Mestre City Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Mestre City Center
Popular places to visit
Ferretto Square
Take photos of the imposing bell tower in this historic square before dropping in at the upscale boutiques along the colonnade.
St. Mark's Square
Surround yourself in Venetian splendour as you soak up the heady atmosphere of the city’s social and cultural hub.
Grand Canal
The Grand Canal is Venice’s crowning glory, so flag down a gondola and get ready for one of the most beautiful boat trips in the world.
Rialto Bridge
The oldest bridge in Venice has become one of its most popular modern-day tourist attractions.
St. Mark's Basilica
The jewel in Venice’s crown is known as the “Church of Gold” for its gilded spires that tower over St Mark’s Square.
Port of Venice
Explore the waterfront of Port of Venice and enjoy other activities such as boating in Venice. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
Activities
From Venice: Explore Italy’s Best Mountains - Dolomites in a Day
Venice Tour by High-Speed train from Florence
Full-Day Private Tour to Venice from Florence by Train
Venice Tour by High-Speed train from Milan
Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat
Our pick of the best Mestre City Center Hotel Deals
Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova
Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025
Hotel Rialto
Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025
The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice
Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2025
a&o Hostel Venezia Mestre
Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Mestre City Center
San Giuliano
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.
Favaro Veneto
Visitors to Favaro Veneto appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Ferretto Square and Forte Bazzera might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
Campalto
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.
Marghera
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.
Malcontenta
Visitors to Malcontenta enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Villa Foscari La Malcontenta is worth a stop.
Oriago
While Oriago may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Villa Foscari La Malcontenta and Villa Valmarana at Mira.