We stayed here overnight post-cruise. Location is great! Lamberto replied timely to my emails days…read moreprior to checking in. There are 3 steps before reaching the building's small elevator. Only 2 adults and 1 suitcase will fit in it. Reception is on the 4th floor. Very impressed by the security of the hotel. It provided all the toiletries and amenities we needed for a quick stay. The slippers were a nice touch. Wifi was fast and steady. They have an old style hair dryer that takes longer to dry hair so if you're hair-conscious, you might want to bring your own trusty hair dryer. Breakfast nook was quaint and charming. No cooked hot food but offered delicious prosciutto, salami and brie cheeses plus the usual croissant, toast, jam variety. We use 110v on all our gadgets so we needed an adapter. Don't worry- for 10 euro deposit, they will lend u an adaptor as well as lock and key for the room safe. Very quiet at night. There's a souvenir kiosk right outside the hotel and a gondola service steps away. English tv channels was a plus ! We loved our stay and highly recommend this boutique hotel! Thank you Lamberto for your friendly service! Tip: wake up early and walk and enjoy the stillness of gorgeous Venice before the crowds come.

I was so skeptic because of the price as I paid more than double in the previous hotel and it was…read morebad. They are very welcoming the rooms are big and clean the heater works great and the bathroom have space and free breakfast I can't complain plus it is convenient for everything. Definitely will suggest this place but there is a funky smell when you come in on the first floor.

We were a group of 5 ladies from Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida. We accidentally came upon…read morethis lovely hotel which was once a family home. We felt so welcomed and at home there. The staff was amazing and helpful. The view was amazing and we were right on the grand canal. We all loved the breakfast which was wonderful and finely decorated. I highly recommend this hotel. It was close to restaurants, water bus stops, and St. Mark's Square.

A fantastic hotel in Venice, right on Grand Canal. Ask for…read moreroom 40 or 41. We stayed in 41 - it has a two walled, all glass views of the canals. It is near the best place/room location I have ever stayed in. Great food within one minute, shopping within 3 minutes - but best of all this hotel, in Dorsoduro province of Venice is very Uncrowded. It is about 20 minutes form the St Mark's touristy area, as well as Rialta bridge area. I will only stay here in Venice, and only room 41. Top floor (4th) and just incredible views. September is a great time to go, weather perfect every day in middle of month for us. Note that no matter what you will go outside the room for a toilet, which is 15 feet away. There is a bouday in room and a nice shower. Every worker was fantastic. All spoke English. Breakfast included, very nice room, with adequate nice food. Real dishes, good coffee, etc. They even warm the milk for coffee...

Cyndy's Bottom Line: A great location to take in all the tourist attractions!…read more Our stay at the Corte Grimani was excellent. We had lots of room to include a kitchen and dining room area. You can have a party! There is an extra charge if you use the kitchen but not for me! The staff was very helpful especially with setting up our water taxi to the airport.

Quite good with a vegan risotto option. Make a reservation and eat right on the edge of the water…read more All allergens clearly marked and prices weren't bad!

We stayed at La Calcina Hotel in October 2024. The hotel itself is good. The building is older and…read morehas a nice courtyard and sitting area. Overall it looks nice, although the rooms themselves could use some updating. Our bedroom was small, but had so much (unusable) furniture in it that we had to turn sideways to walk around the bed. Yet, we had no bedside tables. The bathroom was updated and the shower worked great. The hotel also helpfully arranged transportation for us, which can be daunting in a city with no cars. They offered a complimentary welcome Bellini and they had a porter for our bags. They offer a small buffet breakfast that's included in the price, and the restaurant serves good food in the evenings if you want to stay in. The staff were nice, with the notable exception of the refund issue below. Travelers should know two things: 1. NO ELEVATOR. Obviously it is an older building, but it's not retrofitted. They don't proactively tell travelers that there are 57 stairs to the 5th floor rooms. We booked a room on the 5th floor and then, after reading reviews, learned about the lack of an elevator. We had to move to a cheaper, 1st floor room because our group was unable to climb that number of stairs. The hotel would not refund the price difference. Had we known all of this at the time of booking, we would have made different plans. Suggestion: Be transparent on your website about the number of stairs / lack of elevator. 2. NO A/C when we visited. We arrived on a 74F day to be told they turn off the A/C and turn on the heat in September. Needless to say, our room was HOT. They suggested opening our room's only window, which led to dozens of mosquito bites overnight. Suggestion: Don't advertise A/C if it's only available at the hotel's discretion. Overall, we enjoyed Venice and the hotel was adequate. If staff had been able to solve the two issues above, which are largely related to transparency and customer experience, we would have had an even better experience.

Cannaregio stay This is a great little apartment in the…read moreCannaregio district of Venice. It's about 1.5km from the centre and off the tourist trail, so it has a more local feeling. The apartment was well equipped and comfortable with a tiny kitchenette shared with Uncle Alvaro, a washing machine, a good bathroom, good WiFi and a super comfortable bed. It's great if you're self-catering - there's plenty of crockery and cutlery, a kettle, toaster, microwave, fridge and coffee machine. The host Alyosha even provides you with a mobile phone to use while you are staying there and ladies, there is a proper hairdryer and hair straightener!

Wonderful choice in Venice away from the crowds and in a wonderful neighborhood. We found this…read moreguest house on booking and even though it was a little more expensive than the other cities we had been in the amenities and hospitality were beyond amazing. Our host was very kind and efficient, available when we needed him and welcoming. The guest house is located close to the Vapretto to the airport and close to local restaurants and shops away from the center which is better for the prices. San Marco plaza was like 20-25 minutes away.

I realized a week before my recent tour of Europe that our itinerary concluded with three nights in…read moreVenice, and I had hotel plans for just one of those. Yikes! While the aforementioned hotel around the corner from St. Mark's square promised palatial accommodations, a palatial price (relatively speaking) accompanied the reservation. I sought a less exorbitant guest bill, and this guest house overlooking the Grand Canal delivered spectacularly. For $146, I scored two nights at an unbeatable location. Casa Favaretto's charm was unending, and the lovely experience began with a gorgeous and heart-warming smile from owner (I presume) Francesca. She helped me schlep heavy luggage up a flight of stairs to our sizable room. Understand the ballgame before booking here in the humid summer months. There is no elevator to the second floor or air conditioning. While that might be a deal breaker for you, I hope it won't. A mammoth plug-in fan next to the bed reduced the brunt of the broil. I just skipped sliding under the covers and was quite comfortable. I hauled my suitcase across 7 or so bridges in the walk from St. Mark's Square. What's one more staircase? The guest house was far from full, leaving the community bathroom rarely occupied. The shower featured some of the best water pressure during my time in Europe and plenty of space to hang or set clothes away from the commode and shower stall, a novelty among the places I stayed, especially the cruise ship. A community refrigerator allowed me to cool any water or soda bottles I had accrued. For the reasonable cost of 1-2 Euros, it also offered shelves filled with cold still and sparkling water and sodas. Did I mention the location? Good luck finding a better deal anywhere in Venice but especially on the Grand Canal. The view from my bedroom's front window was enchanting and breathtaking. While Favaretto's delightful simplicity may not include elaborate bells and whistles or round-the-clock desk service, astute travelers shouldn't need them. Consider this the perfect home base for walking and exploring Venice's crooked and less packed back streets. The one-bridge jaunt to catch an Alilaguna to Marco Polo (at 4 a.m. no less) was facile and a stress-free and bargain way to reach the airport on the mainland. In short, my stay at Casa Favaretto was wonderful, and I'll be back, especially when temperatures dip.

After a horrible experience at a hostel in Paris, I was more than a little weary to stay in one…read moreagain. However, I'm SO glad I made the exception for Casa Favaretto. The hostel has been family run for 60 years and is currently run by Francesca, the sweetest woman. The hostel is impeccably clean, in the greatest location, and is so easy to get to from the airport. When we arrived we were welcomed by Francesca who showed us our room and made reservations at osteria alla Staffa (go!). She was so kind and accomodating through out the whole stay, and makes me wish there were more hostels like that in Italy! I would 100000% recommend it!

Stayed in this hotel a couple of years ago but absolutely loved it's charm…read more Location is great and staff were really nice. It's not a luxury hotel but it has everything you need to explore this amazing city. There are some nice bars and restaurants in the area.

Wonderful, down to earth accommodations in the heart of Venice. Our arrival was delayed, and we…read morewere without a european cell plan. The proprietor waited all afternoon for us to show up without any word from us. The B&B has lots of charm, something that is getting lost in the gleaming tourist destination that Venice is becoming.

Ok, so a couple of things first. If you are looking for the room overlooking the Grand Canal that…read morecosts 1000 euros a night, this is not for you. If you are looking for the hangout with the tourists off San Marco's then this is not for you. If, however, you are looking for a quiet, fun, easy location, you will love it. This simple pension is great. I stayed there in a room with two beds that overlooked the garden of the Ca' Rezzonico museum. It is very close to a square that has a cafe and one restaurant, many other restaurants and a short walk to a large square with many restaurants. There is Grom Gelato across the canal from Leonardo. The owner is very friendly and helpful if you need guidance before booking. You need to pay in cash but the room has a safe so you can just drop it there when you arrive. He may be able to help you with Paypal or some other means as well but no Credit Cards. To get here, Use the ACTV boat 1 line. Take the Lido boat from the train/bus station at Tronchetto and the P. Le Roma line from San Marcos or other south. Get off at the Ca' Rezzonico stop and walk up past the museum, turn right across the canal, right again, and second left. You're there. Take the Alilaguna boat Arancia from the airport. Same stop. I recommend you try this if you are looking for quiet lodging in Venice. It's very convenient to San Marcos or wherever by ACTV boat. (you can get tickets for ACTV at the Academia station which is a quick walk from here). Breakfast is simple, self serve, but very good and plentiful. We really enjoyed the stay.

Our favorite hotel in Venice; even more magical in summer with all the flowers, vines, and…read morebreakfast in the front courtyard. Service is exceptional, especially Antonio, who helped with our luggage and even assisted me in booking tickets to the Venice International Film Festival. This time we had a beautiful, spacious suite for the 3 of us, with high ceilings, on the 4th floor (#60), with a view of the canal, although you have to look straight down, because you are right ON the canal. Breakfast is delicious; loved the fresh fruit, veggies, bread, lox and fresh squeezed orange juice. Perfect location for exploring, right near the Accademia vaporetto stop, and close walk to lots of wonderful restaurants and cafes. Can't wait to return!

Pensione Accademia was an excellent place to stay in Venice. It is very quiet yet conveniently…read morelocated and has beautiful, well-appointed rooms. Our rooms had great views of the canal. It has wonderful outside areas to relax in both the front and the back. We enjoyed their restaurant where you can sit either inside or outside on the canal with good food for both breakfast and lunch. Their staff provide excellent service. An additional benefit is that they have their own spot on the canal for water taxi pick-up & drop-off. We highly recommend it.