Venice is one of the most visited cities not only in Italy but also in the world.. Every year, thousands of tourists flock to see Venice, known as the “Floating City”, before it sinks (!). This being the case, finding a cheap hotel in Venice can be annoying unfortunately.. While preparing my Venice accommodation guide, I divided the city into regions and listed which region to choose and why not.. I also added a city map of Venice to the article, so you can easily see which area is close to where.
Venice accommodation can read my Venice travel guide before proceeding, You can also take a look at my articles >Burano and Murano Island.
The lack of vehicle access to Venice also complicates the job of staying in Venice.. Like other cities abroad, the idea of ”let’s stay outside the city anyway, we have a car” is unfortunately not valid here.. This is Veniceyou need to change your habits a bit here The answer to the question Where to stay in Venice actually depends a bit on you.. You will either use the vaporettos of the floating city of Venice or, like us, you will mostly explore the city on foot. You hardly have a chance to travel in Venice, except for vaporettos, because sea taxis and gondolas are quite expensive.. You can read my article for Venice transportation guide.
The majority of those who come to Venice (including us) prefer the San Marco region because it is the center. This causes an increase in accommodation prices in Venice.. Good planning is essential for accommodation in Venice.. You can browse and book all Venice accommodation options here.
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Accommodations Near Venice
Before answering the question Where to stay in Venice, close to Venice Not to mention the accommodation. Because the Venice center is expensive in terms of accommodation, many people are looking for accommodation close to Venice.. There are two places I can recommend Venice for affordable accommodation: Mestre and Padova.
Mestre and Accommodation in PadovaIt is almost half the difference from accommodation prices in the center of Venice.
Accommodation in Mestre
Wherever you come to Venice by air, land or train, you must pass through Mestre.. Because Mestre is the first and closest city where Venice is connected to the mainland by bridge and railway.. This makes Mestre an important place for those who come to Venice to stay in this region.. You can reach Mestre from Venice in 10 minutes by train, 15 minutes by bus and 20 minutes by tram.. Ticket prices vary depending on the time you buy.. Prices range from 2 euros to 5 euros on average.. Mestre is also very attractive as it is very close to Venice Marco Polo Airport.
*Most of the Venetians also have their homes in Mestre.. Many of the rich Venetian people prefer to live in Mestre by renting their houses in the center to hotels.
The price of accommodation in Mestre starts from 50 euros per night for two people.
Accommodation in Padova
Known as a student town by most of us, Padova, after Mestre, has a very important place among tourists with its proximity to Venice.. You can reach Padova from Venice in 25 minutes by train that departs every 20 minutes, and in 1 hour by buses departing every hour.. Ticket prices vary depending on the time you buy.. Like Mestre, overnight accommodation prices in Padova start from an average of 50 euros for two people.
If you are planning to stay in Mestre or Padova, you can find the first and last departure times of the trains, trams and buses that provide transportation to Venice from where you left off. be sure to check. Even if the train is available until the morning, it is useful to check it out.
ADVICE: If you want to enjoy Venice, I recommend you to stay within the borders of Venice center.. Because although Venice is thought to be small, it is quite tiring with its complex streets.. Therefore, to stay, first try to find a place within the borders of Venice according to your budget.. When you consider the transportation costs you will pay when you stay in Mestre and Padova, it is almost the same price as accommodation in the center.
Accommodation Recommendations in Venice
We can also change the question of where to stay in Venice to Which area to stay in Venice. Because, as I mentioned at the beginning of the article, accommodation prices in Venice vary according to historical and touristic structures and proximity to the center. The most preferred areas for accommodation in Venice are in the center San Marco and San Polo especially in the east > Castello, Cannaregio to the north, Santa Croce to the west, and Dorsoduro to the south and Giudecca to the south .
For Those Who Want To Be In The Heart Of Venice: St. Mark’s Square
St. Mark’s Square, the most touristic area of Venice, is Venice’s most famous It has historical buildings. This situation not only increases the importance of San Marco but also increases the accommodation prices accordingly.
Pros of staying in San Marco Square:
- Venice’ The most popular historical buildings of the s are the Duchess Palace, Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark’s Basilica, St Mark’s Bell Tower and within walking distance of the historical clock tower.
- Home to many historical buildings, as well as the Rialto Bridge’ and the Accademia You can walk to the Art Gallery in fifteen minutes.
- You can have dinner with a piano and violin recital in and around San Marco Square, and enjoy the square to the fullest at night.
- You can easily reach all kinds of luxury.
Cons of staying in St. Mark’s Square:
- Restaurant in and around the square and cafes liliness burns pocket. Sitting at the table to listen to the piano and violin recital requires paying a coperto fee of 13 euros per person.
- The only thing I would complain about more than the expensiveness of San Marco Square is that it is too crowded.. Since the most famous buildings of Venice are here, the square is overcrowded, especially at noon.. If you are someone who is tired of being surrounded by tourists, think again.
- This is the region with almost the most expensive hotels in Venice.. The average nightly cost of accommodation in St. Mark’s Square and the surrounding hotels varies between 80 and 1500 euros.
San You can find and book all accommodation options in the Marco area here.
The Most Pleasant Addresses to Enjoy Daily Life in Venice: San Polo and Santa Croce
You can clearly see the flow of daily life in Venice in San Polo and Santa Croce, which is home to the Rialto Bridge, perhaps the most beautiful among 400 bridges in Venice.
Pros of staying in San Polo and Santa Croce:
- If you have rented a house instead of a hotel in San Polo, the commercial heart of Venice from past to present, you can buy products that you can create wonders in your kitchen from the Rialto market.
- A few minutes’ walk to Venice’s nightlife and best restaurants You can easily find gondola tours right next to the Rialto Bridge.
- Santa Croce, which is within walking distance of the Santa Lucia Train station, is very convenient if you want to stay close to the train stations.
- Both areas are quite quiet and calm compared to San Marco.
- If you intend to come to Venice by car, there is a parking lot in Santa Croce.
- Rialto to San Marco Connected by a bridge, San Polo has much more affordable accommodation compared to San Marco.
Cons of staying in Santa Croce;
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- You won’t find the luxury of San Marco in Santa Croce.
- You stay far away from touristic areas like San Marco.
- You have to spend most of your time on transportation.
The average nightly stay in hotels in San Polo and Santa Croce, located between Santa Lucia Train station and San Marco, varies between 70 euros and 400 euros for two people.
The Best Address to Get Satisfied with Venetian Architecture and Art: Dorsoduro
Dorsoduro is a place where works of famous artists such as Bellini, Titian, Tintoretto and Venice’s The Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute, as well as the Gallerie Dell’Accademia, which hosts the historical development, are located here.. Dorsoduro is located on the opposite bank of San Marco.
Pros of staying in Dorsoduro:
- To Venice’s famous art gallery and historical buildings You are within walking distance.
- You can walk to the Grand Canal in ten minutes.
- You can walk to Santa Lucia Train Station in fifteen minutes.
- More convenient than other areas
Cons of staying in Dorsoduro;
- If you’re not staying near Accademia, you’ll probably be a bit far from San Marco square.
- As it is one of the most preferred areas by tourists, you may encounter crowds from time to time.
The average nightly accommodation fee in hotels in Dorsoduro varies between 40 euros and 1000 euros for two people.
One of Venice’s Most Popular Accommodation Places: Cannaregio
With its walking distance to St. Mark’s Square, it is one of the best places to stay in Venice. Cannaregio, one of the popular accommodation areas, is also home to the famous Jewish quarter.
Pros of staying in Cannaregio:
- You can enjoy staying in the historical part of the city.
- You can easily reach the islands of Murano and Burano from Cannaregio, which is in the north of Venice.
- If you are wondering how to carry your suitcase after getting off the train, Santa Lucia Train Its station is located in this area.
Cons of staying in Cannaregio:
- To St. Mark’s Square, where the heart of Venice beats and you have to walk half an hour to the Rialto Bridge.
- The streets can be more secluded in the evenings.
Although the hotels in Cannaregio are not luxurious, the prices that used to be cheap are not so much anymore.. The average nightly cost of accommodation at hotels in Cannaregio ranges from 70 euros to 250 euros.
To all accommodation options in Cannaregio You can browse and book here.
If you want to live like a Venetian: Castello
Indigenous people in Venice It draws attention with its proximity to Castello San Marco Square, one of the most populated areas.. As well as being the largest area of Venice, it also hosts the historic Venice Shipyard (Arsenale di Venezia).
Pros of staying in Castello;
- The Naval History Museum of Venice, which is a maritime city, and the Venice Shipyard (Arsenale di Venezia) are located in Castello.
- If you want to be with the locals, you are at the right place.
- The second most popular district after San Marco. You can reach the main square in ten to fifteen minutes on foot.
Cons of staying in Castello;
- The largest area in Venice It can be difficult for those who don’t like walking because of its location.
- If you stay east of Castello, you will be too far from San Marco and Rialto Bridge.
A night stay at hotels in Castello is for two people. It varies between 80 and 600 euros.
You can browse all accommodation options in Castello here, and make reservations.
For Those Who Want to Watch the Venice Landscape from a Distance: Giudecca
Although Giudecca is known as the area where the wealthy live in Venice, it offers us a magnificent view of Venice.. You can also check out St. Mark’s Square from here.
Pros of staying in Giudecca:
- If you don’t like crowds, you can enjoy the wonderful view of Venice in peace. You can go out.
- You can chat with the locals, admire the historic houses.
Cons of staying in Giudecca:
- Giudecca, unlike other parts of Venice, is not connected to the city by any bridges.
- To get to Venice, you have to take a vaporetto or a water taxi.
- Not far from touristic areas.
. Average accommodation prices in Giudecca vary between 100 and 1500 euros per night.
Venice Accommodation Recommendation
After giving so much advice, I will of course not tell you where we are staying Venice will be the place to stay before we arrange our trip. we listed the affordable places one after the other. Since we made the reservation 6 months in advance, we were able to find a place more easily and the price was very convenient compared to where we were staying.. Since it was my first time in Venice, we wanted to stay in a central place, so we searched for hotels in San Marco and San Polo.. In the Hotel Citta di Milano we finally found, the cost of accommodation for two for three nights was 175 euros.. Being a five-minute walk from Citta di Milano San Marco Square, it gave us a great advantage.. Its room was perhaps the most luxurious of the Italian cities I’ve stayed in.. Moreover, breakfast is included in the accommodation fee.. Wi-Fi was very suffocating in the room.. If it is your first visit to Venice, I would recommend it if you are looking for a place close to the central places.
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