I can't imagine staying in any better sistiere than Cannaregio. It has a great local residential feel about it. There were plenty is fabulous places to eat, drink, shop, and just enjoy in general. We found it easiest to find our way around here as well. Although getting lost is definitely a must while in Venice as well (:

you can get away from all the crowds and handbag salesmen ! A quieter, slower part of Venice where you can relax andgo at your own pace.

If getting lost, map reading and a good sense of direction is your forte, then feel free to explore this area of Venice. You will be amazed with finding hidden gardens at the edge of the bay, get a look and feel of the Jewish Ghetto and plenty of nook and crannies to explore. Tip: Try to find Ponte Chiodo,... More

On a sunny Wednesday we enjoyed a quiet adventure thru Venice s Jewish ghetto. Beautiful cafe's and shops dotted the banks of the canals here. It's nice to see this slower moving neighborhood in Venice.

We stayed in and walked around this area - it was great. Fantastic place to stay as it is close to Santa Lucia Railway Station. Lots of places to eat.

Away from the main tourist area but only a 10 min walk along the yellow tourist route to the Rialto area.

I decided to stay in the cannaregio are while my visit to Venice, it is a very safe area. The prices of restaurants, stores, and markets are really good compared to the other Venice districts. It is also full of locals and nice little shops

Often overlooked by the sestieres closer to San Marco, Canareggio is very worth seeing. There's too much to see to mention in a short article here, so read what your guide book says, though I'd advise not missing the marble carvings in Gesuiti that look like fabric with tassels! Also, just wander and get lost; wonderful!

Give yourself time to get to the far side of town and lose yourself in its back canals. Madonna Del'Orto, Gesuiti and Bar Puppa just 3 reasons to wander around these less frequented streets, but many more treasures besides