Hotel Corte Contarina

Corte Contarina is situated slightly away from the main tourist spots but they are easily accessable by walking or vaporetto. We really enjoyed the local neighbourhood which had some great restaurants. The staff were very friendly and helpful, particularly Merina and Mustafa. Both made our stay that much more memorable. The room was lovely and large although the TV size didn't quite match. A good continental breakfast was available each morning. We really enjoyed our stay and if we have the good fortune to return to Venice, we will definitely stay at Corte Contarina.

The breakfast was delightful, featuring freshly baked bread and coffee, tea, juices, and yogurt. The staff were attentive and friendly, providing valuable assistance throughout our stay. The accommodation was in a very safe and quiet neighborhood, well connected to the public transportation system and at a walkable distance to the main islands and attractions. Overall, great value for money.

This hotel was recommended to us by family members who had stayed there in previous years. This is an old-fashioned hotel in a historic building which ensures a great atmosphere. The location is great, away from the main tourist masses in a area that local people actually live in. Easy walking distance from St Mark's square along the waterfront. And well connected to the vaporetto network at Biennale landing stage. There is a wide boulevard with many shops and exceptional local restaurants that serves mainly locals just round the corner.

The double room we stayed in was bigger, more comfortable and more elegant than we expected. The location, Castello alto (i.e. relatively far from San Marco and the more obvious touristic routes), is ideal if one wants to enjoy Venice's usual, wonderful views but also wants to see how real people live in Venice. Only a couple of steps away from Via Garibaldi, its gardens and the wonderful San Piero in Castello, Venice's first basilica. The night receptionist Mustafa has all the contagiously enthusiasm of the Egyptian people.

We liked everything about this property. The rooms were clean and comfortable, the breakfast was good, the location is in a quiet neighbourhood with a short walking distance to most of the attractions, the staff were great, especially the receptionist Mustafa, he was so kind, positive and helpful. Overall for us as a couple this place was perfect.