Facing across the lagoon towards the eastern end of Castello and a short hop from Venice proper on the 4.1/4.2 vaporetto, this bright, modern hostel/hotel on the quiet island of Certosa has a pine forest on one side and a forest of masts on the other – and a large percentage of yachties from the neighbouring marina occupying its clean, simple rooms.
There’s a night shuttle service from the city centre, and a restaurant for those times when you can’t face another lagoon crossing. The hotel lies somewhere between the budget and moderate range.