LOCANDA CA' FORMOSA, Venice

Locanda Ca' Formosa - A Historical Venice Hotel in Castello with Rooftop Views and Private Water Taxi Tours

Located in a quiet section of Castello district, this 3-star Venice hotel occupies a restored historical building dating back to 2002. The property features 11 air-conditioned rooms split between the main building's third floor and the Corte del Paradiso annex on the first floor. Each room, named after Venetian doges, comes equipped with satellite TV, safe, electric kettle, and private bathroom with hairdryer. Locanda Ca' Formosa provides 24-hour front desk service, concierge assistance, and a breakfast room serving Italian specialties from 8:00 to 9:30 AM. The hotel arranges private water taxi tours through Venetian canals and excursions to Murano Island. A single bridge separates the property from Campo Santa Maria Formosa, while St. Mark's Square and Rialto Bridge are both 10 minutes away on foot. Numerous restaurants and shops surround the premises, with bars within a 10-minute walking radius.

Pros

Top floor rooms offer panoramic views of Venice's rooftops and monuments

Staff arranges guided city tours and romantic gondola excursions

Some rooms feature canal views

Quiet location despite proximity to major attractions

Cons

Main building rooms require climbing to third floor with no elevator

External private bathroom for some rooms located 98.4 ft away