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Bed and Breakfast Venezia: Guest Reviews

Calle Bainsizza 3 | Sant'Elena, 30132 Venice, Italy
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Bed and Breakfast Venezia
Ranked #47 of 388 Venice B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 110 Reviews
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Gateshead, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Fantastic B&B!!!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
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My husband and I stayed here in January 2012 and had the most wonderful time. Roberto is so lovely and is there if you need him (he lives on the 1st floor) but also let's you keep yourself to yourself if that's what you like. Although we saw him in his office (right next to our room) from time to time we didn't converse a lot as we had a whole itinery worked out and as our 3rd time in Venice, we didn't actually need any advice.

We chose the superior room which has a large double bed. The room itself was immaculate. Staying in January, I was worried that I may be cold but the radiators were always on (and adjustable if you get too hot) and there were plenty of spare blankets in the wardrobe. Plenty of hot water and rooms cleaned, toilet roll replenished etc every day. There is also constant access to a roof top square for the smokers among us. We didn't use it as too cold in Winter but I imagine it's lovely in summer, fabulous view.

Breakast is simple but more than enough. Meat, cheese, bread rolls, yoghurts, cereal, cakes, toasts and jams. Plenty of coffee in the pot and the most delicious fruit juice ever!

Staying here is like having your own place in Venice, it's far enough away from the tourist trappings, you really do feel as though you're part of authentic Venetian life, yet only a 20 minute walk to St. Marks Square. (There is also a water bus stop literally a few meters away in a lovely garden setting.) The walk to and from is also VERY safe and so picturesque, you'll be amazed just strolling along by the sea and then reaching the canals, stunning! We often came home very late but never felt in any danger even though it was just the two of us around. Coming home late is not a problem as once Roberto gives you the keys you are able to come and go as you please.

The surrounding area is great to stroll through, cut through and go to Via Garribaldi for authentic shops, cheap supermarkets and bars/cafes. At night, if you don't want to go too far away from the B&B there are 2 great pubs on Via Garribaldi which are open late, ask for a spritz, lovely! It only takes 10 mins to walk back or there is a water bus stop at Arsenale which is at the top of the street. Or, even closer, there is a fab little cheap bar/cafe right outside which closes around 9pm in winter. Don't worry though, the locals are a pleasant crowd, no drunks or hooligans here!

There is a beautiful church, Saint Helena just around the corner from the B&B which has a lovely courtyard and a fascinating written history (in English) with photos. Also just around the corner are beautiful gardens.

I really cannot recommend the B&B Venezia highly enough! It's simply fantastic and really does feel as though you have your own place in Venice. We LOVE IT and would not even consider staying anywhere else.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“I love this place!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012
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We went with my parents last September. We had a fantastic stay here. My parents really like their Garden view room, it has a balcony and with a beautiful view. The room is extremely clean, Roberto's mother made the breakfast for us. The breakfast has a lot of varieties and the dinning room/kichen is beautiful too. Roberto is a perfect host, he gave me information on the strike the day before I came to Venice. Roberto's mother is a very warm, pleasant lady, although I don't speak italian, our communication through body language was not a problem :) After our 10-day trip in europe, my parents said venice and the stay in Roberto's home is the best part.
Oh, I forgot to mention, it is quite, not like the other places full of visitors. You will enjoy a different part of venice in S. Ellena. And it's only one stop from Lido, very convenient.

Room Tip: Garden view room is the best, it was only 10 euros more than the other rooms.
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  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Great for experienced European travelers!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 December 2011
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A friend and I stayed here 12/16 & 12/17. It was our first time in Italy (and therefore, also Venice). Roberto was so helpful...since there was a worker strike on the water bus companies, he gave us directions and best ways to get to the place in St. Elena. We got a little lost, and he made the extra effort to walk out to the last bridge after 1am to find us. :)

They had a repeat of a water break and so no heat/hot water for the first night...but got it fixed. Everything was working great the 2nd night.

The location is at the far end of St. Elena...once we learned the water bus system, this was a giant plus (away from all the noise), since it's only 2min walk from one of the main #1 line stops. From here, we visited every area and saw so much. Breakfast was pretty good with sliced meat and cheese... If I ever go back to Venice, I'll probably stay here. If I hadn't gone with such a flexible friend this time, we might not have enjoyed it so much this time. Anyway, if you really like Venice or are an experienced traveler, you won't find a better deal or a nicer host...I'd recommend staying here.

Room Tip: No apparent difference between the two rooms we had.
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“great time in Venice”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011
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We had a fantastic stay in this B&B. Very quiet and beautiful place, not far from waterbus stop. The rooms were spotless and well furnished. And last but not least there was the always friendly Roberto who was really helpful.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Ljubljana, Slovenia
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“Top Price Performance”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2011

Nice and friendly B&B in usually overcrowded and furious Venezia.
Located in St. Ellena ("park" of Venezia, cca 100 metres from Giardini entrance) gives you totally different Venice experience. In St. Ellena streets are wider, quiet and with a lot of trees. View on Lido, Giudecca and Piazza St. Marco is spectacular.
Rooms are clean, comfortable, with high ceiling. Owner is friendly and helpfull. On our previous Venice visit we slept in a room near Academia which was somehow very rough and much more expensive.
Only minus I see is lack of "style" so if you are looking for designer hotel / room this is not for you.
Giardini di Venezia are 100m away so B&B Venezia is perfect for Venice Biennale visitors which will spent most of the day on the exhibition and don't want to spent a little fortune for.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Calle Bainsizza 3 | Sant'Elena, 30132 Venice, Italy
Price range (per night):* S$51 - 128

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