My friend and I visited Venice and stayed two nights at Francesco and Nina’s lovely apartment in Cannaregio.
We really appreciated that Nina accommodated our request for check-in time earlier than the usual 4pm. Nina provided us with instructions for our arrival, which were clear and simple to follow. The check-in process was quick and easy. An associate of theirs greeted us, opened up the apartment, and showed us around, all while wearing a face mask which made us both feel very comfortable.
The apartment was clean and had plenty of space for two people, including a fold out bed to sleep separately. The Wi-Fi had a strong signal and a fast connection and we appreciated having a TV after long days of walking.
Nina’s place is in an amazing location! Just a 15 minute walk away from the Santa Lucia train station and the stunning St. Giovanni e Paolo Hospital and only a 20 minute walk to St. Mark’s Square. It overlooks a canal where we got to hear gondoliers singing as they passed by, which made us feel immersed in the Venetian lifestyle. The apartment is on a side street, off of the busy ’Strada Nova’, so there is less foot traffic and less noise at night. We also got to eat at a fantastic restaurant called ‘Paradiso Perduto’ (Lost Paradise) just around the corner. Which served delicious traditional fish dishes (aka Cicchetti), with great vegetarian options.
We had a wonderful time and would highly recommend Nina and Francesco’s place.