Your stay — Oasi Verde
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The Property — Oasi Verde
Oasi Verde is a reliable three-star in Mestre's business district, just past the lagoon from Venice. The lobby feels like a functional Italian pit-stop: tiled floors, a small reception desk, and a breakfast room off to the side. Its USP is price and practicality — clean rooms, free parking, and the tram stop for central Venice a two-minute walk away. Best suited to budget-conscious travellers who treat the hotel as a base and don't mind an 18-minute commute to Piazzale Roma.
Chronicles of Mestre
Mestre grew as the mainland settlement of Venice, emerging as a trading post on the Roman road Via Annia. After the fall of the Republic, it became an industrial hub in the 19th and 20th centuries, with factories and a rail yard linking Venice to the continent. Post-war development expanded it into a dormitory suburb, though the old town retains a grid of narrow streets and a 15th-century clock tower. Today Mestre is a practical gateway for Venice — cheaper, less crowded, and increasingly a cultural centre in its own right with the M9 museum and a growing food scene.
Best Time to Visit
Full Mestre guide →Best months
April to June and September to October: pleasant temperatures (15-25°C), lower humidity than peak summer, and fewer cruise-ship crowds in Venice. April's Biennale previews add cultural energy without the July gridlock.
Peak / festival surge
July and August: Venice sees up to 60,000 day-trippers daily, and Mestre gets the overflow. Hotel prices in Mestre double from shoulder rates, driven by Acqua Alta (though rare in summer) and the Festa del Redentore (third weekend July, fireworks over the lagoon).
Budget shoulder season
November (excluding first week) and February: hotels drop 30-50% from summer. Mestre is quiet, and Venice's Acqua Alta season adds dramatic low-tide walks. Pack waterproof shoes, but enjoy empty St Mark's Square.
Weather & packing
Venice's climate is transitional: July averages 23°C but humidity hits 75% plus afternoon thunderstorms are common. Pack a lightweight rain jacket and breathable linen — never rely on an umbrella alone for sudden downpours.
Live City Briefing — Mestre
- Mestre's tram line T1 (to Venice Piazzale Roma) is running fully after 2024 upgrades; buy tickets at Tabacchi or via the app. No cash on board.
- Venice's access fee for day-trippers (€5, dates vary) is active in summer 2026 — check the city portal before crossing the lagoon.
- The new M9 district in Mestre centre has just opened a public rooftop garden, offering free views of the lagoon and Alps on clear days.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Oasi Verde, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 2 or 3 facing the inner courtyard (rear of the building). These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level noise but low enough for quick stair access if the lift is busy. The courtyard side is quieter than the street side, and the balconies on these floors catch afternoon light without direct traffic fumes.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (street-level) as they pick up pedestrian and vehicle noise from Via Gattamelata, a busy arterial road. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor — the lift is old and clatters loudly, especially in the morning when tour groups leave for Venice.
Best views
From upper floors (4-5) facing south, you can see a sliver of the Venetian lagoon and the domes of San Marco on a clear day. But the trade-off is street noise and less privacy. The courtyard view (rear) is of a walled garden with cypress trees — not spectacular but peaceful, and worth taking over a sea glimpse with traffic roar.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest. The hotel’s layout has thick party walls and double-glazed windows facing the courtyard, but floors 1 suffers from ground transmission of traffic vibrations.
🔊 Noise notes
Via Gattamelata is a dual-carriageway with buses and heavy trucks heading to the port. Peak noise is 7-9am and 5-7pm. The bar downstairs has a jukebox that runs until 11pm on weekends, and the internal courtyard echoes voices from the breakfast room (7-10am). A pair of foam earplugs is essential.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room on the courtyard side (pacifico) when booking — the reception desk is happy to note it, and it’s free. 2. The hotel offers free parking in a secure garage, but spaces are limited. Email them at least 48 hours before arrival to reserve a spot, otherwise you’ll pay €12/day at the nearby public car park.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Oasi Verde
Free basic Wi-Fi (2 Mbps) in rooms and lobby. Premium upgrade €5/day for 20 Mbps.
One lift serves all 4 floors. No stairs-only sections.
Digital PressReader app access free with room code; no physical papers. No notable building heritage.
Check-in 14:00–23:30; earlier bag drop available. Late check-out till 12:00 for €30, till 14:00 for €60 (subject to availability).
Free for day of arrival/departure; no charge.
Step-free main entrance and lift to all floors. One ground-floor accessible room available; no other adapted bathrooms.
Private on-site parking €15/night, limited spaces. Nearby public garage at Via L. Da Vinci, €12/24h. No EV chargers on site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.00 per person per night (up to 10 nights; 14+ pay reduced rate)
Deposit & card hold: First night charged as deposit at booking. €100 hold on credit card at check-in for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Santa Maria della Pace (518 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Parrocchia della Beata Vergine Addolorata (755 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Sala del Regno dei Testimoni di Geova (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa del Cuore Immacolato di Maria (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parco Area Caviglia — 132 m · ~2 min walk
M9 Museo 900 — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
Teatro del Parco — 952 m · ~12 min walk
Parco Giochi Kolbe — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Farmacia Gumirato — 404 m · ~5 min walk
Venezia Carpenedo — 2.3 km · ~28 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in bank branches for the best rate; avoid forex bureaux at Venezia Mestre station and Marco Polo Airport which charge poor rates and high fees.
Major credit and debit cards accepted in most shops, supermarkets, and restaurants; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are common; carry some cash for small markets and cafes.
Tipping is not expected; round up the bill or leave 1–2 EUR for good service in restaurants, small change for taxis, and 1 EUR per bag for hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar counter — about 1.00–1.20 EUR.
Panino or pizza al taglio from a bakery or bar — about 5–8 EUR including a drink.
Pizza or pasta main in a casual trattoria — about 10–14 EUR.
Convenience and variety shops along Via Piave and near the station sell fritto misto, tramezzini, and pizza slices; also look for takeaway kebab shops.
Supermarkets: Conad, Coop, and Eurospin are common in the area.
Affordable shopping along Via Piave and in the Galleria Breda retail park; also try the Mercatino dell'Usato for second-hand clothes.
ACTV single bus/tram ticket 1.50 EUR (valid 75 minutes), day pass 20 EUR; from Venice Marco Polo Airport, take the ATVO bus to Piazzale Roma (10 EUR) or the cheaper ACTV line 15 (8 EUR) to Mestre station.
Avoid eating and drinking on the main tourist streets near the station — prices drop a 5-minute walk away. Use the ACTV day pass for unlimited travel on buses and trams. Buy groceries at Conad or Eurospin and make your own lunches.
Good to know — Mestre
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Emergency Contacts
MestreWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Mestre, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Oasi Verde
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Gumirato — 404 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Venezia Mestre Railway Station → Venezia Santa Lucia (Venice island)
💡 This is the cheapest and fastest way to reach Venice proper. Buy tickets from the station machines or the Trenitalia app. Validate the ticket before boarding – use the green machines on the platform.
Marco Polo Airport (VCE) → Mestre Railway Station / Viale Stazione
💡 Buy tickets from the machine outside Arrivals or the ATVO ticket desk. Validate your ticket before boarding – fines are steep. Hotel Ariston is a 5–minute walk from the bus stop.
Hotel Ariston area (Piazzale Donatori di Sangue) → Venezia Piazzale Roma (main bus terminal)
💡 Buy a single ticket (75 minutes unlimited travel) from Tabacchi shops or the ACTV app. The stop is a 2–minute walk from the hotel. Avoid the express trains if you’re not in a rush – this bus drops you right at the bridge to the Rialto.
Marco Polo Airport (VCE) → Hotel Ariston, Mestre
💡 Official white taxis charge a flat rate of about 35 EUR to Mestre. Avoid unofficial touts inside the terminal – prebook a reliable company like Radio Taxi Venice (+39 041 5952) for peace of mind.
About Mestre
Wikipedia ↗
Mestre (Italian pronunciation: [ˈmɛstre]) is a borough of the comune of Venice on the mainland opposite the historical island city in the region of Veneto, Italy. Administratively, Mestre forms (together with the nearby Carpenedo) the Municipalità di Mestre-Carpenedo, one of the six boroughs or dist...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Oasi Verde?
Request a room on floors 2 or 3 facing the inner courtyard (rear of the building). These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level noise but low enough for quick stair access if the lift is busy. The courtyard side is quieter than the street side, and the balconies on these floors catch afternoon light without direct traffic fumes.
Which rooms should I avoid at Oasi Verde?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (street-level) as they pick up pedestrian and vehicle noise from Via Gattamelata, a busy arterial road. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor — the lift is old and clatters loudly, especially in the morning when tour groups leave for Venice.
Is Oasi Verde noisy?
Via Gattamelata is a dual-carriageway with buses and heavy trucks heading to the port. Peak noise is 7-9am and 5-7pm. The bar downstairs has a jukebox that runs until 11pm on weekends, and the internal courtyard echoes voices from the breakfast room (7-10am). A pair of foam earplugs is essential.
Which rooms have the best views at Oasi Verde?
From upper floors (4-5) facing south, you can see a sliver of the Venetian lagoon and the domes of San Marco on a clear day. But the trade-off is street noise and less privacy. The courtyard view (rear) is of a walled garden with cypress trees — not spectacular but peaceful, and worth taking over a sea glimpse with traffic roar.
What are insider tips for staying at Oasi Verde?
1. Ask for a room on the courtyard side (pacifico) when booking — the reception desk is happy to note it, and it’s free. 2. The hotel offers free parking in a secure garage, but spaces are limited. Email them at least 48 hours before arrival to reserve a spot, otherwise you’ll pay €12/day at the nearby public car park.
What time is check-in at Oasi Verde?
Check-in at Oasi Verde is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Oasi Verde have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (2 Mbps) in rooms and lobby. Premium upgrade €5/day for 20 Mbps.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Oasi Verde?
€3.00 per person per night (up to 10 nights; 14+ pay reduced rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Oasi Verde?
Panino or pizza al taglio from a bakery or bar — about 5–8 EUR including a drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Oasi Verde?
ACTV single bus/tram ticket 1.50 EUR (valid 75 minutes), day pass 20 EUR; from Venice Marco Polo Airport, take the ATVO bus to Piazzale Roma (10 EUR) or the cheaper ACTV line 15 (8 EUR) to Mestre station.
When is the best time to visit Mestre?
April to June and September to October: pleasant temperatures (15-25°C), lower humidity than peak summer, and fewer cruise-ship crowds in Venice. April's Biennale previews add cultural energy without the July gridlock.
Top Attractions in Mestre
💡 Entry is free during opening hours, but check the timetable posted on the door—it's often closed for lunch between 12:30 and 15:30. The crypt is not always accessible.
💡 Stop for a €1 coffee at a bar on the square and watch locals go about their day. The Torre dell'Orologio is free to view from outside, but you need a reservation to climb it.
💡 Go at sunset for a clear view of the Venice skyline without the crowds or cost of a water taxi. Bring your own snacks as there's little food on site.
💡 Take bus 53 from Mestre station to Cavallino-Treporti and walk 10 minutes. Bring mosquito repellent in summer. The best birdwatching is at dawn or dusk.
💡 Entry costs €10 for adults but is free for under-18s and over-65s. Check their website for discounted combined tickets with the nearby Torre dell'Orologio. Give it 1.5–2 hours.