B&B San Marco occupies a residential upper floor on Fondamenta San Giorgio degli Schiavoni in Castello, a quiet corner within easy walking distance of Piazza San Marco, the Bridge of Sighs, and the Riva degli Schiavoni waterfront. The property is a genuine family-run bed and breakfast rather than a hotel, set inside a private apartment with home-style furnishings, offering a more personal alternative to Venice's larger hotels. Rooms are limited to Double, Triple, and a Superior Canal View option, the latter overlooking a side canal and considered the best of the small room count; the intimate scale means the B&B books out quickly in high season. Breakfast is served each morning by the hosts themselves, typically homemade cakes, coffee, and regional specialties, in a small breakfast room or on a shared terrace when weather allows. There is no restaurant beyond breakfast, and no spa, pool, or fitness facility, consistent with the small residential format. The defining feature is the host relationship: the owners typically live on site or nearby and provide detailed, personal recommendations for restaurants and lesser-known sights, making the B&B well suited to travelers who want a local, budget-friendly stay over a conventional hotel experience.
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| Address | Fondamenta San Giorgio degli Schiavoni, 3385, 30122 Venezia |
Room types
- Double
- Triple
- Superior Canal View
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Breakfast
- Air conditioning
- Personal host
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Location
Fondamenta San Giorgio degli Schiavoni, 3385, 30122 Venezia
45.4352, 12.3435 View on map
Highlights
- Family-run bed and breakfast with a personal host relationship
- Superior Canal View room overlooking a side canal in Castello
- Homemade breakfast served daily by the hosts
- Quiet residential setting near Piazza San Marco and the Bridge of Sighs
Tips for visiting
- Book well ahead, as only a handful of rooms are available
- Ask the hosts directly for restaurant recommendations, a key advantage over larger hotels
- Request the Superior Canal View room if a water view is a priority