Antica Casa Carettoni

Antica Casa Carettoni Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Antica Casa Carettoni, you immediately sense you’ve found something special in Venice’s bustling Cannaregio district. This three-star gem sits right on Lista di Spagna — honestly, you couldn’t ask for a better spot if you tried. The building itself has that authentic Venetian charm without feeling like it’s trying too hard, and there’s something refreshing about staying somewhere that locals actually recognize and respect.

Location & Neighborhood

Here’s what I love about this location — you’re literally steps from Santa Lucia train station, which means no dragging luggage over countless bridges (trust me, your back will thank you). Lista di Spagna is one of those rare Venice streets that’s wide enough to actually breathe, yet you’re still completely immersed in the city’s magic. The area buzzes with authentic energy, and I mean the good kind — not just tourist traps. You’ll find proper Venetian bars where locals grab their morning coffee, and the walk to San Marco takes maybe 15 minutes through some of the most photogenic neighborhoods you’ll ever see.

The Rooms

The accommodations at Antica Casa Carettoni strike that perfect balance between traditional Venetian character and modern comfort. You know what impressed me most? The attention to detail — from the carefully restored period features to the way natural light fills the spaces. The rooms aren’t huge (this is Venice, after all), but they’re thoughtfully designed so everything has its place. The bathrooms are surprisingly well-appointed for a three-star property, and the beds are genuinely comfortable — something you can’t always count on in historic buildings.

Getting Around

Actually, this might be where Antica Casa Carettoni really shines. Being so close to the train station means you can explore the mainland easily — Padua, Verona, even day trips to the Dolomites become totally doable. But more importantly for most visitors, you’re perfectly positioned to explore Venice itself. The vaporetto stops are right there, Rialto is a pleasant walk along the Grand Canal, and you can reach pretty much anywhere in the city without the usual tourist bottlenecks. I’ve stayed in other parts of Venice where getting home felt like a expedition — not here.

Why Guests Love It

There’s a reason couples rate this location so highly — it manages to be both romantic and practical, which is honestly rare in Venice. You get that authentic neighborhood feel without sacrificing accessibility, and the staff clearly knows their stuff about helping visitors make the most of their stay. The combination of the excellent location score and that solid 8.4 rating tells the real story here. This isn’t about flashy amenities or over-the-top service — it’s about getting Venice right, and Antica Casa Carettoni absolutely delivers on that promise.

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Antica Casa Carettoni Accommodations

Reviews of Antica Casa Carettoni

• Humam from Iraq – 27 February 2025 (9/10)

• Elmira from Spain – 16 February 2025 (9/10)

  La ubicación, recepcionista Sandra muy muy simpática y amable, todo muy bien, limpio, tranquilo, es lo que buscaba!
  
  What could be improved: Todo bien

• Hamza002 from Saudi Arabia – 15 February 2025 (8/10)

• Bülent from Turkey – 10 February 2025 (7/10)

  What could be improved: Oda biraz ufak.

• Musa from Turkey – 2 January 2025 (8/10)

• Gisela from Chile – 14 November 2024 (8/10)

  Ubicacion y el ñersonal muy amable
  
  What could be improved: La cama fue un poco dura

• Hiroyuki from Japan – 26 April 2024 (9/10)

  ベニスからフローレンスに帰る終電に乗り遅れてしまい、急遽ベニスに泊まる事となり予約をさせて頂きました。急な予約と僕の拙い英語に対して柔軟に対応してくれました。あの時は野宿覚悟だったので本当に感謝してます。

• Valery from Costa Rica – 23 March 2023 (9/10)

• Kristin from Norway – 10 October 2022 (6/10)

  Veldig sentralt
  
  What could be improved: Fant ingen kaffeautomat, tekjøkken e.l. Badet ikke rent. Fikk loppebitt etter ei natt i sengen.

• Simona from Italy – 26 April 2022 (1/10)

  La posizione
  
  What could be improved: Nella stanza n. 1 adiacente al bagno è impossibile dormire la notte. Il rumore dell' asciugamani elettronico e della ventola del condizionatore ci hanno svegliato diverse volte nel cuore della notte. Inoltre essendo la stanza vicinissima alla reception sentivamo il suono del telefono e delle conversazioni sia di giorno che di notte.
  Il wifi non funzionava e considerato il costo di 233 euro per una sola notte ritengo assurdo il rapporto qualità prezzo, sebbene la notte era durante il ponte della Liberazione.
  Nulla da eccepire sulla posizione, unica nota positiva

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