I have been there 5 times, with the last time being in July. I didn't find it smelly at all. Early in the mornings when I went out walking there were cleaning crews everywhere, emptying trash cans and spraying down the plazas.

Sin problema ninguno, yo lo hice varias veces tarde tarde, sobre las 12 pm y 2 am

En el centro turístico de Venecia hay alguna puqueña tienda de comestibles,pero lo que no hay es supermercado.saludos cordiales

Hi. I’ve been in Venice two months ago and also stayed in Cannaregio . The best thing of staying there is that you are 5m on foot from the Fondamenta nove, where you can board in a boat that can take you to the islands. I’ve prefered taking all day, because alilaguna visits to Burano, Murano and Torcello are too quick! We ‘ve stayed all morning in Burano and had lunch there.

One more thought. For Christmas eve it may be very advisable to reserve a dinner in a restaurant (and see through internet if it is open). Otherwise it may happen that you will not find any place available. All can be fully booked.

My suggestion is, if you decide you are going to stay with Air B&B hosts, go to their web site, select a few that the price appeals and then communicate with them, they are very knowledgeable. Do hope this helps. AS I said, every thing is expensive in Australia so I would find it hard to tell you the cost of the place. In the Air B&B you can self cater, which would be a good saving. Depends on what reason your travel for. Hope that helps.

Along the Cannaregio Canal there are not that many restaurants and I have tried them all from Marisa's at €15 for two course lunch with bread, wine, water & espresso. to Alla Palazzina which will set you back about €100 for dinner for two. The closer you get to the lagoon the better the sunset if you dine out on the canal, but keep away from those beside the vaporetto stops it can get a bit annoying with noise & fumes You will find Cichetti everywhere and now aimed mostly at the tourist trade with evening tours now specifically doing them. The further you get from Rialto & St Marks the more authentic they tend to be, but it all depends on your taste, some I find quite unpalatable to my pallet, but that is all part of the fun of traveling

There are cheaper public transport options but I like to splash out and spend the €110 on a private transfer. Leaves from the airport right to your hotel door and it's the fastest way.

Are you coming from the airport? If so get a water bus from the airport and get off at s. alvise ferry stop. If you email your hotel they will give you the details of how to do so. Then just a very quick walk to hotel. All restaurants in and along the smaller canals here are very good. Just look up on TripAdvisor under canarregio area.

Η παρελαση ειναι απο την πλατεια του Αγιου Μαρκου μεχρι το Cannaregio. Προσωπικα, οσο πιο μακρια κινεισαι απο το Αγιο Μαρκο τοσο πιο πολυ απολαμβανεις τη Βενετια. Η περιοχη του Cannaregio διαθετει πολυ καλες επιλογες για διαμονη, εστιαση, ψωνια και προσβασεις προς και εκτος Βενετιας.