Inside a historic building near Piazza San Marco, this apartment combines modern living with original features seamlessly. The wooden ceiling beams and mix of vintage and contemporary furniture create a cosy space, but the best thing about this home lies just outside. Open the window and you can watch the gondolas sail along Venice's world-famous canals, so location-wise it’s ideal if you’re keen on staying in a central spot. There’s a full kitchen here, giving you the option to cook with the amazing ingredients you can buy from the city's incredible array of shops.

Home truths:
*This apartment may be located on an upper floor, with no lift access *This home is laid out across one floor with no internal stairs *The entrance to this home is shared with the building's other guests *This home is in a central spot, so noise is to be expected *There's a desk here if you need to catch up on some work during your stay *Your host can arrange guided tours, trips and excursions *At full capacity, two guests will be sleeping on a double sofa bed in the living room – we think this would be best suited to children