HOTEL CANEVA, Venice

Hotel Caneva - 15th-century Venice hotel with canal views near Rialto Bridge

Located in Castello's historic center, this 23-room Venice hotel occupies a 15th-century building between Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square. Seventeen rooms at Hotel Caneva overlook a traditional Venetian canal frequented by gondola serenades, while others face an internal courtyard. Each accommodation features heating, a telephone, hair dryer, and free WiFi. The property, managed by owner Gino since 1955 with help from his son Massimo and granddaughter Valentina, maintains a 24-hour reception desk and safety deposit box. Some rooms offer views of the Faccanon Palace, once home to Giacomo Casanova. A water taxi stop provides direct access to the hotel, with St. Mark's Basilica reachable within a 5-minute walk.

Pros

Family-run since 1955 by three generations

Direct water taxi access via private dock

Views of Faccanon Palace from select rooms

Steps from casual local wine bars

Cons

5 miles distance from nearest airport

Some bathrooms are shared and located in the corridor