Strategically located five minutes from St. Mark’s Square and very close to the Rialto Bridge, the elegant apartments Al Bailo Luxury Apartments, are the ideal starting point for venturing into the Venetian labyrinth.
They are located in the ancient Castello sestiere, directly opposite the Church of San Lorenzo, where legend has it that the tomb of Marco Polo, the famous Venetian figure and the first great traveler in history, is located.
A short distance from the apartments, you can visit the Church of San Giorgio dei Greci (Greek Orthodox cathedral church), the Scuola di San Giorgio degli Schiavoni (home to an art gallery featuring paintings from Carpaccio’s cycle), the imposing Church of San Giovanni e Paolo (also known as Venice’s pantheon, due to the doges and Venetian figures buried here), the Colleoni Monument (a Renaissance equestrian statue dedicated to the commander of the same name), and the city’s first Patriarchal Church, the majestic Church of San Pietro di Castello (episcopal seat of the Patriarchate of Grado from 775 to 1451, then cathedral and patriarchal seat until 1807).
The Venice Arsenal, with its Naval History Museum, and the gardens of the International Exhibition “La Biennale di Venezia” can be reached with a pleasant walk along Riva degli Schiavoni. In addition, not far from the Al Bailo Luxury Apartments, you will discover the Sant’Elena Gardens, the largest green space in the city, equipped for your children’s enjoyment.
How to Reach Us
FROM VENICE MARCO POLO AIRPORT
Water connections;
Reach the Airport Marina (where water taxis arrive), approximately 500 m from the Marco Polo terminal; from there, you can reach the hotel:
– by private water taxi (upon request, it is possible to arrange a private transfer service directly from the terminal);
– by the private ALILAGUNA company’s Blue Line shuttle service (departure from the Marina).
Land connections;
– by ATVO shuttle/bus service, coordinated with the arrival of major flights, which will take you to Piazzale Roma (bus terminal); then see directions: “From Piazzale Roma or Santa Lucia Train Station”;
– by the public ACTV bus service, every 30 minutes, which will take you to Piazzale Roma (bus terminal); then see directions: “From Piazzale Roma or Santa Lucia Train Station”.
We recommend contacting the reception before your arrival.
FROM PIAZZALE ROMA OR SANTA LUCIA TRAIN STATION
By private water taxi (we recommend agreeing on the fare before boarding).
With the public ACTV company, take lines 1, 4.1, or 5.1 towards San Zaccaria.
Once you get off at San Zaccaria, reach the San Zaccaria portico (between Hotel Savoia & Jolanda and Hotel Paganelli). Walk through Campo San Zaccaria, turn left and, upon reaching Campo San Provolo, immediately turn right. After passing through the portico, continue along the fondamenta; at the end, you will find the Ponte dei Greci. Cross the bridge, keeping to the left. You have now arrived at Fondamenta San Lorenzo; after the police station, you will find us on your left at street number 5056.
Please contact us before your arrival.
FROM THE TRONCHETTO TERMINAL
By private water taxi (we recommend agreeing on the fare before boarding).
With the public ACTV company, take line 2 towards San Zaccaria.
Once you get off at San Zaccaria, reach the San Zaccaria portico (between Hotel Savoia & Jolanda and Hotel Paganelli). Walk through Campo San Zaccaria, turn left and, upon reaching Campo San Provolo, immediately turn right. After passing through the portico, continue along the fondamenta; at the end, you will find the Ponte dei Greci. Cross the bridge, keeping to the left. You have now arrived at Fondamenta San Lorenzo; after the police station, you will find us on your left at street number 5056.
Please contact us before your arrival.
FROM TREVISO A. CANOVA AIRPORT
The ATVO company operates a shuttle service coordinated with the arrival of major flights and will take you to Piazzale Roma (bus terminal); then see directions: “From Piazzale Roma or Santa Lucia Train Station”. Please contact us before your arrival.
