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Mestre or San Marco: where to stay in Venice?
Both are popular bases in Venice. This is how their hotels compare, using guest ratings for 47 hotels in Mestre and 99 in San Marco.
| In short | Mestre | San Marco |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked hotels | 47 | 99 |
| Typical night (year average) | €112 | €261 |
| Average guest rating | 8.0 | 8.6 |
| Rated 9 or higher | 13% | 27% |
| 5-star hotels | 1 | 4 |
| 3 stars or fewer | 14 | 37 |
| Median distance to the centre | 9.1 km | 660 m |
| Average location score | 5.3 | 8.6 |
In short
- Hotels in San Marco rate higher: 8.6 on average against 8.0 in Mestre.
- San Marco has the larger share of hotels rated 9 or higher (27% vs 13%).
- San Marco has more hotels to choose from (99 vs 47).
- For a 5-star stay, San Marco has 4 hotels against 1 in Mestre.
- For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), San Marco has more options: 37 vs 14.
- The typical hotel in San Marco is closer to the city centre (660 m vs 9.1 km).
- Hotels in Mestre are cheaper: a typical night costs about €112 across the year, against €261 in San Marco.
- The two areas are about 9.8 km apart.
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FAQ: Mestre vs San Marco
Which has better-rated hotels, Mestre or San Marco?
San Marco: its 99 hotels average 8.6 out of 10, against 8.0 for the 47 hotels in Mestre.
Where are there more budget hotels, Mestre or San Marco?
Mestre. Its typical hotel night averages about €112 over the year; in San Marco it is about €261. Real Agoda prices for the hotels we track.