Apartments for family groups
Venice in many ways is ideal for families, with its great big campi (squares) free of cars where you can sit and tuck into a brioche and a frothy cappuccino, safely leaving the children to play with the local bambini to their hearts' content. Of course the idea of lugging pushchairs over numerous bridges would challenge even the most athletic among us, but all is not lost - my advice is to leave off the weight training of the buggy every now and then and take the vaporetto - fun for all! Venetians are hugely child friendly... in fact I once missed my vaporetto stop because everyone was fussing over my baby daughter (who cares about getting off when that happens!), so whether you're negotiating the steps of Santa Lucia or squeezing into a trendy bar help will always be at hand.
There is also the Lido with its huge stretch of beach and sea, mouth watering gelaterias on every street corner for those needing gentle bribing into the next ecclesiastical wonder, and of course the numerous bars serving the Venetian cocktail Spritz... which luckily looks like Tizer but has a great kick... for the parents only!
Taking an apartment for a family makes life that little bit easier. Instead of being restricted to the confines of a hotel room one can make a home away from home even if only for a long weekend. The apartments below are just suggestions to aid you in your decision; the list is not exhaustive - however most have been selected for various attributes such as having washing machines, dishwashers, large kitchens to eat in, fridges to store baby food and cater for even the fussiest of eaters, outside space to relax/play in and separate rooms for children to sleep in. Oh and of course, space to park the pushchair...
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Alberoni (v280)
Three terraces and views over the lagoon towards Venice, Lido
An apartment near the beach on the Lido, with three terraces overlooking the lagoon and the golf course.
Arsenale V (v74)
Comfortable with wonderful canal views, Castello
Sleeps 2/4
Weekly rental: EUR 1350
Bookings: Saturday - Saturday
Short stays available
A really characterful top floor apartment of a 15th century house on Campo Arsenale (one of five in the house to let) with a comfortable living/dining area, kitchen area, sleeping gallery, twin bedroom, bathroom. Canal views.
Arsenale III (v72)
Spacious and nicely furnished with good canal views at Arsenale , Castello
Sleeps 2/4
Weekly rental: EUR 1375
Bookings: Saturday - Saturday
Short stays available
One of five lovely apartments in a 15th century house on Campo Arsenale, this apartment has a comfortable living room, two bedrooms (one twin, one double or twin), well equipped kitchen, bathroom. Canal views.
Santa Maria Formosa (v02)
Classic palazzo apartment, Castello
Sleeps 2/4
Weekly, 1 bdrm 2 ppl: EUR 1550
Weekly, 2 bdrm 4 ppl: EUR 1795
Bookings: Saturday - Saturday
A comfortable and substantial apartment forming part of a divine palazzo with a beautiful central courtyard, in an excellent location just a few minutes from San Marco. It has a double bedroom, living room with gallery, kitchen, bathroom. Perfect for extended family groups.
Chiesa (v115)
Big and trendy palazzo apartment - open plan and easy living, Castello
Sleeps 2/6 plus 1
Weekly, 2 bdrm 4 ppl: EUR 1550
Weekly, 3 bdrm 6 ppl: EUR 1825
Bookings: Saturday - Saturday
Short stays available
A very spacious top floor apartment of a Palazzo just off the lovely Campo SM Formosa, great for extended living. The apartment has a large living/dining room, well equipped kitchen area, second sitting room, three double bedrooms, two bathrooms. Light, spacious, great position.
San Polo Terrazzino (v138)
Stylish and light terrace apartment close to Rialto, San Polo
Sleeps 2/4
Weekly rental: EUR 1550
Bookings: Saturday - Saturday
Short stays available
A well furnished two bedroom apartment with lovely roof terrace just two minutes from Rialto, this is a great choice. Rooftop views.
Santa Croce Giardino (v139)
Apartment in ancient house with large walled garden, Santa Croce
This is a lovely ground floor apartment of an ancient house in Santa Croce, the oldest part of Venice, with a delightful large walled garden. Two bedrooms, bathroom in two parts, living room, kitchen.
Santa Croce Terrazza (v220)
Stylish terrace apartment, Santa Croce
A delightful two bedroom apartment with terrace in Santa Croce. Much recommended. It is in the same house as v139 and v191 and overlooks the delightful walled garden. It has two bedrooms, one bathroom, a living room, kitchen and terrace.
Do Pozzi (v279)
Fabulous recently restored apartment with terrace, Castello
Sleeps 2/3
Weekly rental: EUR 1575
Bookings: Saturday - Saturday
Short stays available
A fabulous apartment just off Campo Do’Pozzi recently restored by a well known Venetian architect.
Arsenale IV (v73)
Well furnished duplex with canal views and terrace, Castello
Sleeps 2/4
Weekly rental: EUR 1625
Bookings: Saturday - Saturday
Short stays available
In the same house as Arsenale III, this is a spacious ‘upside-down’ apartment with two bedrooms and bathroom on the third floor and the open plan living room/dining room/kitchen upstairs.Terrace, canal views.
Santa Maria Formosa Canale (v244)
Newly refurbished apartment with beautiful views, Castello
Sleeps 2/4
Weekly rental: EUR 1695
Bookings: Saturday - Saturday
Short stays available
Stunning new two bedroom, two bathroom apartment with delightful canal views on to Campo Santa Maria Formosa
Arsenale II (v71)
Spacious and well furnished family apartment with canal views, Castello
Sleeps 2/4
Weekly rental: EUR 1725
Bookings: Saturday - Saturday
Short stays available
One of the five apartments in a 15th century house in Castello, this is a large and well equipped apartment with lovely canal views. Very comfortable. It has a living room, two bedrooms, kitchen, two bathrooms.
Accademia Terrazza (v253)
Spacious and elegant apartment with two large terraces., Dorsoduro
Sleeps 2/6
Weekly, 2 bdrm 4 ppl: EUR 2325
Weekly, 3 bdrm 6 ppl: EUR 2850
Bookings: Saturday - Saturday
Short stays available
Elegant and spacious family apartment in a prime location with two huge terraces
Zattere Terrazza (v238)
Fabulous light apartment with terrace and canal views, Dorsoduro
This is a stunning four bedroom, two bathroom apartment with a beautiful terrace and panoramic canal views.
Santa Maria Formosa Terrazza (v225)
Spacious designer home with two terraces and rooftop views, Castello
A fabulous top floor of a palazzo on Campo Santa Maria Formosa with two terraces, newly restored and furnished with top quality designer pieces. The apartment has three bedrooms, a study, two bathrooms, and spacious living areas. Perfect for extended family groups.
Rezzonico Mezzanine (v249)
Light and spacious mezzanine apartment with private garden views, Dorsoduro
A fabulous recently restored mezzanine apartment in an impressive Grand Canal Palazzo on Dorsoduro, with stunning views onto the Palazzo’s private garden
