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Foresteria ValdeseVenezia

Foresteria Valdese Venezia operates as a working hotel within a 16th-century palazzo, offering wedding groups direct access to Venice's Castello district without the typical resort isolation.

Ceremony
20 seated
Reception
80 seated
Nearest airport
VCE · 20-30 minutes
Price range
$$$
Rating
4.4 /5 · 574

Foresteria Valdese Venezia is a hotel destination wedding venue in Venezia, Italy, hosting 20 to 80 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), 20-30 minutes.

01 · In a sentence

Foresteria Valdese Venezia in Venezia.

Foresteria Valdese Venezia operates as a working hotel within a 16th-century palazzo, offering wedding groups direct access to Venice's Castello district without the typical resort isolation.

Rather than a dedicated event space, this venue leverages its 35 guest rooms and intimate palazzo architecture to create multi-day wedding experiences where celebrations happen organically throughout the building and surrounding Venice.

The property's dual function as operational hotel means your wedding integrates with daily hospitality rather than occupying a cordoned event zone.

A great location, the view from our 4-person room on the 2nd floor was amazing, a very nice breakfast, on demand coffee and tea in the cafeteria during the day. Very clean, warm when it was cold outside. It is a gorgeous building with some rooms pretty basic and others more historic. The beds were very comfortable.

Vilma B
02 · What sets it apart

4 notes, from the desk.

Note 01

Located in Sestiere Castello, the city's residential quarter, providing authentic Venetian atmosphere versus touristy San Marco proximity

Note 02

35 on-site guest rooms accommodate wedding parties and out-of-town guests within the venue itself

Note 03

16th-century palazzo architecture with original exposed beams and Venetian architectural details

Note 04

Rated 4.4/5 on Google with consistent guest reviews praising character and location authenticity

04 · Hold a date

Check availability.

Select a date
May 2026
Pick a date

Choose a day from the calendar.

We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.

05 · A sample weekend

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.

Friday evening · day 01
  • 17:00-20:00Guest arrival and check-in; aperitivo welcome reception in palazzo courtyard or sala
Saturday morning · day 02
  • 10:00-11:00Ceremony at nearby Basilica di San Pietro di Castello (15-minute walk)
Saturday afternoon · day 03
  • 13:00-16:00Reception lunch in palazzo main rooms with Venetian menu
06 · Practical

Things worth knowing.

Getting there

VCE · 20-30 minutes

Guests fly into Venice Marco Polo Airport. The desk arranges every transfer.

Typical total

€8,000-20,000

Pricing varies significantly by season (summer peaks €180+ per room). Guest room block discounts negotiable. Catering may involve external vendors; confirm arrangements early. No dedicated kitchen for large-scale events.

Ceremony fee

€500-1,500

A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.

Reception

€60-120 / head

A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.

Room rate

€120-200 / night

A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.

Direct line

041 528 6797

Answered by the venue in local hours. The desk picks up otherwise.

07 · Questions

Asked along the way.

Can you accommodate a 100-person wedding?+

Foresteria operates flexibly for groups up to approximately 80-100 people by utilizing multiple palazzo rooms and coordinating with nearby venues. Confirm exact capacity and layout options during initial consultation with management.

Do you offer wedding packages or à la carte planning?+

Contact the hotel directly at the website or phone to discuss customized arrangements. As a working hotel rather than dedicated wedding venue, pricing and services are negotiated per event.

What's included with guest rooms?+

Room rates typically include breakfast. Verify current amenities, Wi-Fi access, and any wedding group discounts when booking blocks of 10+ rooms.

Can ceremonies happen outdoors?+

Venice restricts outdoor ceremonies to licensed chapels and specific locations. Foresteria can coordinate civil ceremonies indoors or direct you to nearby Basilica di San Pietro for religious services.

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Hold dates at Foresteria Valdese Venezia.

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.