Should you stay in Mestre?
Pros: much lower prices, modern hotels, easy parking, direct trains across Italy and quick airport buses. Cons: it is an ordinary mainland town, and you miss Venice at night and in the early morning, its best hours. Many travellers split their stay: a night or two in the historic centre and the rest in Mestre.
Getting from Mestre to Venice
- Train: from Venezia Mestre to Venezia Santa Lucia in about 10 minutes, several times an hour. The cheapest and most reliable option.
- Tram T1 and buses (such as line 2) from the centre of Mestre to Piazzale Roma in about 15–20 minutes. Buses run through the night.
- Car: drive over the Ponte della Libertà to the garages at Piazzale Roma or Tronchetto (expensive) or park in Mestre.
Where to stay in Mestre
The area around Mestre station is the most practical, with many budget and mid-range hotels and the fastest link to Venice. The centre around Piazza Ferretto has more restaurants and evening life. Hotels on the outskirts are cheapest but require a bus or car.
Compare hotels near Venezia Mestre station: most are a 2-minute walk from trains to Venice.
Hotels near Mestre station →Access fee
On selected peak days, day visitors to the historic centre must pay an access fee. Rules for guests staying in Mestre and other parts of the municipality differ from those for day-trippers, so check the official site cda.ve.it before your visit.
Plan your Venice trip
Where to stay
Hotels, B&Bs and apartments: staying overnight lets you see Venice without the day crowds.
Hotels in Mestre →Tours from Mestre
Many Venice tours meet at Piazzale Roma or the station, 10 minutes from Mestre.
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