Sant’Angelo Apartment by Wonderful Italy

Hotel Description

I remember stepping off the vaporetto at the Sant’Angelo stop – you know, that one right on the Grand Canal where the water taxis bob around like they’re in a hurry – and weaving through those narrow calli to find the Sant’Angelo Apartment by Wonderful Italy. It’s tucked away on San Marco 3844, smack in the heart of the San Marco district, which honestly feels like the beating pulse of Venice without being overwhelmingly touristy if you time it right. I mean, you’re just a five-minute stroll from the Rialto Bridge, where the market smells of fresh fish and ripe fruit in the mornings, and maybe ten minutes from Piazza San Marco, but the alley it’s on is surprisingly quiet after dark. No cars, obviously – this is Venice – so I lugged my suitcase over a couple of small bridges, but the check-in was a breeze; the Wonderful Italy folks sent a code for the door ahead of time, and there was a little welcome pack with espresso pods and local tips waiting inside. It’s not a fancy hotel lobby setup, more like slipping into someone’s cozy pied-à-terre, which sort of fits the 3-star vibe – practical, unpretentious, and rated a solid 8.2 for good reason.

What really won me over was how the place captures that old Venetian charm without feeling like a museum piece. The apartment’s got these high ceilings with exposed beams – a bit creaky underfoot, I’ll admit, especially if you’re on an upper floor and sensitive to noise – and windows that overlook a tiny courtyard where you can hear distant church bells chiming (San Stefano’s nearby, actually, with its leaning tower that’s a fun detour). I stayed in a one-bedroom unit, and it was spotless, with a kitchenette that had everything for whipping up a quick pasta – think fresh herbs from the Rialto, easy peasy. The bed was comfy enough, though the pillows were on the firmer side, and there’s air conditioning that hums softly in summer, which is a godsend when the humidity rolls in off the lagoon. Oh, and the bathroom? Modern fixtures in a space that feels authentically aged, with those marble sinks that echo a bit when you run the water. It’s not huge, so if you’re traveling with a group, you might feel a tad squeezed, but for a couple or solo traveler, it’s perfect. I loved sitting by the window at dusk, watching the light fade over the rooftops – there’s this golden hue that hits the buildings, and the faint salty scent from the canal drifts in if you crack it open. Just a heads-up, though: during high season, like July, the area buzzes with day-trippers until evening, so aim for shoulder months if you want more peace.

All in all, if you’re after an authentic slice of Venice life without breaking the bank, this spot’s a winner. It’s not glitzy – no spa or concierge hovering – but that’s the appeal, you know? You get to live like a local, popping out to grab gelato from that little place on Campo Sant’Angelo or catching a vaporetto to Murano for the day. Sure, the stairs might tire you out after a long walk, and Wi-Fi can be spotty in those thick walls, but honestly, it forces you to unplug and soak in the city. I’d go back in a heartbeat, especially for that sense of being right in the mix without the chaos of a big hotel. If Venice is on your list, book this and thank me later – it’s the kind of place that makes you feel like you’ve discovered your own secret corner of the floating city.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $144. Deluxe Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Amazing! – Jose from Netherlands – 9 July 2024 (9/10)

  Nice location, very modern and spacious.
  
  What could be improved: A bit hard to find with Google maps.

• Superb – Korina from Greece – 18 February 2024 (9/10)

  Excellent apartment
  Close to everything
  Comfortable and clean
  Modern and in a quiet place
  Tip: google the street correctly to find it easily
  
  What could be improved: Had a little difficulty finding the place
  Even though I used the gps
  Had to know the exact location ( calle) which means street to find it
  Otherwise everything was great

• Very good – Tslil from Israel – 8 July 2023 (8/10)

  Got all the information by WhatsApp
  
  What could be improved: I didn’t like that I need to fill a doc and pay on different site, when I book via book it I expect all on the invitation to be done via booking I don’t trust other sites.
  When I book with toddler I expect to have facilities for him like safe bed. And the sofa bed was not set for sleeping

• Very poor – Christina from United Kingdom – 5 September 2024 (2/10)

  Clean
  
  What could be improved: Air con didn’t work and it was so hot

• Exceptional – Yordanka from Bulgaria – 15 April 2023 (10/10)

  Everything was great.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Not terrible, but not perfect – Libby from Switzerland – 8 April 2023 (6/10)

  Nice modern renovation. Tv had Netflix. Sofa bed, once we could open it, was comfortable.
  
  What could be improved: Pillows were too flat and not enough pillows. The stairs are not suitable for older people. There was no toaster or kettle in the kitchen for making breakfast and coffee. We could mot turn the oven on and there were no instructions. Would have been helpful to have instructions for the sofa bed, as it's not one we had encountered before. The shower in the bathroom was so small, only a child would fit comfortably and both showers had nowhere to put toiletries.

• nice apartment host not too friendly heating don’t work – Alberto from United Kingdom – 26 January 2023 (4/10)

  nice apartment
  
  What could be improved: the heating was not working on the first day/night of arrival up until late afternoon following day

• Perfecto para una estancia – Javier from Spain – 6 May 2025 (9/10)

  Todo muy nuevo limpio y bien ubicado
  
  What could be improved: Todo correcto muy bien

• Very good – Paolo from Italy – 6 January 2025 (8/10)

  What could be improved: Pulizia insufficiente in entrambi i bagni

• Θα το πρότεινα σε πολύ κεντρικό σημείο πολύ όμορφα διακοσμημένο καθαρό και πολύ άνετο σπίτι – Κωστας from Greece – 31 December 2024 (9/10)

  Ήταν σε κεντρικό σημείο πολύ καλή διακόσμηση πολύ άνετο
  
  What could be improved: Δε μου άρεσε καθόλου ο τρόπος τσεκιν έπρεπε να δώσω πολλά προσωπικά στοιχεία τα οποία ήταν απόρρητα

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