Hotel San Salvador

I had read great reviews about Hotel San Salvador for more affordable accommodation option in expensive Venice. From the time I walked in, to the time I left, I was blown away by the warm welcome I received from Ambra. Her infectious energy, smile and passion for Venice was apparent from the moment I stepped into the hotel. As a solo traveller I instantly felt safe and secure. She also gave me lots of tips on navigating the island. The rooms are basic but comfortable and very clean. I wouldn’t swap this experience for a 5 star hotel because there you don’t get that warm homely experience. I cannot thank Ambra enough for the genuine care she shows her guests. Thank you!

Wow, what a find, sadly just as its about to close for renovations. But I think I'll be visiting again as soon as it reopens! Amazing location, walkable to everywhere. Great little single room which might have been small but had everything I needed. Sure, its an older place but this is Venice, everything is old. Traveled solo and prefer to pay a smaller price for smaller room. Really it is Ambra who made the place, such a friendly person, genuinely lovely. Had a great chat with her about living in Venice, so interesting. She was great with information, recommendations, directions etc. Monica who did the rooms was great too, and the place was spotless. Also a nice gentleman on duty in the evenings. I'm sure it will be great after the renovation too, I look forward to visiting again!

We loved the location and Ambra was the best!!! She helped us with figuring out the trains, and what would be the easiest for my husband and I who were just beginning month long Italian vacation. She shared so many interesting facts about Venice since she was born and raised there. We loved the outside patio, where we had a bottle of wine. Thank you for wonderful hospitality Ambra and getting to know you made out trip to Venice memorable!! 🇮🇹

This was an excellent very clean and function exactly what we were looking for and would definitely return. Ambra was so pleasant and nothing was an bother she is very informative and goes out of her way to help - what else do you want 👍👍

The absolute BEST thing about this hotel is Ambra, at the front desk. She is so kind and welcoming, it was like visiting long-lost family. She is always smiling, and has helpful tips about where to visit or eat. I had to catch a 6 AM flight and she made sure to give me exact directions on how to navigate the night vaporetto @ 4 AM and assure me it was safe to be out at that time - for someone travelling alone this was a great help. I actually booked my European trip around what dates were available to stay here!!! This hotel is not fancy - the rooms are very clean, shower works well and the outdoor balcony is a bonus. The other great thing about this hotel is the location - very close to the Rialto bridge making it easy to find when wandering in Venice; because you WILL get lost ( over & over LOL)

You have to judge hotels on value for money. Hotel San Salvador is a quirky hotel down a narrow Venetian street, up a narrow staircase and has odd shaped rooms with small en-suites decorated in very Venetian style. We've never seen towels made out of tea towel material before, but they do the job. What you get here is a comfortable bed, a decent shower, a nice small balcony from which you can watch a boat or two drift past and, most of all,a really friendly, warm welcome with lots of advice on how to best enjoy this incredible city. You also get an almost unmatchable location, literally 2 minutes walk from Rialto Bridge. There is a huge number of cafes, restaurants and bars on the doorstep and within a few minutes walk. You can walk to Piazza San Marco in 5 minutes or so. All of this comes at a price that you won't find anywhere else outside of the peripheral, secondary areas of the city. Why look elsewhere? Fantastic value and very nice owners.

We selected the San Salvador for our recent trip to Venice based on the reviews we found here at Tripadvisor, and anyone who rated the hotel at less than five stars is understating what a great place and great value this is. We were immediately charmed by Ambra on arrival - you won't find a more engaging or helpful person on this planet. And yes, the rooms are small - we lived out of our suitcases for three days - but they're still very comfortable and clean. We were happy to find that we had a mini-fridge, and the A/C was more than up to keeping the room comfortable. You can't beat the location and you can't beat the price. If you're a no-frills traveler with a true appreciation for value, you want to be here.

the hotel is literally few minutes walking distance to a lot of important landmarks.less than 5 minutes walk to Rialto bridge. many choices of restaurants in the area,in fact the hotel has list of recommended osterias and bakeries. the boat station to go to the train station Sta Lucia Venezia and Marco polo airport is by Rialto bridge. one of the most convenient accommodations we ever had. and of course,Flavio and Roberto were awesome.

We absolutely enjoyed our stay at Ambra and Roberto’s place. We stayed there for two nights and would definitely come back here the next time we are in Venice. We didn’t know the hotel was family run, so we were extremely pleasantly surprised when Ambra welcomed us. She is the most loving, enthusiastic, witty and talkative host you will find. She made us feel welcome from the start, offering extra towels and pillows to make sure we feel at home. She was also very helpful when looking for recommendations in Venice, food or attraction wise. You can ask here for anything and she is more than happy to assist.