Mestre – An Overview
The city of Mestre is on the mainland that connects to the Venetian lagoon. For many travelers to Venice you will not stay in this part of Italy. This is not really such a bad thing as there really is not too much to do and see in this city. Rather Mestre is more of a jumping off point to get to Venice.
So then why devote an entire blog post to this non descript city? Well for many that want a
cheap romantic vacation in Venice but do not want to spend loads of money you have the option of staying in Mestre. Mestre caters to the budget Venice traveler as many of the hotels are a fraction of the cost then what you will stay in Venice. So you see a romantic stay in Venice is possible if you are willing to venture out a bit and stay in the less glamorous sections of this lagoon.
Here are just some of the places you can stay in Mestre that is sure to be kind ot your wallet.
Bw Hotel Bologna
Via Fiave 214, Mestre, VE 30175
One of the better rated hotels this is a sure bet to have your cake and eat it as well while you enjoy your stay.
Ambasciatori Hotel
Corso Del Popolo, Mestre, VE 30172
Another fine establishment that is sure to please many if not most. Certainly worth a visit if you are in the area.
Hotel Paris
Via Venezia, 11, , Mestre, Veneto 30171
I have not heard any negative reviews of this hotel yet so I am very confident that you should enjoy your stay here.
Kappa Hotel
Via Trezzo 8, Mestre, VE 30174
A quaint place that is sometimes well received by some. Since the reviews are hit and miss I might venture someplace else but it is worth mentioning.
There are many other places to stay because as I said that Mestre caters to the budget traveler and there seems to be an endless supply of those in the world. Besides who wants to spend an enormous amount of money when your eyes are closed anyways? I am sure you understand what I mean. If you are planning on going to Venice at some point make sure you check out Mestre as it will sure save your wallet some bucks.
February 13th, 2008 at 2:25 am
Some good advice there; I stayed in Mestre the first time I visited Venice, and it was definitely much cheaper than staying in Venice proper.
I would, however, recommend staying at least one night on Venice as well, just to get the overall feeling for Venice’s atmosphere.
April 9th, 2008 at 10:50 pm
Will be visiting Venice in the summer, any more tips on the best spots to see? Maybe off the beaten track.
April 10th, 2008 at 8:51 am
Well I have said I am writing a series on the Dolomites which is pretty off the beaten track and great if you are a backpacker. It is really the Italian alps which is on the border to Switzerland.
April 10th, 2008 at 5:33 pm
I will look forward to taking a look at that Richard, and a backpacker I am so may be up my street…