Antica Locanda Al Gambero is a hotel destination wedding venue in Venezia, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), 20-30 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.
Antica Locanda Al Gambero
Located on a quiet Venetian calle just steps from San Marco Basilica, Antica Locanda Al Gambero offers the logistical advantage of having accommodations directly attached to your ceremony and reception spaces, eliminating the need to shuttle guests between venues.
About Antica Locanda Al Gambero
Located on a quiet Venetian calle just steps from San Marco Basilica, Antica Locanda Al Gambero offers the logistical advantage of having accommodations directly attached to your ceremony and reception spaces, eliminating the need to shuttle guests between venues.
This 3-star hotel operates as both lodging and event space, allowing out-of-town guests to stay steps from where you'll marry.
With a 4.4-star Google rating, it delivers reliable hospitality in Venice's most accessible historic district.
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The location is incredible, being very close to the Rialto boat station and San Marco. The room was clean and well-equipped. While the room was a bit small, this was not an issue for us as tourists since we didn’t spend much time there.
Zoe Thiesen · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- VCE, 30 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Direct hotel accommodations on-site for 50+ guest rooms
- Walking distance to San Marco Basilica and Doge's Palace
- Calle dei Fabbri location reduces guest transportation logistics
- 3-star rated property with consistent online reviews
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- Afternoon/EveningGuests arrive at Marco Polo Airport and transfer to hotel; welcome drinks in hotel restaurant or calle
- 10:00 AMCeremony in hotel's event space or nearby church
- 12:00 PMCocktail hour and guest mingling
- 1:00 PMReception dinner in hotel banquet hall or restaurant
- EveningDancing and late-night celebrations
- MorningGuests depart or stay additional nights for Venice exploration
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- VCE · about 30 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Venice Marco Polo Airport.
- Typical total
- $18,000–45,000+Aisle estimate
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$18,000–45,000+ (for 75 guests, ceremony, reception, and 2 nights accommodation)
- Ceremony fee
- $2,500–5,000Aisle estimate
- Reception
- $85–180 a headAisle estimate
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$85–180 (depending on menu and season)
- Room rate
- $150–400 a nightAisle estimate
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$150–400 (3-star hotel rooms, varies by room type and season)
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 041 522 4384
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Request custom quote from venue. Water transportation, floral design, and photography arranged separately. Gratuities and service charges may apply.
Questions about the venue
Can guests stay at the venue?+
Yes. Antica Locanda Al Gambero is a hotel with multiple rooms, allowing wedding guests to lodge on-site and minimize travel between ceremony, reception, and accommodations.
What's the closest major airport?+
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) is 8 miles away. From there, guests take a water taxi or vaporetto (public water bus) directly to the hotel's calle, approximately 20-30 minutes depending on water traffic.
Are outdoor ceremonies possible?+
The venue has limited outdoor space on its calle. For larger outdoor ceremonies, couples often use nearby San Marco squares or hire a separate location and hold the reception at the hotel.
What's the guest capacity?+
The venue accommodates 20–150 guests depending on room configuration and whether you use indoor banquet halls, the restaurant area, or a combination of spaces.
Is there parking?+
No. Venice has no car traffic. Guests arrive by water taxi, vaporetto, or private boat. The hotel can arrange water transportation coordination.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.