HOTEL ALLA FAVA, Venice

Hotel Alla Fava - A 14th-century Venetian building between Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square with canal views

Located in a quiet area of Castello district, this 2-star Venice hotel occupies a historic 14th-century building overlooking Campo della Fava square and St. Zulian Canal. Hotel Alla Fava contains 15 air-conditioned rooms equipped with LCD TVs, free WiFi, and wooden floors, offering views of the canal, square, street, or courtyard. A breakfast room with an arched roof and traditional stone windows serves daily spreads of yogurt, cereals, baked goods, cheese, fresh fruit, and pâté. The 24-hour reception provides luggage storage and tour assistance. The property stands between Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square, surrounded by shops, cafés, and restaurants. Guests can reach the Rialto waterbus stop on foot, while the airport is accessible via blue or orange Alilaguna boat lines in about an hour.

Pros

Original architectural features preserved from the 1400s Palazzo Gussoni

Quiet location despite central position

Views of passing gondolas from selected rooms

Proximity to casual local bars and authentic Venetian restaurants

Cons

Hour-long boat transfer required from airport

Limited common areas beyond breakfast room