Situated in the heart of traditional Venice, in the Sestiere of Cannaregio, Hotel Heureka combines the comfort of a boutique hotel, the intimate atmosphere of a home and the magical beauty of a 16th Century Venetian palazzo, The hotel interiors are a fascinating mosaic of styles that give each space a highly original and unique look.

The palazzo was built in the late sixteenth century. The facade overlooks the tranquil and enchanting canal of Madonna dell’Orto. Built during the transition between the Renaissance and Baroque periods, this frontage has an extraordinary compactness and regularity, divided between the ground floor, two main floors and an attic. Following the dictates of Venetian architecture, the facade is arranged around a central axis with an elegant stone balustrade balcony and a front entrance onto the canal. To the right and left of the main entrance are two lancet windows. The interior layout of the palazzo is organised around a “portego” – a typical Venetian passage – leading into the atrium, the main lobby area, and the private garden beyond. One main staircase leads up to the floors above, and to the rooms and suites. The central axis of the building repeats on each floor, with a Piano Nobile on the 1st and 2nd floors. These spacious areas on the upper floors can be used for private dining, meetings, art exhibitions, or musical evenings around the grand piano on the first floor.

Hotel Heureka is situated in one of the liveliest and vibrant districts in the city, in the north-western sestriere of Cannaregio.

A walk along these quiet canals is an im- mersion into the very soul of Venice. Ex-traordinary churches, historical buildings, typical bacari eateries and enoteche line the waterways and there are unexpected glimpses of the lagoon and the islands beyond.

Close to the hotel you can venture into the oldest Jewish Ghetto in the world, and you can visit some of the most exquisite local artisans. There is also the church and the Scuola Grande di Santa Maria della Misericordia, and the legendary Chiesa della Madonna dell’Orto with masterpieces by Tintoretto, celebrating 500 years since his birth in 1518. The iconic Santa Maria dei Miracoli is a couple of bridges away, with its extraordinary polychrome marbles. These are just a few of the breath taking edifices within striking distance of the hotel, and away from the crowds heading to the more usual haunts.

Our buffet breakfast is served either in our enchanting drawing room, o under the secular trees in the hotel’s private garden.

We pride ourselves on serving seasonal and freshly made breakfasts every day, using only the very best local products, for the buffet and according to guests’ personal choices.

In the homely bar, enjoy an aperitivo or a digestive, with a full menu of cocktails served just as you like them.

There are two great Piani Nobili at the Hotel Heureka. These light-filled and spacious floors are dedicated to our guests. Today a fresh modern twist brings these rooms to life, and an exacting attention to detail has been given throughout, to create a design and decor that reflects the atmosphere and the grandeur which Venetian nobility would have enjoyed in their day in their palazzo.

These two floors are contemporary spaces in which to host meetings, dinners and private events.

Our palazzo hides a real treasure: the garden. On warm days, it is a haven of cool and calm, the ideal refuge to relax in, gazing through the leafy canopy of the trees. Come nightfall, be captivated by the charm and ambience of our garden and take a little time to observe the stars above.

Each of our 10 rooms has its own distinctive design and identity, where the legacy of Venetian history and tradition, carefully preserved by the recent restoration, is skilfully combined with contemporary furnishings and fabrics. Paintings by Julian Khol have been commissioned exclusively for the hotel, interpreting the spirit of each room.

The result is a unique atmosphere that makes Hotel Heureka a magical retreat, epitomising comfort and luxury.

Hotel Heureka provides an unusual, memorable and original setting and has the magic to turn any event into an unforgettable experience.

The entire palazzo can be booked for private functions, weddings, exclusive events, or for a family party marking a landmark anniversary.