In January, Venice is quiet, foggy and cheaper. It is also the closest you get to the city its residents know.
Getting there
Trains arrive at Santa Lucia station, right on the Grand Canal.
Where to stay
A small hotel in Cannaregio, away from San Marco.
What I would do differently
I would bring boots. High water comes without much warning.
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Prices in this guide are what I paid. They move every season, so use them as a rough guide.