Avogaria 5 Rooms is an elegant historical residence in the Dorsoduro district of Venice, offering design accommodation, private courtyards, and immediate proximity to water buses.
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Avogaria 5 Rooms is a charming guest house located in a 16th-century building in the Dorsoduro district of Venice, just 650 metres from the Accademia Bridge. The property combines 18th-century period features with contemporary interior design details, offering an intimate, refined stay in the artistic heart of the lagoon city.
The five available accommodations range from well-appointed double rooms to spacious junior suites with private gardens or patios. Each room features custom-made furnishings, wooden floors, carpet or troweled concrete enriched with fine rugs, as well as technological amenities such as free WiFi, air conditioning, and flat-screen TVs.
Guests can enjoy carefully curated services, including the option to order breakfast tailored to various dietary requirements, served in the room, dining area, or private garden. Located a short walk from the San Basilio canal, it allows guests to experience Venice away from the busiest thoroughfares while remaining very close to the main cultural attractions.
The accommodations at Avogaria 5 Rooms represent a harmonious synthesis of classical 18th-century Venetian style and modern custom-built furnishings. The historical building’s guest offerings range from cozy double or twin rooms to large, prestigious junior suites that feature private outdoor spaces, such as internal courtyards or reserved private gardens.
All units are equipped with a private bathroom with shower, individually controlled air conditioning, soundproofing, high-speed WiFi, and a minibar, as well as a coffee machine and satellite LCD TV. Room sizes range from 18 square metres for the Standard room to 36 square metres for the Superior accommodations, making them suitable for couples seeking a romantic getaway as well as small groups or families, guaranteeing maximum tranquility.
This 18 sqm accommodation features custom 18th-century style furnishings, satellite LCD TV, minibar, and a private bathroom equipped with a shower for two people.
Spacious 28 sqm air-conditioned suite featuring an exclusive private garden. It includes a coffee machine, minibar, soundproof walls, and a bathroom with shower and bidet.
Large 36 sqm suite with marble or tiled floor, dedicated seating area, and large bathroom with mosaic shower and vanity station, overlooking the private courtyard or garden.
Bright 20 sqm room overlooking the inner garden, equipped with sound insulation, coffee machine, minibar, curated toiletries, and soft bathrobes.
A 36 sqm accommodation ideal for three people, complete with a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, slippers, and bathrobes, plus views over the green garden.
The services offered at Avogaria 5 Rooms are designed to ensure a comfortable and personalized stay within a quiet period atmosphere. Common areas and guest rooms benefit from free WiFi, air conditioning, and adjustable heating, while accessibility is also guaranteed by ground-floor options for guests with reduced mobility.
For breakfast, the property offers various alternatives featuring continental, Italian, vegetarian, and gluten-free items, which can be enjoyed in the dining area, in-room, or directly in the private gardens. The amenities are completed by an adjacent bar and restaurant, luggage storage, airport transfer assistance, and the option to accommodate small dogs upon request.
Avogaria 5 Rooms is located in the Dorsoduro district, a charming and culturally vibrant area in the southern part of Venice’s historic centre. The historic building stands along Calle dell’Avogaria, a few steps from main canals in a quiet residential setting that is well connected. The property is just 30 metres from the Church of San Sebastiano, renowned worldwide for housing the extraordinary cycle of paintings and frescoes by Paolo Veronese. Only 200 metres away is the San Basilio dock, where water buses stop to travel along the Giudecca Canal and quickly reach the passenger terminal or Maritime Station.
The location allows guests to explore some of the lagoon city’s most important sights on foot without necessarily taking water transport. The famous Accademia Bridge is 650 metres away and acts as the gateway to the San Marco district, while Venice Santa Lucia Train Station is just 950 metres away, reachable on foot in about 12-15 minutes. For art enthusiasts, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection is 850 metres away (about a 12-minute walk), while Palazzo Grassi and the Scuola Grande di San Rocco can be reached with a short 600-metre walk through historical courtyards and bridges.
Staying in this corner of Dorsoduro offers the chance to experience daily Venetian life, wandering among the artisan shops of Campo San Barnaba and the traditional bacari of Campo Santa Margherita, famous for cicchetti and evening aperitifs. Along the nearby Zattere, you can stroll in the sun admiring Giudecca Island or stop at one of the historic ice cream parlours. Whether in spring, summer, autumn, or winter, the property provides an ideal base for discovering Venetian architectural masterpieces and enjoying the serenity of one of the most beloved districts.
Guests praise the extraordinary courtesy of the staff, the impeccable cleanliness of the spaces, and the unique atmosphere of the rooms with private gardens. The quiet location in Dorsoduro and comfortable beds are among the most appreciated highlights.
Avogaria 5 Rooms is located in the Dorsoduro district of Venice, at Dorsoduro 1629, just 30 metres from the Church of San Sebastiano and 200 metres from the San Basilio water bus stop.
At Avogaria 5 Rooms, check-in is from 14:00 to 22:00, while check-out is between 08:30 and 11:00. For arrivals at different times, please notify the property in advance.
Yes, Avogaria 5 Rooms accepts small dogs upon request prior to notice, while cats are not allowed. A surcharge may apply.
Yes, Avogaria 5 Rooms offers continental, Italian, vegetarian, and gluten-free breakfast options, which can be enjoyed in the dining area, in-room, or in the private garden.
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No, being located in the pedestrian historic centre of Venice, Avogaria 5 Rooms does not have parking. Guests arriving by car can use the parking terminals at Piazzale Roma or Tronchetto.
From the property, you can walk to the Church of San Sebastiano (30 m), Accademia Bridge (650 m), Peggy Guggenheim Collection (850 m), and Santa Lucia Train Station (950 m).
