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Residence featuring self-catering apartments located in the Cannaregio district of Venice, close to the Jewish Ghetto and Santa Lucia train station, offering accommodation with kitchen facilities.
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Porta Orientalis Venice is an aparthotel located in the quiet Cannaregio district of Venice, a few steps from the famous Jewish Ghetto and just 50 metres from the Guglie water bus stop. The property offers self-catering accommodation set within a typical Venetian setting, suitable for guests seeking an independent base to explore the lagoon city.
The units are divided into one- or two-bedroom apartments, all equipped with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and traditional Venetian floors. Each unit includes a kitchenette or fully equipped kitchen with an oven, microwave, and coffee machine, as well as a private bathroom and flat-screen TV. Santa Lucia train station is a 7-minute walk away, while the Basilica dei Frari and the Rialto Bridge are a 15-minute walk and 1.5 km away respectively, providing convenient access to key historical sights.

The accommodations at Porta Orientalis Venice combine an authentic Venetian stay with the independence of a self-catering property. Options include one- or two-bedroom apartments, suited for couples, families, or small groups of up to four guests.
All apartments feature characteristic elements such as classic Venetian terrazzo floors and are equipped with individually controlled air conditioning, flat-screen TVs with streaming services, and iPod docking stations. A kitchenette equipped with a microwave, kettle, coffee machine, and oven provides flexibility for preparing daily meals. Each unit is completed by a private bathroom fitted with a shower, bidet, and hairdryer.
Spacious 30-square-metre apartment designed to accommodate two guests. The accommodation features a large double bedroom, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a private bathroom with a shower.
A 25-square-metre unit designed for two guests, featuring a comfortable garden view. It offers a sleeping area with a large double bed and a kitchenette, paired with a private bathroom located just outside the room.
Spacious 50-square-metre accommodation capable of welcoming up to four adult guests. The apartment is divided into two separate bedrooms — one with a double bed and one with a bunk bed —, a living area, and an equipped kitchen.
Porta Orientalis Venice offers a range of amenities designed to ensure a practical stay in the lagoon. The apartments feature free high-speed Wi-Fi coverage throughout, alongside individually controlled heating and air-conditioning systems.
To facilitate arrival and departure, luggage storage is available for guests wishing to explore the city before check-in or after check-out. The entire residence is strictly non-smoking, and access to upper-floor units is via traditional stairs. Guests enjoy the independence of private accommodation supported by modern conveniences such as flat-screen TVs and docking stations.
Porta Orientalis Venice is situated in the Cannaregio district, one of Venice’s most authentic areas, adjacent to the 16th-century Jewish Ghetto. The neighbourhood retains a traditional feel away from the heaviest crowds, where canal-side streets feature traditional bacari, artisan shops, and local restaurants such as Enoteca Vintido and the kosher restaurant Gam Gam, located just 50 metres from the entrance.
The location is convenient for travelers relying on public transport or walking. Venice Santa Lucia train station is 450 metres away, less than a 10-minute walk, facilitating arrival with luggage. The Guglie water bus stop is 50 metres away, providing direct connections across the lagoon and to Venice Marco Polo Airport, located roughly 5 km away. The Costituzione Bridge is 750 metres away.
From Cannaregio, major cultural landmarks are easily reachable on foot. Ca’ d’Oro on the Grand Canal is 700 metres away, while the Scuola Grande di San Rocco and the San Polo district are approximately 800 metres distant. Further into the historic center, the Rialto Bridge is 1 km away, and St. Mark’s Square alongside the Doge’s Palace are 1.5 km away.
Guests particularly appreciate the location in Cannaregio, highlighting its proximity to the train station and water bus stops. The comfort of the apartments and the helpfulness of the host are also positively reviewed, along with a good overall standard of cleanliness.
No, Porta Orientalis Venice does not provide restaurant or breakfast service, but each apartment features an equipped kitchen or kitchenette.
Porta Orientalis Venice is located just 450 metres from Santa Lucia train station, about a 7-minute walk away.
No, pets are not allowed inside the apartments at Porta Orientalis Venice.
Yes, free high-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout all apartments and areas at Porta Orientalis Venice.
No, the property is located in the pedestrian historic centre of Venice and does not offer parking facilities.
No, the property is housed in a historic building and upper floors are accessible exclusively by stairs.
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