Ca' San Polo

Tucked into a tiny corner of the twisting San Polo neighborhood, the Locanda Ca' San Polo is worth finding. For avid walkers with a keen sense of direction, this hotel is a smart pick with a rooftop terrace, about a 15-minute walk from everything, including the train station and the Accademia Bridge.

The 16 guest rooms at the Ca’ San Polo range from dollhouse-like doubles to family rooms that sleep up to five. Regardless of square meters, each room is done up with full Venetian style, red and gold down to the last stitch. Wooden beams cross the ceilings in every room, and all rooms offer air conditioning, a TV, minibar, and phone.

We appreciated the private bathrooms, which are spacious, impeccably clean and sparkling white. The showers are surprisingly wide while larger family rooms are equipped with a bathtub.

Guests can take in the views of San Polo from the small rooftop terrace, tucked away high above the third-floor breakfast room (with some nice views of its own!). A breakfast buffet, with cheeses and meat, is sometimes included in the room rate — check when booking. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel.

Note: Although the Ca’ San Polo is equipped with an elevator, recent visitors have noted that it rarely works. When it isn't broken down, it's meant to only carry luggage, so while you may not have to carry your suitcases up, you'll still need to climb some stairs to get to your room.