DonàPalace
Donà Palace offers a logistical advantage that matters: your guests can sleep steps from your ceremony.
- Ceremony
- 20 seated
- Reception
- 150 seated
- Nearest airport
- VCE · 35-90 minutes depending on transport method
- Open season
- June – September
- Price range
- $$$
- Rating
- 4.6 /5 · 519
Donà Palace is a hotel destination wedding venue in Venezia, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), 35-90 minutes depending on transport method. Best months: June, July, August, September.
Donà Palace in Venezia, open June–September.
Donà Palace offers a logistical advantage that matters: your guests can sleep steps from your ceremony.
This 4-star hotel in Venice's San Marco district provides both event space and accommodation under one roof, eliminating the hunt for separate venues.
The 16th-century palazzo delivers Venetian grandeur without requiring guests to navigate multiple locations across the city's labyrinthine streets.
The location is great, just a few steps from SM Square. Of course, like everything in Venice, it needs additional measures to maintain cleanliness. But it's clear to the naked eye that local restaurants and shops are disappearing (or rather, have already done so). Authentic Italian cuisine is hard to find. It's sad (((
4 notes, from the desk.
4-star hotel with on-site accommodation for 60+ guests, reducing logistics for destination wedding planning
Located at S. Marco 391, directly in Venice's historic center within walking distance of St. Mark's Basilica
Google rating of 4.6/5 stars reflecting guest experience and service quality
16th-century authentic palazzo architecture providing period elegance for ceremonies and receptions
Best held in June, July, August.
The months the weather — and the local rhythm — is kindest to a stay at Donà Palace.
Check availability.
Choose a day from the calendar.
We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
How the weekend usually runs.
Yours will be different — nothing below is required. Every planning begins with the three meals you most want to eat, and builds outward.
- 3:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in at Donà Palace
- 6:00 PMWelcome aperitivo on palazzo terrace
- 4:00 PMCeremony in palazzo hall
- 6:00 PMReception and dinner
- 11:00 AMGuest departure
Things worth knowing.
VCE · 35-90 minutes depending on transport method
Guests fly into Venice Marco Polo Airport. The desk arranges every transfer.
€15,000-50,000
Costs vary significantly by season (peak: April-October). Request formal quote directly from venue. Budget includes on-site hotel accommodation, reducing external transfer costs. All-inclusive packages may be available.
€2,000-5,000
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
€80-180 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
€150-400 / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
June – September
4 viable months. Shoulder dates soften the light and the rates.
Asked along the way.
Can we hold both ceremony and reception at Donà Palace?+
Yes. The venue operates as a hotel with event facilities, allowing you to host ceremonies and receptions on-site while guests stay in the property.
How many guests can the venue accommodate?+
The palace can accommodate 20-150 guests depending on room configurations and event layout.
What are the transportation options from the airport?+
Marco Polo Airport is 8km away. Guests can arrive by water taxi (35-50 minutes, €120-140), boat shuttle (60 minutes, €15-20), or mixed transport via bus/train/water taxi (90+ minutes, €10-30).
Does the venue include guest accommodations?+
Yes, Donà Palace is a 4-star hotel. Guest rooms are available at varying nightly rates, typically €150-400+ depending on season and room type.
What is the venue's cancellation policy?+
Contact the venue directly at https://www.donapalace.it/it/dona-palace/ for current event cancellation terms and conditions.
Hold dates at Donà Palace.
A note to the desk with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.