Palazzo Pisani Gritti Palace
Grand canal-side palace in Venice, now luxury hotel
Facing the Grand Canal near the Rialto, Palazzo Pisani Gritti operates as a historic palazzo-hotel; visitors stop for its Venetian Gothic façade, canal views and easy access to vaporetto lines.
Palazzo Pisani Gritti at a Glance#
Address: Campo Santa Maria del Giglio, 4196, 30124 Venice VE, Italy
Website: https://www.roccofortehotels.com/hotels-and-resorts/hotel-gritti-palace/
Hours: Hotel: 24 hours
How to Get to Palazzo Pisani Gritti#
From Santa Lucia railway station take vaporetto Lines 1 or 2 to the San Samuele or Accademia stops; the hotel is a short walk from either landing. Water taxis deliver directly to the hotel’s private dock for a fee.
Tips for Visiting Palazzo Pisani Gritti#
- Stand on the hotel's private terrace at dusk for an unmatched view of the Grand Canal and the domes of Santa Maria della Salute.
- Ask staff about the palazzo's role in the 16th-17th century Venetian social calendar - hotel concierges often have entertaining stories.
- Photographers should note the best light is from late afternoon when the Grand Canal's surface blooms gold.
Best Time to Visit Palazzo Pisani Gritti#
Venice palaces are best enjoyed in late spring or early autumn when the city is lively but not packed with tourists.
Weather & Climate near Palazzo Pisani Gritti#
Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (765 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 91 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
