights. The hotel was charming and unique, located on the fifth floor with a cozy atmosphere. Ours was the only room of the floor and almost felt like being in a cottage. The breakfasts were delightful, and overall, it was a fantastic stay.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in April 2024
Marissa
Marissa P.
Canada | Reviewed on Apr 18, 2024
Such a lovely hotel very close to the bus and ferry terminal but not loud at all. It is a bit farther from St Mark's Square which is a much busier area but Venice is a pretty small place. The room was perfect for and the bathroom was updated and clean. We were welcomed with a bottle of Prosecco which is always a lovely touch. The staff was great and the buffet breakfast was really well done! Would definitely stay here again. Read more

Such a lovely hotel very close to the bus and ferry terminal but not loud at all. It is a bit farther from St Mark's Square which is a much busier area but Venice is a pretty small place.

The room was perfect for and the bathroom was updated and clean. We were welcomed with a bottle of Prosecco which is always a lovely touch. The staff was great and the buffet breakfast was really well done!

Would definitely stay here again.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful character and has an inside courtyard/garden.
Location
Close to transportation, but not loud
Staff
Everyone was pleasant and polite
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms were always clean
Stayed in March 2024

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 3-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +39 041711041
Hotel address icon 395 Fondamenta delle Burchielle
View on Expedia Open in Google Maps Hotel website
Free wifi