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Among the arches of San Polo

An apartment for four and a room for two, in a house that goes back to the early 1500s, two minutes from the Frari. Book here and you deal directly with me.

Double room under the roof beams, with the iron-and-glass bathroom wall

Welcome to Fraivolti

Hi, I’m Marco. Welcome to Fraivolti, your home in the heart of Venice. Housed in a 16th-century building in San Polo, Fraivolti has been carefully restored to blend historic Venetian character with modern comfort. Whether you’re here to explore the city or simply unwind, my goal is to make you feel right at home from the moment you arrive.

Marco, your host

Teal sofa with yellow cushions under the wooden beams of the apartment
Patterned tiles in the bathroom of the room

The apartment and the room

Both are in the same house, each with its own entrance.

Fraivolti Apartment

  • 4 guests
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 60 m²
  • First floor, no lift

Two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, a full kitchen and the original wooden beams. For families and friends, up to four guests.

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Fraivolti Room

  • 2 guests
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • 14 m²
  • Third floor, no lift

A double room under the roof beams, with private bathroom and its own entrance. A quiet base for two, a minute from the water bus.

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On Calle dei Volti, behind Campo San Tomà

Fraivolti takes its name from the street: “fra i volti” means among the arches, the passages that join the houses on either side of the calle. It is a quiet corner, and the water bus stop is a minute from the door.

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  • 1 min San Tomà water bus stop, lines 1 and 2
  • 2 min Basilica dei Frari
  • 8 min Rialto Bridge
  • 12 min Piazzale Roma and Santa Lucia railway station
  • 20 min St Mark’s Square

What guests say

He went above and beyond by helping us arrange a marriage proposal, making the moment even more special.

Alexandru Borza, Google review

Perfect stay at Fraivolti with my family! Marco was super nice and very responsive, he welcomed us in person when we arrived. Apartment was modern, detail designed, and well maintained. Location is perfect, convenient but not too busy. Super comfortable beds! Highly recommended!

Candie Yeung-Lam, Google review

Ho passato una notte qui prima di una conferenza in centro storico, mi sono trovata in un appartamento moderno e comodo, con piccoli dettagli che mi hanno fatto sentire come a casa. Calle silenziosa per me che ho il sonno leggero. Consiglio

CeleteArteQue, Google review

Why book here

  • No booking-site commission, so the price is lower.
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before arrival.
  • Arrival times, luggage, a table for dinner: you sort it out with me.
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My Venice guide

How to get here, where to eat, what to see beyond St Mark’s, and the few rules worth knowing. I wrote it for my guests.

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Questions guests ask

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3 pm and check-out by 10 am. If you need different times, write to me before you arrive and I’ll do what I can.

How does arrival work?

You let yourself in with a keypad code, so you can arrive any time from 3 pm. Before that you fill in the online check-in, which Italian law requires for every guest, and I send you directions and the code.

Can I leave my luggage before check-in or after check-out?

Yes, at no charge. There is a locked cabinet with a keypad on the ground floor where your bags can stay all day, before check-in and after check-out.

Is there parking?

Cars stop at Piazzale Roma, at the edge of the historic centre. Book a space in advance at the Autorimessa Comunale or the Garage San Marco; from there it is about a ten-minute walk.

Is there a lift?

No. The apartment is on the first floor, up one flight of 15 steps. The room is on the third floor, and the stairs take a bit more effort.