AL PONTE ANTICO, Venice

Al Ponte Antico - A 4-star Grand Canal residence with Rialto Bridge views and private wharf

Located in the authentic Cannaregio district, this intimate Venice hotel occupies a historic palace directly on the Grand Canal. Al Ponte Antico features a private wharf for water taxi access and a shaded terrace overlooking the Rialto Bridge. The main room showcases an ancient hand-decorated wooden ceiling and large glass doors facing the canal, where guests enjoy cooked-to-order breakfasts with homemade pastries, cold cuts, cheese, eggs, crepes, and seasonal fruit. All rooms, decorated in Louis XV style with valuable tapestries, come equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, minibars, safes, and free WiFi. Three street-level rooms accommodate guests with reduced mobility. The property sits within 0.5 miles of key landmarks including the Campanile di San Marco and Ponte di Rialto, while restaurants like Suso Gelatoteca and Da Mamo are just 0.3 miles away. Al Ponte Antico's position near the Malibran Theater and Santa Maria dei Miracoli Church provides easy access to Cannaregio's quiet streets.

Pros

Private wharf allows direct water taxi access to the hotel entrance

Cooked-to-order breakfast served on a canal-view terrace

Located in Venice's most authentic district with fewer tourists

Walking distance to multiple restaurants and gelaterias

Cons

1 mile from the Venetian Arsenal

Requires water taxi or 10-minute walk from nearest public transport stop