Venice Halldis Apartments
by the TopOfHotel team
Venice Halldis Apartments is the best call for a big family or a group — full kitchen, plenty of room.
Venice Halldis Apartments is the best call for a big family or a group — full kitchen, plenty of room.
In-Depth Review
Venice Halldis Apartments closes the list as something different from every hotel above it — not a hotel at all, but modern serviced apartments built for a big family or a group of friends who want real space and privacy. They sit in the Cannaregio / Santa Croce district, a 10-minute walk from Santa Lucia train station, with review scores running 8.9–9.0/10.
Rooms and decor
The apartments are noticeably roomier than a typical Venice hotel — a separate living room, several bedrooms, and a full kitchen for cooking your own meals. The look is modern and clean, and most reviews describe it as feeling like staying in a local's home rather than a hotel, so you end up living in Venice instead of just touring it. One thing to watch: a few reviews note the online photos look a touch better than the real unit, so read the recent ones and pick a listing with genuine photos before you decide.
Food and amenities
The kitchen comes with cookware, a fridge, a stove and a microwave, which saves a real amount on food — eating out in Venice runs high, and cooking a few meals cuts the bill. There's a washing machine in the unit, which makes it ideal for a longer stay, and a supermarket and shops sit about an 8-minute walk away, handy for a morning shop. The one drawback is the lack of a 24-hour front desk: anything that comes up, you handle by phone or app.
Location and getting there
The Cannaregio / Santa Croce area is where Venetians actually live, not just a tourist strip — local bacaro wine bars, restaurants and a fresh market. From the Ferrovia stop in front of the station, vaporetto line 1 runs to both San Marco and the Rialto Bridge. The rhythm of the neighborhood feels more like the real Venice than the visitor-heavy streets around San Marco.
Things to know before booking
This works best for a big family, a group of 4 to 8, or anyone staying more than 3 nights who wants to cook to save money. Just go in clear-eyed: there's no front desk, individual units vary, and the listing photos can flatter, so confirm the exact unit and read recent reviews first.
Our take
From $154 a night split across a group, the per-person cost lands well under a hotel, and you get far more room than a standard hotel suite. If your party is large and you'd rather cook and do laundry than be waited on, this is the value play to end the list on.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Sleeps up to 8, which splits the cost per person far below a hotel — ideal for a group trip or a big family.
- Full kitchens save a lot on meals and give families with young kids the flexibility to cook on their own schedule.
- Much roomier than a Venice hotel room, with a separate living room — it feels like you're living in the city rather than just visiting.
- A supermarket and shops are about an 8-minute walk away, easy for stocking up.
- A washing machine in the unit makes a stay of more than 3 nights a lot easier to manage.
- Some reviews say the online photos look a bit nicer than the real unit — worth reading the most recent ones before you book.
- There's no 24-hour front desk like a hotel, so a problem in the middle of the night is harder to sort out on the spot.
- Units vary from one to the next, so what you see in a listing isn't guaranteed to be the room you get.
Who It’s For
Match Score by travel style
Amenities
Location & Nearby Spots
Things to do near Venice
Day tours, attraction tickets and experiences around Venice — book ahead on Klook with mobile e-tickets.
See activities in VeniceAffiliate link — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Insider Tips
- Read the latest reviews and ask for real photos of the exact unit you'll get before check-in — units differ, and some reviews say the online photos look better than reality.
- There's a Coop supermarket near the station — shop for your first meal right after you drop the bags. Supermarket prices in Venice run higher than on the mainland but are still far cheaper than eating out.
- Save Halldis's contact number in your phone before arrival, since there's no front desk and you'll reach them by phone or app if anything comes up.