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Dorso Duro Apartment
Venice (and vicinity) · Italy
Fondamenta Minotto 156 Santa CroceView location
6.6/10Good58 Reviews
Cleanliness6.8/10 6.8
Service6.4/10 6.4
Comfort5.8/10 5.8
Condition6.4/10 6.4
Neighborhood10.0/10 10.0
Amenities7.4/10 7.4
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About Dorso Duro Apartment
With a stay at Dorso Duro Apartment in Venice (Santa Croce), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Grand Canal and Piazzale Roma. This guesthouse is 0. 7 mi (1. 1 km) from Port of Venice and 0. 4 mi (0. 6 km) from Ca' Foscari University of Venice.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and bidets.
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With a stay at Dorso Duro Apartment in Venice (Santa Croce), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Piazzale Roma and Grand Canal. This guesthouse is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Port of Venice and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Lido of Venice Beaches.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and bidets. Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Concierge
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
7:30 PM
Check-out until
10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No elevators
Professional property host/manager
Pets allowed
Only dogs are allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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Property Alerts
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- A tax is imposed by the city and will be collected at the property. This tax does not apply to residents of Venice City and children under 10 years of age. Further exemptions may apply to patients and their companions, and people staying in the city for specific purposes/duties, subject to the submission of proper documents to the property. A 30 percent reduction applies from January 1-31.
- A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 January - 31 January, EUR 1.00 per person, per night for adults; EUR 0.50 per night for guests aged 10-16 years old.
- A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 February - 31 December, EUR 1.50 per person, per night for adults; EUR 0.70 per night for guests aged 10-16 years old.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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You need to know
- All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport.
- Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Contactless check-out is available.
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Special Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. On certain dates of the year, visitors must pay an access fee of EUR 5-10 per person per day to enter Venice. Those with accommodation in Venice are exempt from paying this. Guests must however request an exemption voucher in advance and present it with an identity document on arrival. To check affected dates, fees and request an exemption, visit cda.ve.it/en/.
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Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a security system
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Pet fee: EUR 5 per pet, per day
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
Russian
English
Italian
French
Romanian
Spanish
Nearby attractions
Piazzale Roma
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Grand Canal
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Campo Santa Margherita
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Scuola Grande di San Rocco
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Ca' Foscari University of Venice
0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Palazzo Foscari
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
San Toma Waterbus
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Scalzi Bridge
0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Palazzo Pisani Moretta
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Ca' Rezzonico
0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Maritime Station
0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Zattere
0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Palazzo Tiepolo
0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 6
- guest house
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age: 18
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Dorso Duro Apartment
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Riti
Easy to get to and a 10 minute walk from the train station. Helps a lot when you have luggage.
Regan
Avoid if you want clean bedsheets
There were many issues which impacted our stay. The bedsheets were dirty, the toilet seat was broken, the shower was broken, when you had a shower the water would overflow and leave the entire bathroom covered in water which made me and my partner just had 1 shower each the entire trip as it was a shared bathroom and we were worried about leaving the bathroom wet. There were bugs in the room and both me and my partner ended the trip with a load of bites. There was a bit of noise from the restaurant downstairs and throughout the accommodation which was expected but still an issue. We believe the necessary standards haven’t been met. Our bedsheets were changed and they were still dirty. The location was the only good thing about this place
Brayzon
Close to the bus drop off and train station, and right in the middle of the city. Nice lady and she response quick enough. Good place to stay especially on a budget. Only problem was shower did not drain quick enough.
Brooke
Perfect ! And clean and good location :)
Cilene
It’s like a hostel with private rooms. But was a good deal for the city! Right by the channel.
Drake
Just all around a great place to stay.
Kevin
No hot water, tourist tax not as advertised, loud
Our stay was nothing short of a nuisance. For some reason they decided to do construction banging at 7:30 in the morning.
There was no hot water for both nights we stayed, we thought it was because someone used it up, but after speaking with others staying there, no one was able to shower with hot water. We messaged the owner and no response.
The owner is also trying to charge different tourist tax on everyone. The listing says $1.5 per person per night, we were quoted $4, someone else was told $5. We’ve reported this to Hotels.com, the person who worked there pretended she did not speak english.
Note that they will also come into your room unannounced once you leave. Secure your belongings and goods.
There was no hot water for both nights we stayed, we thought it was because someone used it up, but after speaking with others staying there, no one was able to shower with hot water. We messaged the owner and no response.
The owner is also trying to charge different tourist tax on everyone. The listing says $1.5 per person per night, we were quoted $4, someone else was told $5. We’ve reported this to Hotels.com, the person who worked there pretended she did not speak english.
Note that they will also come into your room unannounced once you leave. Secure your belongings and goods.
Sundara Ganeshan
Pro:great location (10mins from train and bus station), safe, near water taxi, good food options. Common space is big and nice. Staff cleaned the bed and the room for us and they did great. Very quiet space.
Cons: wifi didn't work the whole time and the host did not respond when asked ( we stayed two days). The room space is tiny and has a bathroom and an open shower with a curtain and it's very easy to smell the bathroom from the bed. Ventilation is extremely bad. There is no net on the window to keep mosquitoes off the room. Because the ventilation is horrible you have to open the window to air the room out and when you do sooooo many mosquitoes come right in. We were in room 5. It was very difficult to use the shower as there is only a curtain separating the shower area from the rest of the room so the whole room fogs up or gets splattered with water. The sink is also right there. I know the smell from the canals can't be stopped but having the toilet in the bedroom without any separation isn't Good at all. We would not recommend.
Cons: wifi didn't work the whole time and the host did not respond when asked ( we stayed two days). The room space is tiny and has a bathroom and an open shower with a curtain and it's very easy to smell the bathroom from the bed. Ventilation is extremely bad. There is no net on the window to keep mosquitoes off the room. Because the ventilation is horrible you have to open the window to air the room out and when you do sooooo many mosquitoes come right in. We were in room 5. It was very difficult to use the shower as there is only a curtain separating the shower area from the rest of the room so the whole room fogs up or gets splattered with water. The sink is also right there. I know the smell from the canals can't be stopped but having the toilet in the bedroom without any separation isn't Good at all. We would not recommend.
Amy
Great stay very private and quiet!!
Nicolas
Do NOT book this place if you still have time.
It has been the worst experience ever, the room was nothing compared with the photos, we couldn't sleep as the room stinks all night long.
I called the \"hotel contact number\" and nobody answered, then I wrote in whatapp, they reply \"who are you\" i explained who I was, room number etc, i told them air conditioning is not working, wifi doesnt work and the room stinks, they did nit give a f*ck, just ignored me.
Absolutely disgusting the toilet, the sink was in the middle of the room and the shower as well I had never been in such a horrible place.
DO NOT BOOK IT FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY
It has been the worst experience ever, the room was nothing compared with the photos, we couldn't sleep as the room stinks all night long.
I called the \"hotel contact number\" and nobody answered, then I wrote in whatapp, they reply \"who are you\" i explained who I was, room number etc, i told them air conditioning is not working, wifi doesnt work and the room stinks, they did nit give a f*ck, just ignored me.
Absolutely disgusting the toilet, the sink was in the middle of the room and the shower as well I had never been in such a horrible place.
DO NOT BOOK IT FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY
Olaff
5 STARS
Awesome experience, the staff was very friendly. My room was amazing with a canal view, and so much room for such an amazing price. I will definitely be coming back here the next time I visit Venice
Verified traveler
I don’t recommend this property, bathroom was in very bad condition, mould was under shower, desk on toilet to small.
Craig
I enjoyed my stay here, very large shared living room area in the apartment with kitchen facilities, big room with comfortable bed too. Great for the price.
Mark
Terrible service hope you go bust
Absolutely horrendous service from the Dorso Duro hotel. I booked and tried to call multiple times as my arrival time would be outside of the standard hours and it states to call and they can accommodate this. After 8-10 calls without response I boarded my flight and when I landed I tried again with no reply the hotel was still open at this point. I reached the hotel to find it closed and no one answering a mobile number that I was calling repeatedly resulting in me having no accommodation. They have since declined my request to refund my stay even though I followed their instructions and still could never access the property absolute shambles of a host hope they go bust
YUGARSI
stay was great
Samanta
Worst hotel ever
Magnus
This place is not safe. Do not stay here. Random people came into the apartment, threw a party, and started harassing other guests. Banging on doors, flipping tables, all through the night. Tried reaching out to owner but never got a response. Scary situation, I do NOT recommend!
Brian
Mosquito heaven
Inexpensive with cheap quality. Bed was uncomfortable. Apartment was overrun with mosquitos. Was constantly buzzed and bitten all night long. Should not have to wear bugspray to bed. Staff did not send access code until after we left US so we did not get the email until the day after we arrived. They insisted they sent it earlier but we checked our email at the airport in Venice before we came in to town and it was not there. Had to spend $450 to stay in another hotel the first night. Do not stay in this place unless you like poor service and bug bites.
Gaspar
Located in a quiet part of the city by a canal. easy self check in.
Kevin Mac
Excellent location ten minute walk from train station. Alongside a canal and close to restaurants. Dorm like feel with a community kitchen
Patricia
The property was easy to locate and a short 10 mins walk from the station. We stayed for 1 night. We opted for garden view but wasn't aware that the garden was actually the back of a church. There are private bathrooms however it is located outside your room so if in the middle of the night you wanted to use the washroom it means u walk out across the hall to your bathroom open the door and then close the door. My fear was I was waking up the neighbors as the doors creaked while opening and closing. The room itself is very spacious and lots of storage. The bed is comfortable. We were able to check in early since the room was available. We also checked out and was able to hold our luggages in the lobby however wasn't able to use the bathroom when we came to pick up our luggage. All in all a good stay
Pamela
Nice place to stay!
Sergio
Water taxi stop very close and most tours in Venice start very close to this location.
Verified traveler
I never even got to stay in it. Arrived at 3.30pm on the day an no one there.
gabriela
perfecta ubicacion, solo que no se hizo la limpieza de la habitacion y el c
Linda
Left early and would never book this place again
The pictures om the website are far from the truth and we were deeply disappointed with this accomodation.
The toilets are horrible. The toilet seat are moving around when you sit down. There is water all over the floor after someone shower. The doors get stuck to the wooden floor because it's so uneven. To close the door you basically have to wake the whole apartement complex because they are so stiff. Or surrender to going to the toilet with the door open.
The keys to the locks on the doors are a joke - you can open the doors with basically anything. The air condition does not work.
The cleaning staff is very friendly and although the accomodation was terrible they tried their best to clean the place. But that is the only good thing about this place.
The toilets are horrible. The toilet seat are moving around when you sit down. There is water all over the floor after someone shower. The doors get stuck to the wooden floor because it's so uneven. To close the door you basically have to wake the whole apartement complex because they are so stiff. Or surrender to going to the toilet with the door open.
The keys to the locks on the doors are a joke - you can open the doors with basically anything. The air condition does not work.
The cleaning staff is very friendly and although the accomodation was terrible they tried their best to clean the place. But that is the only good thing about this place.
Antonietta
Fattibile
Il punto dell'appartamento va bene perché vai a piedi ovunque nella città
ana laura
Evítalo si puedes
La verdad huele muy mal aparte error mío no vi que decía baño compartido pero pues en hotel no se suele compartir baño eso es para hostales u otra cosa. así que fue lo peor le falta mucho mantenimiento tiene muy mal olor hasta el piso de madera está levantado y con pedazos rotos huele como a rata y humedad
Raquel
Casa de banho completamente entupida, chuveiro inundado e a porta não encostava sequer. Quarto velho e com pouca limpeza, não aconselho a estadia, apartamento passa muita insegurança. Taxas turisticas elevadissimas em relação a outros locais onde ficámos em Veneza.
Jocelyne
Très bien placé \nSuper chambre \nTous était nickel
Très propres
Reto
Danke. Alles perfekt.
mara
ottimo
Ci siamo trovati benissimo , stanza spaziosa e sala comune ben organizzata , tutto pulito , personale molto gentile e posizione top.
ANA MARIA
El lugar no es nada como las fotos que muestran para la renta, es viejo, sucio y en muy malas condiciones, inseguro ya que al ser baño compartido no tienen seguros las puertas, solicitamos el reembolso por una noche que no utilizamos porque nos sentimos inseguras y se negaron a pesar de todo, le permitieron la entrada a una persona ajena y llegó gritando a los huéspedes y abriendo puertas,
no lo contraten por nada
no lo contraten por nada
Enrique arturo
Engaño con la direccion
Yo alquile con la direccion de dorso duro pero cuando estaba llegando a venecia me enviaron otra direccion no tuve otra opcion q aceptar .
Tiziana
room and bathroom at the limits of decency.
the bathroom in particular really obscene.
to this it should be added that in the face of the three euros that Expedia had indicated as due for tourist tax, the structure demanded eight.
Beyond the damage the mockery.
very bad
the bathroom in particular really obscene.
to this it should be added that in the face of the three euros that Expedia had indicated as due for tourist tax, the structure demanded eight.
Beyond the damage the mockery.
very bad
Karin
Die Zimmer sind sehr unterschiedlich. Unseres hatte leider einen sehr unangenehmen Geruch, begründet wahrscheinlich durch den Einbau einer Toilette im Zimmer.
Es wurden 5 Euro pro Nacht und Nase zusätzlich an Gebühren verlangt.
Es wurden 5 Euro pro Nacht und Nase zusätzlich an Gebühren verlangt.
Marco
Tassa di soggiorno
Truffa sulla tassa di soggiorno!
Ho effettuato una prenotazione per una doppia in questa struttura pagando tutto online, eccetto naturalmente le tasse di soggiorno da pagare direttamente in loco.
Il soggiorno, nonostante la struttura sia un po' datata, è stato ottimo.
L'unica sorpresa al momento del check-out: ci sono stati chiesti 20 euro di tassa di soggiorno anziché i 6 € previsti da prenotazione giustificando la differenza come un errore.
State attenti a questi giochetti ed esigete il rispetto della cifra per cui avete prenotato, anche per soli 20 euro in più trovate di meglio.
Ho effettuato una prenotazione per una doppia in questa struttura pagando tutto online, eccetto naturalmente le tasse di soggiorno da pagare direttamente in loco.
Il soggiorno, nonostante la struttura sia un po' datata, è stato ottimo.
L'unica sorpresa al momento del check-out: ci sono stati chiesti 20 euro di tassa di soggiorno anziché i 6 € previsti da prenotazione giustificando la differenza come un errore.
State attenti a questi giochetti ed esigete il rispetto della cifra per cui avete prenotato, anche per soli 20 euro in più trovate di meglio.
Stephanie
Habe mein Ipod im Zimmer vergessen, es ist keiner gewillt mir zu helfen oder irgendwie zu reagieren
Rada Ilaria
Tuto perfetto
Marco
Appena entrati veniamo accolti da una puzza di fogna mista ad altro (che è meglio non specificare) che ci ha accompagnato per tutta la permanenza. Il bagno è letteralmente in camera, con solo il water posto in un minuscolo stanzino, mancante di bidet. In camera è presente un condizionatore e un set di cortesia con asciugamani di vari misure. Buona solo la posizione vicino alla stazione, ma non ci ritornerei.
Renato
Muy bonito lugar, la habitación que nos toco tenía vista a la calle y se veía el canal de Venecia con los botes. La comunicación con el administrador fue buena. Recomiendo este lugar para quien quiera quedarse en Venecia
Francesco
ambiente estremamente confortevole e familiare
Grande comodità e libertà. Un appartamento a disposizione. La struttura era stata appena riaperta dopo il lockdown, tutto funzionava comunque perfettamente. L'unico neo: un po' di polvere sul pavimento, ho avuto l'impressione che le pulizie non fossero state fatte il giorno prima del mio arrivo ma giorni prima.
Eva
Convenient location, good communication with staff
Great location as for the luggage handling from Piazzale Roma, the guest house has a spacious room with an external, yet private bathroom. The city tax payed on spot was higher than what Hotels.com confirmed in the confirmation email. The place is great for the convenience more than comfort, but even that was palatable for a single night stay.
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Dorso Duro Apartment
Fondamenta Minotto 156 Santa Croce, Venice, Italy
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