Venice articles

What can you expect to spend in Venice for a night at a hotel? And for a restaurant meal? We'll answer both of these questions here. We'll also tell you where to go for cheap snacks and meals. Stick with us, Cheapos. » read more

Getting around Venice is different than in any other EuroCheapo city. How on earth do those Venetians get around? Well, by foot, vaporetto, and gondola, thanks for asking. We'll overview each of these modes of transportation in this brief transportation guide. » read more

Getting in from Venice's airport or train station is a snap. We'll lead you through your transit options here, which include bus, motoscafo, and water taxi. » read more

We've got some good Venice budget tips for you. We'll tell you what you'll need to pay to get into museums and other attractions in Venice, where you'll find the tourist information offices, and what the Venice Car offers. And of course we'll run through some free sights and attractions. » read more

Hey Cheapos! Read EuroCheapo's Italy Correspondent Annie Shapero's take on cicchetti, Venice's inexpensive and quick version of tapas.

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Learn about Venice before you visit the canaled city and impress everyone in your circle. We've assembled a Venice Top Five booklist here, with books by Sarah Dunant, Thomas Mann, Marlena De Blasi, Jon Berendt, and Andrea di Robilant.

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Few cities capture the spirit of romance like Venice, and Venice knows it. Expensive and quaint, Venice sometimes feels like a playground or a film set arranged around picturesque canals. But Venice isn't just about romance.

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Spend the day—or just a few hours— on the nearby island of Murano, touring a glass factory and picking up well-crafted souvenirs.

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Although the Lido is technically part of the city of Venice, the island can feel quite different, as it offers beaches, cute villas and an internationally famous film festival.

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Nestled into the easternmost pocket of Italy, the city of Trieste is a cultural crossroads, easily accessible to Venice by train.

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Venice cocoons visitors, casting a spell that few seek to have broken. For those insatiably itchy for travel, we've assembled three Venice daytrip suggestions: the glass industry island of Murano, beach spot the Lido, and the haunting port town of Trieste, up the Adriatic coast.

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Venice isn't known for its bars and clubs. However, the canalled city does offer a range of nightlife options. Here's our quick guide.

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