The location was perfect in the middle of the old town. Lots of restaurants nearby. The breakfast was delicious as well. The staff was friendly and room was in good condition.

The bathroom was separated from the single room. Luckily it was a private bathroom, so I could leave my toothbrush etc. there. The problem was that they gave me only single room key. I had to take it with me every time when going to the bathroom, and remove it from the electric switching system in the room meaning the air conditioning switched off, and I had to set the temperature again after returning my room. Another inconvenience is walking through a bright corridor when going to the bathroom during night hours. Needs clothing and wakes me up. The room was very small. Nevertheless, these info was available at booking.com when booking the room, so I do not need to complain. Just inform others.

The location was excellent, the room extremely quiet and comfortable, and the breakfast buffet (though at an extra cost) was delicious, with many great options including eggs made on order. Staff was superb, friendly and helpful!

The location was great!

The room was very warm and we could not control the temperature! If you opened the window, tons of mosquitoes came in, spent most of the night killing mosquitoes!

Where do I start. The rooms beautifully functional, glamorous and cozy. On the small side, but it is a historical building. Breakfasts nutricious and varied. But the real value and highlight of the hotel is the staff. They will pamper you, show you routes, survive your lame attempts at learning Italian with the patience that is only seen in kindergarten teachers. Romina, Annaliza, Klaudia, Lilia, Lily and Marco will make you feellike you're visiting your long lost family. I will quote the Terminator: I'll be back. So will Joanna.

Not a single thing wrong with this place.

Our stay at Hotel Santo Stefano in Venice was wonderful once we settled in. The location is incredible — right in the middle of a lively piazza with multiple restaurants and cafés, and perfectly situated between two ferry stops. This made exploring the city so convenient once we figured things out. Getting there, however, was a bit tricky. Directions weren’t very clear, and since we arrived in summer when ferries run less frequently in the evenings, navigating from the Ferrovia stations (with heavy luggage on cobblestones!) was a challenge. A clearer explanation of ferry routes would have made arrival much smoother. That said, once we arrived, the staff was fantastic. They immediately recommended a restaurant in the piazza where we had one of our best meals in Venice. The hotel itself was very comfortable: zero steps to the elevator (a blessing after our trek), strong AC, a cozy bed, and clever storage solutions that made the compact room feel functional even with lots of luggage. The bathroom was small but well-appointed, with hot water that came on quickly and a great shower. Overall, a perfect place to stay if you want a central location, great staff, and comfort after days spent exploring Venice.

It was honestly hard to find many negatives about Hotel Santo Stefano. Arrival was a bit confusing with unclear directions and ferry routes. Few nearby breakfast spots or bars, but the area was quiet, felt safe for two women walking, and only about 15 minutes from St. Mark’s Basilica.

Loved this little hotel. All the staff were extremely pleasant and helpful, they could not do enough for us. The room was clean, very comfortable and very quiet. Breakfast was charming, with a plentiful buffet laid out in the gorgeous little dining room. Tables are set up outside on the square, where you can take a leisurely breakfast and quietly watch the square come to life. The hotel is situated right on the Campo Santo Stefano, a lovely little square with many restaurants and cafes. Also worth noting that it's a short walk from the waterbus stop to the hotel and likewise, a short walk to Piazza San Marco and other attractions. I'd say it's a perfect location.

Absolutely nothing!

We were made to feel so welcome by the wonderful staff at Hotel Santo Stefano. Marco kindly stayed past his normal clock off time to check us in after a very late evening flight. The room was small but as you would expect for Venice. It had everything we needed including a lift for heavy luggage. The only small thing - which could not be helped as air con cannot be supplied by italian law until May - was the room was quite warm for us in the evenings. Can't have it all! The weather was beautiful for the length of our stay. We would definitely recommend Hotel Santo Stefano.

Such a cute, quaint hotel in a lovely square just a short walk from Piazza San Marco and Rialto. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Rooms were very cute, in Venetian style, very clean and with nice layout and with nice touches like complimentary tea, coffee and bottles of water and slippers. Breakfast was good and the best part was having it outside overlooking the square. Will definitely choose it again when visiting Venice!

Maybe could use a tiny bit of refurbishment but it did not affect our stay at all and we still highly recommend it!

Quaint boutique hotel in a relatively peaceful square close to all the historic sites of Venice. The rooms are unsurprisingly small but beautifully appointed, and the reliable lift avoids the marble winding staircase. The staff was super helpful, especially Analisa and Claudia, who care very much about the comfort of every guest. Excellent breakfast with egg dishes made to order. Highly recommended in every way!

The staff was excellent and very helpful. The location is absolutely perfect—just a short walk to key attractions, yet tucked away enough to feel peaceful and relaxing. The hotel itself has a charming ambiance, combining Venetian elegance with modern comfort.

Our room was clean, spacious, and well-appointed, with a nice view on the Campo. However, it’s worth mentioning that it is Venice—so the plumbing can occasionally remind you of the city’s quirks. Nothing that ruined our stay, but something to be aware of. We highly recommend Hotel San Stefano and would gladly return for another visit!