The B&B is in an excellent and safe location for San Marco Piazza and to waterbus stops on the lagoon. Only 5 minutes walk. About 10 minutes walk is the Rialto. The area is quiet but has lots of shops and restaurants. Feels like you are living as a local. Paula, the host, is very welcoming and was there when I checked in after 13.00 hours. The apartment is dark but very clean. It has a small courtyard with lovely plants. Good Italian coffee is served at breakfast from 8 to 10. I stayed for a week. Despite my reservations about a shared bathroom this was not a problem. There was hot water for showering, a bidet and all was clean. I am an early riser and so it was fine. There are 3 rooms for guests and it’s popular so be aware of demand for bathroom. As a solo traveller it was good to chat to other guests over breakfast. Paula was able to give good advice about visits and restaurants etc. she speaks French, Italian and English. The bed was firm but there were clean white sheets and towels. Good wifi. There is a cat called Houdini who comes in and out of the apartment which I enjoyed but some may not. I could return during the day and have a shower as it was hot. I enjoyed experiencing a more authentic stay. I had a haircut at the hairdressers at the end of the alley and while expensive (It’s Venice) it was very good. There is a launderette next door to the hairdressers. Easy walk to Campo S. Maria Formosa which has restaurants and fruit and veg stalls. Also off an alley there is the bookshop Liberia Aqua Alta. As well as the usual activities I would recommend the food tour in the Rialto market and San Polo area. Find it on Get Your Guide. Also buy a water boat ticket for the duration of your stay. A great way to get around Venice and have a rest from walking.

Nothing to really dislike considering it’s a good price but be aware the apartment is up two flights of stairs as is common in Venice. Also beware of mosquitos as even on October as the weather was warm they were around. Paula provides spay etc if you ask but best to come prepared and keep the windows shut at night. No air con but fans in the rooms.

We had an amazing stay in Venice and our host was fabulous. We arrived late but she was there to welcome us . The rooms were big, cozy and clean. We felt like we were at our home rather than in hotel. She helped us with the information we were lacking and it made our trip much easier. See you next time; until then only good memories!!

It was convenient and close to most things. Laundry and supermarket and main attractions. Very homely and Italian home feel. Paulo was great. Nice coffee in the mornings.

It was cosy and beds were a bit squeaky but great value for $

Dona Paola was very friendly and nice. B&B is in an excellent place in Venice, near San Marco square. It was very comfortable and cosy.

It was an exceptional location! It was so hot while we were in Venice and she added an AC unit to our room which made it cool and perfect in our room.

It was a little difficult for our room of 4 people to share the hall bathroom with 3 other people because we all seemed to need the bathroom at the same time.

Good place to stay and comfortable. As a solo traveler, I enjoyed connecting with people from all over.

The shared bathroom was often busy and the shower situation wasn't so great.

The location was great & bedroom was decent. Could walk to nearest public water transport or walk to attractions

The room and location was lovely. Very nice, friendly host. Beautiful terrace overlooking terracotta venetian roofs, on which the lady kindly prepared our breakfast and coffee every morning. The host had a friendly cat too but perhaps not great for someone who’s allergic.

Cozy apartment with kitchen facilites. Clean and clear instructions from the host

Sharing the bathroom

The location couldn't be better, the whole house is very clean