Mestre City Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Grand Canal
Take a gondola ride along Venice’s beautiful canal and see the city and its magnificent sights in all their glory.
Rialto Bridge
Cross the romantic old bridge, one of Venice’s most iconic and world-famous sights, now packed with souvenirs and street entertainers.
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.
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.
Activities
Hard Rock Cafe Venice Dining with Priority Seating
Venice Small Group Walking Tour of Most-Famous Sites &Attractions
Venice Islands Cruise: Murano & Burano islands and optional Torcello
The Essence of Venice in a Stress Free Small group Walking Tour with a Top Guide
St. Mark’s & Doge’s Palace: Full Experience Skip-the-Line Tour
Our pick of the best Mestre City Center Hotel Deals
Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova
Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025
Hotel Montecarlo
Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025
The St. Regis Venice
Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025
Hotel Abbazia
Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025
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.
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.
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.
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 Foscari La Malcontenta and Villa Valmarana at Mira.
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.
- Municipal Tower of Mestre
- St. Mark's Square
- Grand Canal
- Rialto Bridge
- St. Mark's Basilica
- Port of Venice
- Doge's Palace
- Lido of Venice Beaches
- Porto Marghera
- Piazza Brescia
- Teatro La Fenice
- Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua
- Tronchetto Waterbus Stop
- St Mark's Campanile
- Bridge of Sighs
- Beach of Sottomarina
- Giardini della Biennale
- Noventa di Piave Designer Outlet
- Scrovegni Chapel
- Peggy Guggenheim Museum