Palazzo San Lorenzo
Palazzo San Lorenzo rises along the Fondamenta de l'Osmarin with direct canal views and Renaissance architecture framing the Venetian waterway.
Palazzo San Lorenzo 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), 25-40 minutes depending on water taxi availability and canal traffic. Best months: June, July, August, September.
About Palazzo San Lorenzo
Palazzo San Lorenzo rises along the Fondamenta de l'Osmarin with direct canal views and Renaissance architecture framing the Venetian waterway.
This 4-star hotel occupies a restored palazzo where exposed wooden beams and original stone walls create vertical drama across multiple floors.
Guests arrive by water taxi or gondola, making the approach itself a ceremonial entrance into the lagoon city.
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This was a pleasant surprise. The rooms are beautiful. The staff is very polite and helpful. It is a short walk to the Grand Canal and Saint Mark's square.
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Getting there
- Nearest airport
- VCE, 40 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Located on Fondamenta de l'Osmarin in Cannaregio district, one of Venice's oldest residential neighborhoods
- Google rating of 4.7/5 from verified guests and reviewers
- Direct waterfront positioning on the Grand Canal tributary with private water gate access
- 15th-century palazzo architecture with period details including timber ceilings and Venetian stone archways
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 14:00-18:00Guest arrival via water taxi; check-in and welcome reception in palazzo salons
- 10:00-11:30Hair and makeup in guest suites; final preparations
- 11:30-12:30Photography session in palazzo corridors and waterfront positions
- 13:00-14:00Ceremony in designated salon with 50-80 guests
- 14:15-15:00Cocktail reception on terrace or in courtyard
- 15:30-22:00Seated dinner reception with toasts, dancing, and Venice-themed entertainment
- 09:00-11:00Breakfast and checkout; farewell at water gate
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- VCE · 25-40 minutes depending on water taxi availability and canal traffic
Guests fly into Venice Marco Polo Airport.
- Typical total
- $18,000-50,000+Aisle estimate
Coordination with external vendors (floristry, photography, music) adds separate costs. Request formal proposal directly from palazzo events department for accurate figures.
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$18,000-50,000+ for 50 guests with 2-night stay and full reception
- Ceremony fee
- $800-2,500Aisle estimate
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
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$800-2,500 depending on space selection and guest count
- Reception
- $120-200 / headAisle estimate
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
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$120-200 (estimated catering; menu selections vary)
- Room rate
- $150-400 / nightAisle estimate
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
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$150-400 per room depending on room category and season
- Weather window
- June – September
The 4 months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 041 458 3620
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
What are the ceremony options at Palazzo San Lorenzo?+
The palazzo offers indoor spaces with original architectural features. Civil ceremonies can be conducted in designated salons. Couples should confirm venue licensing requirements with the Venezia municipality, as ceremonies must comply with Italian regulations.
How do guests arrive at the venue?+
Venice has no vehicular access. Guests arrive via water taxi (approximately €15-20 per person from Marco Polo Airport), gondola, or vaporetto (public water bus). The palazzo has a private water gate for direct canal access.
What is the guest accommodation capacity?+
As a 4-star hotel, Palazzo San Lorenzo offers room inventory for overnight guests. Room count and suite availability should be confirmed directly for multi-day events.
Are there outdoor spaces for ceremonies or receptions?+
The waterfront location provides terrace or balcony possibilities depending on room configuration. Weather contingency plans are essential in Venice, where seasonal flooding can occur.
What is included in venue rental fees?+
Venue packages typically include exclusive use of reception spaces and coordination services. Catering, flowers, photography, and music are usually arranged separately. Request a detailed proposal from their events team.
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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.