Axel’s take
A strong sightseeing base with welcoming staff; choose your room carefully.
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Axel’s rating: 8.7/10 · a traditional 3-star hotel steps from St. Mark’s Square
Hotel Montecarlo is a traditional 3-star just steps from St. Mark’s Square, and it delivers well on the essentials: cleanliness, helpful staff and sightseeing convenience. Booking.com and recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests consistently praise those strengths, alongside comfortable beds and a well-liked breakfast. We'd pick it for a short Venice stay where getting out and exploring matters more than extensive hotel facilities.
The main catch is room choice. Some doubles are compact, and the separate annex has no elevator, with rooms on the second and third floors. Confirm your building before booking, particularly if stairs are difficult. The ornate Venetian furnishings won't suit minimalist tastes, and breakfast isn't necessarily included. It's a strong choice for first-time visitors, but we'd look elsewhere for generous space or a quieter neighborhood away from the main sights.
- Rooms
- Traditional Venetian decor; sizes vary, and the separate annex has no elevator.
- Cleanliness
- A consistent strength across Booking.com ratings and recent Expedia and Tripadvisor reviews.
- Service
- Guests repeatedly praise welcoming, helpful reception staff.
- Amenities
- Breakfast buffet, bar, free Wi-Fi and in-room kettles; guests also praise afternoon tea.
- Fees and surprises
- City tax is collected at the property; breakfast may cost extra, and annex bookings mean stairs.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.
The location
Calle Specchieri 463 San Marco, Venice
Steps from St. Mark’s Square, with major sights and restaurants close by.
Amenities and check-in
Breakfast buffet, bar, free Wi-Fi and in-room kettles; guests also praise afternoon tea.
Check-in
after 2:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- No pool
- Breakfast (free)
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Parking
- Airport shuttle (extra charge)
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Airport shuttle (one way): €15; Extra bed: €40 per guest per night; Children aged 0–18: €40
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Hotel Montecarlo: from $178 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $178 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Hotel Montecarlo on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 6, 2026.
Hotel Montecarlo is a traditional 3-star hotel steps from St. Mark’s Square in Venice, Italy.
Address: Calle Specchieri 463 San Marco, Venice. Property ID: 1044800. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/venice/hotel-montecarlo-1044800
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/venice/hotel-montecarlo-1044800/2026-11-21/2-adults
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1 night
Total price: $178 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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2 nights
Total price: $292 USD
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Total price: $393 USD
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Total price: $490 USD
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5 nights
Total price: $616 USD
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6 nights
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7 nights
Total price: $908 USD
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8 nights
Total price: $1,063 USD
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9 nights
Total price: $1,163 USD
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10 nights
Total price: $1,267 USD
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11 nights
Total price: $1,370 USD
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12 nights
Total price: $1,456 USD
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13 nights
Total price: $1,555 USD
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14 nights
Total price: $1,690 USD
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Axel's take: 8.7/10
A strong sightseeing base with welcoming staff; choose your room carefully. a traditional 3-star hotel steps from St. Mark’s Square, scored for what it is.
Hotel Montecarlo is a traditional 3-star just steps from St. Mark’s Square, and it delivers well on the essentials: cleanliness, helpful staff and sightseeing convenience. Booking.com and recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests consistently praise those strengths, alongside comfortable beds and a well-liked breakfast. We'd pick it for a short Venice stay where getting out and exploring matters more than extensive hotel facilities.
The main catch is room choice. Some doubles are compact, and the separate annex has no elevator, with rooms on the second and third floors. Confirm your building before booking, particularly if stairs are difficult. The ornate Venetian furnishings won't suit minimalist tastes, and breakfast isn't necessarily included. It's a strong choice for first-time visitors, but we'd look elsewhere for generous space or a quieter neighborhood away from the main sights.
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Best for: first-time Venice visitors; couples on sightseeing breaks; travelers who enjoy traditional Venetian decor
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Watch out for: annex rooms require stairs; some double rooms are compact; check whether breakfast is included
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Location: Steps from St. Mark’s Square, with major sights and restaurants close by.
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Rooms: Traditional Venetian decor; sizes vary, and the separate annex has no elevator.
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Cleanliness: A consistent strength across Booking.com ratings and recent Expedia and Tripadvisor reviews.
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Service: Guests repeatedly praise welcoming, helpful reception staff.
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Amenities: Breakfast buffet, bar, free Wi-Fi and in-room kettles; guests also praise afternoon tea.
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Fees and surprises: City tax is collected at the property; breakfast may cost extra, and annex bookings mean stairs.
Axel's opinion of Hotel Montecarlo, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.
About Hotel Montecarlo
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- Calle Specchieri 463 San Marco, Venice
- Guest rating: 4.5/5 on Google from 1,476 reviews (location 5.0/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Venice Marco Polo Airport: 47 min by public transport · Treviso Airport: 98 min by public transport · Trieste Airport: 120 min by public transport · Saint Mark's Basilica: 1 min walk · Bridge of Sighs: 3 min walk · Doge's Palace: 4 min walk
- Hotel policies: Airport shuttle (one way): €15; Extra bed: €40 per guest per night; Children aged 0–18: €40
- Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (free), Restaurant, Bar, Parking, Airport shuttle (extra charge), Pet-friendly, Full-service laundry, Wi-Fi (free)
- Check-in from: 14:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Venice
Room types
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Economy Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Economy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
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- Economy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Comfort Annex Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Comfort Annex Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
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Comfort Annex Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
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- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Superior Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Superior Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
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- Superior Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Deluxe Annex Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Deluxe Annex Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Annex Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Annex Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Annex Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Deluxe Annex Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Annex Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Annex Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Classic Single room
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Classic Triple room
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Classic Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Classic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Classic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Classic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Classic Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Classic Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
2 Bedrooms Apartment
- Bedrooms: 2
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen
- 2 Bedrooms Apartment — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Apartment — room photo 2
- 2 Bedrooms Apartment — room photo 3
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