Al Portico Guest House – A Favorite for Families in Venice
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Al Portico Guest House offers 10 rooms spread across three floors in a 19th-century Venetian building. Rooms include private bathrooms, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and electric kettles. Some rooms feature canal views, exposed wood beams, and seating areas. Triple rooms and apartments (55-70 sqm) with kitchens and living spaces are available for longer stays.
Dining & Breakfast
A communal terrace serves breakfast between April and October. Nearby, Strada Nuova has bakeries like Da Nobile, cafés, and restaurants such as Alla Colombina. The Mercerie shopping street, 15 minutes away, offers dining options near Rialto and St Mark's Square.
Location & Transport
The guesthouse is in Cannaregio, a 10-minute walk from Santa Lucia train station and Piazzale Roma. The San Marcuola vaporetto stop (Line 1) provides direct access to St Mark's Square and the Grand Canal. Marco Polo Airport is 15 km away, reachable by bus (ACTV 5 or ATVO) or Alilaguna waterbus (Orange Line).
Nearby Attractions
St Mark's Square, the Rialto Bridge, and the Doge's Palace are 15-20 minutes on foot. The Jewish Ghetto, Murano glass shops, and the Teatro Italia are within 5 minutes. Staff can arrange tours to Burano, Torcello, and the Contarini del Bovolo staircase.
Guest Services
Staff assist with tour bookings, luggage storage, and local tips. Rooms are sanitized daily using ozone machines. Apartments include washing machines and kitchenware. No onsite gym or spa, but guided yoga and walking tours are available nearby.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Key card access
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Packed lunches
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Location
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