CA' DEL DOGE SAN MARCO, Venice

The city-centre position makes Venice's main sights walkable: St Mark's Square and the Basilica are essentially on the doorstep, and the Rialto Bridge is a six-minute stroll. Marco Polo Airport is 18 km away, so plan transfers by waterbus or water-taxi from the nearest San Marco drop-off, or arrange the property's paid airport shuttle. The surrounding streets contain a cluster of restaurants within 0.5 km, including Ristorante Marciana San Marco, Al Chianti and Pako's Pizza & Pasta, with Cafe Florian 0.5 km away. The area is ideal for exploring on foot.

The apartment combines one living room, two separate bedrooms and three bathrooms, two of which have showers, plus a bidet. The living room has a sofa and dining area, and the fully equipped kitchenette includes a stovetop, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, kitchenware and an electric kettle. Air-conditioning, heating, a washing machine and a TV with satellite channels add practical comfort. The internal street view means rooms are quiet from canal-side bustle, but church bells can be part of the experience. The second-floor location without a lift should be weighed by anyone with mobility concerns. The overall feel is charming, clean and spacious, suited to families and groups who want room to spread out.