Formosa Apartment: A Wonderful Holiday in the Heart of Gorgeous Venice
4.7
Outstanding(100 Reviews)Apartment in San Marco
4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this apartment rental
### Lovely and Cozy Formosa Apartment
The Formosa apartment is just a 5-minute walk from S. Marco's Square and the Rialto Bridge. Located steps from Santa Maria Formosa, one of Venice's most characteristic spots, this apartment is in a typical Venetian building. Recently restored, the 50 m² apartment features a large open space with a kitchen and living area (with high wood-beamed ceiling), satellite TV, Internet WiFi, and a double sofa bed. The kitchen includes a fridge, freezer, gas stove, microwave, and dishwasher. The main bedroom has a king-size bed and a large wardrobe. The bathroom has a bathtub and a washing machine. The apartment boasts original and prestigious truss ceilings, parquet floors, air conditioning, a fan, and a cradle available on request. All rooms are very bright with several windows. Nearby, you'll find a supermarket, shops, restaurants, bars, and pubs.
### Shopping
The apartment is just around the corner from a Venetian supermarket, less than a 1-minute walk away, making food shopping easy. For fresh produce, visit the famous Rialto Market (no Sunday), which offers just-caught fish, fresh fruits, and vegetables near the Rialto Bridge. Additionally, there are various small food outlets nearby for meats, cheese, and bread, providing a more interesting shopping experience than the supermarket. You'll also find many top-brand, antique, and gift shops nearby.
### How to Arrive
**By Plane:**
- **From “Marco Polo” Venice Airport:**
- Best option: Take the ALILAGUNA ORANGE LINE directly to Rialto (50 minutes).
- Second option: Take the ACTV or ATVO bus to Piazzale Roma, then take vaporetto line 2 to Rialto (about 12 minutes).
- **From “Treviso” Airport:**
- Take the ATVO coach to Piazzale Roma, then vaporetto line 2 to Rialto (about 12 minutes).
**By Train:**
- From the "Venice Santa Lucia" railway station: Take vaporetto line 2 to Rialto (about 12 minutes).
**By Cruise:**
- From the cruise terminal: If direct access to line 2 is unavailable, take the shuttle or people mover to Piazzale Roma, then vaporetto line 2 to Rialto (about 12 minutes).
**By Car:**
- From Piazzale Roma: Take vaporetto line 2 to Rialto (about 12 minutes).
### Additional Information
A welcoming service is included in the final price. Regardless of your transport method, an English and Italian-speaking representative will meet you at Rialto Bridge or San Marco Square at an agreed time and escort you to the apartment, explaining its features.
Check-ins after 8:00 PM are subject to an evening check-in fee of 40 Euros.
### Tourist Tax
As of August 24, 2011, all visitors staying in accommodation within the Municipality of Venice must pay a "Tourist tax." The collected funds help improve tourist services and finance the maintenance and preservation of Venice's cultural and architectural heritage. The tax is only due for the first five days of stay. Children under 10 are exempt, and those aged 10 to 16 receive a 50% reduction. Certain categories, such as patients undergoing rehabilitative therapies and their families, as well as tour couriers and coach drivers, are also exempt. The tax is 4 Euros per person per day in high season and 2.8 Euros per person per day in low season. For more information, visit the [official website](http://www.comune.venezia.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/EN/IDPagina/48013).
The Formosa apartment is just a 5-minute walk from S. Marco's Square and the Rialto Bridge. Located steps from Santa Maria Formosa, one of Venice's most characteristic spots, this apartment is in a typical Venetian building. Recently restored, the 50 m² apartment features a large open space with a kitchen and living area (with high wood-beamed ceiling), satellite TV, Internet WiFi, and a double sofa bed. The kitchen includes a fridge, freezer, gas stove, microwave, and dishwasher. The main bedroom has a king-size bed and a large wardrobe. The bathroom has a bathtub and a washing machine. The apartment boasts original and prestigious truss ceilings, parquet floors, air conditioning, a fan, and a cradle available on request. All rooms are very bright with several windows. Nearby, you'll find a supermarket, shops, restaurants, bars, and pubs.
### Shopping
The apartment is just around the corner from a Venetian supermarket, less than a 1-minute walk away, making food shopping easy. For fresh produce, visit the famous Rialto Market (no Sunday), which offers just-caught fish, fresh fruits, and vegetables near the Rialto Bridge. Additionally, there are various small food outlets nearby for meats, cheese, and bread, providing a more interesting shopping experience than the supermarket. You'll also find many top-brand, antique, and gift shops nearby.
### How to Arrive
**By Plane:**
- **From “Marco Polo” Venice Airport:**
- Best option: Take the ALILAGUNA ORANGE LINE directly to Rialto (50 minutes).
- Second option: Take the ACTV or ATVO bus to Piazzale Roma, then take vaporetto line 2 to Rialto (about 12 minutes).
- **From “Treviso” Airport:**
- Take the ATVO coach to Piazzale Roma, then vaporetto line 2 to Rialto (about 12 minutes).
**By Train:**
- From the "Venice Santa Lucia" railway station: Take vaporetto line 2 to Rialto (about 12 minutes).
**By Cruise:**
- From the cruise terminal: If direct access to line 2 is unavailable, take the shuttle or people mover to Piazzale Roma, then vaporetto line 2 to Rialto (about 12 minutes).
**By Car:**
- From Piazzale Roma: Take vaporetto line 2 to Rialto (about 12 minutes).
### Additional Information
A welcoming service is included in the final price. Regardless of your transport method, an English and Italian-speaking representative will meet you at Rialto Bridge or San Marco Square at an agreed time and escort you to the apartment, explaining its features.
Check-ins after 8:00 PM are subject to an evening check-in fee of 40 Euros.
### Tourist Tax
As of August 24, 2011, all visitors staying in accommodation within the Municipality of Venice must pay a "Tourist tax." The collected funds help improve tourist services and finance the maintenance and preservation of Venice's cultural and architectural heritage. The tax is only due for the first five days of stay. Children under 10 are exempt, and those aged 10 to 16 receive a 50% reduction. Certain categories, such as patients undergoing rehabilitative therapies and their families, as well as tour couriers and coach drivers, are also exempt. The tax is 4 Euros per person per day in high season and 2.8 Euros per person per day in low season. For more information, visit the [official website](http://www.comune.venezia.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/EN/IDPagina/48013).
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Map of San Marco
Reviews
4.7
Outstanding(100 Reviews)4.7
Brigitte met us at a piazza around the corner, escorted us the apartment, and showed us what we needed to know about the apartment.
This clean apartment is up three flights of stairs but so is the majority of Venice. Plenty of space for two adults. Separate AC mini-split units for the living room/kitchen and bedroom was very nice. It is located at the of a dead end, so you could sleep with the windows open and not worry about a lot of noise outside. A grocery store is just around the corner but if you don't want to cook check out Ristorante ai Barbicani and hit up Gelateria Gallonetto for dessert, all three being less than a two minute walk away.
4.7
The apartment was amazing, wonderful location, close to Rialto Bridge and San Marco Square. Rooms were quite roomy for an historic region in Venice. Check in process was excellent with host arranging someone to meet us, take us to the apartment and show us the challenges of operating various equipment in the apartment. Please note, if you have mobility issues, there are many flights of stairs.
4.7
Great apartment in a great location for tourists, grocery 50m away, washing machine was a bonus!
4.7
An ideal location in the middle of all monuments, bars, restaurants. A very easy wy to access any place that Venice has to offer.
4.7
Very special apartment with unique old atmosphere from beams. Nice view from windows. Very comfortable! Location is very privilege. There is a nice restaurant close by, not touristy, very good service and excellent food. And situated right on a canal. Ask the lady about this restaurant at a check in time. Go there! If you walk from Rielto bridge, that would be a street before your street on the left. Walk there and almost at the canal bridge the restaurant is on your right. Blinking lights outside are there. Really good place! So, combination of good accommodation, location and the restoran suggestion made my experience in Venice 5 stars.
4.7
this apartment is very central to lots of wonderful sights in Venice. It is a little shabby. It's clean but the furniture is minimal and not in good shape. The apartment was a very nice size and the kitchen was adequate for minimal use. The are 50 stairs to get to the apartment. it is not for the faint of heart!!! The host was good about check in. They met us and took us to the apartment. She actually lugged my bag up the stairs for me. That was very nice.
4.7
The room was just like the pictures. Brigette met us & check in was smooth. Great location. Yes there is stairs, that we were ok with, but they are tough! 😊
Nice clean place in a great location
Thank you so much
4.7
The apartment is lovely and in a perfect central location. Although Venice was hot during our visit, the AC was adequate and kept us comfortable.
The building entry and stair is a bit shabby - and remember it is a 3-story climb - but the unit is terrific, quiet and clean.
4.7
We loved this spot! It was in the heart of everything, but when you turn into your little lane, you see the lives of real Venetians going about their business. There is a climb to the top, but then you can look out and see the glorious rooftops of Venice. The spacious bathroom, well-equipped kitchen, and comfortable beds are just the beginning. The truly great part is the kind and hospitable hosts who make sure everything is good and also explain Venice to you. We slept three people quite comfortably and just loved this magical hideaway over the rooftops of Venice, one of the most beautiful places on earth.
4.7
The apartment was a very nice one bedroom. There was plenty of space and the kitchen was well equipped. The bathroom was also large. My main issue was the water heating system that was uncontrollable. It was not possible to control the water temperature. It was either too hot or too cold. The owner had left instructions but they were useless. Also, during my 4 night stay, I had to buy garbage bags, dish-washing liquid, laundry soap, and even toilet paper; all of which I donated to the owner when I left.The 4 flights of stairs weren't fun either.
4.7
The apartment is clean and comfortable. It is well situated for visiting all of the sights of Venice. There are essentials for cooking simple meals. Our only complaint was the many steep, narrow stairs to access the apartment which made it very difficult for two seniors. It should really be much more clear in the description that the apartment is not accessible for anyone with mobility issues.
4.7
The apartment is very centrally located, and walking to a near unlimited number of shops and restaurants is a breeze. Our greeter, Arrigo, was very helpful! He went out of his way to meet us at Rialto Dock when our Google Maps refused to work upon arrival. He also provided us with many recommendations- which we greatly appreciated. Yes, there are stairs - quite a few, which made our large luggage a bit difficult, but not really a problem. And as others have noted, we could not figure out the washing machine - at all. But again, not really a big deal. We enjoyed our stay very much, and would happily stay here again!
4.7
This spot is close to Rialto (vaporetto), Basicilla, and lots of shopping and restaurants. Be prepared for lots of steps to the fourth floor, which we weren’t. Would have been okay if we had not over-packed our bags. Overall a great stay!
4.7
This spot is close to Rialto (vaporetto), Basicilla, and lots of shopping and restaurants. Be prepared for lots of steps to the fourth floor, which we weren’t. Would have been okay if we had not over-packed our bags. Overall a great stay!
4.7
The person welcoming us was very friendly and helpful.
The apartment is centrally located, with convenient access to all the sights and the train station. It is just one building behind a busy walking area with shops and restaurants, but facing an inner courtyard, so nice and quiet.
The kitchen had everything needed and the beds were super comfortable.
We would definitely stay again. However, the apartment may not be suitable for someone who has trouble with stairs. The apartment is located on the fourth floor (four flights of stairs) and the building does not have an elevator.
4.7
Very good location
4.7
Wonderful apartment, great location!
4.7
Our Venice stay was great. The apartment Wi-Fi and cleanliness was great. No complaints and quite lots of room for Venice. Pretty quiet at night also which we liked.
We would stay again.
4.7
Excellent location just a few steps from Rialto Bridge
30 meters to supermarket
Great apartment and communication with the owners
Will return any time
4.7
They tried to charge extra money (cash only) for us to check in. Then we missed our connecting flight and came in late and they wouldn’t let us into the apartment until the following afternoon even though we had paid for the entire previous day. They don’t care about the renters. They only care about making money.
4.7
Disappointing
They tried to charge extra money (cash only) for us to check in. Then we missed our connecting flight and came in late and they wouldn’t let us into the apartment until the following afternoon even though we had paid for the entire previous day. They don’t care about the renters. They only care about making money.
4.7
To many steps.
To many steps hall was dark and hard to navigate, Towel heater was dirty our towels came off dirty when we hung them there. Hard to use stove kept turning off. No instructions on how to use washer. Two people in our party had asthma attacks when in side apartment .Pillows were horrible flat, flat, FLAT. Location was a plus close to stores and restaurant.
4.7
Lovely central apartment
A very comfortable apartment close to the most desirable attractions in the city. Check in was smooth and we were provided with all of the necessary information on arrival. Highly recommended!
4.7
Very nice apartment in a central part of town that was perfect for my two weeks in town for the Venice Film Festival. I was a little disappointed that the washing machine broke during my stay, and there didn't seem to be a ton of urgency to get it fixed. Nonetheless, I appreciated all the contact from/with the team - including meeting me at the vaporetto stop and walking me to the apartment for the first time.
4.7
Great for long term stay
Very nice apartment in a central part of town that was perfect for my two weeks in town for the Venice Film Festival. I was a little disappointed that the washing machine broke during my stay, and there didn't seem to be a ton of urgency to get it fixed. Nonetheless, I appreciated all the contact from/with the team - including meeting me at the vaporetto stop and walking me to the apartment for the first time.
4.7
This apartment is in a terrific location which is quiet and safe.
4.7
Great Venice Apartment
This apartment is in a terrific location which is quiet and safe.
4.7
This small quiet place was warm and inviting. It was very clean with all the amenities you’ll need for your stay. I could not of asked for a better place to stay. I will plan on using this place in the future.
4.7
Very comfortable, well equipped and stylish apt. Was convenient to center and grocery store around the corner was great
4.7
Very nice place to stay in Venice
We stayed here 10 nights and were comfortable, safe and clean every night. There is plenty of space for 2 people espcially with the way the apartment is laid out. Whoever finished these rooms did a great job. There are nice new windows, appliances, and furniture as well as craftsman carpentry throughout. Everything you need for cooking is there and in good shape-plenty of dishes, pots and pans, etc. When we asked for a new spatchela the owner sent us 2. The american style coffee maker was very welcome and a very nice one too. We brought our own Starbucks ground coffee though, as we are not fans of what is available in Italy. We really enjoyed breakfast with the coffee we usually have and at the price we are used to at that. The dishwashere was very much appreciated and in general worked well. Most of our meals were prepared and eaten in as we are do not appreciate the tourist-Italian food available at most reataurants. Also we can control nutrition if we do it ourself. We also took advantage of the clothes washer albeit the drying was done inside on a nice clothes drying rack. The location was espcially nice, we thought. It is on a very quiet street half way between San Marco and the Rialto bridge. Another bonus is it is a 2 min walk to a nice Coop grocery. We go to venice every year and will certainly keep this property near if not on the top of our list of rentals.
4.7
Amazing place
This small quiet place was warm and inviting. It was very clean with all the amenities you’ll need for your stay. I could not of asked for a better place to stay. I will plan on using this place in the future.
4.7
Great, clean and well stocked apt would definitely stay there again
Very comfortable, well equipped and stylish apt. Was convenient to center and grocery store around the corner was great
4.7
This apartment is lovely and just as pictured. Communication with our host was great, key hand-off was seamless and right on time (actually, we were a little earlier than expected, which they easily accommodated!) This apartment is just steps to everything, and actually much larger than we had expected. The ONLY challenge with this property was with the disposal of garbage. There is a very strict schedule of what types of refuse and recycling can be put out on different days and times. This is probably true of any property in the area, but would have been even better if we could have just separated our disposed items into different bins and had the removal handled as part of the cleaning fee. Just a minor thing, and certainly not worth taking away a star. Great property and and we really enjoyed our stay!
4.7
Great apartment in a great location!
This apartment is lovely and just as pictured. Communication with our host was great, key hand-off was seamless and right on time (actually, we were a little earlier than expected, which they easily accommodated!) This apartment is just steps to everything, and actually much larger than we had expected. The ONLY challenge with this property was with the disposal of garbage. There is a very strict schedule of what types of refuse and recycling can be put out on different days and times. This is probably true of any property in the area, but would have been even better if we could have just separated our disposed items into different bins and had the removal handled as part of the cleaning fee. Just a minor thing, and certainly not worth taking away a star. Great property and and we really enjoyed our stay!
4.7
This place was very authentic! Great location and clean. The hosts were very accomodating and quickly responded to any questions or concerns we had. Would definitely rent again.
4.7
We enjoyed our stay in Venice even with all those steps to climb. Tatiana was the lovely host who met us and showed us to the apartment. Great location and close to the Rialto Bridge and Piazza San Marco. It was fun getting lost.A few small comments that may help improve other people's stay... more wine glasses, one is not enough if you have more than one person staying. New pillows would be appreciated.We had know idea how to operate the tv and Tatiana was to send us instructions or get a technician, neither of which happened. This was disappointing.
4.7
Amy's 50th
This place was very authentic! Great location and clean. The hosts were very accomodating and quickly responded to any questions or concerns we had. Would definitely rent again.
4.7
Great location!
We enjoyed our stay in Venice even with all those steps to climb. Tatiana was the lovely host who met us and showed us to the apartment. Great location and close to the Rialto Bridge and Piazza San Marco. It was fun getting lost.
A few small comments that may help improve other people's stay... more wine glasses, one is not enough if you have more than one person staying. New pillows would be appreciated.
We had know idea how to operate the tv and Tatiana was to send us instructions or get a technician, neither of which happened. This was disappointing.
4.7
The apartment had a nice layout and was cozy. Everything worked and the bathroom was great! I was happy to be in a bathroom that had room to move around.We were late arriving but were still greeted in a friendly manner and taken to the apartment. There are 55 steps up to it but we didn't mind (once we got the suitcase up there). Good location and we loved the island.Thank you for making your place available.
4.7
Nice apartment
The apartment had a nice layout and was cozy. Everything worked and the bathroom was great! I was happy to be in a bathroom that had room to move around.
We were late arriving but were still greeted in a friendly manner and taken to the apartment. There are 55 steps up to it but we didn't mind (once we got the suitcase up there). Good location and we loved the island.
Thank you for making your place available.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in San Marco?
The average price for a rental in San Marco is $110 per night. This rental is $15 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Formosa Apartment: A Wonderful Holiday in the Heart of Gorgeous Venice. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Formosa Apartment: A Wonderful Holiday in the Heart of Gorgeous Venice pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Formosa Apartment: A Wonderful Holiday in the Heart of Gorgeous Venice?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and dishwasher.
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