Ai Tagliapietra

Lorenzo was such a wonderful host! I was traveling solo and he gave me great directions over WhatsApp to find my way. Even though it was pouring rain, he met me at the vaporetto stop to walk me to the apartment. He also gave me a great map, showed me how to get to popular tourist areas, and had lots of great authentic/local restaurant recommendations! The room was perfect- super clean, comfortable, and peaceful at night. The location is excellent, close to Piazza San Marco but was tucked away from the touristy fanfare. By far the best place I stayed over my two week trip in Italy!

This is a great place to stay. The host, Lorenzo is very kind and attentive. The room was very clean, everything in order, the bathroom was pristine, AC/heating works perfectly. There was also a kitchen in the common area, with plates and a coffee machine. There are tables and a microwave if needed. Location is prime, only a few minutes away from Piazza San Marco. Very recommended !

I had a peaceful and comfortable stay here. Perfect location and slept very well too. Lorenzo was the best, so welcoming and helpful with an Italian warmth to his character. He recommended places to visit and his passion for Venice is palpable. I would love to visit again in the future!

Welcoming host - he met us, provided a map of the city with circled suggestions based upon our requests (including where to catch a gondola that did not go in the main canal, best Napolese pizza, etc), and allowed us to store our bags after checkout and before departure. The location is not particularly close to any tourist site (nice to have a little less noise/foot traffic), but many are a very short walk away (about 6 minutes to the Basilica/Doge's palace). Coffee & tea included. There are no screens on the windows (normal for most places in Venice), but there are still a few mosquitos, so, be sure to leave the repellent plugged in or the windows shut.

Ai Tagliapietra is a small inn at the center of Venice, easily accessed from the (vaparetto) water bus stop and a few minutes walk to San Marco, Rialto bridge, markets and laundromat. Lorenzo is a delightful and helpful host. He is taking appropriate Covid precautions and added a small refrigerator to each room. Guests can make coffee and use dinnerware for your own food if desired. All areas and items are cleaned regularly. Rooms are comfortable snd have everything you need fir a sweet in Venice. Enjoy!

Excellent value. It has all necessary basics: great location, very clean, a/c, room fridge, basic amenities, plus a useful common area with kitchenette. Bed comfort was just ok. Best of all was host Lorenzo. Very helpful, made our stay enjoyable. I was concerned street noise, but it was not problem. Recommended.

Ai Tagliapietra is a clean and calm oasis amongst the hustle and bustle/ Disneyland that is Venice. This B&B consists of 3 rooms each with their own bathrooom, and mini fridge. In the main area there is a kitchen, and tables for guests to use. Lorenzo, the host is a wonderful source of information on Venice, as well as good conversation. Even better yet, the rooms are very reasonably priced. There is so much to see in Venice, and we were only there a few days. Needless to say, we plan on returning. When we do return, we would consider staying at Ai Tagliapietra again.

Fantastic stay with Lorenzo. |Couldn’t do enough for us. Such a helpful host, with brilliant communication from start to finish. Beautifully sized room with private en suite bathroom. |Well priced and well located. Can’t recommend this accommodation enough. Do not hesitate to stay here. You will love it!

Lorenzo, the hotel owner and manager, is incredible. He met us at the water taxi dock when we arrived and walked us to the hotel to ensure we didn't get lost. He gave us a map and recommended restaurants. I sprained my ankle during our first full day and had to go to the hospital. He met me at the hospital and walked me back to the hotel, asking if I needed anything. The hotel itself is very clean and nice. It is small and simple. There are private bathrooms. I can't say enough great things about Lorenzo - he was always available and attentive. You won't regret staying here!

Lorenzo's B&B is probably the best place I've ever stayed at. Venice itself is amazing, and the B&B is just the cherry on the cake. The place is nice and quiet and situated in one of the tiny alleys in the area of Santa Maria Formosa, which is just a short stroll away. The Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square are also reachable by foot. Lorenzo knows a lot of quiet alternatives to the ever-busy city, and the walks he recommended gave us the opportunity to explore the real Venice and avoid the crowds. He also has excellent restaurant recommendations and can give you discounts in a few of them. The B&B itself has always been clean, light and friendly. We hadn't expected Lorenzo to make up the room while we were away, but when we returned, we always found the beds made and the room cleaned. There's free access to the Wi-Fi, just ask Lorenzo for the password. Breakfast in the mornings isn't really that much, but we never left hungry and the choice of warm croissants and bread rolls, juice, yoghurt and tea or coffee made an excellent start into the day and was more than enough to get you going in the morning. Some fresh fruit would be lovely, however. The room was spacious, with a nice modern bathroom and a double bed. My Mum and I a little 'sensitive' sleepers, so the fact that there was only one big mattress had us wake up a couple of times during the night because you would always feel the other moving in their sleep. Separate mattresses would be helpful here, and for my liking they could be a little more comfortable, but really that's complaining on a very high level. After all, it's just a place to stay for a few nights and not somewhere you would spend your whole life although I could do so easily :) Apart from than there's nothing more you could possibly ask for. Lorenzo is a true gem and an excellent host and has made our holiday one of the best I've ever had. We would definitely come back (to be honest, I'd love to do rather sooner than later) and will recommend this place to everyone who only even mentions the word 'Venice'!

We spent 3 lovely days at Ai Tagliapietra. Lorenzo is a wonderful host and his B&B is in the heart of Venice. Venice was the last stop on our 2-week European vacation and it was the highlight of our trip. Our room was very spacious by European standards and the comfortable queen-sized bed was a welcome surprise. We can't say enough nice things about Ai Tagliapietra and our visit to this charming and unique city. Grazie mille, Lorenzo!