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Santa Croce

One of the quieter districts, but easily accessible from the airport as taxi’s and airport buses stop at Piazzale Roma in this district. About 25 minutes by vaporetto to St. Mark’s Square, this area has plenty going for it as it has recommended museums and restaurants and is close to the Rialto market.

Churches

Churches of Santa Croce

The Church of San Nicolò da Tolentini sums up what makes Venice so amazing.

Museums & Galleries

Palazzo Mocenigo

Palazzo Mocenigo houses the Museum of Textiles and Costumes and is part of the Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia.

Museums & Galleries

Museo di Storia Naturale

The Natural History Museum of Venice is housed in the Fondaco dei Turchi.

Museums & Galleries

Ca’ Pesaro

This monumental Baroque palace on the Grand Canal houses the Oriental Art Museum and the Museum of Modern Art.

Gardens

Giardini Papadopoli

One of the things you can miss on a longer stay in Venice is greenery! These are pleasant gardens near the bus station Piazzale Roma.

Hotels

Hotel Papadopoli

Run by Sofitel, so extremely comfortable and well run, this hotel is very close to the train station and Piazzale Roma.

Mid Range Hotels

Hotel Falier

This is a very clean and well run two star budget hotel not that far from the bus station, Piazza Roma.

Mid Range Hotels

Hotel al Sole

This three star hotel is in a surprisingly grand building in a good location for both discovering Venice and for arriving to and from the bus station.

Hotels

Ca’ Nigra Lagoon Resort

I am recommending this hotel on the basis of its beautiful garden on the Grand Canal and for its location close to the train station and Piazzale Roma, the bus station.

Spritz & Cicchetti

Da Lele

A tiny little bacaro by the magnificent but not that visited church of San Tolentino and very close to Piazzale Roma.

Ice Cream

Gelateria Alaska

The owner, Carlo Pistacci, is passionate about his icecream and it is all home made.

Restaurants

Vecio Fritolin

High quality fish and seafood on offer in this well run restaurant.

Restaurants

Osteria Trefanti

In a tranquil location, Osteria Trefanti is a small, intimate but very pleasant restaurant.

Restaurants

Osteria Mocenigo

Homely and cosy casual restaurant with a lovely atmosphere.

Restaurants

La Zucca

Unusually for Venice, where fish is what is usually on offer, La Zucca offers vegetarian and meat dishes.

Restaurants

Ai Ponte del Megio

Lovely location by a junction of a couple of canals. Casual, friendly, low key trattoria with very good home made food.

Cafes Pasticceria

Rio Marin

This nice low key pasticceria is located by a pleasant canal and has tables outside.

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