We are 2 seniors, arrive at the cruise port of Chioggia May 2. We will be spending 3 days in Venice ( we’ve been twice before). We understand that a water taxi is the quickest and easiest way to get to Venice. Any recommendations on:
1. Easy access 3 star hotels in Venice that are somewhat on the quiet side.
2. Best way to arrange for a water taxi that is not exorbitant. Companies like Viator charge a per person premium fee ($230 each). Thanks!
Posted by
martinez, ca, usa
2878 posts
hey hey kdandavati
if you are coming from chioggia cruise port, i would think there would be taxis or buses that would take you to piazzale roma, right next to venice train station (venezia santa lucia). buses (arrivaveneto.it) will be less expensive, or if you find another couple from ship willing to share taxi to piazzale roma.
once you find hotel you want, there are private water taxis right in front of train station to take you as close to hotel as possible, check for shared water taxi (venicelink.com under shuttle or motoscafivenezia.it put in info and see the cost, or if close enough walk to hotel) we use booking.com to find hotel and reserve. others will post some of their hotels they have stayed in, we were in apartments. if you find one within your budget (in euros?) you can email them for a better rate if available.
don't use viator, it's a third party reseller. when you say 3 star hotels what do you mean, star hotels is for more amenities (lifts/elevator, A/C, people at front desk to help you and answer questions, breakfast).
always come back at ask questions before booking to get good bad and ugly. good luck & enjoy
aloha
Posted by
Wengen
3640 posts
There is an interesting route from Chioggia to Venice that involves a combination of coordinated boats and busses. It is line 11, and it looks interesting.
https://actv.avmspa.it//sites/default/files/avm/linea11/linea11_interactve.html