Bed and Breakfast San Marco - Venice

We have been in Venice many time and it's always a bit tricky to find the right accomodation in Venice... and this one is really nice!

The view from our room was simply breathtaking, and we loved the location (away from tourists). Hosts Marco and Alice were so warm and down to earth. Meeting them was a highlight of our trip.

San Marco was excellent. Very comfortable. Host welcoming and extremely helpful in planning a fun way to see Venice, but very unintrusive. Great place.

Everything is hard to find in Venice, but the directions provided led us right there. The rooms overlook a beautiful canal, and are right on the edge of the tourist district, which meant it was relatively quiet at night. The host was really helpful and took time to help us get orientated to Venice. He was up-to-date with what was happening in the city those days and was a great help to us. The room was clean and spacious, and we had absolutely no complaints. The view off the balcony looked like it was straight out of a picture. I would recommend this place to anyone traveling to Venice for any purpose, business or pleasure.

I'd definitely come back.

Very well situated and very warm welcoming Marco & Alice are the kindest host. Felt at home.We even visitated their flat..I can really recommend this B&B.Be avare that there are 3 floors to climb!

Highly recommended! The price was reasonable, the room was large, clean and beautifully furnished. We had our own balcony overlooking a canal. There was a cd player and cds in the room. Big comfortable bed. Generous breakfast (buns, yoghurt, fruit, cappucino) by friendly and helpful hostess. Shared bathroom was fine - no inconvenience.

Alice is a very kind and attaching host. She will do her best to let you feel "at home" and will give you some tips to find your way through the city. If you ask her for advice to where to eat or where to go, you won't be desappointed. Thank you Alice for our stay at your flat. We enjoyed. Best regards.

This is a great place to stay in Venice if you want to live like a local for a few days. It feels more like staying with an old friend than in a hotel. The best part of staying here are the conversations with the host, Marco, in the mornings. He knows the perfect restaurants to try, the perfect antique shops to explore and all the secrets that Venice hides without a proper guide. Pick his brain when you go and you'll be able to fully take advantage of this city. The only downside is the relatively thin walls between rooms. We had quiet neighbors when we stayed so it wasn't a problem but not everyone will have the same luck. Also, if you're the kind of person that may feel awkward staying in a home- this may not be the place for you. It feels just like your staying with a friendly host family, but the house does still function as a home. I enjoy that feeling, so I would definitely stay here again.

It was as advertised, but just a little quiet and dark. The location was fine, and we found it convenient enough. Mainly, it was so dark in the hallway that we had to carry our own flashlight. It was 60 steps to walk up, but this wasn't a problem for us. I checked that we woudn't stay here again, but only because we'd try to get something a little more cheerful next time.

Marco and Alicia were absolutely lovely and welcomed us with great hospitality into their beautiful apartment in an old Venice apartment block. That we could sit and talk with them over breakfast whilst staying in a genuine Venetian apartment rather than hotel meaant we felt like we saw far more of Venice than most of the tourist hordes! The rooms were very large with views over a busy (but not too noisy) canal, and had lovely atmospheric furniture. It was a wonderful place to stay and enjoy Venice from, and we would recommend San Marco very highly.

Folks, do yourself a favour and stay at this B&B. The location is about a 15 minute walk from Piazza San Marco, but it feels far removed from the touristy chaos. The room we stayed in is magical, with a wonderful third-floor view and balcony overlooking the canal. It's tastefully furnished - just as it would have been back in the 30's, but with some modern additions like a CD player and free WiFi for your laptop or iPod Touch. There is also a separate 2- or 3-bedroom (can't remember) apartment if you're traveling as a family or larger group. Breakfast is a DIY affair: help yourself to toast and fruit, make your own coffee - just the way we like it. And the owner, Marco, is friendly, welcoming and very knowledgeable about things to see in Venice and - more importantly - how to get there! We will definitely be staying at this B&B next time we're in Venice.

It was a very nice place to spend a few days The rooms are decoreted with charme. The house near a bridge is a very romantic place. And the ownwer is a beautifoul person who make our first time in venecia unforgatable.

We highly recommend the B&B San Marco! The room was beautiful, clean and extremely comfortable. It is located in the heart of Venice on a canal, so we had easy access to all the city. Marco and his wife were very nice and accomodating. The room size was excellent. The old style of the room and its furnishings were charming! And the view was to die for.

Informal, relaxed and friendly.

San Marco is an excellent place to stay, clean, cosy. The room was big and overlooking the canal. Hosts, Alice and Marco are kind and friendly. You have to share the spotless bathroom with the other two rooms; I have no hesitation to recommend this B&B to other travellers.

Sehr netter Empfang&tourist service,speziell für die biennale und gute tips für Cafe´s und osterias.Großzügiger Raum,schön eingerichtet,gute Betten,allerdings Geräuschkulisse von rechts und links(Nonni room)Letzter Raum-genitori room- am Schönsten,mit Balkon.Frühstück :Guter Kaffee,süßer,eingepackter Snack und Toast.

Es war eine wunderbare Unterkunft, nahe dem Markusplatz mit herrlichem Ausblick auf kleinen Kanal und Kirche. Das Frühstück war mehr als reichlich und vielseitig, die Gastfreundschaft herzlich und das normale Sightseeing wurde durch Insider-Tipps ergänzt, die den Aufenthalt in Venedig sehr bereicherten. Jederzeit wieder. Danke!

Excellent- biggest room has balconyt overlooking a nice side canal- what more could you wnat in venice

Our stay here was fantastic. The hotel is in a great position, a little tricky to find but well worth it. The lovely husband and wife team that run this place are very nice and extremly helpful. The rooms are very clean and comfortable with a beautiful outlook. I would definitly return and recommend!

Wir haben eine schöne Zeit in Marco's B&B verbracht, können die Adresse von Herzen weiterempfehlen!

We had a very good time during our stay. San Marc is not far from the center of Venize. And you can find a supermaket just 10 M distance away. It's really great.

The bed and breakfast is on great location Marco and Marianne make you feel welcome and give good information on Venice We love our stay

We had a great time staying at San Marco. The room we stayed in was big and also had a balcony with a great view over one of the canals. We would definitely stay here again the next time we are in Venice!

Great location, spacious room, clean, quiet, nice view, friendly people. I won't change it.

My wife and I wished to have a view of a small canal, and for this all three of these rooms have just about a perfect view. We had the medium sized room, and this was large for our tour of Italy. The location is very good, you are close enough to San Marco, but far enought away to feel like going "home" after your vino and gelato is a little more authentic, a little less touristy. The only negative I have to report is the lack of friendliness of the lady of the house. I was dissapointed in this, since all the reviews stated that Marco, the owner was very kind. I think I saw him once on the way out the door, his wife must not always run everything. She shouldn't. Just a little curt and rude to my wife, but as Americans, you run into that from time to time while in europe. I would stay there again for the view, but would avoid the grumpy lady who wanders around in her pajamas.

Bien situé et agréable. Bon accueil. A recommander

Beautiful room with large windows over looking canal; quiet residential area but very close to san marco, etc.; comfortable bed, nice linens/towels, attractive furniture; hosts were very friendly and outgoing, suggested sites, made restaurant reservations, and were generally very helpful and welcoming; breakfast is self-serve and informal; only complaint was that shower curtain was a little moldy; overall it is a very good value, very pleasant stay!! would reccomend to all my friends and would stay there again!!

We stayed at San Marco 4 nights and didnt even meet Marco , his wife greeted us on arrival and she was pleasant. Payment was then made followed by no further contact. Towels werent changed during the 5 day period,and if you didnt like cake there was little else for breakfast,we had a nice view from the room . The location was excellent very close to everything without the expensive price tag.

Excellent location in a quite area located a short walk from the main square at San Marco. Make sure to get the map and details from them before hand, as it is a bit tricky to find at first when you arrive. While, they did say that we could pay with credit cards, they made it clear that they "would prefer cash". So be prepared to pay up front when you arrive. Otherwise, I would hightly recommend this location and would certainly stay there again.

The breakfast catering could be more careful

Appartement situé dans l'un des rares quartiers encore habités par de "vrais" gens mais à dix minutes de la Place St Marc. Chambre agréable donnant sur un canal. Accueil chaleureux: garde de nos bagages proposée le dernier jour. Que demander de plus?

Malgré le très énergique et sympatique accueil de Marianna, le petit déjeuner était décevant... La situationest idéale, hors des sentiers battus.

The overall value for Venice was very good. One slight problem encountered- they had absolutely no record of our reservation. Fortunately, I had a printout of my reservation and they had an empty apartment which they upgraded us to for no extra charge. So although we booked a double room with no bath, we were given a spacious apartment with kitchen and bath.

A really beautiful flat in a 1920's building - marble floors, high ceilings, and balconies looking over the canals and bridges. It is an old family house and Marco is very welcoming and helpful. Breakfast is serve yourself which is fine and informal. We were there over Carnival and it was freezing but were nice and warm in the room, but it's so big it'll be nice and cool in summer! Highly recommended.

The proprietor kindly sent us a written description of how to get to the property...it was like following a map on a scavenger hunt! But Venice is like that. Excellent location. Just make sure you don't forget that "how to get there" letter!

We were very pleased to stay in a central and quiet location. We were surprised by the aqua alta, but our host lent us rubber boots, so that we could enjoy our vacation.

This family home turned B&B has huge rooms and excellent views of one of the smaller canals. Its very cosy and at breakfast you can help yourself in the kitchen to whatever is set on the table or in the fridge. This place is perfect for those who dont mind sharing a bathroom.

Good location but hard to find. The directions online were not specific enough. Very hard to find. It took us almost one hour to find it. Streets in Venice are not labeled and it was very hard to find. Place location was fine and the accommodations were great. Clean and Marco was nice.

Nice place, worth to be recommended

Petit déjeuner un peu triste

The B&B San Marco, was by far the most comfortable accomodations throughout my stay in Italy. The beds were so comfortable and the view of the working canal from the room was wonderful. Fabulous location and Marco, the owner was wonderful in terms of helping, providing valuable information and service. I will definitely return on my next trip to Venice.

S. Marco war eine wirklich positive Überraschung für uns. Schon der e-mail Kontakt vorweg war sehr nett, so konnte alles schon besprochen werden. Die Zimmer sind sehr groß und schön eingerichtet, alles auch sehr sauber. Mit der gemeinsamen Küche und Bad war es wie eine WG, natürlich mit dem Nachteil, das bei 3 belegten Zimmern das Bad auch oft in der Frühe besetzt ist. Die Küche kann man von 8-11 Uhr benutzen, es gibt auch einen extra Kühlschrank für eigene Sachen. Das Frühstück ist typisch italienisch, aber es gibt keine Zuteilung, alles steht einfach auf dem Tisch. Wirklich billige Unterkünfte gibt es in Venedig nicht, daher fanden wir das Preis/Leistungs-Verhältnis sehr gut. Man muß daran denken, daß man gleich bei Ankunft den Preis für die Übernachtungen in bar zahlen muß.

Excellent hotel and welcome. However we paid in advance and service dropped once payment had been made. Unable to make tea/coffee during evening and an extreme reluctance to keep bags on last day of stay.

Excellent hotel and welcome. However we paid in advance and service dropped once payment had been made. Unable to make tea/coffee during evening and an extreme reluctance to keep bags on last day of stay.

We loved our stay! Our host, Vincenzo, was wonderful - friendly and helpful, very good English; he did everything he could to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. The room was large, and we felt quite safe. It was great to stay in Piano di Sorrento rather than Sorrento...smaller, not crowded or touristy. A very local feel, but just minutes away from Sorrento by train. The price was really reasonable, and we felt it was a great decision to stay here!

We enjoyed our stay. May Ann was helpful and friendly. We would stay there again and recommend it to others.

It wasn't a double bed as it stated - Two Singles squashed together - very uncomfortable. The lady of the house also charged us an extra €5 per night because we thought that was the price - even after she had written the receipt. Not very honest since she checked the computer and told us we were right - when in fact her receipt was the right charge. €240 for 3 nights - we paid €255.

I feel like at home, I just missed a private bathroom

The best & in a great location. Marco was great. Would recommend this B & B to others.

We had a comfortable stay. The host was helpful in locating our luggage and helping us with it up the many steps. Breakfast was ordinary. Location was great to most tourist areas.

This house is really an excellent place for a short trip to Venice. It is almost in the center and it is placed in real Venice. We will be back only in this house in Venice.

This property was an excellent choice considering the small amount of money that we paid for it. We were in the medium sized double room, but it was more than adequate, with a great view. Both Marco and Marianna were extremely helpful and friendly, making it a most enjoyable stay. Great location, great price, great people equals a super duper fantastico time!

The hinges of the doors need oiling. For travellers from the north two bed blankets would be better.

It was good to have accommodation away from the "touristy" area of Venice. Only a seven to eight minute walk to San Marco square. Supermarket was very close by. Accommodation was comfortable and enjoyed the access to kitchen and clothes washing facilities. Would happily return to this accommodation.

The room was spacious and clean, the location was very pretty, quiet and central; and the hospitality very warm and relaxed.

Very nice and helpful hosts plus comfortable Venetian style rooms at reasonable prices - what do you want more? We are looking forward to coming back to Venice again - certainly staying with Marco's B&B!

San Marcos was an excellent choice for staying in Venice. Not only was the accommodation a stones throw from St Mark's Square but it was situated on a quiet canal and had many interesting shops, restaurants and churches nearby. The rooms where not only spacious but lovingly decorated, with much attention to detail, and two even had their own terrace! Although the bathroom was shared, as there are only three bedrooms, this was not a problem. The only slight niggle I have is with the noise at night by other guests and the flat below, the walls did not contain the noise at all! Apart from that slight problem, it was the perfect choice!

Very nice room, clean and nice bathroom, very helpful people, 4th flour, no elevator, very hot, no fans, no sign to tell us we were at the correct place.

It is an excellent place to stay with very reasonable price. 10 minutes walk to St.Marco square, very easy access to public transportation. Rooms are clean and spacious, flowery balcony gives a bit of luxury. It's sort of stay you want in Venice.

Our 2 day visit in venice was very very nice. The location is excellent - in the center of San Marco district with all you need around. The room was spacious and clean as the whole appartment was. Our hosts helped us whenever we had any questions and made our stay marvellous. I would stay there again during my next visit as well as I can recommend it to everybody. BTW, the biggest room has a small balcony while the other two only have windows. ps: Only the doorbell was hard to guess as there is no sign for the hotel outside the house.

We encountered a very friendly atmosphere that added to our overall stay. It was like sharing a house with friends. I would recommend it for any young couple, especially people who like meeting other people and enjoy the company of others

Just a great place to spend your time in Venice. The Owner, "Marco" is an outstanding fellow, friendly and a real venetian. Enjoy your visit in Venice and spend your nights at SMarco.