LOCANDA CAVANELLA, Venice

Locanda Cavanella - A Traditional Venetian Guesthouse Steps from St. Mark's Square

Located in the heart of Castello district, this 2-star Venice hotel features rooms named after traditional Venetian boats. Locanda Cavanella combines classic Venetian-style fabrics with modern amenities, including air conditioning, flat-screen TVs with streaming services, and free WiFi throughout the property. Each soundproofed room includes a private bathroom with shower, bidet, hairdryer, and complimentary toiletries. The guesthouse offers parquet floors, city views, and luggage storage facilities. A multilingual staff assists guests at this smoke-free property. The location places visitors 0.5 miles from Rialto Bridge and 0.5 miles from major landmarks including Doge's Palace, Piazza San Marco, and Campanile di San Marco. Eight restaurants, including Trattoria Al Gazzettino and Cafe Florian, operate within 0.5 miles, while waterbus stops at Fondamenta Nuove and San Zaccaria stand within a 5-minute walk.

Pros

Professional host management ensures present-at-check-in protocol

Soundproofed walls provide quiet rooms in the busy district

Located in Castello area known for authentic local wine bars

Walking distance to eight traditional restaurants and trattorias

Cons

Smaller rooms feature only one bedside table

All guests, including children, must be physically present during check-in