Mestre City Center Travel Guide
Venice
Visit Mestre City Center
Popular places to visit
Ferretto Square
Take photos of the imposing bell tower in this historic square before dropping in at the upscale boutiques along the colonnade.
Piazzale Roma
You can learn about the local history of Venice during your trip to a top site such as Piazzale Roma. Stroll along the marina or visit the stunning cathedral in the area.
St. Mark's Square
Experience the timeless charm of Venice’s glorious heart, home to the city’s most famous cultural icons, many cafés ... and several thousand pigeons.
Grand Canal
Venice’s famous canal winds through the city and brings you to nearly all of its world-famous attractions. Hop in a gondola or vaporetto to take it all in!
Rialto Bridge
Take a stroll across Venice’s oldest and most iconic bridge for romantic views, souvenir shopping and street entertainment.
Doge's Palace
This grand building was home to Venice’s rulers for centuries and is still a statement of wealth and power.
Things to do
Tour of The Real Hidden Venice
Magic Mask Decoration Class in St. Mark's Square
Eat Like a Local: Venice 3-Hour Small-Group Food Tasting Tour
Charming Gondola Ride on Grand Canal
Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride
Top hotels in Mestre City Center
Hotel Rialto
Staff was superb and room was clean and quaint.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova
Amazing hotel, amazing staff,, close airport close to venice city centre highly recommended
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
All the staff were courteous and welcoming. The lady room cleaner did a perfect job. The location was perfect 1 minute to St Marks Square, 4 minutes if it’s was flooded! Short direct route to Rialto area. Breakfast was good although cooked selection was same each day. The staff in the restaurant ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Hotel Montecarlo
Staff was very helpful, great breakfast and afternoon tea. Very close to the square.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Palazzo Veneziano
Breakfast was outstanding. Area f more secluded but may have been due to low
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
B&B HOTEL Venezia Laguna
Lovely staff. Room was spacious and spotless.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Mestre City Center
San Giuliano
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.
Favaro Veneto
Visitors to Favaro Veneto appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Ferretto Square and Forte Bazzera might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
Marghera
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.
Campalto
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.
Oriago
While Oriago may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Villa Valmarana at Mira and Villa Foscari La Malcontenta.
Tessera
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.
