An ancient canal-side palace within minutes of St. Mark’s Square.
Hidden away on its landside within the secret courtyard ‘Corte Rubbi’, on the Castello/San Marco border, this once forgotten building has been magically transformed by restorers with vision and interior design savoir-faire.
Standing at the gondola-busy T-junction of the San Zulian and Bareteri canals, and encapsulating 10 dazzling apartments of varying colourway and size, the newly launched Corte Rubbi is but a stroll to some of Venice’s most iconic attractions and countless beguiling vistas on which to feast your eyes!
Easy to find (when you know the way!) from the shop-lined Campo San Bartolomeo and Salizada San Lio on one of Venice’s canal-encircled ‘islands within an island’, these imaginatively furnished apartments offer Wi-Fi and a communal laundry room and are spread across 4 floors with all upper floors reached by stairs.
Highly contemporary in style, air-conditioned** throughout and ranging from a charming studio for 4 to a fabulous penthouse with rooftop terrace, Corte Rubbi’s 10 apartments sleep up to 42 guests if booked exclusively and include:
Corte Rubbi 7 – on the 2nd Floor reached by stairs – sleeping 2 (+1)
A ravishing and restful 1 bedroomed apartment comprising:
A main living / dining area with well-equipped kitchenette (suited to light cooking)…. strikingly presented in shades of steely blue and dusky rose pink and with wooden beams overhead, a combination of Venetian terrazzo and wooden parquet flooring underfoot, a dining table for 3, plus exposed painted brickwork and a trapeze-artist mural set above a luxuriously large ruby-red velvet sofa (sleeping 1/for lounging)
A warm and inviting wooden beamed double bedroom in gold and pink with a beautiful Murano glass chandelier overhead, terrazzo flooring underfoot and a tall window just to the side of a Rococo-style double bed
A luxurious bathroom with chromotherapy shower, situated at the apartment entrance/to the rear of the living room
Are you part of a larger group who’d like to stay close together but in separate apartments? We offer 9 other apartments within this palazzo: Corte Rubbi 1, Corte Rubbi 3, Corte Rubbi 5, Corte Rubbi 6, Corte Rubbi 8, Corte Rubbi 9, Corte Rubbi 10, Corte Rubbi 11 and Corte Rubbi 5514
OUR COMMENT
A delightful city-base for 3, full of style and joie de vivre, in a vibrant, central and endlessly fascinating part of town.
A few steps away from the 18th-century church of Santa Maria Della Fava and close to a host of famous sights and attractions including the atmospheric Venetian time-capsule that is the Querini Stampalia, the fabulous Palazzo Grimani just off Campo Santa Maria Formosa, the Church of San Zaccaria with its crypt and wonderful Bellini altarpiece, and Vivaldi’s La Pietà on the sunny Riva degli Schiavoni waterfront…
… A short stroll towards a very sedate pace of life lived out amongst the tranquil calles, canals and green spaces of Castello with its laid-back and very genuine neighbourhood vibe…
… Or rise with the lark to embrace the atmosphere of St. Mark’s Square (‘the Piazza’) gloriously near-empty before its visitors arrive… or visit at night when the orchestras of Quadri and Florian play*, the bells of the Campanile (bell tower) toll, the marble of the Doge’s Palace glows, and the mosaics of the Basilica shimmer in the darkness…
Close to a host of shops, restaurants and bars including the much-lauded Alle Testiere, the upmarket Bistrot de Venise and Alle Corone of the nearby Hotel Reali, the charming Osteria Al Portego (delicious cicheti!) and Osteria Ae Sconte, plus Ristorante Santa Maria Formosa with its tables on the campo.
Also within easy reach of 4 well-stocked supermarkets – a Despar at Calle al Ponte de la Guerra, a COOP at Salizada San Lio, and a COOP and a Despar on the Riva del Carbon (near the Rialto Bridge), along with a ‘Vino Sfuso’ (wine on tap) shop on Calle del Mondo Novo and a greengrocer’s stand at Campo Santa Maria Formosa.
Within a short stroll of the vaporetto (water bus) stop at Rialto for exploring the city, the ‘Traghetto’ gondola ferry carrying passengers across the Grand Canal between the Riva Del Carbon and San Silvestro in the San Polo district and the vaporetto (water bus) stop at San Zaccaria for trips around town, visits to the Lido beaches and to the Biennale Pavilions at Arsenale and Giardini.
*Note that performances are dependent on weather and season
**Please note that the operation of air conditioning and heating are subjected to the municipality regulation. Generally, the heating works from middle of October to middle of April, while air conditioning works between middle of Aprile to middle of October. Please contact us for further information.
For arrivals between 8.00 p.m. and midnight there is an additional cost for "late arrival" of Euro 50, to be paid in cash upon arrival. We organize arrivals between midnight and one o'clock with an additional cost of Euro 100, after this time we reserve the right to accept the customer always with a supplement to be quantified according to the time of arrival.
Beds will be arranged as either doubles or twins as shown in the photos. The possibility of turning a double bed into twins or vice versa can be found in the description and must be requested at least 7 days before arrival.
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Property Registration Number IT027042C2U7YK9T3M
About the area
Venice
Castello, a neighbourhood in Venice, is home to this apartment. Port of Venice and Tronchetto Waterbus Stop are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lido of Venice Beaches and Marina di Venezia. San Teodoro and Venetian Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting.
How much does it cost to stay at Corte Rubbi 7 Deluxe Apartment?
As of 24 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Corte Rubbi 7 Deluxe Apartment on 7 June 2026 start from NZ$448, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Corte Rubbi 7 Deluxe Apartment?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Corte Rubbi 7 Deluxe Apartment?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Corte Rubbi 7 Deluxe Apartment located?
Located in Castello, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Rialto Bridge, St. Mark's Square and St. Mark's Basilica. Piazzale Roma and Grand Canal are also within 1 mile (2 km). Venice Santa Lucia Station is 24 minutes by foot and Venice (XVQ-Santa Lucia Rail Station) is 24 minutes.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great apartment in a great location. It felt like we were staying in a museum with great art, textured walls, beam ceilings, and Murano glass chandelier. Silvio was great on check-in and gave us great local recommendations.
More towels would be nice.
Perfect rental location for our stay in Venice. Centrally located, and beautiful accommodations. Comfortable bed. Helpful staff that was accessible throughout our visit and helped coordinate private transfers for us.
Craig W.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2025
Thank you so much Craig! We’re really pleased to hear how things went and that you enjoyed both the apartment and its. Hoping very much that we see you again and sending all our very best from Venezia.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne
17 June 2024
Amazing accomodations surpassed only by outstanding service!
The apartment were fabulous — so well decorated and thought given to every detail. This was surpassed only by the outstanding service we received from your team. I am so incredibly impressed with this property and team! Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Suzanne
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Francesco Pietro
8 September 2023
A little pink dream comes true
Lindness of all the Staff, accomodation, location TOP
Francesco Pietro
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Pascal
29 July 2024
Excellent stay!
The flat is nicely decorated and very pleasant to stay in. The bed is very comfortable and the apartment is super quiet.
Wifi coverage in the bedroom.
AC control
The apartment was perfect! Great location to walk all of Venice. The rooms were decorated beautifully. The assistants that met us were most helpful with direction, including suggests with places to visit. Loved it!
Karen D.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2024
Ciao Karen! Thank you so much for writing in and great to hear that you loved your stay! With very best wishes until we see you again!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Emilio and Maria
23 November 2024
Corte Rubi 7
Spacious apartment, modernised inside Spacious foyer, clean well located and quintessentially Venetian.
An elevator would be nice.
Emilio and Maria
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Aniko
19 February 2025
Modern-traditional Venice apartment
The apartment is accessible from a narrow street but in front of it the space widens and there is an inner courtyard. The staircase and the apartment are beautifully renovated. The bed is very comfortable. The kitchen is very well equipped, it is obvious that everything has been thought out and taken care of! We went to the market at Rialto in the morning and cooked shrimp pasta for lunch. There was even a cheese grater! And what is very important, Marco was very kind and helpful with us the whole time! Thank you for contributing greatly to making us feel so great!
I think it’s perfect! Maybe a rooftop! I miss that! :)
Aniko
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Julian
1 September 2025
Perfecto
Todo. Sencillamente estás en un palacio veneciano en el siglo XXI.
Julian
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Veronica
13 December 2023
Eccellente
L’alloggio era esattamente come in foto. Ogni particolare architettonico mi ha colpita e mi ha riportato alla bellezza di Venezia. Confortevole, silenziosissimo, elegante, curato in ogni dettaglio. Se tornerò a Venezia mi affiderò nuovamente a Viewsonvenice.
Ho avuto qualche piccola difficoltà nella comprensione della regolazione dei termosifoni e con il rumore di una ventola di aerazione posta in cima alla porta di ingresso che non sapevo come spegnere.
Veronica
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer
7 July 2023
Soggiorno meraviglioso
L’arredo, il silenzio e la tranquillità, la location, la cortesia e disponibilità della referente dell’appartamento.
Jennifer
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mathilde
17 February 2023
Excellent séjour
La rapidité de réponse et l'aide apportée par l'agence
Mathilde
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Puig
29 August 2022
Excellent for the price
The location, the design of the appartement and the palace, the contact with the service.
Very few détails like a box of tissues in the room or a soap dish in the shower.
Puig
About the host
Hosted by Views On Venice
Views on Venice was founded in the late 1990’s when the concept of short term apartment rentals was in its infancy and rarely considered an option by most visitors to the city. As a ‘thirty-something’ Venetian excited by the new business and communication opportunities offered by the internet, I decided to link up with a close childhood friend in creating a partnership which, at the time, was a novelty in Venice. The idea we had in mind was to approach the traditional management of my family’s apartments from an entirely different angle, while at the same time resisting the attentions of those wanting to transform my family's palazzo into a prestigious hotel. Our aim was to offer these apartments, as well as those of friends, for rental to an international clientele who’d take pleasure in the comfort, freedom and authenticity of ‘living at home as a Venetian’ rather than merely observing the city from the confines of an anonymous hotel room or suite. The common denominator then, as now, was to offer ‘something extra’ amidst an already extraordinary city - an added dimension which turns a ‘stay’ into an ‘experience’ and a 'dream' into 'reality'.
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