Residenza ai Giardini provided the perfect stay for Venice. I was in town for both the Bienalle and the Venice Film Fesitval -- both were conveniently accessible. Located in a quiet part of Venice away from the tourist traps and traffic, you get to live like one of the locals. It's an authentic experience not afforded by many other accommodations.... More

From the outside small laneway no sign uninviting From the inside new clean bedroom en-suite Seven canals down from St Marks square a reason to see the real Venice where people live and shop. Pizza place around corner 4 Euro for full pizza best take away in Venice. Recommend For quite nights sleep up early and back late More

Welcomed by a note on the door with a cell number to call to know which room I was to stay in. No "bed and breakfast" at all. Noone is there except for breakfast (a cornetto out of a package). Cash only policy with the usual "the machine is broken down" "do you need a receipt" event though credit cards... More

We had a lovely two night stay at this B+B and was glad that we didn't stay in the centre of Venice as it was only a short walk to St Marks Square. It was peaceful and quiet (except for the church bells) We had the most fantastic meal at the world renown resturant that was just on the corner... More

Having originally booked to stay in a hotel near to Rialto Bridge we were informed two days before departure that the hotel was closed for a week and were given Residenza ai Giardini as an alternative. Initially we thought that it was much further away from the main monuments as our water taxi took us around the back of the... More