Ca’ del Forner

Hotel Description

Nestled in the heart of Venice’s enchanting Santa Croce district, the three-star Ca’ del Forner offers travelers an authentic Venetian experience with modern comforts. This charming boutique hotel, boasting an impressive 8.6 rating from satisfied guests, perfectly captures the romantic essence of Venice while providing a welcoming retreat after days spent exploring the floating city. Located at Santa Croce 89, this well-positioned accommodation sits in one of Venice’s most characterful sestieri (districts), away from the overwhelming tourist crowds yet conveniently accessible to the city’s must-see attractions.

The Santa Croce district, where Ca’ del Forner is situated, represents the perfect balance between authentic Venetian daily life and tourist convenience. Guests will find themselves just a short walk from the Grand Canal and within easy reach of the Piazzale Roma transportation hub, making arrivals and departures remarkably straightforward—a rare luxury in Venice. The neighborhood itself is dotted with traditional bacari (Venetian wine bars), family-run restaurants serving local specialties, and picturesque campi (squares) where locals gather. Art enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to the Ca’ Pesaro International Gallery of Modern Art and the extraordinary Scuola Grande di San Rocco, home to Tintoretto’s greatest masterpieces. The renowned Rialto Bridge and Market can be reached by a pleasant 15-minute walk through winding calli (streets) and over charming bridges, while the iconic St. Mark’s Square is accessible by a scenic 25-minute stroll or a convenient vaporetto (water bus) ride.

Ca’ del Forner, whose name reflects Venice’s artisanal history (forner means “baker” in Venetian dialect), perfectly balances tradition with comfort. The highly-rated property has earned its impressive 8.6 score through attentive service and thoughtful amenities. Each room in this intimate establishment has been carefully designed to reflect Venetian aesthetics while providing modern conveniences that today’s travelers expect. Many guests particularly praise the hotel’s excellent value proposition—offering three-star quality accommodations at reasonable prices in a city known for its premium rates. Previous visitors consistently highlight the warmth of the staff, who are known for providing personalized recommendations that help guests discover hidden gems beyond the standard tourist itinerary. The hotel’s combination of an authentic setting, convenient location, and excellent service make Ca’ del Forner an ideal choice for travelers seeking to experience the true essence of Venice while enjoying comfortable accommodations with a genuine local flavor. Whether visiting for a romantic weekend, a cultural exploration, or a family vacation, this well-reviewed Santa Croce gem provides the perfect base for creating unforgettable Venetian memories.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $159. Apartment with 1 large double bed for 1 – 2 guests

Reviews

• Katarzyna from Poland – 26 December 2022 (9/10)

  Little and cosy gem, comfortable and beautiful interior. Felt like home. View over a small canal. Quiet place yet close to busy cafes, restaurants, bakery’s and just a short walk from Piazzale Roma. We were very happy with this appartament and highly recommend it.

• Bordeaux from United States – 9 October 2024 (9/10)

  No breakfast, which was fine with us. The light and view from the unit is exceptionally pretty: green, courtyard opposite with old courtyard wall and smallest of canals to permit regular boat traffic, which we found very entertaining.The location is at the very end of a longish side street and very quiet most of the time. The neighborhood is busy and full of good to very good restaurants and scenery that appealed to us as good cooks. TheHost responded quickly to problem with the sink stopper. The housecleaning service was prompt, friendly and excellent. The walk to the COOP and vaporetta is pretty far but manageable.
  
  What could be improved: Steep, narrow stairs, only one key for two of us, kitchen lacked colander, but was otherwise equipped. Host could have provided more advanced information like when they would send directions. Generally, they were not that prompt or thorough with replies to questions. Also, a notification that Italy doesn't allow them to turn on the heat until early November would have helped with packing.

• Bev from Australia – 17 June 2024 (9/10)

  We had 6 windows, all with working shutters and double glazing. 3 overlooked a quiet canal. We had everything we needed for a pleasant stay in a quiet part of Venice
  
  What could be improved: Nothing. It would have been hard to make our experience any better

• Kimberly from United States – 12 May 2024 (9/10)

  The location was great!
  
  What could be improved: The balcony is not usable and that was one of the main reasons I booked the property.

• Barbara from United Kingdom – 28 April 2024 (9/10)

  Location was fantastic
  
  What could be improved: Some lights didn’t work. Bigger coffee maker would have been better. Shower although had good power was a tight squeeze. Two extra pillows.

• Lisa from United States – 29 May 2022 (9/10)

  Perfect and quiet location with comfortable double bed, beautiful decor, a great shower and air conditioning! I loved having the small balcony to line dry my clothes (not really large enough to sit out on…possibly to stand out on though). Check in and out was smooth and easy!Be aware that there is one set of stairs to enter the apartment and they are VERY steep. I would absolutely stay here again and have already recommended it to a friend visiting in a few months.
  
  What could be improved: The air conditioner doesn't circulate well back into the bedroom – I slept with the bedroom door open and a fan in the hallway to try to push some cool air back into the bedroom. I also wish there had been 2 wine glasses in the kitchen – we had to use juice glasses. Not a big deal but it would have been nice.

• Lynne from Australia – 25 December 2024 (8/10)

  This is a very small apartment prettily decorated as in the photos. It is in a great location, behind the Scuola San Rocco, just a few minutes walk to the Frari in one direction and Campo San Margarita in another. There are a number of restaurants very close and a bakery. Station and Piazzale Roma are reasonably accessible (for Venice). There is a gas stove and basic cooking facilities but enough to make a simple pasta dish.
  
  What could be improved: The apartment is on the first (upper) floor of a building at the end of the calle, with a small canal on one side. There are no other floors above, only garden. This may be why it was cold. We were there just before Christmas and although the heaters were all going it was still cold in the living area. The stairs to the apartment are very narrow, steep and uneven. They were difficult to get our luggage up and down, and frankly a little scary.

• Robert from Australia – 25 October 2022 (8/10)

  Brekfast N/A, Location extremely handy to everything
  
  What could be improved: Some mould in shower, washing machine has exposed wiring on top and apartment requires a little TLC

• Phillip from Australia – 6 June 2024 (4/10)

  Location, kitchen @ lounge area
  
  What could be improved: Musty & no fly screens

• Durriya from India – 10 June 2024 (5/10)

  What could be improved: The property was at a very odd place difficult to find.

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