Guest house
The Locanda Leon Bianco is one of the most reasonable and delightful boutique hotels in Venice. Tucked away from the mainstream of tourist sights, in the residential area of Cannaregio, this tiny hotel is an oasis of calm, right on the canal side yet just beyond the busy tourist centre. Close to Piazzo San Marco and the Rialto Bridge, there are some wonderful museums and Tintoretto’s house nearby. The Old Ghetto is just a short distance away, along with the Ca’d’Oro or Golden House, the most beautiful house in Venice.
The Locanda Leon Bianco draws a discerning clientele who are seeking a small hotel in a convenient location, just off the main tourist trail. This charming guest house has just 3 guest rooms which are homely rather than luxurious.
This family run hotel in Venice’s residential district offers excellent value for money with its spacious guest rooms and amply appointed rooms. The area is a warren of tiny streets and alleys and the discreet sign pointing to the iron gate of the Locanda Leon Bianco is easy to miss. Guests need to be able to manage steps easily as the entrance to this guest house is up a stone staircase which looks as if it was part of the original 13th century building. The uneven floors continue to add to the authenticity and charm of this old Venetian home.
Request a room with a canal view and you will be rewarded with a delightful outlook which can only be found in a hotel in Venice. The basement room actually has views from the bed of the gondolas passing by! With warm wooden floors, large picture windows and light pastel colours, the rooms are delightfully airy and welcoming. The period furnishings add to the homely feel of each room but there is no air conditioning, although fans are provided. There is also no TV or tea and coffee-making facilities but a simple breakfast is provided.
Offering a hidden gem which few may find, the Locanda Leon Bianco offers some of the most reasonably priced hotel rooms in Venice and for those on a budget with high standards, it will fit your needs perfectly.
