Behind On The Canalside Venice

Hotel Description

Welcome to Behind On The Canalside Venice, a charming three-star hotel nestled in the heart of one of Italy’s most enchanting cities. Boasting an exceptional 9.5 rating from satisfied guests, this hidden gem offers an authentic Venetian experience that perfectly balances comfort, location, and value. Situated in the historic Santa Croce district at Sestiere di Santa Croce 926, this boutique accommodation provides a serene escape from the bustling tourist centers while remaining conveniently connected to Venice’s most celebrated attractions.

The Santa Croce neighborhood, where Behind On The Canalside Venice is located, represents one of Venice’s more authentic residential areas, offering guests a glimpse into genuine Venetian life that many visitors miss. From the hotel, you can easily stroll to the magnificent Grand Canal, which connects the district to Venice’s major landmarks. The prestigious Ca’ Pesaro International Gallery of Modern Art and the Natural History Museum are within comfortable walking distance, while the iconic Rialto Bridge and St. Mark’s Square can be reached via a picturesque 20-minute walk through winding alleyways and over charming footbridges. As the name suggests, the hotel benefits from a privileged canalside position, with many rooms offering delightful views of the gentle waterways that have defined Venice for centuries. The nearby vaporetto (water bus) stops ensure that the entirety of the lagoon city remains easily accessible during your stay.

What truly sets Behind On The Canalside Venice apart, however, is the remarkable guest experience reflected in its outstanding 9.5 rating. This exceptional score places it among the most highly-regarded accommodations in Venice, a city known for its competitive hospitality landscape. The hotel combines traditional Venetian elegance with modern comforts, featuring rooms decorated with local craftsmanship, including Murano glass accents and classic Venetian textiles. Despite its modest three-star classification, guests consistently praise the establishment for service that rivals many luxury alternatives. The attentive staff pride themselves on providing personalized recommendations for exploring the less-touristed corners of Venice, from hidden bacari (wine bars) serving authentic cicchetti (Venetian tapas) to artisan workshops where traditional crafts continue to flourish. After days spent exploring the floating city’s cultural treasures, Behind On The Canalside Venice offers a welcoming retreat where the authentic character of Venice resonates throughout every aspect of your stay.

For travelers seeking an immersive experience in Venice beyond the ordinary tourist path, Behind On The Canalside Venice represents an ideal choice. Its Santa Croce location provides the perfect balance between accessibility and authenticity, allowing guests to experience both the iconic attractions and the day-to-day rhythm of local Venetian life. Whether sipping morning cappuccino while watching gondolas glide by or returning to your comfortable accommodation after an evening of exploration, this exceptionally-rated three-star hotel delivers a quintessentially Venetian experience that consistently exceeds expectations. Behind On The Canalside Venice doesn’t just offer accommodation in Venice—it offers a genuine connection to the timeless magic that has drawn travelers to the floating city for centuries.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $199. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 1 – 1 guests

Reviews

• Connie from United States – 8 November 2024 (10/10)

  Location was convenient to the train station and right along a canal. The neighborhood was quiet. Major sites were within walking distance.

• Carole from New Zealand – 18 March 2025 (10/10)

  Everything about this place was excellent
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Heather from United States – 12 March 2025 (10/10)

  Very responsive host, nice location close to train station yet quiet, exactly what we were looking for

• George from United Kingdom – 5 March 2025 (10/10)

  Had a fantastic stay in Venice! The location was absolutely perfect. right next to the train station, making it super convenient for exploring the city. The room was comfortable, and Francesco, the owner, was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend!

• Cirlan from Romania – 3 December 2024 (10/10)

  The flat is right in the heart of Venice. It s a really nice place on the canal with a great view.
  
  The owner is a little difficult. We had some problems with the heat but in the end he accepted to take measures.
  
  I ve given a 10 for the great location, great city and for the nice apartament.
  
  I hope the owner learnes to be more kinder with his customers.
  
  Best regards,

• Priel from Israel – 20 November 2024 (10/10)

  The place is absolutely wonderful in terms of location, cleanliness, facilities, etc. The heaters there work automatically, so the apartment is always nice and cozy when you come back in from the freezing roads of Venice. The apartment is spacious with the bedroom being extremely big (even bigger than it seems in the pictures) and its location is amazing: only a 5 minute walk from the train station, nearby a few shops and restaurants (including a Burger King for anyone traveling with kids), and yet in an extremely quiet and safe location.
  
  Somehow, the most amazing thing about this place is actually Francesco, the owner. Francesco is kind, polite, and extremely helpful. Throughout our stay he was available for questions and he gave us several tips regarding navigation across Venice, affordable places to eat, and transit to the airport (he literally had lists of relevant busses and trains available in the apartment for us). This might be one of the best places I ever stayed in on vacation, and I cannot recommend it enough.
  
  Thank you, Francesco! We look forward to our next stay 🙂
  
  What could be improved: I honestly liked everything about the place.

• Gloria from Ireland – 16 November 2024 (10/10)

  Very clean and homely apartment with everything you could need – large rooms, great location (canal outside window), quiet (and yet close to everything). Francesco was so kind left us lots of little extras and kept our luggage after check out. If you want a real Venetian experience this is a lovely place to stay – would definitely stay here again if in Venice.
  
  What could be improved: Enjoyed everything

• Andrew from Australia – 14 November 2024 (8/10)

  This apartment has much to commend it. It is a ground story apartment which backs onto a canal which in turn empties into the grand canal, less than 100 m away. The upshot is regular gondolas floating past the living room window, which has to be the quintessential Venice experience. Despite begin a literal 5 minute walk from the San Lucia train station, the apartment is accessed from a large but quiet square which opens onto the grand canal. The walk from the station involves battling with the hordes of other tourists, all the way until the last corner, when amazingly you turn into an secluded square from which you enter the apartment via a delightful garden. We were met at the apartment by our host who was particularly friendly and facilitated us dropping our bags before the apartment had been cleaned. The apartment has a large quiet bedroom, clean new bathroom, a smallish but functional living area, with a separate kitchen space. The decor was somewhat eclectic, but overall, a very pleasant place to stay, and one we'd be very happy to come back to.
  
  What could be improved: Being right next to the canal, there was a typical mild canal type smell, noticeable on the approach to the apartment. In side the apartment was completely fine. Absolutely no concerns in this regard, though it meant we had an incentive to keep the window closed.
  Although its not a complaint, it's worth realising that although this apartment is as close as you could want to the train station, it does involve crossing the Ponte Degli Scalzi, which. with heavy suitcases. is a challenge. So… you either need to be very fit to carry the bags up and over the steps, or very rich to afford the Vaporetto, which stops a few minutes away with no bridges intervening.

• Caitlin from Australia – 14 October 2024 (10/10)

  Very clean, great location to trains and buses to avoid heaps of walking with luggage. Francesco was so friendly and had many recommendations to have a great Venice experience.

• Ilia from United States – 14 October 2024 (8/10)

  Great location. Nice property
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

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