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Lido di Venezia hotels and apartmentsVenice's popular seaside resort is a convenient place to stay if you're flying in or out of Venice, or if you want to enjoy the beach for a week (with or without your car).
ABOVE: The Lido di Venezia is a barrier island between the Adriatic Sea and the Venetian Lagoon. From the Lido - Santa Maria Elisabetta ACTV stop (near the dot below "Lido di Venezia"), Venice's historic center is only a few minutes away by public water bus. The Lido di Venezia is only a short trip by vaporetto from Venice's main tourist haunts, but it has an altogether different vibe. The island (which protects the Venetian Lagoon from the Adriatic Sea) is a beach resort and dormitory suburb where you can drive, ride bicycles, work on your tan, or even play golf. As a bonus, hotels tend to be cheaper on the Lido than in Venice's historic center. Most hotels on the Lido fit under two general headings (click the links for hotel listings):
Vacation apartments:If you're traveling with a family, or if you're staying more than a few days, consider a short-term holiday rental. For detailed listings from our affiliate partner (including photos and reviews by paying guests), see: Tip for cruisers:
This is much cheaper than hiring a water taxi, and it makes the Lido a great place to stay before or after cruises with Costa, MSC, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, Holland America, Princess, and other "large ship" lines that use the Marittima terminals. For more information about the Lido:
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