Venice is, without a doubt, one of the most touristic cities in Europe. After talking to you about things to do in Venice, today I'm talking about accommodation and more specifically about neighborhoods and places to sleep in Venice.
Venice has a large number of luxury hotels offering breathtaking views, but we will see that it is also possible to sleep in Venice without breaking the bank.
> Which district to choose to sleep in Venice?
> Luxury hotels where to sleep in Venice
> Sleep cheaply in Venice
> Youth hostels in Venice
> Choose to sleep in Mestre
Which district to choose to sleep in Venice?
San Marco, the ideal neighborhood to sleep in Venice?
Located on the left bank of the Grand Canal, the famous San Marco district is the most visited in Venice. If your budget allows it and if the hordes of tourists don't scare you, sleeping there appears to be a particularly wise choice. Indeed, it brings together the most emblematic monuments of the Serenissima including the square of the same name, the Doge's Palace and the Clock Tower.
The sestiere of San Marc has a wide range of 5-star hotels, including some historic ones with sumptuous decorations. You will also find establishments at more affordable prices, mainly near the Fenice theatre. However, avoid rooms that overlook noisy streets, or you risk not sleeping a night! Also prefer to get away from San Marco during the Venice carnival, which literally becomes crowded...
Choose accommodation in the central district of Venice and stay close to the city's main places of interest such as the Doge's Palace, Saint Mark's Basilica and Saint Mark's Square. See the accommodations
Castello, to sleep in Venice at low prices?
Bordered by the Grand Canal on its left bank, about fifteen minutes on foot from Saint Mark's Square, Castello is the area to be favored for sleeping in Venice for small budgets. Stretching over the entire eastern end, the largest sestiere of the City of the Doges is full of palaces, each more magnificent than the next, of churches of breathtaking beauty but also of major shipyards.
On the side of the Garibaldi shopping street, you can push the doors of the traditional bàcari to savor cicchietti, the local antipasti, after a shopping session. If you're looking for a popular place to stay away from the hustle and bustle, you'll be spoiled for choice. You will find comfortable hotels with very interesting rates, as you get away from San Marco. However, pay attention to its location: too far from the mouth, you will be isolated from everything!
Cannaregio district
Magnificent churches, luxurious palaces, the Strada Nuova which is a shopping street popular with locals: Cannaregio deserves some attention. The visit takes place in a peaceful atmosphere, in a joyful melting pot of artists and artisans. Moreover, it would be a shame not to enter the former house of the painter Tintoretto, now transformed into a painting studio! Far from the tourist circuits, this sestiere to the northwest of the Queen of the Adriatic, nestled on the left bank of the Grand Canal, is ideal for escaping the crowds. The alleys and canals are much quieter than in the city centre, which is only a stone's throw from San Marco. At nightfall, Cannaregio comes alive with night owls who join the trendy bars and restaurants with very tempting menus, particularly coveted by Venetians. This bohemian district, which was once the city's Jewish ghetto, is full of low-cost hotels and Bed and Breakfasts. The best will be to concentrate on the south and east of Cannaregio, to easily access the unmissable monuments of Venice.
San Polo and Santa Croce
If you want to sleep in Venice in an authentic setting, you will have to cross the Grand Canal to reach the right bank to the west of the city. San Polo is located just opposite San Marco and forms, with Santa Croce, a loop surrounded by water. Strolling through the labyrinth of picturesque alleys in these districts of Venice is the guarantee of immersing yourself in a contrasting atmosphere. Churches, monasteries, art galleries, sumptuous palaces, typical markets, but also artisan shops and excellent little restaurants unknown to tourists where you can taste Venetian specialties at low prices: accommodation in these places turns out to be a most pleasant experience. In San Polo, the oldest and smallest district of the Serenissima, you can admire the Rialto Bridge in particular. Santa Croce constitutes the industrial and residential west of Venice. Accommodation is very cheap there and, even if there are no major sites of interest, the charm undeniably operates. And then, if you are driving, this is the only area where you can drive.
Dorsoduro district: a good choice to sleep in Venice
Dorsoduro is the artistic and gastronomic district of Venice. Located in the south of the city on the right bank of the Grand Canal, it contains many museums, art galleries and palaces with bewitching architecture. There reigns a peaceful atmosphere, which suggests restful nights, the best being to favor the east of the sestiere, which not only adjoins San Marco but which is also more charming than its western part. You will instantly perceive an arty sophistication that appeals to even the uninitiated. The Accademia Gallery and its works by Great Masters, the contemporary style of the Punta della Dogana, without forgetting the Peggy Guggenheim Foundation where lovers of modern art meet, it is impossible to escape art ! Dorsoduro is also the workshop of the squero de San Trovaso where you can watch the gondolas being made. Nevertheless, if you want to taste Venetian and Italian specialties, the west of the district will satisfy your taste buds with restaurants offering good value for money.
An ideal area to stay in Venice not far from the San Marco district, on the other side of the Grand Canal. A quiet and beautiful area. See the accommodations
Giudecca district
The island of Giudecca is separated from Dorsoduro by a 300 meter wide channel. Secretly trendy, it attracts the upscale youth as well as travelers who come to take advantage of far more affordable prices than in the other districts of Venice. Even if renowned hotels have made it their stronghold, youth hostels have made a name for themselves in order to satisfy all budgets. Although very popular, this laid-back former working-class neighborhood has the downside of being an island. You then risk being dependent on the vaporetto and wasting time by multiplying the journeys to reach the heart of the city. But if you dream of sleeping in a palace in Venice, you will have the privilege of staying in incredibly luxurious yet completely affordable hotels!
The islands of Burano and Murano
It has been more than 700 years since glassblowers settled in Murano to practice their passion in complete peace of mind. Some tourist streets can be crowded during the day, but the rest of the island enjoys absolute calm from morning to night. Lovers of solitude are therefore served! What could be more pleasant than strolling through the shady and fragrant gardens, far from the crowds? Located just 1,5 km north of the City of the Doges, Murano is also easily accessible from St. Mark's Square. Twenty-five minutes by vaporetto from there, Burano will amaze you with its houses with multicolored facades. Even more intimate and authentic than its neighboring glass roof, this island looks like a paradise for fishermen. You can sit down in small fish restaurants and eat freshly caught seafood, in the company of the locals. However, remember to book in advance, as accommodation is scarce.
Luxury hotels where to sleep in Venice
Luxury hotels are plentiful in Venice, there is no doubt about it. As a couple, with family or friends, you may want to treat yourself to your accommodation in Venice. Here is a selection of three high-end hotels to sleep in Venice.
The Gritti Palace
Located in a completely renovated old Venetian residence, The Gritti Palace is one of the most luxurious establishments in Venice. It enjoys an ideal location in the San Marco district. The rooms are spacious and particularly luxurious. Restaurant, Rooms, Location See prices
Like the Bonfadini Historic Experience
The Ca'Bonfadini Historic Experience is located in the Cannaregio district, 2 kilometers from Piazza San Marco. A quiet area for this very upscale accommodation occupying a XNUMXth century building. Room, Decoration, Service Show prices
Baglioni Hotel Luna
Located in the heart of the San Marco district just 80 meters from Saint Mark's Square, the Baglioni Hotel Luna offers top-of-the-range services. An ideal establishment if you want to treat yourself during a stay in Venice. Breakfast, View, Location Show prices
Cheap sleep in Venice
Sleeping cheaply in Venice is not easy. Indeed Venice, being particularly touristy, housing prices tend to soar. Several solutions if you want to sleep cheaply in Venice, get away from it all and sleep, for example, in Mestre (we'll talk about it at the bottom of the article) or don't expect a hotel that's too modern or spacious rooms. However, some establishments offer good value for money.
Hotel Tivoli
The Hotel Tivoli, a two-star establishment, offers accommodation in Venice in a simple setting. Located 600 meters from the very center of Venice, the hotel offers single, double, triple or quadruple rooms. Price, Location See rates
Cannaregio Hotel 2357
Located in the Cannareigo district, this hotel offers modern, recently renovated rooms. Located just over a kilometer from Piazza San Marco, this establishment is a good choice for accommodation at reasonable rates in Venice. Value for money – Decoration See prices
Youth hostels in Venice
Last solution to stay at a lower cost in Venice, opt for a youth hostel. Indeed in Venice, as in many cities, youth hostels are on the rise and are becoming more and more popular thanks to a rise in the range of accommodation and services offered by them. Here are 3 hostels to discover in Venice.
These hostels have been selected based on their location, the services they offer and customer reviews.
Combo Venice
The Combo Venezia hostel will be the only hostel in our selection located on one of the islands in the historic center of Venice. The prices of hostels in the hyper center being rather high, the other hostels are located in Mestre. Well rated and well located, in the Cannaregio district, the hostel offers simple rooms as well as dormitories for 6 and 12 people from around thirty euros. Pitch See rates
Wombats City Hostel
Located in Mestre, Wombats City Hostel is one of the best rated hostels in Venice. It is ideally located in Mestre near public transport linking Mestre to the historic center of Venice. The hostel offers private rooms for 2 to 4 people as well as dormitories for 4, 6 and 8 people. The rates are particularly interesting since they start at less than 20€. Price See prices
You are Venice
One of the most popular hostels in Venice, Anda Venice is also one of the best rated in the city. Located in Mestre, it also benefits from a prime location, very close to transport links allowing you to reach the center of Venice in about ten minutes. The hostel has the advantage of offering private rooms for 2 to 9 people but also dormitories for 6 and 9 people at less than 20€. Price, Location See rates
Choose to sleep in Mestre
Mestre? This means nothing to you ? Mestre is a district of Venice located on the mainland unlike the historic center of Venice which is an island, although it is connected to the mainland by a bridge.
10 kilometers separate the city center of Mestre from the historic center of Venice. To reach this historic center from Mestre, you can take the ACTV public transport network. I advise you, in this case, to opt for a Venice City Pass including transport.
Why stay in Mestre? Quite simply because accommodation is (much) cheaper in Mestre than in the historic center of Venice. If your budget is limited or if you want to prioritize the quality of accommodation over location, then staying in Mestre may be a very good solution.
Transport being developed, it will be very easy for you to travel between your accommodation and the center of Venice.
Stay in MestreStaying in Mestre is the choice made by many travelers who want to stay very close to the historic center of Venice. Access to it is quick and easy. This allows you to take advantage of more affordable rates than on the islands of Venice. See the accommodations
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