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Formosa Apartment: A Wonderful Holiday in the Heart of Gorgeous Venice

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Living room
Bedroom
Bathroom
Kitchen
New sofabed in living room.
Extra quality mattress 14 cm thick Bed size 140x190 cm

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 450 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Venezia, Veneto
  • St. Mark's Square
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Rialto Bridge
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • St. Mark's Basilica
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Venice (VCE-Marco Polo)
    ‪124 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Formosa Apartment: A Wonderful Holiday in the Heart of Gorgeous Venice

Charming & Cozy Venetian Formosa Apartment
This delightful apartment is ideally located just a 5-minute walk from both St. Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge, right in the heart of Venice. Nestled steps away from Santa Maria Formosa, one of the city’s most picturesque spots, the apartment is situated in a beautifully restored Venetian building.

Spanning 50 m², the apartment offers a spacious open-plan living area with a fully equipped kitchen and comfortable lounge. The high, wooden beamed ceilings add character, and large windows ensure the apartment is filled with natural light. Enjoy modern comforts like satellite TV, WiFi, and a double sofa bed for extra guests. The kitchen features a fridge, freezer, gas stove, microwave, and dishwasher, making it perfect for cooking meals. The cozy king-size bedroom includes a large wardrobe, while the bathroom is equipped with a bathtub and a washing machine for added convenience.

This charming home also boasts original truss ceilings, parquet floors, air conditioning, and a fan to keep you comfortable throughout your stay. A cradle is available on request for families with little ones. The apartment’s location puts you just a short walk away from supermarkets, shops, cafes, restaurants, and bars, making it the perfect base for exploring the city.

Shopping & Local Markets
Shopping is a breeze with a supermarket just around the corner—less than a minute’s walk away. For a truly Venetian experience, head to the famous Rialto Market (closed Sundays) for the freshest fish, fruits, and vegetables, or explore the charming local food shops selling cheese, meats, and bread. If you’re in the mood for some retail therapy, you'll find an eclectic mix of boutiques, antique stores, and gift shops nearby.

How to Arrive
By Plane:

From Marco Polo Venice Airport:

Best option: Take the ALILAGUNA ORANGE LINE directly to Rialto (about 50 minutes).
Alternative: Take the ACTV or ATVO bus to Piazzale Roma, then board vaporetto line 2 to Rialto (about 12 minutes).
From Treviso Airport:

Take the ATVO coach to Piazzale Roma, then vaporetto line 2 to Rialto (about 12 minutes).
By Train:

From Venice Santa Lucia railway station: Take vaporetto line 2 to Rialto (about 12 minutes).
By Cruise Ship:

From the cruise terminal: If direct vaporetto access isn’t available, take the shuttle or people mover to Piazzale Roma, then vaporetto line 2 to Rialto (about 12 minutes).
By Car:

From Piazzale Roma: Take vaporetto line 2 to Rialto (about 12 minutes).
Additional Information

Your stay includes a welcoming service, where an English- and Italian-speaking representative will meet you at Rialto Bridge or St. Mark’s Square at a prearranged time and escort you to the apartment, giving you a quick tour of the property.

Please note, check-ins after 8:00 PM will incur a 40 Euro evening check-in fee.

Tourist Tax
In accordance with Venice's municipal regulations, a tourist tax is charged for all stays. The funds collected go toward enhancing tourist services and preserving the city's historic heritage. The tax is applicable for the first five nights of stay:

High season: €4 per person, per day
Low season: €2.8 per person, per day
Children under 10 are exempt, and those aged 10-16 receive a 50% reduction. For more details, please visit the official website.
http://www.comune.venezia.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/EN/IDPagina/48013


Property manager

Tina
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Languages

English, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No garbage must be left either in the apartment, or indoor/outdoor of the building. It's absolutely forbidden leave any garbage outside in the street.
Check-in later than 8.00 P.M. are subject to the evening check-in fee of 40 Euros and after midnight are subject to the late check-in fee of 60 Euros
Maximum stay in the apartment 30 days

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT027042C2BLM7EMNK

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Venice

Located in Venice, this apartment is in the city centre. Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Basilica are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Venice and Tronchetto Waterbus Stop. Marina di Venezia and San Teodoro are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkelling and windsurfing adventures can be found near the property.
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Venezia, Veneto

What's nearby

  • St. Mark's Square - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rialto Bridge - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. Mark's Basilica - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Doge's Palace - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Teatro La Fenice - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Dal Moro's - Fresh Pasta To Go - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Boutique del Gelato - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Da Carletto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Barbanera - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Al Giardinetto da Severino - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Formosa Apartment: A Wonderful Holiday in the Heart of Gorgeous Venice pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Formosa Apartment: A Wonderful Holiday in the Heart of Gorgeous Venice?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Formosa Apartment: A Wonderful Holiday in the Heart of Gorgeous Venice?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Formosa Apartment: A Wonderful Holiday in the Heart of Gorgeous Venice located?

Located in Castello, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Chiesa di Santa Maria Formosa, St. Mark's Square and Rialto Bridge. St. Mark's Basilica and St Mark's Campanile are also within 10 minutes. Venice Santa Lucia Station is 25 minutes by foot and Venice (XVQ-Santa Lucia Rail Station) is 25 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 102 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location am
Great stay!!! Great host
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Elena G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenienr and great host
We had a lovely stay. We could see the New Year's fireworks right from the apartment window.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and great host!
The apartment is in the perfect location! Brigitte met us and helped us get settled. She recommended where and when to ride a Gondola as well as the best restaurant nearby for a very unique and romantic dinner experience. The apartment was clean and well stocked with necessities. We would definitely book here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location perfection
This gem was in the heart of Venice. Close to everything. Loved it. Only down fall was the 4 flights of stairs to get to it. But that just meant you could eat more pasta, right?!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful break in Venice
An ideal location in the middle of all monuments, bars, restaurants. A very easy wy to access any place that Venice has to offer.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Great apartment in a great location for tourists, grocery 50m away, washing machine was a bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location, But 44 steps to climb
This was a great property. Location is in between Rialto Bridge and St. Marks Square. Easy walking to both. All sorts of shops, grocery, restaurants. Apartment is set back in a deadend, but you just walk to the end and you are in a bustling area. Was perfect for us, but 44 steps is a lot for anyone with any bad knees or hips.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Everything they advertised. Only problem we ran into was I had a hard time getting an internet connection to contact the host at the meeting spot. A very nice girl from one of the shops contacted him for me, she said that area was hard to get service.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Art H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
The room was just like the pictures. Brigette met us & check in was smooth. Great location. Yes there is stairs, that we were ok with, but they are tough! 😊 Nice clean place in a great location Thank you so much
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hideaway
The apartment is lovely and in a perfect central location. Although Venice was hot during our visit, the AC was adequate and kept us comfortable. The building entry and stair is a bit shabby - and remember it is a 3-story climb - but the unit is terrific, quiet and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay in Costello/Venice
The apartment was amazing, wonderful location, close to Rialto Bridge and San Marco Square. Rooms were quite roomy for an historic region in Venice. Check in process was excellent with host arranging someone to meet us, take us to the apartment and show us the challenges of operating various equipment in the apartment. Please note, if you have mobility issues, there are many flights of stairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Located near Rialto Bridge
This spot is close to Rialto (vaporetto), Basicilla, and lots of shopping and restaurants. Be prepared for lots of steps to the fourth floor, which we weren’t. Would have been okay if we had not over-packed our bags. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abraham D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, comfortable, and roomy.
Brigitte met us at a piazza around the corner, escorted us the apartment, and showed us what we needed to know about the apartment. This clean apartment is up three flights of stairs but so is the majority of Venice. Plenty of space for two adults. Separate AC mini-split units for the living room/kitchen and bedroom was very nice. It is located at the of a dead end, so you could sleep with the windows open and not worry about a lot of noise outside. A grocery store is just around the corner but if you don't want to cook check out Ristorante ai Barbicani and hit up Gelateria Gallonetto for dessert, all three being less than a two minute walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Careylyn H.

Nice apartment
The apartment had a nice layout and was cozy. Everything worked and the bathroom was great! I was happy to be in a bathroom that had room to move around. We were late arriving but were still greeted in a friendly manner and taken to the apartment. There are 55 steps up to it but we didn't mind (once we got the suitcase up there). Good location and we loved the island. Thank you for making your place available.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Sandra E., Dollard Des Ormeaux, Quebec, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, well located apartmennt for a couple or small family.
The apartment is clean and comfortable. It is well situated for visiting all of the sights of Venice. There are essentials for cooking simple meals. Our only complaint was the many steep, narrow stairs to access the apartment which made it very difficult for two seniors. It should really be much more clear in the description that the apartment is not accessible for anyone with mobility issues.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Little Rental in Venice
We loved this spot! It was in the heart of everything, but when you turn into your little lane, you see the lives of real Venetians going about their business. There is a climb to the top, but then you can look out and see the glorious rooftops of Venice. The spacious bathroom, well-equipped kitchen, and comfortable beds are just the beginning. The truly great part is the kind and hospitable hosts who make sure everything is good and also explain Venice to you. We slept three people quite comfortably and just loved this magical hideaway over the rooftops of Venice, one of the most beautiful places on earth.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanne, Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location, friendly host, comfortable, quiet apartment
The person welcoming us was very friendly and helpful. The apartment is centrally located, with convenient access to all the sights and the train station. It is just one building behind a busy walking area with shops and restaurants, but facing an inner courtyard, so nice and quiet. The kitchen had everything needed and the beds were super comfortable. We would definitely stay again. However, the apartment may not be suitable for someone who has trouble with stairs. The apartment is located on the fourth floor (four flights of stairs) and the building does not have an elevator.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Venice!
This apartment was a perfect place to stay for my visit in Venice. The property was clean, well stocked with cleaning products and towels, and was presented like a hotel! A small but very appreciated feature was the hair dryer. I know it seems ridiculous to comment on that but I have a lot of hair and it was wonderful to have a quality hair tool included! Arrigo was a wonderful guide to the apartment and he went out of his way to provide tons of recommendations for places to eat, drink, and visit. For those debating which floor the apartment is on, in Italy, the ground floor is considered “0” and the next floor the first floor. So, in Italy it’s on the 3rd floor but for North Americans we’d consider it the 4th floor. As a solo female traveller I felt safe here and would HIGHLY recommend others to stay here, I know I will again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C., Seattle, USA

A good choice!
Clean apartment in a good location. Grocery store is right down the way and only a short walk to San Macro's and everything else you'd need. The apartment was super comfortable for my wife and I. Loved the many windows and light that it brought into the apartment. The only negative for some maybe the stairs as you are up four floors and the stairs themselves are very steep. We managed just fine but someone with mobility issues may experience a pause walking up. Would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Marina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique apartment
Very special apartment with unique old atmosphere from beams. Nice view from windows. Very comfortable! Location is very privilege. There is a nice restaurant close by, not touristy, very good service and excellent food. And situated right on a canal. Ask the lady about this restaurant at a check in time. Go there! If you walk from Rielto bridge, that would be a street before your street on the left. Walk there and almost at the canal bridge the restaurant is on your right. Blinking lights outside are there. Really good place! So, combination of good accommodation, location and the restoran suggestion made my experience in Venice 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Frankie C., New Orleans

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great location
this apartment is very central to lots of wonderful sights in Venice. It is a little shabby. It's clean but the furniture is minimal and not in good shape. The apartment was a very nice size and the kitchen was adequate for minimal use. The are 50 stairs to get to the apartment. it is not for the faint of heart!!! The host was good about check in. They met us and took us to the apartment. She actually lugged my bag up the stairs for me. That was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice Place!
The apartment is very centrally located, and walking to a near unlimited number of shops and restaurants is a breeze. Our greeter, Arrigo, was very helpful! He went out of his way to meet us at Rialto Dock when our Google Maps refused to work upon arrival. He also provided us with many recommendations- which we greatly appreciated. Yes, there are stairs - quite a few, which made our large luggage a bit difficult, but not really a problem. And as others have noted, we could not figure out the washing machine - at all. But again, not really a big deal. We enjoyed our stay very much, and would happily stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Carolyn B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
To many steps.
To many steps hall was dark and hard to navigate, Towel heater was dirty our towels came off dirty when we hung them there. Hard to use stove kept turning off. No instructions on how to use washer. Two people in our party had asthma attacks when in side apartment .Pillows were horrible flat, flat, FLAT. Location was a plus close to stores and restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Tamerin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Disappointing
They tried to charge extra money (cash only) for us to check in. Then we missed our connecting flight and came in late and they wouldn’t let us into the apartment until the following afternoon even though we had paid for the entire previous day. They don’t care about the renters. They only care about making money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Frederick V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disappointing
The apartment was a very nice one bedroom. There was plenty of space and the kitchen was well equipped. The bathroom was also large. My main issue was the water heating system that was uncontrollable. It was not possible to control the water temperature. It was either too hot or too cold. The owner had left instructions but they were useless. Also, during my 4 night stay, I had to buy garbage bags, dish-washing liquid, laundry soap, and even toilet paper; all of which I donated to the owner when I left.The 4 flights of stairs weren't fun either.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

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