Classy Venice

Hotel Description

Welcome to Classy Venice, a charming three-star hotel nestled in the heart of Venice’s historic Cannaregio district. Located at 1616 Rio Terà S. Leonardo, this inviting establishment offers guests an authentic Venetian experience combined with comfortable accommodations. With a respectable rating of 7.7, Classy Venice has established itself as a reliable choice for travelers seeking quality lodging in one of the world’s most enchanting cities. The hotel’s position in Cannaregio, Venice’s northernmost sestiere (district), places you in a neighborhood known for its peaceful canals, historic Jewish Ghetto, and genuine local atmosphere away from the most crowded tourist areas.

Situated along the Rio Terà S. Leonardo, Classy Venice offers convenient access to many of Venice’s celebrated attractions while providing a retreat from the bustling crowds. The Cannaregio district is celebrated for its blend of authentic Venetian life and historical significance. From the hotel, guests can easily walk to the famous Strada Nuova, a main thoroughfare lined with shops and restaurants, or explore the nearby Jewish Ghetto, the oldest in the world. The hotel’s location also provides excellent access to public transportation, with the Venezia Santa Lucia train station and vaporetto (water bus) stops just a short walk away. This strategic position makes Classy Venice an ideal base for exploring not only the immediate neighborhood but also iconic landmarks such as the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark’s Square, which can be reached by a picturesque 20-30 minute walk or a brief vaporetto ride along the Grand Canal.

The solid 7.7 rating of Classy Venice reflects its commitment to providing guests with a pleasant and comfortable stay in Venice. The hotel embodies the classic Venetian style, with rooms that often feature traditional elements such as Murano glass fixtures or Venetian plaster walls, while still offering modern amenities expected by today’s travelers. The hotel staff pride themselves on their knowledge of the city and are ready to help guests navigate Venice’s labyrinthine streets or recommend hidden gems off the typical tourist path. One of the particular advantages of staying in this area is the opportunity to experience authentic Venetian cuisine at local bacari (wine bars) and restaurants that cater to residents rather than solely to tourists. These establishments often offer more reasonable prices and authentic flavors compared to those in more tourist-centric areas. For travelers seeking to experience Venice beyond the postcard views—to discover the living, breathing city where Venetians actually reside—Classy Venice provides not just a place to stay, but a doorway into the genuine character of this remarkable floating city, where every canal, campo, and calle tells stories of a thousand years of history, art, and culture.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $185. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed for 1 – 2 guests

Reviews

• Kedar from United States – 28 December 2022 (9/10)

  Location, Cleanliness, Ease of communication with the host, Flexibility, Code entry into the apartment. Wifi
  
  What could be improved: 1- the door to the building is in need of repair. 2. If the host could place 2 slippers (plastic or rubber) inside the apartment, that would be great, floor is cold. 3. Instructions to use shower could be placed. 4. Physical keys to the apartment did not seem to work. 2 Wine glasses inside the apartment would be nice.

• Julie from South Africa – 3 November 2023 (8/10)

  Great location very central to everything we needed to see
  Lovely clean apartment all that we needed was there
  Highly recommended

• Sean from Australia – 23 March 2023 (8/10)

  The apartment was incredibly modern, with a refurbished bathroom and kitchen. It felt like a comfortable escape after a long day walking through Venice..
  
  What could be improved: Stairs were a little tricky key with large suitcases so just be prepared and an odd smell came in every now and then.

• Marco from Italy – 30 December 2022 (9/10)

  The apartment is in a good position, not so small and essential, well furnished, elegant and new furniture. There are also a lot of extra stuff from kitchen, like condiments and things to eat, and from bathroom, personal care like toothpaste, cotton swab or soaps (I don't know if due to owner or last guests). You'll will enjoy a good panorama from windows.
  
  What could be improved: It may could be cleaner, but there are lots of cleaning stuff, so if you are extremely fussy or careful, you can do it by yourself. I think there were some indelebile stains on sheets or towels, although I think it was all washed up. I don't recommend it if you are elderly or in pain, there are a lot of stairs, in a tiny and poorly light climb, before arriving at the apartment. The condo door is hard to close and to open, you have to push and pull vigorously.

• Gary from Canada – 15 May 2023 (8/10)

  The apt was clean and in good shape .. a good place to sleep .. not a ton of room to do much else .. but it worked for us . The bedroom and bathroom were both a good size .. room to move around in both.
  
  What could be improved: The apt is on the top floor and you have to go up 3 flights of steps.. no elevator .. and the hallways were old and dirty ..
  The bathroom could use a shelf of some type .

• Molly from Australia – 25 September 2023 (8/10)

  The location was absolutely wonderful, close to a vaperetto stop so that made it easy to get from the airport and back from our day trip to Murano and Burano. The apartment had everything we needed, including working air conditioning which we really appreciated.

• Maria from United Kingdom – 29 September 2022 (8/10)

  great property and amazing apartment
  
  What could be improved: it was perfect

• Alex from United Kingdom – 30 June 2022 (8/10)

  great place, perfect location near to everything and near to the metro, plenty of nice bars around.
  
  What could be improved: Sounds picky but needed a tea towel to dry the dishes, had to use one of the bathroom towels. also no trays for the oven. these are literally the only bad parts everything else was perfect.

• Lilliana from Australia – 30 June 2023 (1/10)

  Property was relatively close to the station and the bathroom was large and modern.
  
  What could be improved: AC/ Air Conditioning did not work at all, unless you physically emptied out water every 2 hours. No lift so we had to carry huge suitcases up multiple flights of stairs. Couldn’t sleep.

• Manuela from Germany – 9 October 2024 (7/10)

  Die Lage, die Aufteilung der Wohnung, selbstständiger Check in, das Bad und die Küchenzeile, Heizgerät
  
  What could be improved: Das es nur 2 Handtücher gab, pro Person für 5 Tage.
  Das Bett ist am Kopfende aufgescheuert, die Matratze hängt durch, nur ein großes Bettlacken als Decke, kein Küchentuch oder Küchenrolle.

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