Holiday rentals and lettings in Venice

Memorable holidays in Venice

Venice is one of those rare places where you really, truly want to get lost. Strolling around its ancient stones, through its winding streets and narrow alleys induces a kind of wondrous fervour. If you want to stay right in the heart of the action, on the threshold of the landmark sights and vibrant nightlife, go for a holiday rentals in Venice, in the San Marco or San Polo neighbourhoods. Head to Giudecca to beat the crowds – a stand-alone island with a very distinct personality. For the convenience of staying near the train station, looks for lettings in the area of Cannaregio.

Stylish rentals for a city break

You are truly spoilt for choice with the variety of attractive accommodation in Venice to rent, designed to nurture you after a long day's sightseeing, these urban lettings reflect the beauty of the city outside. However, if you want something more spacious for a larger group of family or friends, we recommend the villas in Venice. Picture a palazzo split on two levels, with enormous doors, original artwork, and a view over the St. Mark's Square – it can be all yours here in this unrivalled city!

Holiday lettings in Venice have everything you need for your holiday:

• Terrace
• Hot tub
• Sauna
• TV
• Garden

Discover Vienna's six sestieri

Since it was founded, Venice has been divided into six neighbourhoods, known in Italian as sestieri, two of which make up the central area. San Marco is the heart of Venice and houses most of the city's key landmarks, such as St. Mark's Campanile and St. Mark's Basilica. San Polo houses Venice's central market and is one of the liveliest areas in Venice, replete with stores, markets and top attractions. The east side of the district is the best place for the city's most striking palazzos.Book a holiday letting in Venice and discover every corner of the city.

Head out of the centre and see Vienna in all its faces

For an area full of young people, art, fashion and lively bars and clubs find the perfect holiday letting in Venice, in the Dorsoduro area. Cannaregio in the north is this authentic and less touristy area, and home to the Jewish Neighbourhood. It offers a unique, melancholy atmosphere and several synagogues. Santa Croce is located in the west of Venice and is the only neighbourhood in Venice where cars can travel. It is home to the large square where the central bus station is located. To see how the locals live, head to Vienna's sixth district Castello in the west.

Venice for fans of authentic food

If a restaurant has pictures of food or translations of dishes into multiple languages, be aware that it is aimed at tourists and is likely to offer higher prices and generic dishes. In Venice, the local tip is to look for 'bacaros' (taverns). These neighbourhood pubs offer simple fare, usually with handwritten menus. In these establishments, you can feast on 'cicchetti', Venetian tapas-style finger food, including fried fish (such as calamari and sardines), mixed vegetables (called frittura mista) and traditional Venetian sandwiches. Rent your private holiday lettings in Venice now to enjoy the most delicious dishes.

Venice for couples

There's nothing more romantic in Venice than a cuddlesome gondola ride through its winding canals. Go for a gondola ride around sunset and watch the city soaked in pink and orange hues. Go together for a scoop of creamy and decadent Gelato from one of the myriad wonderful gelaterias, find a little corner in the city and watch the people go by as you indulge in the exquisite ice cream. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the most romantic holiday with the one you love the most, choose the accommodation or apartments in Venice that best suits you.

1. Feast on the view from Ponte di Rialto Bridge
2. Relax at Venice Lido
3. People watch from a pastry shop
4. Head over to San Giorgio Maggiore
5. Take a morning visit to Rialto market.

1. Feast on the view from Ponte di Rialto Bridge

Spanning the Grand Canal, this is Venice's most popular bridge. It affords a fantastic, iconic view of this city, and watching the gondolas and ferries travel the Grand Canal from this spot is enthralling.

2. Relax at Venice Lido

For a spot of relaxation and a great place to get away from the bulk of the tourists, the Lido is the place to go. It is a separate island that creates a barrier between Venice and the Adriatic Sea, and it boasts a wide and beautiful beach, in stark contrast to the busy streets and waterways of the city. You can find affordable holiday lettings in Venice and make this your next holiday destination.

3. People watch from a pastry shop

Off the beaten track Gelati Nico is one of the finest pastry shops in Venice. Saddle up to the coffee bar and order your coffee with an exquisite 1-euro pastry. Order freshly squeezed succo d'arancia for the children and sit back and watch the locals pass by.

4. Head over to San Giorgio Maggiore

A small separate island not connected to the main canals of Venice, it is home to the epochal San Giorgio Monastery, the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore and a large campanile. Make sure to climb the latter for sensational views back across to the main city of Venice.

5. Take a morning visit to Rialto market.

Rialto Market is massive and wonderfully busy, open from 9 in the morning till 2 in the afternoon. Don't miss the seafood, with the Branzino being a highlight (Mediterranean sea bass). Have the fishmonger scale and fillet the fish for you, ready to cook up when you get back to your cosy holiday rental after a long day's exploration of this inimitable city.