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Formerly the residence of the legendary fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy, this lavish home in Venice is an aesthete's dream, boasting a sought-after location in the city's creative core. You'll find it tucked away in Dorsoduro, footsteps from the famed Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Here, you're less than a five-minute stroll from the Accademia Gallery of Venice and the Punta Della Dogana Centre of Contemporary Art, while a tempting array of eateries, bars and shops are practically at your doorstep. Proudly perched on the top two floors of a majestic palazzo, this home boasts an exquisite design and breathtaking rooftop views. At first glance, it instantly impresses with its pretty canalside entryway and striking stone staircase. Inside, it's all marble floors, vaulted ceilings and exposed timber beams, adorned with opulent decor and state-of-the-art amenities. We especially love the sleek kitchen-diner, with its pearly-white Corian worktops, walk-in fridge-freezer and long cantilevered dining tables, providing the perfect setting for dinner parties. Upstairs, the spectacular rooftop terrace offers spectacular scenery with privacy to boot. After a peaceful slumber in the lavish sleeping quarters, spend mornings roosted around the alfresco dining area espresso cup in hand, admiring sublime views of the Venetian roofscape.
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What to expect
Highlights
Explore Venice from the sestiere of Dorsoduro, an art lovers' paradise
Admire breathtaking views of Downtown Venice from the rooftop terrace
Take a four-minute stroll to the Accademia Bridge for scenic views
Enjoy authentic Venetian cuisine prepared by a private chef
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Home truths
This home is spread over two floors, with no internal lift
Your host can provide a high chair for free upon request
Certain rooms have ceiling fans in addition to air conditioning
Though the rooftop terrace is fenced, children will need to be supervised here at all times
You'll have access to the palazzo's garden, which is shared with the building's other residents, though picnics, dining and sunbathing are not permitted here
Upon arrival, a representative will meet you at the Vaporetto stop – water taxi point – and accompany you to the property where they’ll check you in, and provide any assistance you should need
About this stay
Amenities
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Washing machine
Dryer
Garden
Rooftop terrace
Patio / terrace
TV
Bedrooms & bathrooms
3 bedrooms, 3 beds
3 bathrooms
Extras
VIP services
Airport pick up
Fridge fills
Additional fees
Your host can help arrange guided private tours, boat tours, taxi services, wine tastings, welcome boxes, butler service and shopping for an additional fee.
Your host provides a private dinner in the ‘A Tavola’ professionally equipped venetian-home kitchen for an additional fee.
If you'll be arriving between 8pm and 12am, you'll be charged a late arrival fee of €50 – arrivals between 12am and 1am will be subject to a late arrival fee of €100, and arrivals after 1am need to be organised on request.
Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Dorsoduro
Located just south of Rialto, Dorsoduro is a large and culturally rich quarter. The majority of Ca' Foscari (the main university in the city) is in this area, so the people here skew young and trendy. It’s one of Venice’s best spots for nightlife, with crowds gathering in squares deep into the summer evenings. There are also pockets of calm though, like the canalside paths which offer panoramic views over...
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Explore the Gallerie dell'Accademia
This is the place to discover the city's most important art collection, spanning the fourteenth to the eighteenth century.
A moment of reflection at Santa Maria della Salute
Located at the end of Punta Dogana, this impressive church was built during the plague. The sacristy is home to paintings by Tintoretto and Titan.
Enjoy the Peggy Guggenheim collection
This private collection houses works by key twentieth-century artists including Dalì, Picasso, and Mondrian. The palace it's held in is a marvel in itself.
Watch the sunrise at Punta della Dogana
The magnificent Punta della Dogana used to be a customs house, but has recently been repurposed as a contemporary art space. Come see what's on.
Photograph the view from the bridge
Ponte dell'Accademia is the southernmost of the four bridges of Venice that cross the Canal Grande, and it offers the best view of the water.
Have an ice cream at Gelateria Nico
Come here especially for the gianduiotto, a swirl of ice cream placed in a glass before being drowned in whipped cream.
Savour authentic cuisine at Africa Experience
Enjoy a delicious meal at Africa Experience, a restaurant with a lovely interior filled with hand-painted walls and African artefacts. Indulge in unique and subtle flavours while dining in one of the four separate interior rooms or the cool outside courtyard.
Enjoy creamy gelato at Gelateria lo Squero
Located in the quieter side of Venice, Gelateria lo Squero offers amazing gelato with generous portions. Take a stroll along the canal banks while savouring their delicious flavours.
Get around
Airport
Venice Marco Polo
29 min
Treviso
42 min
Train station
Piazzale Roma
8 min
Bus stop
San Marco-Pietà
9 min
Local shops & services
Supermarket
8 min
Cafe
8 min
Pharmacy
8 min
Points of interest
Beach
Spiaggia Lungomare d'Annunzio
1 hr 47 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 15:00
Departure before 11:00
Air con
Wifi
Cancellation policy
Up until
30
days
Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Up until
7
days
Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Filippo
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Filippo set up his hosting business with his childhood friend in the late 1990s and decades on, they remain dedicated to providing authentic Venetian homes to guests visiting from across the world.
Registration or licence number: M0270428587.
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