The Alighieri “B” is a truly exquisite top floor with spectacular canal views, spacious sunny terrace, accessible by elevator.
It is one of the four apartments comprising the whole top floor of an historical Palazzo found in the west side of Castello District, only a few minutes’ walk from San Marco Square.
In the surroundings there are lots of artisan and antique ateliers, local food shops and delicious osterie (traditional restaurants). Some of the cultural landmarks that can be found close by in Castello beside the well-known Arsenale and Biennale Gardens include Basilica Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Scuola di San Giorgio degli Schiavoni, Church of San Giorgio dei Greci, Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Church of San Zaccaria and many others.
The entire property has been completely and luxuriously refurbished in 2013: an elevator has been installed, the original terrazzo flooring and art-deco inspired inlaid parquet renovated, frescoes and stuccoes brought back to the ancient splendour, the spacious terrace equipped with table, sunshade and sun chairs.
The building is accessible by private water taxi from the Marco Polo airport in only 20 minutes and it takes less than 5 minutes’ walk to reach the Vaporetto/Alilaguna (ferry boat) stop San Zaccaria, thus very central.
This apartment can be accessed from a very bright and elegant shared entrance hall giving on to the communal terraces. It has a spacious living/dining room with the most remarkable stuccoed ceiling, large windows facing Rio di San Lorenzo and offering stunning canal views, elegant furnishing and a modern full optional kitchen for chef-proof dining up to 8 people.
In the room between the living room and the master bedroom there is a double sofa-bed and the access to the second bathroom. The master bedroom boasts a canopied bed dressed with nice linen, while its en-suite marble bathroom is equipped with bathtub. The apartment is equipped with every sort of comfort, including Wi-Fi, A/C, washing machine, dishwasher, oven, large fridge and freezer, TV with DVD player, etc.
The Alighieri "B" can also be combined with the Alighieri “A”, “C” and/or “D”, located on the same floor. We called this combination of apartments Palazzo Alighieri: a perfect accommodation solution for groups that aim for maximum privacy or for family reunions with well-behaved children.
distances
1 minute walk to the supermarket
5 minute walk to the VAporetto stop
5 minute walk to Piazza San Marco
closest stops
Alilaguna: San Zaccaria
Vaporetto: Line 2: San Zaccaria
features
Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Elevator / Lift
Very spacious
Connecting apartment (optional)
Terrace
Canal view
Panoramic view
TV
DVD player
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Chef-rated kitchen equipment
Bathtub
Hairdryer
Washing machine
Ironing board and iron
Smoking not permitted!
floor plan
![Alighieri "B" floor plan](https://trulyvenice-static.kxscdn.com/s3a/uploads/o_1a8m6f2ffgrq126i13pp134f1ra6u.jpg "Alighieri "B" floor plan")
testimonials
As regular visitors to Venice we have used various apartments over the years. Alighieri B is certainly one of the best. For 2 people it is extremely spacious, very bright with lots of windows, the luxury of a bathroom each was a real treat, outside space was a delight and location was excellent. The modern lift was a major plus for us, serving the Alighieri apartments directly in their own private area of the building. Good choice of restaurants within 5 minutes walk, couple of minutes to decent supermarket and 5 minute easy stroll to San Marco Vaporetta stops (no bridges to get suitcases across) Nice area, perfect distance from the really busy parts, with atmospheric evenings when the local restaurants are popular. We did meet the lady owner who was delightful and helpful. From booking, all communications with Truly Venice were excellent with speedy and helpful response. We enjoyed 7 nights here and definitely hope for more in the future! Many thanks to everyone concerned. Jeff & Pat Barnes UK
June 2024, Patricia (UK)
June 2024, Patricia (UK) My family of four including two teenagers stayed in the Alighieri 'B' unit in June. It exceeded our expectations and was even better than the photographs. The view from the dining / living area windows was fabulous. The shutters open and you can look out over the beautiful canal below. There are no screens so we did have a few mosquito's get in while the shutters were open. The lift was much appreciated and the location was great. There is a market just a five minute or less walk which we really utilized. The host was helpful in meeting us from the private water taxi stop in order to find the unit and also pointed out the market. The unit is very large and on the top floor of the building. We are accustomed to softer bed sheets but the beds were comfortable. The unit also has good room darkening drapes. The area is quiet, quaint, and centrally located away from the crowds. We never heard the neighbors in the other units but did see them occasionally in the entry way or on the lift. We hope to return some day!
Very well located not far from the Riva degli Schiavoni and just a bit north of the Hotel Metropole (highly recommended for drinks and dinner) and the Chiesa San Giorgio dei Greci. The apartment is as it appears in photographs, a comfortable, sun-drenched, well-appointed space. The water pressure is great, the AC is sufficient even in the blazing heat, and the service amenities (dishwasher and other kitchen appliances, laundry in the kitchen pantry, ground floor sauna and additional laundry, and the much-appreciated lift to the top floor) are all in perfect working order. The various rooftop terraces would be a pleasure to use in cooler times than July and August. This is a lovely apartment to which we would (and will) happily return.
