Cà Marina by venicevillas, Biennale

Hotel Description

Welcome to Cà Marina by venicevillas, Biennale, a charming three-star hotel nestled in the historic Castello district of Venice, Italy. This elegant establishment combines traditional Venetian aesthetics with modern comforts, offering guests an authentic experience in one of the world’s most enchanting cities. With an impressive rating of 8.8, Cà Marina stands out as a highly regarded accommodation option, celebrated by guests for its exceptional service, prime location, and distinctive character. Located at Venezia Castello 3889 in the 30121 Venice postal district, this hotel positions you perfectly to explore both the iconic highlights and hidden treasures of the Floating City.

The Castello district, where Cà Marina is situated, represents one of Venice’s most authentic neighborhoods, providing a welcome respite from the more tourist-heavy areas while remaining conveniently connected to major attractions. As suggested by its name, the hotel enjoys proximity to the renowned Venice Biennale, the prestigious international art exhibition that attracts culture enthusiasts from around the globe. Art lovers will appreciate being just a short stroll away from the Giardini della Biennale and the Arsenale, two principal venues of this celebrated cultural event. The hotel’s strategic position also places guests within walking distance of St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco), the magnificent St. Mark’s Basilica, and the imposing Doge’s Palace – all quintessential Venetian landmarks that embody the city’s rich history and architectural splendor. The neighborhood surrounding Cà Marina offers a genuine glimpse into local Venetian life, with charming cafés, traditional bacari (wine bars), artisanal shops, and peaceful canals where gondolas glide by without the crowds found in more central areas.

What truly sets Cà Marina by venicevillas apart is its thoughtful blend of historical character and contemporary comfort, reflected in its excellent 8.8 rating. The hotel occupies a beautifully preserved Venetian building whose exterior maintains the classic architectural elements that make Venice so distinctive, while the interiors have been carefully updated to meet the expectations of modern travelers. Guests consistently praise the attentive staff who provide personalized recommendations for exploring Venice like a local – from suggesting hidden restaurants serving authentic Venetian cuisine to recommending the most scenic routes for morning walks. The three-star rating belies the exceptional experience that awaits at Cà Marina, where the combination of genuine Venetian ambiance, excellent location in the Castello district, and warm Italian hospitality creates a memorable stay that often exceeds expectations. Whether you’re visiting Venice for the Biennale, to immerse yourself in centuries of art and history, or simply to wander the labyrinthine streets and canals of this extraordinary city, Cà Marina by venicevillas offers a welcoming haven to return to after each day of exploration – a true home in Venice that captures the essence of this timeless destination.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $169. Standard Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 1 – 4 guests

Reviews

• Pai from United States – 19 July 2024 (9/10)

  Spacious unit; excellent A/C; great quiet location not too far from main tourist sites; very helpful, responsive property management contact
  
  What could be improved: Hot water in the shower goes out quickly, comes back soon; not a big issue during hot summer

• Gunn from United States – 27 August 2024 (9/10)

  I loved the location. We were within comfortable walking distance of everywhere we wanted to see (Doge's palace, Piazza San Marco, Grand Canale, and so many wonderful restaurants, shops, and too much to list. The room was spotless and comfortable. It was a great place and would stay again. The hosts were accommodating.
  
  What could be improved: Make sure you're okay with stairs. If you're in shape, it's no big deal, but it is something you need to consider if you have health issues that make stairs difficult.

• Tina from United States – 20 July 2024 (9/10)

  Very clean, nice area not far from water ferry. It was up from all the touristy things but close enough to walk to them .
  
  What could be improved: Check in is so late but lady was so sweet and helpful . I couldn’t figure out washer and she came all the way back later to help fix it 😊

• Benoit from United Kingdom – 2 October 2023 (9/10)

  Great flat in a very nice location, very central
  
  What could be improved: There is a restaurant downstairs so can be a bit noisy until it closes when the windows are open (the windows are doubled glazed so filter out sound very well)

• Lota from Ukraine – 14 September 2023 (9/10)

  Clean, perfect location, personal is always in touch
  
  What could be improved: –

• Francesca from Italy – 21 July 2023 (9/10)

  the location was great. the apartment was perfectly clean and very nice. the management was very nice and available
  
  What could be improved: nothing

• Andrew from South Africa – 4 June 2023 (9/10)

  Our host Bernadetta was exceptional in the months leading up to our arrival. I had not travelled overseas since I was a child of 11 years and I was anxious about the arrangements, which my wife and I did by ourselves without a travel agent. Bernedetta answered all my questions in detail over a period of about four months before we left and left no stone unturned to assist us.
  
  What could be improved: The mosquitoes in the room !

• Mikalai_yurkin from Estonia – 1 March 2025 (9/10)

  The best characteristics of it is its location, it is great. Very close to the Arsenal area and in ~5-7 mins from St Mark square, also very close to the waterbus station. The appartment has all the basic necessary equipment: simple coffee maker / kettle, kitchen, fridege, washing machine, etc. Grocery store Balio also nearby ~5 mins by walk. Bakery is literaly 10 steps away from the door. Also the street is quiet
  
  The appartment consists of 2 rooms: bedroom and hall/kitchen. The bedroom can accept 2 adults, and the hall can accept up to +2 guests with extra beds.
  
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  I can definitely recommend this appartment for the single travelers, couples or families with not too small kids. Group of friends maybe okay too.
  
  50/50 recommend it for 2 couples – even if technically the appartment can accept 4 people, there will be no proper isolation. The extra beds will be located in this shared hall/kitchen area. Also the the extra beds are *very* noisy.
  
  Hard no for couples with small kids – the appartments are located on the 3rd floor, and the entrance to the appartment are the stairs that are technically inside the appartments. These stairs are not isolated, there is some kind of protection barrier but it is too loose
  
  What could be improved: Could be cleaner, quite dusty under the beds. Also the water boiler seems to be old or not correctly configured – it is hard to set the warm water in the shower, and once set it can maintain the temperature for only one-two minutes, the water comes cold again quite quickly. So no long hot showers 🙂
  
  The two extra beds are extremely noisy

• Dilshod from Uzbekistan – 4 September 2023 (5/10)

  The location is good. The managers of the place communicated with me very politely.
  
  What could be improved: After I made a booking on Booking.com, right before the trip the manager contacted me and asked me to make a check-in on their website. I agreed, filled everything out on the third-party site, but it turned out that I had to pay a deposit of 100 euros. (I'm not sure if this condition was specified at the time of my booking on booking.com, maybe it was – but I didn't pay attention). I wasn't agree, but I had no other choice but to pay – it was too late to look for another place. I paid the deposit.
  But then I regretted that I didn't read all the terms carefully in the earliest beginning: the day before I left I was warned that you can't leave garbage in the apartment and you have to take it with you. Or take it to some station early in the morning. The fine is 100 euros. On the street in Venice you can't throw your trash anywhere. This was my 3rd trip to Venice but it was the first time I encountered such an attitude. I came there with my family – my wife and 2 small children, with 5 bags. And now I had to think about the garbage on the day of departure. The feeling of rest and relaxation was replaced by stress. A very unpleasant residue remained. I hope the owners will think again and remove this stupid rule that makes you feel stressed.

• Kristina from Australia – 19 September 2023 (5/10)

  Location
  Clean
  Very helpful operator who met us at apartment and sent lots of information to us.
  
  What could be improved: Very narrow two flights of stairs very awkward with luggage.
  Beds uncomfortable and very low.
  No microwave.
  Very small and clostrophbic.

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