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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Venice

22 stays · 16 aparthotels and 6 serviced apartments

Aparthotels and serviced apartments in Venice give you a kitchen and living space in a city of narrow streets and small spaces. They suit couples staying a week, families who want to cook breakfast, and visitors combining Venice with Biennale visits or a longer stay in the Veneto.

22 places to stay in Venice

22 stays

Where to stay in Venice

San Marco

  • first-time visitors
  • sightseeing
  • short stays

San Marco is the sestiere with the main attractions, including Saint Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, according to Wikivoyage. Wikipedia notes that St Mark's Basilica is among the lowest points in the city, which matters if you travel during the acqua alta months.

Stays in or near San Marco

Cannaregio

  • long stays
  • local feel
  • rail arrivals

Cannaregio is Venice's northernmost sestiere and the largest by population, and it contains the Venezia Santa Lucia railway station and the Jewish Ghetto. Wikipedia describes the stretch along the Grand Canal near the station as heavily touristed, while the rest of the district is residential and relatively peaceful, with morning markets, neighbourhood shops and small cafes. It is a good choice if you arrive by train or want a more local setting.

Stays in or near Cannaregio

Dorsoduro

  • museums
  • walks
  • art lovers

Dorsoduro runs from the Grand Canal in the north to the Giudecca Canal in the south, taking in the Zattere promenade and the Punta della Dogana viewpoint. Wikipedia lists the Gallerie dell'Accademia, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute among its landmarks. The Ponte dell'Accademia connects it to San Marco.

Stays in or near Dorsoduro

San Polo

  • food and markets
  • central position
  • couples

San Polo is the sestiere of the Rialto Bridge, according to Wikivoyage, and the Rialto Bridge connects districts across the Grand Canal. It suits visitors who want a central position in the historic centre and are happy to walk.

Stays in or near San Polo

Getting around Venice

Venice Marco Polo Airport is about 7.5 km north-east of the city centre at Tessera on the mainland. ACTV bus route 5 and ATVO buses run to Piazzale Roma, Alilaguna motorboat services connect the airport with Venice, Lido and Murano, and water taxis serve direct routes. Wikipedia says a railway link between the airport and Venice Mestre is under construction. Santa Lucia railway station sits at the edge of the historic centre, and Piazzale Roma is where buses and cars must stop.

Venice is car-free, and walking is the main way to get around. Wikivoyage notes that vaporetti, the water buses, operate on several lines throughout the lagoon, with water taxis and gondolas as alternatives. ACTV is the public company responsible for public transport in Venice, and Wikivoyage mentions the Venezia Unica City Pass card for using it. Allow extra time for luggage over bridges, as there are 472 of them.

Living in Venice for longer

Cannaregio's morning markets and neighbourhood shops make it the practical choice for everyday shopping, and the area around the Rialto Bridge in San Polo is a central position for markets and restaurants.

Because there are no cars, plan how you will bring luggage and shopping to your door on foot or by water. For longer assignments, see serviced apartments for relocation.

When to visit Venice

Wikivoyage describes hot, humid summers with crowds, with spring and autumn offering better conditions. Flooding known as acqua alta occurs mainly between autumn and spring, when astronomical tides are reinforced by seasonal winds, according to Wikipedia. The city installs wooden gangways on the main pedestrian routes during floods, and the MOSE barrier of 79 hinged flaps can be raised to protect Venice from exceptional high water.

Carnival is held in January and February, the Biennale hosts art and architecture exhibitions, and the Venice Film Festival also draws large crowds. If you travel in autumn or winter, check the tide forecast and bring waterproof footwear.

Venice is in north-eastern Italy, in the Veneto region, on a group of 126 islands separated by canals and linked by 472 bridges. About 50,000 people live on the historic island centre, while most of the municipality's 249,385 residents live on the mainland. The historic centre is divided into six sestieri, and the one you choose shapes how you will spend your time. Read what is an aparthotel for the format, and see Italy for other destinations.

Long-stay tips for Venice

Of the 22 properties here, 10 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 2 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 11 include some form of housekeeping and 6 have a 24-hour front desk. Each property page has a facts box, so you can compare apartments before you book.

16 properties list a full kitchen and 5 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 49 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Aparthotel brands in Venice

You will find these brands here: Numa (1).

Other cities in Italy

Comparing destinations? See aparthotels in Rimini, Milan, Rome, Florence, Trieste, Riva del Garda, Vieste and Naples.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Venice?

San Marco is closest to the main sights, Dorsoduro suits museum visitors and Cannaregio is quieter and residential. San Polo is central around the Rialto Bridge.

How do I get from Venice airport to the city?

ACTV route 5 and ATVO buses run to Piazzale Roma, and Alilaguna boats and water taxis serve Venice by water. The airport is about 7.5 km from the centre.

Do I need a car in Venice?

No. Venice is car-free, and vehicles must be parked at Piazzale Roma. You walk or use vaporetti, water taxis and gondolas.

When does acqua alta happen?

Mainly between autumn and spring, when high tides combine with seasonal winds. The city installs raised walkways during floods.

When is Carnival in Venice?

Wikivoyage places Carnival in January and February.

How many aparthotels are there in Venice?

We currently list 22 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Venice.

Do aparthotels in Venice have kitchens?

21 of the 22 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Venice have a washing machine?

10 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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