Residenza dell’Arte

Residenza dell’Arte Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Residenza dell’Arte feels like discovering a hidden gem that most tourists completely miss. This three-star boutique property sits quietly on Giudecca island, away from the crushing crowds of San Marco, and honestly — that’s exactly what makes it special. The building itself has that understated Venetian charm you’re hoping for, without trying too hard to impress. You know what I mean? Sometimes the best places are the ones that don’t shout about themselves.

The Giudecca Advantage

Here’s the thing about staying on Giudecca — it’s like having a secret escape hatch from Venice’s tourist madness. You’re literally a five-minute vaporetto ride from St. Mark’s Square, but when you step off that boat onto the island, everything just… breathes differently. The locals actually outnumber the visitors here, which means you’ll find authentic bacari (wine bars) and family-run restaurants that haven’t been completely discovered yet. I mean, you’re staying in what’s genuinely considered the top-rated area in Venice, but it feels refreshingly real.

The Rooms

The accommodations at Residenza dell’Arte strike that perfect balance between comfort and character. These aren’t cookie-cutter hotel rooms — each one has its own personality, with original architectural details that remind you you’re sleeping in a piece of Venetian history. The beds are properly comfortable (not always a given in historic Italian properties), and the bathrooms are modern enough to actually function well. What I really appreciated was the attention to sound insulation — Giudecca is already quieter than central Venice, but you’ll sleep deeply here.

Getting Around

The vaporetto stop is practically at your doorstep, which makes exploring incredibly easy once you get the hang of Venice’s water bus system. Line 2 connects you directly to the main sights, and honestly, the boat ride itself becomes part of the experience rather than just transportation. Early morning trips across the lagoon with your coffee? Pure magic. Plus, you can actually walk around Giudecca island itself — there’s something wonderfully grounding about being able to stretch your legs properly after all those narrow Venice streets.

Why Couples Love It

There’s definitely something romantic about this setup that couples have clearly figured out. Maybe it’s the way you feel like you’re escaping together to your own private corner of Venice, or how you can watch the sunset paint the city across the water from a completely different perspective. The staff seems to understand this too — they’re helpful without being intrusive, and they know all the quiet spots for aperitivo that haven’t made it into the guidebooks yet. When you’re planning a romantic getaway, sometimes the best choice is the place that gives you Venice’s beauty without Venice’s chaos — and that’s exactly what you get here.

To book a hotel in Venice during Biennale openings, guests juggle Giardini previews with lagoon aperitivo cruises.

Residenza dell’Arte Accommodations

Reviews of Residenza dell’Arte

• Laurent from France – 26 March 2025 (8/10)

  Loger à la Giudecca à Venise est toujours le meilleur choix qu'on puisse faire. Le lieu reste toujours à l'écart des principaux flots touristiques et donc d'un calme vraiment appréciable surtout quand on pense que l'île offre les vues les plus admirables sur la ville. À la Giudecca, l'énorme ensemble du Mulino Stucky (dont la moitié est occupée par l'hôtel Hilton) offre l'avantage d'un confort moderne.
  
  What could be improved: Pour le coup, l'appartement mériterait un rafraîchissement certain et par rapport à d'autres logements que j'ai pu habiter dans le même ensemble, celui là laissait un peu à désirer sur certains points de détail (porte de placard décrochée, équipement un peu limité ou en état vraiment usé : cafetière sans anse, pas de machine à café, machine à laver hors d'usage…). Il ne faudrait pas grand chose, mais au prix proposé, ça serait une bonne chose de faire cet effort…

• Atila from Turkey – 12 November 2024 (3/10)

  clean and comfortable
  
  What could be improved: I requested an iron but the host refused to help me.

• Eli from Israel – 27 September 2024 (9/10)

  What could be improved: some delay with the entrance key being transferred

• Josiane from Canada – 17 September 2024 (9/10)

  The apartment located on the Giudecca island in the Molino Stucky complex was bright and quiet with a very comfortable bed, it was generally well equipped. It was pleasant to escape the busy San Marco area to find an elegant place minutes away by vaporetto. There were several excellent local restaurants and food stores near by.
  
  What could be improved: The kitchen cabinet was broken, there were no kitchen towels to dry dishes and no glove for the oven. The fabric on the armchair was torn and covered with a small sheet. A few easy fixes to make it excellent.

• Olgeirsdóttir from Iceland – 25 July 2024 (8/10)

  I liked the easy communication through booking app, the appartment was very bright and spacious which was perfect since I was working on the computer during the day and could use the space. It is close to the vaporetto stop and felt very safe.
  
  What could be improved: There are only two pairs of towels and I stayed there a week so they were quite soggy at the end of my stay.

• Adam from Poland – 25 March 2024 (9/10)

  Mieszkanie mieści się na wyspie Giudecca, co oznacza dostęp tylko za pomocą komunikacji miejskiej. Lokal jest czysty, obszerny, dobrze wyposażony, położony w spokojnej okolicy w ładnym miejscu na 4. piętrze.
  
  What could be improved: Uszkodzony był bidet i nie działała pralka przy czym z mojej perspektywy (niespełna 4 dniowy pobyt) nie były to istotne niedogodności.

• Brachyahu from United Kingdom – 25 October 2023 (8/10)

  Fantastic place
  
  What could be improved: 🦟 keep windows shut at night

• Gvantsa from United States – 23 April 2023 (6/10)

  It was a fine stay. The bed was extremely comfortable. Very much a grandma vibe.
  
  What could be improved: The shower head was in the middle of the tub? Strange placement. Again, very out of date. Fine stay, just overall odd.

• Zoltán from Hungary – 11 December 2022 (8/10)

  What could be improved: The host simply did not give me a receipt about the full payment. Only the third of it. Very unfriendly person anyway.

• Walter from Germany – 17 October 2022 (8/10)

  Viel Platz und gepflegt. Vom Flughafen aus unbedingt mit der Fähre anreisen.
  
  What could be improved: Eine größere Bialetti (Espressokanne) und WLAN bräuchte es.

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