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Once the home of Venetian doges and ambassadors, this grand apartment offers a rare chance to live in history. Overlooking the Grand Canal with views stretching to the Accademia Bridge, it sits in Dorsoduro, just steps from world-class museums, galleries, and traditional osterie. Inside, the palazzo’s interiors are a masterclass in Venetian elegance, frescoed ceilings, intricate stucco moldings, hand-painted Venetian tiles, and gilded mirrors set the scene. Wake to gondolas gliding beneath your windows and end each day enveloped in timeless Venetian grandeur.
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What to expect
Highlights
Watch the sunset from Ponte dell'Accademia
Lounge in the grand surroundings in the living room
Serve up an Italian feast at the dining table
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Home truths
The apartment is on the mezzanine level with one short flight of stairs – there’s no lift in the palazzo.
The double bed in the second bedroom can be made into twin beds, this should be requested at least 7 days before arrival.
The air conditioning and heating operate according to local regulations (approximately from mid-April to mid-October for the air conditioning and mid-October to mid-April for heating).
About this stay
Amenities
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Washing machine
Dryer
TV
Dishwasher
Fridge
Bedrooms & bathrooms
3 bedrooms, 3 beds
3.5 bathrooms
Extras
Additional fees
If you'll be arriving between 8pm and midnight, you'll be charged a late arrival fee of €50 – arrivals between midnight and 1am will be subject to a late arrival fee of €100, and arrivals after then may be charged more according to the time of the arrival. These charges will need to be paid in cash on arrival.
Your host can arrange butlers, chauffeurs, boat skippers, water taxis, tour guides, and photographers for an additional fee
Extras are subject to availability and may carry additional charges. to enquire.
Local guide
About Dorsoduro
Located just south of Rialto, Dorsoduro is a large and culturally rich quarter. The majority of Ca' Foscari (the main university in the city) is in this area, so the people here skew young and trendy. It’s one of Venice’s best spots for nightlife, with crowds gathering in squares deep into the summer evenings. There are also pockets of calm though, like the canalside paths which offer panoramic views over...
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Explore the Gallerie dell'Accademia
This is the place to discover the city's most important art collection, spanning the fourteenth to the eighteenth century.
Enjoy the Peggy Guggenheim collection
This private collection houses works by key twentieth-century artists including Dalì, Picasso, and Mondrian. The palace it's held in is a marvel in itself.
Visit the Basilica dei Frari
Drink in the atmosphere of one of the most important churches in Venice, where the master painter Titian is buried.
Explore Scuola Grande di San Rocco
The 'scuolas' of Venice were cultural associations, and San Rocco was once the richest one. The opulent insides include frescoes by Tintoretto and more.
Photograph the view from the bridge
Ponte dell'Accademia is the southernmost of the four bridges of Venice that cross the Canal Grande, and it offers the best view of the water.
Have a spritz at Caconero
A small place overlooking the canal – the menu changes daily, but you can never go wrong with a Campari.
Have an ice cream at Gelateria Nico
Come here especially for the gianduiotto, a swirl of ice cream placed in a glass before being drowned in whipped cream.
Indulge in Pasticceria Tonolo
Discover this authentic, bustling patisserie, offering delicious pastries, exceptional coffee, and an immersive local experience. Enjoy the wide variety of freshly baked treats while standing at the bar like a true Venetian.
Savour authentic cuisine at Africa Experience
Enjoy a delicious meal at Africa Experience, a restaurant with a lovely interior filled with hand-painted walls and African artefacts. Indulge in unique and subtle flavours while dining in one of the four separate interior rooms or the cool outside courtyard.
Explore the Museum of 18th-century Venice at Ca' Rezzonico
Step into the grandeur of Venice's wealthy past at Ca' Rezzonico. Admire magnificent frescoes, beautiful art and furniture, and a charming garden playground. A must-see museum along the Grand Canal.
Enjoy creamy gelato at Gelateria lo Squero
Located in the quieter side of Venice, Gelateria lo Squero offers amazing gelato with generous portions. Take a stroll along the canal banks while savouring their delicious flavours.
Indulge in delicious treats at Majer - Piazzale Roma
This charming bakery and coffee bar is a hidden gem in Venice. With a wide range of mouthwatering pizzas, pastries, arrancini, and more, it's the perfect spot to satisfy your cravings while enjoying the beautiful canal view.
Get around
Airport
Venice Marco Polo
37 min
Treviso
49 min
Trieste
1 hr 34 min
Train station
Piazzale Roma
19 min
Bus stop
Ca' Rezzonico
4 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
7 min
Cafe
4 min
Pharmacy
5 min
Points of interest
Beach
Spiaggia Lungomare d'Annunzio
2 hr 1 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 15:00
Departure before 11:00
Air con
Wifi
Cancellation policy
Up until
30
days
Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 30 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Filippo
This home is managed by a business on behalf of its owner. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Filippo set up his hosting business with his childhood friend in the late 1990s and decades on, they remain dedicated to providing authentic Venetian homes to guests visiting from across the world.
Registration or licence number: 027042-LOC-08452.
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