SAN SERVOLO
Nestled in the tranquil Venetian Lagoon just minutes from Venice, San Servolo is a unique island where history, culture, and nature blend in perfect harmony. Once home to a centuries-old monastery and later a historic psychiatric hospital, the island today offers a peaceful retreat surrounded by lush gardens, elegant architecture, and breathtaking lagoon views. With its calm atmosphere and authentic Venetian charm, San Servolo is an inspiring destination for conferences, cultural events, and unforgettable moments away from the crowds of Venice.
The Island of San Servolo in Venice: history and interesting facts can be found here.
More information about the Island of San Servolo can be found here.
HOW TO GET TO SAN SERVOLO
From Piazza San Marco (recommended)
Vaporetto Line 20 connects the island with the city centre. It departs from landing dock B at San Zaccaria, the waterfront adjacent to Piazza San Marco — landing dock B is opposite the Londra Palace Hotel. The journey takes approximately 10 minutes.
From Santa Lucia Train Station / Piazzale Roma
There are also numerous waterbuses departing from Santa Lucia station (Lines 1, 2, 4, 5) and Line 2 operates from the Tronchetto car park. From any of these stops, head to San Zaccaria and change to Vaporetto Line 20 for San Servolo.
From Marco Polo International Airport
Take the Alilaguna water bus or a water taxi to Venice city centre (San Zaccaria/San Marco area), then board Vaporetto Line 20 to San Servolo.
Vaporetto Tickets
A one-way ticket valid for 75 minutes on the entire vaporetto network costs €7.50. You can also purchase 24-hour, 48-hour, or weekly tickets based on the length of your stay. Tickets are available at ACTV ticket offices, authorised retailers, and vending machines at major landing stages. For up-to-date timetables, visit the official ACTV website: actv.avmspa.it
Arriving by Car
Cars cannot enter Venice. The nearest car parks are at Piazzale Roma or Tronchetto island. From there, take a vaporetto towards San Zaccaria and connect to Line 20 for San Servolo.
FROM SAN SERVOLO TO VENICE
The vaporetto stop is right in front of the reception on the island, so as soon as you step off the boat, you will find your bearings immediately. The same Vaporetto Line 20 brings you back to San Zaccaria (Piazza San Marco area) in about 10 minutes, from where the whole of Venice is easily accessible on foot or by further vaporetto connections.