If you like small boutique hotels better than the big indifferent ones, then Locanda San Tomaso is for you. It's cute - you can see everywhere that the owner of the place is an artist. It's comfortable - the rooms are designed with a character and are equipped with everything one needs for a nice vacation (including the air conditioner which is really a must in summertime in Italy). It's warm - the staff (incl the owners) are friendly and good-natured. We really enjoyed our long plentiful breakfasts we were served. It's well-located - there are shops, restaurants and bars around the place, including wonderful restaurant Mercato San Tomaso just in the same building. We saw in the reviews that some people found it awful, we did not. We found it as extra value. The noise from outside can be easily muffled by closing the window coverings. And as a bonus, twice a week there is a market in the street in front of the hotel.

We loved everything about this guesthouse. The location is wonderful, a short walk from the centre of the old town, and literally adjoining the most spectacular of the three remaining Roman gateways through the medieval walls. The house is old and atmospheric, and has rooms on various levels which we knew about before we booked. But you don't notice the stairs because there are so many unusual and interesting things to look at as you move through the various landings. Our room had a wonderful view of a medieval bridge and canal. The guesthouse is quirky. We stayed 4 nights and still reckon we did not see everything there is to see on every wall and in every room. It is full of interesting memorabilia, photos and fantastic art, (mostly that of Pape, one of our wonderful hosts). Our room was large, very comfortable and clean and had a large and comfortable bed. Breakfast can only be described as really exceptional. We had everything from pastries of all sorts, to cheeses, meats, eggs of every type, fruit, breads, toast, juices, jams, yogurt and unusual additions like an assortment of sweets, including liquorice allsorts. We really looked forward to our breakfast each morning. And finally the staff were wonderful. The proprietor, Martina and her partner Pape could not do enough for us. Communication beforehand, and check in, were straightforward. They were very friendly throughout our stay. They gave us suggestions for restaurants, always chatted to us in the mornings, and organised our taxi to the airport when leaving. Nothing was too much trouble.

There was nothing not to like. This is not your normal guesthouse experience so we recommend you book it in the knowledge that you are booking something very different, very special, and high quality. You will not be disappointed.

Stunningly and uniquely decorated. A wonderful apartment. A superb location in the best part of an amazing city, with lots going on. The apartment has all the basics for self caterers (if that’s what you want to do) but is also just a wonderful (and unique) base to go out and experience the nearby trattorias, osterias, bars and cafes. The Saturday market is incredible too. There can be late night sounds of a lot of happy people outside the nearby bars, but we loved this, it always felt positive and safe and we attended a fantastic late night jazz evening only 15 meters from the apartment

Perhaps it could do with an electric kettle for tea as the hob one took a very long time to boil. Having said that, there are lovely espresso makers in there and also the cafe opposite also does the fantastic espresso and divine cakes too!

Everything was very interesting! The room and the building iniside arranged with great taste, has an artistic atmosphere. A lot of paintings on the wall (also of our host) and interesting old items everywhere. The host is charming and helpfull :) The biulding is very close to the city center, bars and restaurants.

It was Friday night and downstairs there are 3 pubs, so it was loud. So the best way to spend the evening is to join the people in the pub, drink well and then go to sleep! :)

Close to the centre of town and right by the city walls which are great for a stroll overlooking the water. Very stylish and spacious apartment. Good value.

Quite a bit of noise from bars below (it was a Saturday night), and it was very busy outside when we arrived due to the market - I personally found it much more pleasant once the market was closed. The single bed in our bedroom (there was also a double) was very hard.

Pepe and Martina are superb hosts -- informative, helpful, fun. The inn is jam-packed with interesting art and books, I just wanted to stop in every staircase and niche to examine. Breakfasts were sumptuous and delicious. The view from our window was of the canal, the morning alarm was the call of geese. Great walking neighborhood!

Everything was fine!

Excellent breakfast in very interesting setting. Staff friendly and very efficient and helpful. Owner was welcoming and solved any problems we had. Locanda has a fascinating collection of interesting objects and artwork by the owner. Good location with places to eat and drink Room very clean and bed comfortable and fully serviced daily. Would definitely recommend a stay.

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We had a wonderful stay - our room was spacious enough, super clean, cozy and comfortable. The owners are very nice people and their house is a masterpiece. A nice thing is a bar downstairs - the prices are fair and it’s really nice to chill out there. The B&B is located near the city center and it’s just 20 min walk along gorgeous streets towards the train station.

The only thing that spoiled our stay was music from the other bar - there was a party right under our appartment and music was soo loud that made everything vibrating inside! We felt like we’re in the night club. It was insane, taking into account how tired we were after a long day in Venice.

The care and love that went into creating somewhere so memorable to stay. There is art on every square inch of wall, much by Beppe himself, and interesting antique objects throughout. I had the best breakfast I’ve had in an Italian hotel. When I wanted some tomatoes to go with my cheese, Beppe went downstairs to the market to get them. They were served with such grace, garnished with a sprig of oregano.

If you like minimalism this isn’t the place for you. It’s wonderfully, beautifully cluttered.

The house is beautiful and very tastefully decorated, also with some artwork. The owners/hosts are lovely and they also live in the building..The breakfast was amazing (everything fresh and beautifully arranged on the table).. The location is wonderful, in the historical centre.

Everything was great. A little tuning needs to be made to the temperature on the top floor. It was a bit too hot in the rooms.