Altana su San Marco

Book this apartment if you want to experience authentic Venice. The location could not be any better, you are in a quiet side street but next to shops and restaurants. 5 minutes from St Mark's Square and 5 minutes from Rialto bridge. From the windows of the apartment you can see the canal below and gondolas passing by. The rooftop terrace is a great bonus and the view is stunning. The apartment is in an old building and decorated with antiques and artwork and there are all things you need such as kettle, hairdryer, coffee pot etc. The host Andrea was responsive and helpful when we had a small issue and provided very helpful information in advance of our arrival. I would highly recommend this apartment.

As it is an historic building be prepared for a lot of stairs up to the 5th floor! The stairs in the building are quite worn and uneven and there are steep stairs within the apartment and up to the terrace. But they are worth it for the view! Otherwise we loved everything about staying here

Great location, easy walk to San Marco Square and water taxis. Lots of bakerys, cafes and bars close by. Roof terrace was the best bit, great views over the city at breakfast or with an evening drink. Gondolas go past on the canal behind. Can watch them from the bedroom windows which was an added bonus. Owner very helpful when contacted.

Nothing.

La struttura era in un’ottima posizione a soli 200 metri da Piazza San Marco. Molto carina, accogliente e pulita.

Se devo essere onesta le 4 rampe di scale erano molto ripide e gli scalini erano un po’ deformati…difficoltosi con delle valigie.

The property is in a fabulous location, in a "no throughway" courtyard off a small street and so it is extremely quiet. The property is very clean, spacious and well equipped. The views from the roof garden are incredible. The bed is comfortable and the apartment is well set out. I didn't hear or see any neighbours during my time there. The views were incredible, they're is a canal that's gondola use beneath the bedroom windows and the rooftop garden has 360 views around st marks area, it really is beautiful. Access to the apartment was really easy. Although check in and out times are strict, there are nearby places to leave your bags that you can arrange independently through luggage storage facilities you can book online.

I marked down one point for the following: 1/it's a long hot journey when you first arrive in Venice and once you've climbed the approx 78 steps to the apartment it would have been nice to have a couple of bottles of water waiting in the fridge. 2/ The outside area didn't have any lighting, a couple of solar lights would have meant it could be used after dark. 3/ small niggles around the apartment: the kitchen light didn't work, the aircon needs a good service as it barely works, the hot water takes ages to reach the shower (would have been nice to be advised of this) the bidet water pressure is low. It also would have been nice to have seen the person renting to have been shown around the apartment rather than being let in remotely.