Formosa Apartment for a wonderful holiday in the heart of the gorgeous Venice
About this condo rental
Located in San Marco, this attractive condo for $188 per night is a fantastic option for your next trip. Lovely and cosy Formosa apartment is just 5 min walking distance from S. Marco's Square and the Rialto Bridge. It' s located just few steps from Santa Maria Formosa one of the most characteristic place in Venice, in a typical Venetian building. Recently restored the apartment, of about 50 m², consists in a large open space with kitchen and living (with high wood beaming ceiling), satellite TV, Internet Wifi and double sofa bed. Kitchen is furnished with fridge and freezer, gas stove, microwave, dishwasher. The main bedroom has a King size bed, large wardrobe. Bathroom with bathtub and washing machine. Very original and prestigious ceilings represented by a truss structure. Parquet floor. Air conditioning, fan included and cradle available on request. All the rooms are very bright as lighted up by several windows. Supermarket, shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, just nearby. Shopping: We are just around the corner from a Venetian supermarket, less than 1 min walk away. Shopping for food couldn't be easier. If you like fresh food go to the very famous Rialto mercato a daily food market (no Sunday) crammed with just fished fish, fresh fruit and vegetables just off Rialto bridge. Nearby the apartment there are various other small food outlets scattered around where you can buy meats, cheese, bread, etc. This will be a more interesting although challenging shopping experience than the supermarket. You will find many top brand shops antique and gift shops. How to Arrive: BY PLANE. How to get to the Rialto Bridge from “Marco Polo” the Venice airport: Best option direct connection take ALILAGUNA ORANGE LINE and get off at Rialto (50 minutes). Second option take bus Actv or Atvo to Piazzale Roma. From Piazzale Roma take the line 2 of the public water bus (we call it “vaporetto”) and get off at Rialto (about 12 minutes). How to get to the Rialto Bridge from “Treviso” airport: take coach Atvo to Piazzale Roma. From Piazzale Roma take the line 2 of the public water bus (we call it “vaporetto”) and get off at Rialto (about 12 minutes). Arriving by TRAIN: How to get to the Rialto Bridge from the railway station 'Venice Santa Lucia': take the line 2 of the public water bus (we call it “vaporetto”) and get off at Rialto (about 12 minutes). ARRIVING BY CRUISE: How to get to the Rialto Bridge from the cruise terminal: if you cannot directly take the line number 2 from the cruise terminal take the shuttle or people mover to Piazzale Roma. From Piazzale Roma take the line 2 of the public water bus (called “vaporetto”) and get off at Rialto (about 12 minutes) ARRIVING BY CAR: How to get to the Rialto Bridge from Piazzale Roma: take the line 2 of the public water bus (we call it “vaporetto”) and get off at Rialto (about 12 minutes). Welcoming Service included in the final price. WHATEVER is your mean of transport to Venice one of our delegate At an agreed time one of our representative, English and Italian speaking, will come to pick you up at Rialto bridge or San Marco Square and will escort you to the apartment introducing its features (just five minutes walking). Check-in later than 8.00 P.M. are subject to the evening check-in fee of 40 Euros. From the 24th of August 2011, all visitors who stay in an accommodation facility within the territory of the Municipality of Venice have to pay the “Tourist tax”. The collected funds will help the City improve the quality of the tourist services (services, museums, events,…) and finance works aimed at maintaining, using and salvaging the city's cultural and architectural heritage. Thank you for being Venice's sponsors. http://www.comune.venezia.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/EN/IDPagina/48013 THE TAX IS DUE ONLY FOR THE FIRST FIVE DAYS OF STAY. CHILDREN UNDER 10 YEARS OF AGE ARE EXEMPTED, JUVENILES BETWEEN 10 AND 16 YEARS OF AGE BENEFIT FROM A 50% REDUCTION. THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES ARE ALSO EXEMPTED: PATIENTS UNDERGOING REHABILITATIVE THERAPIES AT HEALTH FACILITIES IN THE CITY AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS; TOUR COURIERS AND TOUR COACH DRIVERS. The tax is 4 euro per person per day in high season and 1.5 euro per person per day in low season.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Map of San Marco
Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(88 Reviews)
10.0
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.
4.0
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.
5.0
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
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
3.0
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.
4.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
Very good location
5.0
Wonderful apartment, great location!
5.0
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.
5.0
Excellent location just a few steps from Rialto Bridge
30 meters to supermarket
Great apartment and communication with the owners
Will return any time
2.0
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.
2.0
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.
3.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
This apartment is in a terrific location which is quiet and safe.
5.0
Great Venice Apartment
This apartment is in a terrific location which is quiet and safe.
5.0
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.
5.0
Very comfortable, well equipped and stylish apt. Was convenient to center and grocery store around the corner was great
4.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
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.
4.0
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.
5.0
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.
4.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
Clean apartment in a good location. Grocery store is right down the way and only a short walk to San Macro's and everything else you'd need. The apartment was super comfortable for my wife and I. Loved the many windows and light that it brought into the apartment. The only negative for some maybe the stairs as you are up four floors and the stairs themselves are very steep. We managed just fine but someone with mobility issues may experience a pause walking up. Would book again!
5.0
Clean, cozy, comfortable
This apartment in Venice was fantastic. We loved how spacious it is, how comfortable it felt, and how quiet it was inside. The heat worked great, the bath and shower were very nice, the bed extremely comfortable, and the amount of space ample. The kitchen was great for cooking, and the couch was a nice place to relax. We also appreciated the welcome service that met us at the dock and walked us to the apartment. It is up some stairs, so keep this in mind, but I would recommend this place to anyone fit enough to get up them. We would definitely stay here again if visiting Venice in the future.
5.0
A good choice!
Clean apartment in a good location. Grocery store is right down the way and only a short walk to San Macro's and everything else you'd need. The apartment was super comfortable for my wife and I. Loved the many windows and light that it brought into the apartment. The only negative for some maybe the stairs as you are up four floors and the stairs themselves are very steep. We managed just fine but someone with mobility issues may experience a pause walking up.
Would book again!
5.0
Fabulous location, nice apartment
The check in process was smooth-we met the rep at the Rialto water taxi stop and she took us on the 5 minute walk to get to the apartment. Be aware that the apartment is about 4 stories up (no elevator), so definitely not for the faint of heart or those with lots of luggage. The location was very central to the San Marco square attractions, with plenty of shopping and restaurants on the streets right below the apartment. The photos of the apartment are accurate. It was perfect for my husband and I and we'd recommend the location.
FAQs
How much does this condo cost compared to others in San Marco?
The average price for a rental in San Marco is $150 per night. This rental is $38 above the average.
Is parking included with this condo?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Formosa Apartment for a wonderful holiday in the heart of the gorgeous Venice. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this condo?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this condo. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Formosa Apartment for a wonderful holiday in the heart of the gorgeous Venice pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this condo is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Formosa Apartment for a wonderful holiday in the heart of the gorgeous Venice?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and dishwasher.
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