If you are looking to stay in the best area of Venice, stay at Cannaregio, quite peaceful, well connected and just a 1.5km from the touristic areas.
Cannaregio also, is well know for his more local restaurants, bar and pub.
Maison Giusy is a small, cosy, private well located guest house. Make sure to book the biggest rooms in order to have enough space for your luggages and stuff. You are in Venice, so be prepare to stiff stairs, baroque ornaments, small spaces, and a very familiar athmosphere, are all part of the beauty of this house.
the Perla Bianca room faces the Canale, the thick bricks wall and double windows help to keep away the early morning noise of the laguna birds.
The room has also A/C, a kettle, and free coffee in the communal area. A special mention to the host, Olga, she will well care to all your needs.