Riviera del Brenta Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The view from the stables of the Villa Pisani. Kings and emperors, such as the likes of Napoleon, were welcomed in the villas 144 rooms. Now, the palace and grounds are a museum with gardens and a maze to explore. It is also quiet. We nearly had the entire place to ourselves. #History
The view from the stables of the Villa Pisani. Kings and emperors, such as the likes of Napoleon, were welcomed in the villas 144 rooms. Now, the palace and grounds are a museum with gardens and a maze to explore. It is also quiet. We nearly had the entire place to ourselves. #History
The remarkable Villa Pisani was where Hitler and Mussolini first met. It has also housed royalty such as Napoleon. The palace of the noble Pisani family lies along the Riviera del Brenta, an extension of Venetian Gran Canal on the land, 10 minutes away from Padua and 20 minutes from Venice. #History
Riviera del Brenta (Veneto, Italy): Historic villa on the river; Shutterstock ID 85873150
Pasticceria Tonolo -Best coffee shop in Venezia- Perfect breakfast to start you day at the carnival. There is probable no where else than here made the best coffee in the entire plnet, not even costa or starbucks. You will regret if you missed it. €1 for any sweat treats €2 for cuppuccino Only Standing

Where to stay in Riviera del Brenta

Villa Foscari, also called La Malcontenta, in Mira near Venice. Seen from the back.

Malcontenta

Visitors to Malcontenta enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Villa Foscari La Malcontenta is worth a stop.

Malcontenta
Hotel Rialto

Hotel Rialto

4 out of 5
San Marco 5149 Ponte Di Rialto Venice VE
The price is AU$187 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$187
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Great staff. Great position. Canal view room was magic!

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Hotel Rialto
Hyatt Centric Murano Venice

Hyatt Centric Murano Venice

4 out of 5
Riva Longa, 49 Venice VE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$166 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$166
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (997 reviews)
Room was good very clean New Year Eve dinner was wonderful well done!!

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Hyatt Centric Murano Venice
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo

4 out of 5
Piazza San Marco 1107 Venice VE
The price is AU$178 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
AU$178
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,685 reviews)
Great location

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
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Camping Fusina

Camping Fusina

3 out of 5
Via Moranzani, 93 Mestre VE
Stay at this campsite in Mestre. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (401 reviews)
Everyone was friendly, room was clean, and it's by the port so a lot of cool ships coming through, if you enjoy that kind of thing.

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Camping Fusina
Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre

Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre

Via Ca' Marcello 8L Mestre VE
Stay at this aparthotel in Mestre. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (783 reviews)
Great hotel. Easy access to Venice if you don’t want to haul your luggage once in Venice. Clean hotel. Great front desk staff. Easy walk to train station on flat even surface if you are rolling luggage. Stayed here twice…at the beginning of my trip to the Dolomites and again upon my return for my ...

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre
Hu Venezia Camping in Town

Hu Venezia Camping in Town

3 out of 5
Via Giuseppe De Marchi 7 Mestre VE
Stay at this family-friendly campsite in Mestre. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,740 reviews)
Perfect place if you are use to rving, we stay in the cabins and they are small but perfect.

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

Hu Venezia Camping in Town
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Popular places to visit

The remarkable Villa Pisani was where Hitler and Mussolini first met. It has also housed royalty such as Napoleon. The palace of the noble Pisani family lies along the Riviera del Brenta, an extension of Venetian Gran Canal on the land, 10 minutes away from Padua and 20 minutes from Venice. #History

Villa Pisani National Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Villa Pisani National Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Stra. Make time to visit the area's stunning cathedral or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Villa Pisani National Museum
St. Mark\'s Square which includes heritage architecture, a city and a square or plaza

St. Mark's Square

The beating heart of the city where you’ll find some of its most famous sights, its best cafes, and enjoy the true charm of Venice.

St. Mark's Square
Grand Canal which includes a ferry, heritage architecture and a marina

Grand Canal

Take a gondola ride along Venice’s beautiful canal and see the city and its magnificent sights in all their glory.

Grand Canal
Rialto Bridge

Rialto Bridge

Cross the romantic old bridge, one of Venice’s most iconic and world-famous sights, now packed with souvenirs and street entertainers.

Rialto Bridge
Port of Venice

Port of Venice

Explore the waterfront of Port of Venice and enjoy other activities such as boating in Venice. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.

Port of Venice
St. Mark\'s Basilica showing heritage architecture

St. Mark's Basilica

An exquisite Byzantine cathedral and one of the most striking of all Venice’s great attractions with a story as old as the city itself.

St. Mark's Basilica

Activities

Sidewalk flanked by colorful buildings in Burano

Murano & Burano Tour

AU$70
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Murano & Burano Tour
Single gondola paddles down waterway in Venice

Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride

AU$69
per traveller
72% of travellers recommend
Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride
Rialto market in Venice

Eat Like a Local: 3-hour Venice Small-Group Food Tasting Walking Tour

AU$156
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Eat Like a Local: 3-hour Venice Small-Group Food Tasting Walking Tour
Gondolas parked in the water next to the Hard Rock Cafe in Venice Italy

Hard Rock Cafe Venice Dining with Priority Seating

AU$55
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
Hard Rock Cafe Venice Dining with Priority Seating
Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat

Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat

AU$60
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat
Morning Walking Tour of Venice with Mini Cruise

Morning Walking Tour of Venice with Mini Cruise

AU$35
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Morning Walking Tour of Venice with Mini Cruise
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Cities near Riviera del Brenta

Sunrise at Venice!

Venice

Aerial view of Forte Marghera in Mestre Italy former Austrian fortification protecting Venice with water filled moat, artillery bastion, barracks

Mestre

Villa Foscari (1558-1560, by Andrea Palladio), World Heritage Site, Mira, near Venice, Veneto, Italy

Mira

Dolo, Venice, Italy: Along Brenta River; Shutterstock ID 195736829; Purchase Order: -

Dolo

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