Our favorite romantic stays and hidden gems
Aqua Apartments is a fantastic residence with 7 designer apartments in the heart of Venice, in the Cannaregio district. You are just a few minutes walk from the Rialto Bridge. Ophelia and her husband, the owners, are particularly kind, very professional and do their best to make your stay a success. They welcome you in Italian, English, Spanish and French.
Reservation
We advise you to book your stay at Aqua Apartments via Booking.com, which often offers free cancellation. Send us a message on Instagram if you go, it would make us super happy.
The opinions of couples and customers are virtually unanimous on the quality of the experience here.
The apartments
Modern and refined, the seven apartments are an excellent alternative to a hotel. Some have one bedroom (perfect for a couple) and others have two bedrooms. Here are our two favorite apartments:
1 • Apartment • Photo • 🪟
2 • Apartment with a view • Photo • 💧
You will find all the comforts you need: a bedroom with a very comfortable king-size bed, a fully equipped kitchen, a washing machine, a dryer, Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, a minibar, a Nespresso coffee machine, bed linen, and towels. The apartments are non-smoking and feature hypoallergenic materials.
The decoration mixes past and present: metals such as brass and bronze are combined with ancient techniques, such as the typical Venetian pastellone, while original Fortuny fabrics are combined with contemporary textile structures. The view from the windows varies depending on the apartment: canal view, private garden view or water gate view.
Attentive service
The service offered by Ophelia and her husband is really worth mentioning: they are always very reactive and do everything to help you. A real relief when you spend long days walking in Venice. There are also experiences on request: shopping at the Rialto market, private chef who prepares dinner in the apartment, boat trip on the lagoon islands or a course to learn how to do Venetian rowing.
Location
You're just 10 minutes from Rialto, in a quiet alley away from the crowds. There's an elegant communal patio overlooking the canal where you can relax. Thanks to their water gate, the apartments are easily accessible by water cab from anywhere in Venice: the airport, the Venice-Santa-Lucia train station or Piazzale Roma, the last place accessible by car before entering the city.
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Aqua Apartments is located in the west of Venice on the right bank of the Grand Canal. Walk up the streets to the Casino or in the opposite direction to discover the Rialto Bridge and a little further on St. Mark's Square with its famous basilica.
No, there is no breakfast but there are many places within walking distance to have your breakfast.
No, however, you will find many restaurants like Osteria Alla Frasca or Vecia Cavana a few blocks west.
Check-in is from 2pm and check-out can be done until 10am.
Yes, pets are allowed on request.
Yes, some apartments have a private bathroom with shower or bathtub.
Count minimum 150€ for a night at Aqua Apartments.
Yes, many apartments have a beautiful view of the canals of Venice.
