The Al Codega would be it.. As everyone else has written, the location is so perfect.. And really nice and quiet considering its right in the heart of everything.. Again, as others have written its absolutely impossible to find. Its in a courtyard (unmarked), down a small side alley (unmarked), not on the street its address is supposed to be on and completely unknown to the locals. As others have written, get off at Rialto Bridge, head in a 2'oclock direction and look out for "burger king" and "Armani". You shouldn't be walking for more than 2 or 3 minutes. But good luck!

We werent too enamored with the room itself, a bit pokey for me and there are no views to be had of Venice from any window. Very clean and tidy apart from that and you only have to crash out on the bed for a nap in order for them to come in and remake it.. I dont want this to sound bad but I would say the hotel is probably in keeping with what you'd expect from a really nice bed and breakfast - being that there is little in the way of communal areas, a bath or any size to your room. Im told this is normal for Venice.

However, if you want the perfect base, a quiet room and decent cleanliness the Al Codega is for you.

The hotel e-mailed directions just prior to our visit and we found it straight away. Venice does have lots of little back streets, but their map was more than adequate for the job.

On arrival we were given a street map of Venice which we used exclusively all week to find our way. The Vaporretto (water bus) route numbers had changed subtly, but that did not cause any problem. The staff were very helpful and I confirm that the hotel has been refurbished very recently with a lot of care and it is spotlessly clean.

Bed mattresses were viscoelastic material (like Tempur), which is not my personal preference, but it is quite comfortable and I overheard other guests commenting on how well they slept.

Breakfast exceeded expectations after other reviews. It was a typical continental buffet with meats, cheeses, cerials, pastries, fruit and half a dozen different breads (some pre-packaged long-life). It is a small hotel and it would be impractical to have more on offer while keeping quality and variety. I'd say top marks for the breakfast and you should go to a big-impersonal hotel if you want exactly as you'd have at home.

The staff were very courteous and helpful. They seemed to know the tourist information well and gave us good advice when asked.

Nagatives? I think that internet access should be provided at all hotels as a courtesy as it costs them nothing extra. Many hotels do provide this but Al Codega charge a high High Street rate for access to theirs.

Would I go there again? Absolutely!

This is a perfectly situated hotel once you find it, It has its own courtyard so make sure you follow the directions to the letter!!! We had a fab stay In the Al Codega, the hotel staff were great, its right in the middle of everything, attractions, local transport and all the local amenities!! If i go back to venice then im def staying here.The Hotel was beautifully decorated, beds were very comfortable and The staff couldnt have been any more helpful. the only downside is the size of the rooms, however for the time that you actually spend in there they are exactly what you need for the price... Double bed, bedside tables, large dresser which holds eveything and i do mean everything!! and the bathroom was beautiful!!!!

My husband and I stayed at Hotel Al Codega for 2 nights just before Christmas and Boy, were we surprised! We fell in love with this hotel right when we walked into our room. The hotel is newly renovated. Everything was clean. The room was a decent size, comfortable bed. it was situated in a quiet courtyard. wifi was available at a cheap price. the hotel staff were very helpful and the breakfast was amazing. Everything was fresh and the choices were endless. We have no complaints about this hotel. My husband and I would definitely stay at this hotel again if we traveled back to Venice.