We'll be flying into Venice and would like to see Venice the day before and after we board the cruise. Does it make sense to book rooms near St. Mark's or near the dock?
Posted by
Knoxville, TN, USA
7209 posts
Just for convenience of travelling I would book rooms closer to the train station of Venezia San Lucia (not Mestre). A couple of excellent hotels close to the train station is Abbazia and Antiche Figure.
Getting to/from St Marks with luggage will be a hassle for just one night.
Posted by
Portlandia
3313 posts
What Tim said. What's your budget for how many people?
Posted by
Sheboygan, Wisc., USA
934 posts
I think Brads idea is right on. If you stay near the boat dock you dont have to haul luggage very far and the last day before the cruise leaves the hotel will allow you to leave your luggage before you leave.
Posted by
Myrtle Beach, USA
12313 posts
For the sake of the luggage, stay near the cruise port. When you check into the boat, you can spend part of the day in Venice before you need to be onboard for departure. Not much going on on the ship before it daparts, just don't miss it.
Posted by
OP
Boston
2 posts
Thanks everyone!