Rugabella Rialto Deluxe by Wonderful Italy

Hotel Description

Welcome to the Rugabella Rialto Deluxe by Wonderful Italy, a charming 3-star accommodation nestled in the heart of Venice’s historic San Polo district. This well-appointed hotel boasts an impressive 8.2 rating from satisfied guests, reflecting its commitment to quality service and comfortable accommodations. Situated at Dogana di Terra 645, the hotel enjoys a privileged location near the iconic Rialto Bridge, one of Venice’s most recognized landmarks spanning the Grand Canal. The Rialto area has been the commercial heart of Venice for centuries, offering guests immediate access to the famous Rialto Market where locals have traded fresh produce, seafood, and Venetian specialties since 1097. The hotel’s strategic position allows you to immerse yourself in authentic Venetian life while remaining conveniently close to major attractions.

The Rugabella Rialto Deluxe lives up to its name with thoughtfully designed spaces that blend Venetian elegance with modern comfort. The San Polo neighborhood surrounding the hotel is known for its labyrinth of narrow streets, charming campos (squares), and historic buildings that tell the story of Venice’s illustrious past. From the hotel, you can easily explore local bacari (traditional Venetian wine bars) offering cicchetti (small snacks) and regional wines, providing a genuine taste of Venetian culture. The property’s solid 8.2 rating speaks to its ability to deliver a satisfying experience, with guests particularly appreciating its central location that places you just minutes away from St. Mark’s Square and the Doge’s Palace. Whether you’re visiting Venice for its world-renowned art, historic architecture, or simply to wander along its romantic canals, the Rugabella Rialto Deluxe serves as an ideal base for your Venetian adventures.

What sets the Rugabella Rialto Deluxe by Wonderful Italy apart is its authentic connection to the city’s rich heritage combined with the contemporary amenities expected by today’s travelers. As part of the respected Wonderful Italy collection, the hotel embodies the company’s commitment to providing distinctive stays that capture the essence of Italian hospitality. The Dogana di Terra address refers to the historic customs house area, adding another layer of historical significance to your stay. From this central location, you can easily reach the vaporetto (water bus) stops that connect you to other Venetian highlights, including the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, the Gallerie dell’Accademia, and the colorful island of Burano. After a day of exploration, return to the welcoming embrace of the Rugabella Rialto Deluxe, where the bustle of Venice gives way to relaxation and comfort. With its combination of a prime location in one of Venice’s most characterful districts, positive guest ratings, and the assurance of quality that comes with the Wonderful Italy brand, this 3-star gem offers an authentic Venetian experience that balances tradition with comfort, making it an excellent choice for travelers seeking to discover the true spirit of La Serenissima.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $475. Deluxe Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for 1 – 4 guests

Reviews

• Luísa from Egypt – 13 January 2025 (9/10)

  The property is very big, clean, have a wonderful location with many restaurants, bakeries and touristic points at a 5 minutes walk. The vaporetto is only a 3-minute walk away. The management was very helpful and responsive on some minor issues we had during our stay.
  
  What could be improved: The apartment is at the top of a very inclined stairs with very short steps. I knew the apartment was on the second floor but I imagined normal stairs. We had elders and a pregnant woman on our group and it was tough getting the baggage up and down the stairs. I suggest you add an extra-fee service for someone to help carrying the guests luggage.

• Loryladybug from Romania – 28 March 2025 (9/10)

  Great big apartment, very close to Rialto Bridge
  Kitchen with pans and pots and coffee for all our needs
  
  What could be improved: There is only TV, in the kitchen, and it wasn't working for our entire stay, so i could say there is NO TV in an apartment for with 3 bedrooms
  The kitchen appliances were full of scale, we couldn't use the washing machine, we bought a sponge and dishsoap to wash the dishes, the cooffe machine was leaking (u should encourage u'r guests to use flat water and not tap for coffee)
  After paying a 190euros cleaning fee on the day of our departure we had to walk with the luggage on our backs and the trash bags in our hands to look for the boat that collects the garbage

• Tihomir from Croatia – 24 February 2025 (7/10)

  Location, lot of space, 3 bedrooms, clean, equiped with all you need, 2 bathrooms
  
  What could be improved: Noise from the street, but not that bad.
  Heating/hot water system was not working correctly and failing multiple times, so most of the time no hot water or heating during the winter !

• Jkuzsel from United Kingdom – 10 January 2024 (9/10)

  Central location. Spacious bedrooms.snd kitchen. Lovely bathroom.
  Very comfortable beds.
  There was an issue with shower leak but this was sorted out really efficiently after I let manager know.
  Apartment was immaculate. Love the terrazzo flooring.
  
  What could be improved: Lots of Steep stairs to apartment. Luckily we had sons with us to help carry cases up.
  Quite noisy but to be expected as this is on main route from late bars round the market area.
  Neither of these prevented us enjoying our stay but I think worth letting people know especially about stairs.

• Francesca from Isle of Man – 24 November 2023 (8/10)

  Everything was very clean, and the kitchen had everything you needed. Small mini market (Coop) was only 5 minutes away and the local market stalls were only 3 minutes away. Great location.
  
  What could be improved: The stairs were steep – although you have to remember this is Venice!

• Melinda from Australia – 24 August 2023 (8/10)

  Everything, location, cleanliness and staff were extremely helpful!!
  Air conditioning was brilliant considering how hot it was in Venice.
  
  What could be improved: The boiler/air con unit (not sure which one it was) made awful noises all night long and you would be in the middle having a shower and the water would drop to freezing and take awhile to go back to being hot again.

• Edwardsen from Italy – 15 October 2024 (7/10)

  Great location to explore major sites, get to/from train station. They had stocked amenities (shampoo, soap, toilet paper, coffee and tea) so didn’t have to purchase our own during stay.
  
  What could be improved: Very loud at night on the weekend. There is construction so most windows and natural light was blocked during our stay.

• Bartosz from Poland – 9 April 2024 (8/10)

  The location is great – very close to the Rialto bridge. Rooms are big and comfortable (except the small room with two beds). The kitchen equipment is ok – you can find all you need.
  
  What could be improved: There was a renovation in the building and all windows were covered with some kind of net – no view at all, and construction workers could just enter the room if windows were left open (information about the renovation was sent very late, just after the allowed cancellation period was over); Steep stairs, but this is to be expected in such an old building – it was not a problem for me, but for some may be a no-go. And you have to know that you need to take your trash with you, there is a fine if you leave it in the property (this information also comes very late, in PDF sent just before arrival).

• Julia from United Kingdom – 21 August 2023 (8/10)

  Location was very good, modern and well appointed. Very clean. Easy check in on arrival
  
  What could be improved: The bedroom had a noisy boiler/watertank/ aircon?
  No complementary tea or coffee provided. Limited amount of cleaning materials and toiletries left for guests. (only just sufficient)

• Tracey from United Kingdom – 26 July 2023 (9/10)

  The apartment was in a great location, it was big, the bedrooms worked well and the aircon was needed. The apartment was easy to find and within walking distance of shop, restaurants etc.
  
  What could be improved: The stairs was very steep to get up to property, we had 4 cases and it was very dangerous.
  Also we was a family of 5 people staying in the apartment but it only has a 2 seater sofa, more comfy seating needed to enjoy the apartment more.

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