This freshly renovated apartment in a historic building has not one, but two small balconies overlooking the beautiful Santa Giustina Canal in the heart of the Castello district. If you’re looking to house three guests here, one will be on a sofa bed in the living space – just something to note. Out and about, the neighbourhood has an array of antique ateliers, local food shops and tempting osterie and bacari (traditional restaurants and bars). Or go for a stroll around the Biennale Gardens, while San Marco Square is eight minutes on foot.

Home truths:
*Access to this home is via a shared entrance and lift
*This home can sleep an additional guest – guest three would be on a sofa bed in the living room (the sofabed has a mattress with a functional pull-out mechanism)
*The dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly space
*It's a one-minute walk to the supermarket and a five-minute walk to the Vaporetto stop