Mestre Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Mestre
Visitors toVeniceare often perplexed to see so many tourists and very few locals, and wonder where do the Venetians do live. In fact, most Venetians, including many who work in Venice lagoon's cafes, restaurants, shops and even gondeliers, live in Venice's mainland, Mestre. For most part, Mestre is a normal, modernItaliancity with all the conveniences and problems, but not enough to make it a destination on its own. Due to the cheaper accommodation (especially for hotels with 3 stars and above), cheaper parking facilities, and better access to Marco Polo airport, Mestre is often used as a base to explore Venice. Whether it is a good idea to stay in Mestre when the intention is to visit central Venice is a matter of taste and convenience. Note that while it's possible to save some money by
Top Attractions in Mestre
Explore the best things to see and do in Mestre:
- ★Duomo di Mestre
- ★Parco Bissuola
- ★Parco San Giuliano
- ★Piazza Ferretto
Where to Eat in Mestre
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Aki Restaurant
- 🍴Brothers Fast Food & Namaste Indian Restaurant
- 🍴Cicchetteria Ristorante Casa Fortuna
- 🍴Da Marilù
- 🍴Da Michele Pizza e Ristò
- 🍴Dining Room Marghera
Where to Stay in Mestre
- 🏨Al Piccolo Hotel
- 🏨Anda Venice Hostel
- 🏨Antico Mulino Hotel
- 🏨A&O Hostel Hotel Venice Mestre 1
- 🏨A&O Hostel Hotel Venice Mestre 2
- 🏨Camping Fusina
Mestre Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: