Mestre

Travel Guide
Mestre featuring street scenes
Historic landmarks, sprawling green parks and traditional Italian culture make this suburb a comfortable, scenic retreat just minutes from the canals of Venice.

Mestre is an enchanting area full of parks, designer stores and a central piazza with historic landmarks. The region is a romantic and scenic retreat for vacationers and travelers. It is also known for its pizza restaurants that prepare traditional family recipes and its patisseries with homemade cakes. The commune provides a welcoming traditional ambiance with cobblestone streets and family-run stores.

Stroll around the scenic Piazza Ferretto. Peruse ancient buildings around the square and relax near the central water fountain which generates a sense of calm. Designer shops dot the surroundings. Eat at one of the piazza’s restaurants with al fresco dining along the pedestrianized area.

Next to the piazza is the Galleria Matteotti, a strip of stores enclosed by a glass roof. Browse jewelers and art shops.

Wander around the historic landmarks of Mestre, perhaps on a free tour of the 17th-century Cathedral of St. Lawrence. Look for the Torre dell’Orologio, a famous watchtower built in 1108 it is the only surviving remnant of a wall that protected the city in medieval times. Admire the Podestarile Palace, a centuries-old building now used as an important government building.

Have a picnic on the grass of San Giuliano Park. Stay for an outdoor concert in the evening. At the nearby Albanese Bissuola Park, you can feed the ducks in the pond.

Take a sip of Aperol, an orange-colored traditional alcoholic drink of tangy sparkling water. If you love coffee, be sure to have an espresso, typically served strong in Italy. Indulge in other Italian favorites, such as pizza and pasta. Although Italian is the main language in Mestre, you may encounter people ordering their meals in the Romance dialect of Venetian.

Due to its affordability, Mestre is often used as a base by travelers visiting the historic center of Venice. Use the easy transportation links between the two regions by train and bus at any time of day. The most practical connection is via the Venezia Mestre Railway Station.

Where to stay in Mestre

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Marghera

3.5/5(44 area reviews)

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.

Marghera
Mestre which includes street scenes

Mestre City Center

Well liked for its bars and monuments, Mestre City Center is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Ferretto Square and M9 Mestre Museum, and jump on the metro at Mestre Centro B1 to get around the city.

Mestre City Center

San Giuliano

4/5(19 area reviews)

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.

San Giuliano
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Tessera

4/5(34 area reviews)

Tessera is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Forte Bazzera and Cantina Marco Polo 6811 while in the area.

Tessera

Campalto

4/5(19 area reviews)

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.

Campalto
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Favaro Veneto

4/5(5 area reviews)

Visitors to Favaro Veneto appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Port of Venice and Ferretto Square might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

Favaro Veneto
a&o Hostel Venezia Mestre
a&o Hostel Venezia Mestre
Via Ca‘ Marcello 19, Mestre, VE
The price is RM339 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
RM339
per night
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Stay at this inn in Mestre. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Port of Venice ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
10/10 Outstanding
"Exceptional location close to the train station. Easy access to Venice and other cities to visit. Staff are sensational and very helpful"

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2024

a&o Hostel Venezia Mestre
Leonardo Royal Hotel Venice Mestre
Leonardo Royal Hotel Venice Mestre
4.5 out of 5
Via Ca Marcello, 6, Mestre
The price is RM540 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
RM540
per night
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Mestre. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (631 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable room, although a bit small, close to train / bus station, a lot of restaurants and shop nearby."

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

Leonardo Royal Hotel Venice Mestre
Hotel Plaza Venice
Hotel Plaza Venice
4 out of 5
Viale Stazione 36, Mestre, VE
The price is RM647 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
RM647
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Mestre. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"The stuff was very kind and helpful.. the hotel location is perfect I really recommend this hotel for all the travelers"

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2024

Hotel Plaza Venice
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Camping Serenissima
Camping Serenissima
3 out of 5
via Padana 334/A, Malcontenta, Mestre, VE
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly campground in Mestre. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Villa Foscari La Malcontenta ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (146 reviews)
"we found this to be a great place. even the restaurant had great food and cheap wine. You could also buy some things at their store. would stay there again for sure and it was very reasonably priced"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2023

Camping Serenissima
Hu Venezia Camping in Town
Hu Venezia Camping in Town
3 out of 5
Via Giuseppe De Marchi 7, Marghera, Mestre, VE
Stay at this 3-star campground in Mestre. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,103 reviews)
"The shuttle that takes you in & out of Venice was good.The restaurant was good. The accommodation was good"

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2023

Hu Venezia Camping in Town
Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre
Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre
Via Ca' Marcello 8L, Mestre, Venice
Stay at this aparthotel in Mestre. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (521 reviews)
"Everything went smoothly. The appartment was also really nice."

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2024

Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Mestre

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5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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3 - Okay
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2 - Disappointing
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1 - Terrible
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" "1 - Terrible 1.293103448275862%

5/5 - Excellent

Kathryn
26 Feb 2020

Great if you stay in the centre, Easy to get in to Venice. I wouldn't recommend the area near the train station.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
4 Feb 2020

It’s a base for visiting Venice. We didn’t explore as it’s a total contrast to Venice but a great base.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveller
28 Jan 2020

Rough, unclean, not worth staying in

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
18 Jan 2020

Love this town. We stay here in preference to Venice itself, and would holiday here without even going across to Venice! Not that keen on the area close to the station, which is a shame as the hotels look lovely. So many places to eat and drink here.

3/5 - Okay

Christopher
16 Jan 2020

Good flight connection.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
25 Nov 2019

There are some nices places to eat and to walk around but you got to find them, theyre like 5 - 10 mins from the hotel. hotel is good for transportation to airport or train stations