A real northeastern Venice neighborhood away from the crowds, near to the Arsenale/biennale, and the cool local trattorrias of Via Garibaldi, yet still walking distance to San Marco as you negotiate the labyrinth and bridges--not for people who need to stay in the center. You will not bump into many tourists here esp at night, and the boats dont run there after 8 so you will be walking--for the more relaxed and adventurous traveller. This is an old family palazzo, 2 flights up, no problem for me but travel light! I had a lovely spacious bedroom /sitting room with a view of the garden and terracotta rooftops, a pitcher of water , and and my own personal bathroom with bathtub. Very Grandmotherly. There are two rooms and I was happy to meet another guest, I was alone so it was less lonely. Sgra Paola is lively and tries very hard to be a wonderful hostess and speaks excellent broken English! Breakfast is on her own china and silver, Italian coffee and warm milk, toast, panettone, and yogurt. Once I was cutting my own fruits for the yogurt and the next morning she had made a beautiful stewed fruit with nuts and cinnamon for me, so thoughtful. No internet access which can be a bit troublesome if you are trying to plan or consult directions--bring your maps and rely on your instincts. Sgra Paola is happy to give directions and draw you maps though, I found some tucked inside the various magazines in teh bedroom :-)