In which district of Venice is it best to stay? Not every tourist asks themselves this question, and completely in vain. In this beautiful city there are many places for those who want to relax and enjoy the beauty.
Tourists should take into account that all of Venice is conditionally divided into two parts. The first is located on the mainland, and the second on the islands themselves. The part that is located on the mainland of the city is called Mestre. Here are the most inexpensive hotels, because it is kind of Venice and kind of not quite. Here you will live not too close to the canals and gondolas, but you will still be able to get to them quickly enough. By bus or train, the journey will take about 15-20 minutes. Of course, time plays a role, but you will save a considerable amount of money.
On average, hotels in Mestre are 1.5–2 times cheaper compared to, for example, St. Mark's Square in Venice itself. So for budget tourists this is an excellent option. In addition, it is quite convenient to travel to neighboring regions from here, visiting villages and other places.
If you want to feel Venice completely, then it is better to choose its island part. Many places in this area can be explored on foot. Here are the most picturesque hotels in Venice, which captivate at first sight.
From the point of view of walking, it is better to choose the immediate vicinity of the Rialto Bridge. From here it is convenient to reach all the main attractions of the city, and on foot. For example, you can walk to St. Mark's Square in just 15 minutes. Of course, hotels here are much more expensive, but you have to pay for the beauty from the room window. As an alternative, you can choose neighboring districts, more distant from St. Mark's Square, but also located on the islands.
For example, many prefer hotels in the Cannaregio district. This region is north of the Rialto Bridge, it is much quieter and cheaper to live here. In addition, there are cozy restaurants with excellent cuisine nearby. You can also stay in Dorsoduro or the equally beautiful San Polo. Each district is good for tourists, each has interesting places. The only nuance – try to choose hotels away from the bus station on Piazzale Roma, because it is gloomy and noisy. And not all tourists like hotels on the islands of Giudecca and Lido di Venezia, because you can only get there by water.
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