CANALETTO APARTMENT RIALTO, Venice

Set in the San Polo district, the apartment overlooks the Grand Canal while its entrance sits in a quiet, gated courtyard. Rialto Mercato vaporetto (water bus) stop is a short walk, giving quick canal access to St. Mark's, the train station (Santa Lucia), and the airport via Alilaguna water shuttle. More than six restaurants and wine bars are within 300 metres. The open-air Rialto fruit and fish market is right nearby, and major sights such as Frari Basilica (9-minute walk) and the Rialto Bridge (5-minute walk) are reachable on foot. The apartment is also close to a traghetto (gondola ferry) across the canal. Despite the central location, the courtyard entrance ensures good separation from street noise.

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment on the mezzanine floor (3 steps up, no lift) is designed for up to 5 guests. It features a separate living room, a dining area, and a well-fitted kitchen with a stovetop, oven, refrigerator, and washing machine. Both bedrooms have large windows facing the Grand Canal, and the living area shares the same canal view. The unit is air-conditioned in both bedrooms, soundproofed, and includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, free WiFi, parquet flooring, and tea/coffee making facilities. Extra touches include free toiletries, bath soaps, and a private entrance from the courtyard. The apartment is spacious and clean, with a practical layout for families or groups.

The apartment's kitchen is equipped with a stovetop, oven, refrigerator, and cooking utensils, making it practical for preparing meals and packing picnic lunches. For those wanting local food without cooking, the Rialto market (a few minutes' walk) offers fresh produce, seafood, and produce. Within 300 metres there are numerous dining options including Ostaria Al Garanghelo, Mercante, Osteria Nono Risorto, Cantina Do Spade, and Vini da Pinto, covering traditional Venetian cuisine and wine bars. The Rialto area also has several cafés and pasticcerie for breakfast or coffee.

The apartment provides free high-speed WiFi throughout, air conditioning in both bedrooms, and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Wheelchair access is available (entrance and key areas), and there is an emergency cord in the bathroom. Luggage storage is available before check-in (from 11:30) and after check-out, allowing guests to explore the city hands-free. A washing machine, ironing facilities, and a safety deposit box are included. The entrance is via a private, gated courtyard with key access. Pets are allowed on request with no extra charge. No parking is available on site - the property is in a car-free zone.