Mestre City Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

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Ferretto Square

Take photos of the imposing bell tower in this historic square before dropping in at the upscale boutiques along the colonnade.

Ferretto Square
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St. Mark's Square

4.5/5(177 reviews)

Surround yourself in Venetian splendour as you soak up the heady atmosphere of the city’s social and cultural hub.

St. Mark's Square
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Port of Venice

4.5/5(67 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Port of Venice and enjoy other activities such as boating in Venice. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.

Port of Venice
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St. Mark's Basilica

4.5/5(160 reviews)

The jewel in Venice’s crown is known as the “Church of Gold” for its gilded spires that tower over St Mark’s Square.

St. Mark's Basilica
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Rialto Bridge

4.5/5(179 reviews)

The oldest bridge in Venice has become one of its most popular modern-day tourist attractions.

Rialto Bridge
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Doge's Palace

4.5/5(104 reviews)

The walls of this grand palace are steeped in the history of Venice’s powerful and wealthy ruling classes.

Doge's Palace

Activities

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Venice audio guides: all the major attractions of the city and islands

NZ$7
Per adult
Venice audio guides: all the major attractions of the city and islands
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Full-Day Private Tour to Venice from Florence by Train

NZ$1,301
Per adult
Full-Day Private Tour to Venice from Florence by Train
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Venice Tour by High-Speed train from Florence

NZ$1,445
Per adult
Venice Tour by High-Speed train from Florence
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Venice Tour by High-Speed train from Milan

NZ$1,791
Per adult
Venice Tour by High-Speed train from Milan
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Murano & Burano Tour

NZ$88
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Murano & Burano Tour
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St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Tour with Skip-the-Line

NZ$167
Per adult
86% of travellers recommend
St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Tour with Skip-the-Line
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Our pick of the best Mestre City Center Hotel Deals

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
4 out of 5
Piazza San Marco 1107, Calle del Cavalletto, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$446 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
NZ$446
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Excellent Hotel at an Excellent location, could get any better."

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Hotel Montecarlo
Hotel Montecarlo
3 out of 5
Calle Specchieri 463 San Marco, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$452 per night from 20 May to 21 May
NZ$452
per night
20 May - 21 May
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Nice traditional Venetian hotel
"The room was small but that's expected in Venice. Bathroom was well equipt but small. Very good air conditioning system. It's very close to St Mark's square so you can hear the bells at night. Staff were all very helpful and afternoon tea is a nice touch"

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Hotel Montecarlo
Hotel Excelsior Venice
Hotel Excelsior Venice
5 out of 5
Lungomare Guglielmo Marconi 41, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$703 per night from 22 May to 23 May
NZ$703
per night
22 May - 23 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a beach locale. Popular attractions St. Mark's Square and St. Mark's Basilica ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (974 reviews)
"The grounds were impeccable! Every location of the hotel was service oriented. The breakfast was fresh and constantly replenished. Our room was spacious and well appointed!"

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

Hotel Excelsior Venice
Hotel Bella Venezia
Hotel Bella Venezia
4 out of 5
San Marco 4710 - Calle Dei Fabbri, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$567 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
NZ$567
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (364 reviews)
"Bella Venezia had a lovely Italian feel to it staff were excellent"

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

Hotel Bella Venezia
Unahotels Ala Venezia - Adults Only
Unahotels Ala Venezia - Adults Only
3.5 out of 5
San Marco 2494, Campo Santa Maria Del Giglio, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$511 per night from 27 May to 28 May
NZ$511
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (996 reviews)
"Had a great experience overall, Following the Google Maps directions not so easy. Try using Apple Maps instead. Stayed 2 nights, bed was super comfy. Hotel was clean, very beautiful history decor. Only negative I have is the pictures were not accurate, the pictures of the views were misleading. Based ..."

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Unahotels Ala Venezia - Adults Only
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
4 out of 5
San Marco Mercerie 760, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$800 per night from 22 May to 23 May
NZ$800
per night
22 May - 23 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
"Great location with only 5 min walk to main tourist sites."

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
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Other neighbourhoods around Mestre City Center

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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.

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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
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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.

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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.

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Malcontenta

Visitors to Malcontenta enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Villa Foscari La Malcontenta is worth a stop.

Malcontenta
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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

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