13 Best Airbnbs in Venice, From Tiny Alleyway Apartments to Palazzos
It’s easy to see why everyone wants to go to Venice. This floating city, made up of 118 islands stitched together by over 400 bridges, is unlike anywhere else on earth. Here, gondolas float past your window, the main square hovers on the water, and the train station turfs you out onto the Grand Canal. Most people come for two things: Piazza San Marco and the Rialto Bridge, where a food market has sat in its shadow since medieval times. But, beautiful as both are, there’s more to Venice than that. This is a city where artisans practice centuries-old trades, where streets expand into quiet campi (squares), and where dozens of churches house world-class works of Renaissance art. Stay longer, and you’ll have time to explore the empty streets and remote islands that make Venice one of the most magical places on the planet.
Alongside a centuries-old hotel scene, there are now thousands of Airbnbs in Venice, from small pied-à-terres to flamboyant apartments in ancient palazzos. Remember that Venice is a fragile city that struggles with overtourism, so make sure you contribute positively during your stay by eating at locally owned restaurants and buying something from those artisans to take home as a memory of your trip of a lifetime. Whether you’re looking for a small apartment near Rialto or a magnificent palazzo, you’ll find something for you in our list of the best Airbnbs in Venice.
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Bird's-eye views of Murano and the north lagoon
The vibe: Sunny and simple on the waterfront
Bed & bath: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths
Top amenities: The rooftop terrace with sweeping lagoon views
Nearby attractions: Fondamente Nove, MuranoYour must-have Venice accessory is an altana—a sunny terrace perched on the roof of the house. The one at this property is particularly special since it gives you a bird’s eye view of the beautiful north lagoon, overlooking Murano, the cemetery island of San Michele, and the Dolomite mountains beyond. You’ll have the same view from the front of the apartment—and you’re right over the popular vaporetto (waterbus) stops of Fondamente Nove for destinations including St. Mark’s Square, Murano, Burano, and the airport and train station. The apartment itself sits in the eaves of a lagoon-front building, with pretty exposed beams, plus light-flooded views over the lagoon and neighboring houses. Note that one of the bedrooms isn’t suitable for tall people, since, pretty as it is, the beams slope down almost to head height.
Ancient-meets-modern in the heart of San Polo
The vibe: Funky old-meets-new
Bed & bath: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths
Top amenities: The traditional water entrance—right from the canal outside the house
Nearby attractions: Frari church, Rialto Bridge, San Tomà gondola stationFor centuries, Venetian homes have been known for their over-the-top interiors. This one’s no different—except it blends ancient and modern in a thoroughly noisy, fun way. A 10-minute trot from the Rialto Bridge, in the heart of the San Polo district, owner Luigi’s apartment starts with original frescoed walls and Murano glass chandeliers—and then adds bright midcentury furniture, jewel-colored upholstery, and multicolored drapes. A quick hop from the famous Frari church, it even has its own entrance by water.
Boho retreat in elegant Cannaregio
The vibe: Boho eclecticism
Bed & bath: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths
Top amenities: Fireplace, AC, Wi-Fi, library, bar
Nearby attractions: Fondamenta degli Ormesini, Jewish Quarter, Madonna dell’Orto churchResidential district Cannaregio is one of the loveliest parts of Venice—on the way into town from the train station, full of elegant palazzos and wide, tranquil canals. This is just off the Fondamenta degli Ormesini—slightly less tranquil, however, since it’s one of the buzziest places at night. A beautifully, boho renovation of a Gothic palazzo, it has rough-painted walls in deep burgundies, sumptuous traditional terrazzo flooring, and beautiful details, from a lamp made by Venetian maestro Mariano Fortuny to elements that recall Morocco, such as painted tiles and wooden screens separating the rooms.
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Fashion icon’s home in artsy Dorsoduro
The vibe: Outré fashionista
Bed & bath: 3 bedrooms, 3 baths
Top amenities: Rooftop terrace
Nearby attractions: Guggenheim Museum, Accademia, Salute churchThis stunning apartment is a cut above your regular Venice style, with florid feature wallpaper, outré furniture that either matches or clashes with the walls, and accessories that make a statement. If it looks like a fashionista’s pied-à-terre, you’d be right—this is the former home of Hubert de Givenchy, founder of the Givenchy fashion house. Outside there’s even a terrace. In the heart of Dorsoduro—Venice’s most artsy neighborhood—this is one where it’s worth the splurge for the Instagram photos alone. There’s also a rooftop patio, with views over the terracotta rooftops of Dorsoduro.
Sunny, quiet home near the train station
The vibe: Sunny modern retreat
Bed & bath: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath
Top amenities: Lots of space for families
Nearby attractions: Train station, bus terminal, Fondamenta degli OrmesiniA short walk from the train station and bus terminal, this unusually sunny top-floor retreat overlooks the terracotta rooftops of the Cannaregio neighborhood. From the bright pops of color in lamps, rugs, and furniture to the pretty patterned tiles in the kitchen, Casa Cecilia will brighten your day. There’s an open-plan kitchen-dining room as well as a living room—so there’s space to spread out if you’re traveling as a family.
Fashion-forward stay near Rialto
The vibe: Bombastic and stylish
Bed & bath: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath
Top amenities: Insta-friendly furnishings
Nearby attractions: Rialto Bridge and marketThe area around Rialto is the most ancient part of the city, but there’s nothing old-style about this beautiful apartment, just steps from the iconic Rialto Bridge and its famous market. Here at Lidia’s place, you’ll find plush, comfy furniture, artworks galore, and striking feature walls—from humbug stripes in the living room to soothing greens in one of the bedrooms. It’s been beautifully put together, and Lidia is a local, who comes to meet you and let you in—it’s the kind of experience that Airbnb does best.
Antique-stuffed apartment in San Polo
The vibe: Blast from the past
Bed & bath: 2 bedrooms, 3 baths
Top amenities: The antiques and artworks
Nearby attractions: Frari church, San Polo, RialtoVenice is a living museum so why not stay in one, too? Laura’s magnificent apartment is stuffed with antiques and artworks, giving you a real taste of how Venetians used to live—in fact, some of the only modern things in the apartment are the owner’s own artworks. In San Polo, near the Frari church and a 15-minute trot from Rialto, this is in one of Venice’s most ancient areas. It’s perfect for families, with a sumptuous carved bed in the main room, and two singles in the other.
Romantic attic over the Grand Canal
The vibe: Sunny pied-à-terre
Bed & bath: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath
Top amenities: Sweeping views of the Grand Canal
Nearby attractions: Rialto market, Rialto Bridge, Grand CanalYou’ll have jaw-dropping views of the Grand Canal from this romantic attic apartment near the Rialto market—but those views are paired with a home-from-home feeling, perfect for those who find that Venice’s traditional heavy style can be oppressive. This is a bright, sunny top-floor, with exposed beams crisscrossing the ceiling, and the main bedroom hoisted over the living room on a mezzanine amid the eaves. The second bed is a single tucked behind the living area, and it’s all open plan, so it’s better for families than friends.
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Chic retreat in the heart of Venice near San Marco
The vibe: Modern in the heart of town
Bed & bath: 1 bedroom, 1 bath
Top amenities: Sweeping open plan living-dining area, complete with a fireplace
Nearby attractions: La Fenice, Piazza San Marco, Grand CanalWith its rabbit warren of alleyways, the sestiere (district) of San Marco is one of the oldest, and most evocative, parts of the city. This, in a historical palazzo in Campo Sant’Angelo, is in the middle of it all. Despite the ancient location, it’s thoroughly modern, with fun green walls clashing with a mustard-colored chandelier in the main bedroom, and no fewer than two sofas to relax on (one of them is a sofa bed, if you’re traveling as a group). Working remotely? There’s super high speed Wi-Fi.
Elegant canalside apartment near St. Mark’s Square
The vibe: Sunny and central
Bed & bath: 1 bedroom, 3 baths
Top amenities: Whirlpool bath
Nearby attractions: Piazza San Marco, La Fenice Opera HouseFling open the windows and you’ll be serenaded by gondoliers gliding along the canal below. Here, you’re right in the heart of the San Marco sestiere—in fact, you’re close to George Clooney’s favorite restaurant, Da Ivo. San Marco apartments tend to be dark, as the alleyways are close together, but this is gloriously sunny, and even brighter thanks to the clean, white interiors. There’s even a whirlpool bath, for when you want to sit back with a glass of wine and hear those gondolier songs drifting through.
Dreamy lagoon views on Giudecca
The vibe: Waterworld
Bed & bath: 1 bedroom, 1 bath
Top amenities: World-class views of the lagoon
Nearby attractions: Giudecca, LidoOn Giudecca, the large island squaring off against Venice ‘proper,’ this is another world. The sun rises over the calm south lagoon, flooding the apartment with light in the morning; rowing boats glide past in the distance; and your views are of the Lido and tiny private islands. In fact, with windows all around the living room, and a terrace cantilevered over the water, you may find it hard to go in for sightseeing. Just as well that it’s brilliantly equipped, with one main bedroom and a sofa bed, to house four people.
Perfect little studio between Rialto and St. Marco
The vibe: Modern inside, ancient outside
Bed & bath: 1 bedroom, 1.5 baths
Top amenities: Views of a canal, complete with gondolas
Nearby attractions: Rialto Bridge, Piazza San MarcoYou get the best of both worlds here. Enter through the porticoed courtyard (or even from the canal) and you’ll realize this is a historic 17th-century palazzo; but once you’re in this bright, modern apartment you’d never know. Although it’s small, it’s been beautifully designed, with the main bed slotted into its own nook, and ceiling beams painted white to bring in more light. There are fun views of the courtyard from the living room, and you can also see a canal, with gondolas sweeping by.
Colorful apartment near the train station
The vibe: Jaunty and perfect for groups
Bed & bath: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths
Top amenities: A rare-for-Venice garden
Nearby attractions: Train station, bus terminal, Frari churchFrom its famous artworks to its multicolored house facades, Venice is known for its range of colors—and they’re on full display in this bright home on Rio Marin, a wide canal near the train station. An entire floor of a palazzo, sprawling over 2,000 square feet, it can sleep eight, making it a great space if you’re traveling with friends or family—plus it has rare (for Venice) access to a garden. Every room is painted a different color—light blue, green, or barely-there gray—and colorful modern artworks make the rooms pop. Be aware that this is a busy area—it’s one of the main routes into town from the train and bus terminals, so there are a lot of pedestrians.
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