Palazzo delle Guglie by Postcardsfrom

Palazzo delle Guglie by Postcardsfrom Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Palazzo delle Guglie by Postcardsfrom? It’s one of those places where the name actually tells you everything you need to know – if you speak a bit of Italian, that is. “Guglie” means spires, and honestly, once you’re there, you’ll understand why they chose that name. The views from the upper floors are something else, with Venice’s iconic spires and bell towers creating this almost theatrical backdrop that changes with the light throughout the day.

I’ve stayed at my fair share of four-star places in Venice, and this one feels different – more like staying at a friend’s incredibly well-appointed apartment than a typical hotel. The Postcardsfrom brand has this knack for making their properties feel lived-in but luxurious, if that makes sense. The rooms have character without being cluttered, and the bathrooms actually have decent water pressure (which, let me tell you, isn’t always a given in Venice’s older buildings). What really impressed me was how quiet it stays at night – you’re close enough to everything that matters, but far enough from the main tourist thoroughfares that you won’t hear groups stumbling back from dinner at midnight.

The 8.9 rating makes total sense once you’ve been there. It’s not trying to be the fanciest place in the city, but everything just… works. The staff seems to genuinely know the neighborhood – I mean really know it, not just the obvious tourist spots. They pointed me toward this tiny bacaro around the corner that I never would have found otherwise, and it ended up being one of those perfect Venice moments with locals playing cards and drinking wine that costs less than a coffee in St. Mark’s Square. The breakfast situation is solid without being overwhelming – good coffee (crucial), fresh pastries, and they don’t make you feel rushed even during busy periods. I was there in late spring when the city starts getting crowded, but mornings at the palazzo felt peaceful, almost like Venice before the day crowds arrive. One small thing that stood out: they actually have proper luggage storage if you arrive early, which sounds minor until you’re dragging a suitcase over those bridges in the heat.

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Reviews of Palazzo delle Guglie by Postcardsfrom

• Anne-marie from United Kingdom – 29 March 2025 (9/10)

  Great location and the apartment had everything you could need (apart from forks, for some reason 😁). It was spotlessly clean, had decent sized towels that would wrap round a person (small towels are a bugbear of mine!), a lovely light and airy living space and kitchen, and it was great having a balcony even if the weather wasn't too obliging.
  There are plenty of reasonably priced places to eat in Piazza Bra, which is a minute's walk away, and a couple of small supermarkets within ten minutes of the apartment. It couldn't really be more central and I'd definitely stya there again.
  
  What could be improved: Just missing the forks in the cutlery drawer, a very minor thing, really.
  Be warned the apartment is on the 4th floor and there isn't an elevator, so you do need to be relatively fit and mobile. Lugging the heavy suitcase up wasn't fun.

• Gunnar from Germany – 15 March 2025 (9/10)

  Wonderful Apartment in the heart of the historic city! All very new and clean and handy. Easy service and a BIG balcony. Just nice!

• Bianca from Romania – 23 February 2025 (9/10)

  Everything was perfect

• Roman from Austria – 7 January 2025 (9/10)

  All was good:
  + location & room
  + nice old building
  + communication with the owner and the instructions
  + there is an underground parking place nearby
  
  What could be improved: nothing

• Matt from United Kingdom – 19 December 2024 (9/10)

  Perfectly located apartment, mere steps from the Arena and Piazza Bra.
  Super clean and well-appointed accommodation.
  We hope to return soon in the new year.

• Sydney from United States – 17 November 2024 (9/10)

  Great location very central – lots of space and the washing machine was very nice to have. The owner was also very accommodating when I needed a couple extra hours time to let my clothes dry out on the terrace. Oh and the view was beautiful!!
  
  What could be improved: no complaints:)

• Simon from Australia – 30 October 2024 (9/10)

  Immaculately clean, so comfortably appointed with a very fresh and complete modern renovation, all within an incredible historic building. And what location!! Excellent communication throughout, and very easy instructions to gain access.
  
  What could be improved: Fantastic in every respect!

• Allan from Ireland – 27 October 2024 (9/10)

  This property is very central and very modern.
  
  What could be improved: A microwave/ grill would be good

• Sarah from United Kingdom – 20 October 2024 (9/10)

  Loved the traditional palazzo but that the apartment was modern, clean and well appointed. The location was fabulous, just a street back from the Arena di Verona and piazza Bra
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Fiona from United Kingdom – 16 September 2024 (9/10)

  Great location. Very easy access to the building.
  Isabelle was great. Very clean. Perfect for our stay.
  
  What could be improved: The booking.com on line check in wasn’t easy. You need to use both laptop and phone to do a successful upload of the information.

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