A neo-Gothic palace on the Grand Canal in the Dorsoduro district, Centurion Palace offers elegant rooms with canal views, a rooftop terrace, and the Antinoo's Lounge & Restaurant serving creative Italian cuisine. The property is particularly quiet given its location away from the busiest areas.
Sina Centurion Palace is a striking neo-Gothic Grand Canal palazzo in Venice's Dorsoduro sestiere, operated by the Italian Sina Hotels group. The building's elaborate facade, with its pointed arch windows and detailed Gothic stonework, faces directly onto the Grand Canal opposite the Punta della Dogana — the former customs house marking the tip of Dorsoduro. The hotel offers 50 rooms and suites across two interconnected buildings, with canal-facing rooms providing some of the most dramatic Grand Canal views available in Venice.
The Dorsoduro location sets this hotel apart from many Venetian luxury properties: the sestiere is quieter and more authentically residential than San Marco, with the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, the Gallerie dell'Accademia, and the Zattere promenade as the nearest major landmarks. The surrounding neighbourhood of local bacari, artisan workshops, and university life gives guests a genuine sense of a living Venetian quarter rather than a purely tourist environment.
The hotel's dining venue, Antinoo's Lounge and Restaurant, serves contemporary Italian cuisine with a canal-side terrace. Antinoo's has received two forks in the Gambero Rosso 2025 guide, reflecting the quality of its creative kitchen. A private wellness centre includes a thermal pool, sauna, steam room, and treatment rooms. A gym is available and the hotel's rooftop terrace provides panoramic views across the Grand Canal and the Giudecca Canal — particularly impressive at sunset. Private water taxi transfers are arranged through the concierge, connecting the hotel to Marco Polo Airport, the train station, and the outer islands.
Room categories range from Classic to Grand Canal View suites; rooms on upper floors with floor-to-ceiling canal-facing windows are the most sought-after. The hotel represents a well-positioned alternative to the most expensive Venetian luxury hotels, maintaining high standards of comfort and service in one of the city's most desirable and liveable neighbourhoods.
Amenities
- Grand Canal terrace
- restaurant
- bar
- spa
- wifi
- gym
Location
Dorsoduro, 173, 30123 Venezia VE
45.4295, 12.3265 View on map
Highlights
- Neo-Gothic Grand Canal palazzo in the quieter, residential Dorsoduro sestiere
- Antinoo's Lounge and Restaurant with a canal-side terrace and Gambero Rosso recognition
- Private wellness centre with thermal pool, sauna, and treatment rooms
- Steps from the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and the Gallerie dell'Accademia
- Rooftop terrace with panoramic views across the Grand Canal and the Giudecca
Tips for visiting
- Grand Canal view rooms are worth the premium for the unobstructed views of the canal and Punta della Dogana opposite
- The Dorsoduro neighbourhood is significantly less crowded than San Marco — this hotel is well-placed for a quieter Venice experience
- The Accademia vaporetto stop is a 5-minute walk, providing rapid connections to Piazza San Marco, the train station, and the Rialto
- Book wellness treatments in advance, especially from May through September when demand is highest
- The rooftop terrace sunset view over the Grand Canal is accessible to all hotel guests and is best enjoyed with a drink from the bar
Accessibility
The hotel has lift access to all guest floors. The canal-side entrance has a water-level step; guests arriving by boat should note this. The surrounding Dorsoduro streets are typical of Venice — narrow calli, canal bridges with steps, and no car or wheelchair ramp infrastructure. Staff provide assistance on request, and guests with specific mobility requirements should discuss room options with the hotel before booking.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Dorsoduro neighbourhood like for hotel guests?
Dorsoduro is one of Venice's most authentic residential sestieri, home to leading art museums, local bacari (wine bars), and the Zattere waterfront promenade. It is considerably quieter and less crowded than the San Marco area.
Does Sina Centurion Palace have a spa?
Yes, the hotel has a private wellness centre with a thermal pool, sauna, steam room, and a full menu of massage and beauty treatments. Advance booking for treatments is recommended in high season.
Is there good dining near Sina Centurion Palace?
The hotel's Antinoo's restaurant serves creative Italian cuisine, and the surrounding Dorsoduro neighbourhood has an excellent selection of neighbourhood restaurants and bacari within easy walking distance, including several well-regarded osterie near Campo Santa Margherita.
How far is the hotel from St Mark's Square?
Piazza San Marco is approximately a 15–20-minute walk or a short vaporetto ride from the hotel. The Accademia stop, a 5-minute walk away, provides direct service to San Marco in under 5 minutes by boat.