Hotel San Salvador

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!! 🇮🇹

A little bit noise due to the restaurant downstairs. Service is good & very helpful.

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.

Excellent staff!

Ambra and Roberto were absolutely amazing, the hotel is in a great location and accommodates very well

Rooms had excellent shower facilities and the air conditioning was a relief! Due to the location being so central (close to Rialto) we were able to quickly pop back to freshen up before heading out in the evening. The staff are incredibly kind and helpful, and have good tips!
The rooms are on the smaller side, but this was not a problem..they were cleaned and freshened everyday, beds made, towels changed and bins emptied. Would 100% return here if we chose to visit Venice again. Thank you for our lovely stay.

We loved our stay. The room was charming. Ambra was so nice. She gave us great suggestions on places to see and food to try. We had a flickering light in the bathroom, and as soon as we told Ambra
about it, she changed the bulb. Ambra needs a raise!!! The hotel is very close to the Rialto Bridge. We would recommend this hotel to anyone.

I stayed here for my first ever solo trip! They were super kind and accommodating. The rooms are small but have everything you need. Very nice folks in a super convenient location!

The workers were very friendly and very helpful.

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!

This place is a real gem at a bargain. I first stayed here solo in the hotel annex, in September 2016. I returned to Venice, this time with my partner in March 2022 - I did not hesitate booking Hotel San Salvador again. Staff are very warm & welcoming, always making guests feel at home. The accommodation offering is basic but very clean and at a very reasonable cost for
Sestiere San Marco. What you see advertised is exactly what you get.

This time round we'd booked a double room with an ensuite bathroom. The bathroom was tiny but we didn't mind it as we were only staying for 2 nights. Based on my own positive experience, I highly recommend Hotel San Salvador.

The room was very clean and well kept up. Ambra and her staff were incredibly kind, welcoming, and provided excellent service and tips about the best places to eat and how to maximize our time spent in Venice. It wasn't the fanciest room, but the price was unbeatable for the location, which was about as good of a spot as you could be in.

The best experience I have ever had in Venezia / Venice. Ambra, who runs the hotel is so helpful with everything and extremely friendly. She first gave me directions to the hotel and I never got lost. Gave me pointers where to go and those places where amazing. Gave food places, one of the best breakfast & pizza, I have ever had... The hotel is between two streets and very quiet and safe. This is a must place to go...

I will recommend this hotel to everyone who doesn't care about the size of the room and not looking for luxury and want to enjoy Venice. The location and Front desk lady is amazing. Highly recommendable, the rooms and bathroom are very small but that was expected.

Well we blinked and we missed it twice. We were using the GOOGLE maps and we walked by it twince. First it is in a ally of the main walway. At first you think it not there there it is. WE loved it. we said fir 3 nights and had a lovey time. We are thinking of making it a anual trip from Chicago, IL. The bed was cummfy, the waster presure was good there was a safe in the room as well. Overall I cant wait to go back. don't bring big bags as the hallways are small. We came in with a backpck and a small carry on.