Location
Some gems of Venetian art and history are found very close to Hotel Capri, at less than 10 minutes walking distance. The Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, the large church belonging to the Franciscan Order and the second in Venice after Saint Mark's as far as historic and artistic importance, preserves in its impressive Gothic setting some masterpieces of painting and sculpture such as the Altar of the Assumption by Titian (1516) and the Tryptich of the Virgin and the Saints by Giovanni Bellini (1488), and the Scuola Grande di San Rocco (Great School), a succession of rooms that hold the most important painting cycle by Tintoretto (1564 - 67 ). At only 5 minutes there is still another Scuola Grande, the one by San Giovanni Evangelista, fine architecture and impressive staircase dating from the 15th century and with paintings by Tintoretto, Palma il Giovane, Tiepolo and other masters from the 17th and 18th centuries and nowadays the place where important international congresses and prestigious classical music concerts are held.
Walk a little more and in 15 minutes from Hotel Capri you will reach the Rialto which has been the commercial heart of Venice since always: the pleasant stroll is a good excuse to get to see the ancient and picturesque Pescheria (fish market), stop at the vegetable and fruit market, or to see the original Rialto Bridge lined by shops.
For those who prefer the vaporettos, the traditional public transport boats, Hotel Capri is near to the Piazzale Roma stop (400 meters) and to Stazione Santa Lucia (500 meters) where you can take lines ACTV 1 and 82 that go along the splendid Grand Canal and reach the most beautiful and famous landmarks of Venice: Rialto, Saint Mark's Square, the Gallerie dell'Accademia, the Guggenheim Collection etc., and the motorboats for Murano, the island famous for its glass.
Hotel Capri is located in a characteristic Corte (very small square) in the heart of the most authentic Venice, close to Piazzale Roma, the car terminal, and to the airport shuttle and to the Venice station of Santa Lucia. Centrally located yet away from the tourist bustle, Hotel Capri enjoys an enviable position among the hotels in Venice.
In the maze of narrow streets and small squares around the hotel, students and professors from the prestigious Università di Venezia Ca' Foscari pour down to small shops, bookstores, cafes and bacari (the typical Venetian inns). This area is located between Corte de le Case Nove, where Hotel Capri stands, Tolentini, the architecture site, and Campo Santa Margherita, the great meeting place near Ca' Foscari. The bohemian atmosphere and the cultural movement at night, and the picturesque liveliness during the day, make this neighborhood so original and pleasant that it can be compared to the Latin quarters of Paris.
By car
From the highways, after the booth toll follow directions for Venice. Cross the long Ponte della Libertà linking Venice to the mainland, leave your car in one of the parking areas of Tronchetto (right after the bridge on your right) or at the garage at Piazzale Roma, the car terminal, which has a special agreement with Hotel Capri (before leaving call the hotel to book your parking spot). Hotel Capri is close to Piazzale Roma and less than a 10 minute walk (from Tronchetto take the bus or a vaporetto for Piazzale Roma): cross the Giardini Papadopoli, continue straight and cross a second bridge and turn left along Fondamenta dei Tolentini. Continue until you come across Calle de le Case Nove where you will make a turn, go to the end of the Calle and turn left, you will have arrived at Hotel Capri.
By train
Hotel Capri is near Santa Lucia station and can be reached by a 5 minute walk. With the station behind you cross Ponte degli Scalzi on your left. Once you get off the bridge continue along Fondamenta San Simenon Piccolo for about 100 meters and then turn on Calle dei Bergamaschi. At the end of the Calle you will find Hotel Capri overlooking Corte de le Case Nove.
By plane
From Venice "Marco Polo" Airport (13 km)
Take the ATVO shuttle bus for Venice and get off at the Piazzale Roma terminal. Hotel Capri is close to Piazzale Roma at less than a 10-minute walk: cross the Giardini Papadopoli, continue straight and cross a second bridge and turn left along Fondamenta dei Tolentini. Continue until you come across Calle de le Case Nove where you will make a turn, go to the end of the Calle and turn left, you will have arrived at Hotel Capri.
From Treviso "San Giuseppe" Airport (30 km)
Follow directions as from Venice Airport.
