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Rialto Dream
A small bed and breakfast near the Rialto Bridge run by hosts Elena and Samuel, with spacious rooms and a home-cooked breakfast.
Hidden gem→Holding steadyRecent vs. all-time reviews
↻4% come backRepeat guests
♥4% plan to returnSay they will be back
Why people love it
- The hosts. Elena and Samuel are named in most reviews. Guests describe advice that saved time and money, and Elena cooking scrambled eggs and breakfast herself.
- Breakfast. Reviewers praise fresh, seasonal, locally sourced produce, real coffee and eggs made to order.
- Location. Guests say it is steps from the Rialto Bridge and about 2 minutes from the San Silvestro water bus stop.
- Quiet, large rooms. Several describe spacious, clean, quiet rooms with air conditioning and big, fluffy towels.
Why they come back
"We have stayed here twice during the Biennale. Elena and Samuel are absolutely wonderful, helpful and friendly hosts."
The worst thing guests say
Only minor points since 2022: slow daily housekeeping and a breakfast that needed rethinking (March 2024), a front door that was hard to open (May 2023), no elevator, and no canal view (May 2024). Of 25 reviews checked since April 2025, none reports a problem.
Insider tips
- There is no elevator, so pack lightly.
- The San Silvestro water bus stop is about 2 minutes away.
- Ask Elena for restaurant and routing advice.
Who it's for: couples and travelers who want a warm, hosted stay a minute from the Rialto Bridge.
Skip it if you need an elevator or a canal view.
How we rated this: Google rating 4.9 from 165 reviews. We read the newest and the lowest-rated guest reviews (25 recent guest reviews with text) and set aside reviews from restaurant or bar visitors who did not stay. Address: 1191A Calle Businello, 30125 Venezia VE.
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