Mestre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Mestre showing street scenes
Dotted with photogenic landmarks, classical garden arrangements and local restaurants, this Venetian suburb is a great escape from the tourist hub.

Just minutes from the heart of Venice you’ll find a charming region characterised by parks, boutique stores and a sprawling piazza surrounded by landmarks. Mestre is a romantic and picturesque retreat for visitors to one of Europe’s most popular travel destinations. Here you’ll find pizzas made by generations-old family recipes and homemade cakes. Mestre combines traditional ways of life with a cosmopolitan ambiance.

Take a walk through Piazza Ferretto. Meander through ancient buildings and snap photographs next to the cascading fountain at the center of the square. A walk around the area will reveal designer stores and al fresco dining restaurants in the pedestrianised area.

Stroll to the nearby Galleria Matteotti to shop for jewels and art beneath the high glass ceiling.

Sign up for a free walking tour to see this historic sites of the city, including the 17th century Cathedral of St. Lawrence. Keep your eyes peeled for the last remnant of the wall that protected the medieval city, the 12th-century watchtower Torre dell’Orologio. Continue to discover the Podestarlie Palace, today a government building.

Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy in San Giuliano Park. As the sun sets you’ll be treated to an open-air concert on the grass. Head to the nearby Albanese Bissuola Park to feed the ducks in the pond.

In the morning, kickstart your day with a rich espresso, traditionally served strong and black in Italy. Enjoy an afternoon sipping Aperol, an orange aperitif served with sparking water or Prosecco. There are plenty of dining options throughout the city, serving Italian classics like pizza and pasta. Try ordering in the Romance dialect of Venetian.

Considerably more affordable than staying within Venice, Mestre is a great place to base your stay in the region. Train and bus connect the two regions throughout the day and the Venezia Mestre Railway Station is the major transport hub for Mestre.

Where to stay in Mestre

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Marghera

3.5/5(8 area reviews)

Well liked for its shopping and restaurants, you might stop by Porto Marghera and Villa Foscari La Malcontenta while you're exploring Marghera and the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Marghera
Mestre which includes street scenes

Mestre City Center

Well liked for its bars and monuments, Mestre City Center is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Ferretto Square and M9 Mestre Museum, and jump on the metro at Mestre Centro B1 to get around the city.

Mestre City Center

San Giuliano

3/5(5 area reviews)

San Giuliano is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by San Giuliano Park and Parco Pubblico s Giuliano while in the area.

San Giuliano
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Tessera

3.5/5(9 area reviews)

Tessera is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Forte Bazzera and Cantina Marco Polo 6811 while in the area.

Tessera

Campalto

4/5(2 area reviews)

You might appreciate the restaurants and waterfront views in Campalto, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, San Giuliano Park and Forte Marghera are just a few notable stops.

Campalto
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Favaro Veneto

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Visitors to Favaro Veneto appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Port of Venice and Ferretto Square might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

Favaro Veneto
a&o Hostel Venezia Mestre
a&o Hostel Venezia Mestre
Via Ca‘ Marcello 19, Mestre, VE
The price is NZ$131 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
NZ$131
per night
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Stay at this inn in Mestre. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Port of Venice ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
10/10 Outstanding
"Exceptional location close to the train station. Easy access to Venice and other cities to visit. Staff are sensational and very helpful"

Reviewed on 20 Mar. 2024

a&o Hostel Venezia Mestre
Leonardo Royal Hotel Venice Mestre
Leonardo Royal Hotel Venice Mestre
4.5 out of 5
Via Ca Marcello, 6, Mestre
The price is NZ$210 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
NZ$210
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Mestre. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (631 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable room, although a bit small, close to train / bus station, a lot of restaurants and shop nearby."

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2024

Leonardo Royal Hotel Venice Mestre
Hotel Plaza Venice
Hotel Plaza Venice
4 out of 5
Viale Stazione 36, Mestre, VE
The price is NZ$251 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
NZ$251
per night
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Mestre. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"The stuff was very kind and helpful.. the hotel location is perfect I really recommend this hotel for all the travelers"

Reviewed on 21 Mar. 2024

Hotel Plaza Venice
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Camping Serenissima
Camping Serenissima
3 out of 5
via Padana 334/A, Malcontenta, Mestre, VE
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly campground in Mestre. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Villa Foscari La Malcontenta ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (146 reviews)
"we found this to be a great place. even the restaurant had great food and cheap wine. You could also buy some things at their store. would stay there again for sure and it was very reasonably priced"

Reviewed on 16 Oct. 2023

Camping Serenissima
Hu Venezia Camping in Town
Hu Venezia Camping in Town
3 out of 5
Via Giuseppe De Marchi 7, Marghera, Mestre, VE
Stay at this 3-star campground in Mestre. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,103 reviews)
"The shuttle that takes you in & out of Venice was good.The restaurant was good. The accommodation was good"

Reviewed on 11 Nov. 2023

Hu Venezia Camping in Town
Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre
Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre
Via Ca' Marcello 8L, Mestre, Venice
Stay at this aparthotel in Mestre. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (521 reviews)
"Everything went smoothly. The appartment was also really nice."

Reviewed on 18 Mar. 2024

Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Mestre

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
6 Jan 2020

Great beautiful, busy town .. keep it up

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
27 Nov 2019

We only stayed the night in the hostel after arriving late, and checked out early this next morning. As such it was a great port for getting to the island of Venice.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
16 Oct 2019

Mestre was great. The only thing we didn't like was the number of pick pockets working in teams around the main tourist attractions.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
15 Oct 2019

Didn’t see much of it

5/5 - Excellent

Jenny
3 Oct 2019

The only slight annoying thing was the doors to the room, we found them very hard to close without slamming them shut. There may have been a trick but we weren’t made aware neither some people on our level 

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
1 Oct 2019

Convenient place to stay in you don’t want to be in Venice.

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