16th-century Renaissance palazzo converted into a luxury guesthouse, far from the San Marco tumult.
Ca' Bonfadini Historic Experience
From
557.5 €
“Renaissance façade on the Cannaregio canal, steps from the historic Ghetto and authentic bacari.”
Ca' Bonfadini Historic Experience occupies a 16th-century palazzo on the Fondamenta Savorgnan, in the sestiere of Cannaregio. We bed down in rooms with stuccoed ceilings, Venetian terrazzo floors, restored period furniture. The 9.5/10 score on 822 reviews reflects the attention to detail: embroidered linens, indirect lighting, absolute silence despite the canal's proximity. Rates start at 557,50 € per night, justified by the address's rarity and the building's stature. Room service runs until 23h, the restaurant offers a short menu focused on Rialto produce. We regret the lack of a spa, but the location compensates: the Ghetto five minutes away, Santa Lucia station ten. An address for those seeking Venice off the beaten track, without sacrificing 5★ comfort ✨
Who is it for?
Who we recommend it to
We recommend Ca' Bonfadini to travellers who already know Venice and seek a residential stay, far from San Marco. It's an address for couples in their thirties and up, fans of Renaissance architecture, Ruskin readers, late dinners in Cannaregio's bacari. Families find their place thanks to family rooms, but the atmosphere remains hushed, conducive to romantic getaways and extended stays.
The building
Architecture and interiors
The Ca' Bonfadini is a 16th-century Renaissance palazzo, Istrian stone façade overlooking the Cannaregio canal. Interiors restored with respect for the original volumes: stuccoed ceilings at 4.50 m, Venetian terrazzo floors, painted woodwork. Rooms retain marble fireplaces, Murano mirrors, period furniture sourced from Venetian antiquaries. The scale remains intimate, around ten rooms spread over three floors, no lift.
At the table
Restaurants, bar, service
The Ca' Bonfadini restaurant offers a short menu renewed daily according to Rialto arrivals: Adriatic fish, Sant'Erasmo vegetables, creamy risottos with shellfish stock. Room service runs until 23h, with a selection of cicchetti and Veneto wines. Breakfast served in the ground-floor salon or in room: Dorsoduro bakery pastries, Monte Berico charcuterie, seasonal fruit. No dedicated bar, but staff prepare spritz and classic cocktails on request.
Highlights
- 16th-century Renaissance palazzo on the Cannaregio canal, period façade restored
- 9.5/10 score on 822 reviews, one of the highest-rated in Venice in its category
- Rooms with stuccoed ceilings, Venetian terrazzo floors, historic furniture
- On-site restaurant focused on Rialto market produce
- Historic Ghetto five minutes on foot, Santa Lucia station ten minutes
Location & access
Where the hotel sits in Venice
The Ca' Bonfadini stands on the Fondamenta Savorgnan, in the sestiere of Cannaregio, north of the Grand Canal. The historic Ghetto is five minutes on foot, Santa Lucia station ten, Rialto fifteen via the calli. The neighbourhood remains residential, enlivened by bacari patronised by Venetians, far from San Marco's tourist flows. Vaporetto line 1 three minutes away, Guglie stop, to reach the Grand Canal and lagoon islands. Marco Polo airport 20 minutes by private water taxi, 40 minutes by ACTV bus.
Good to know
Before you book
- Pets
- Accepted without supplement, basket and bowls provided on request.
- Accessibility
- Historic palazzo without lift, three floors, not suited to wheelchairs.
- Wi-Fi
- Free throughout the property, fibre optic, stable speeds.
- Check-in
- From 15h, check-out 11h, luggage storage available.
- Parking
- No parking, drop-off at Piazzale Roma fifteen minutes on foot.
Facilities
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Restaurant
Room service
Free Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi available throughout
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Location
Where Ca' Bonfadini Historic Experience is located
Exact address
Ca' Bonfadini Historic Experience
Address
Fondamenta Savorgnan 461-462
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