We have had 12 amazing days in italy well planned thanks to rick steves great suggestions. But now, due to an itinerary change, we will have 2 nights in venice. I did not bring the venice chapter from my rick steves book because we were not going there. I need suggestions for where to stay and what to do over 1.5 days and 2 nights. Thanks ahead of time.
Posted by
Forest Grove, OR
12010 posts
You can access Rick's basic advice about Venice here.
I would use Booking.com to look for lodging. It's not everything, but what they do show you is what they have available at the time and you don't have to spend hours hunting for a room.
Good luck!
Posted by
North Carolina
2517 posts
If you're willing to consider guest houses run by monasteries and convents, have a look at monasterystays.com - there are several Venice listings.
Posted by
Rick Steves' Europe
16899 posts
You can also download Rick's free Audio Tours for a few keys sites. Between now and then, check your hotels for any books left by previous guests. Electronic versions of the Venice book are also for sale in Amazon Kindle format and for most e-book platforms.
Posted by
San Francisco Bay Area
5697 posts
For what to do -- what have you seen already? Then we can suggest other things.
Posted by
58 posts
Look at the Flora Hotel, very well located. Rick's books have listed it in the past, so assume they still do.
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118 posts
I quite enjoyed my half-day trip to Burano island. It's quite nice out there.
Posted by
USA
118 posts
I stayed here in august and thought it was great. Easy to get to the attractions from this hotel.
Hotel Mercurio
Calle del Fruttariol 1848
Venezia, 30124 - ITALY
Tel: 011 39 041 522 0947 Fax: 011 39 041 241 1079
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hotelmercurio.com
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23800 posts
Hit the local TI on arrival. They will provide more information that you can absorb in two days. They often will id things that may not be in guide books and are more to update than any guide can be. With late notice, it is best to use a booking service such as hotel.com or others.