Planning a trip to Venice?
Written by
Emma Harrison
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5 min read
Why visit Venice
With its intricate network of 150 canals, 400 charming bridges, and its collection of breathtaking 16th- and 17th-century palaces and piazzas, it’s easy to see why Venice is regarded as one of Europe’s most picturesque and beguiling cities.
Venice may be small, but it certainly packs a punch, offering up a plethora of exciting things to see and do. You can easily walk around Venice as it’s so compact, but to get the most out of your trip, make sure to create your very own Venice Pinboard which will let you maximise every single second of your trip.
Timeless, elegant and captivating, why not plan a city break to Venice that is as unique as you are?
The floating city is built on water, so that is one of the best ways to explore Venice. Whilst it’s busy all year around, to avoid the crowds why not take a sunrise boat tour that will allow you to explore the city from its famous waterways.
Choose from an iconic Venetian gondola, one of the city’s many water buses, or why not hop on board a private water taxi instead? Add all your touring options to your Venice Pinboard along with all the other exciting things to see and do to your travel itinerary.
Where to stay in Venice
With its effortless blend of rich history and contemporary comfort, the Palazzo Marcello Hotel Al Sole is a delightful 3 star hotel situated in the heart of Venice, Italy.
Set within a meticulously restored 15th-century palazzo, it is one of the few Venetian hotels that has a garden area and is ideally positioned just a few minutes' walk from some of Venice’s most famous attractions, such as the Gallerie dell’Accademia and the Chiesa dei Frari, making it a convenient and elegant base for discovering the magic of the city.
You can enjoy a three night break staying at the Palazzo Marcello Hotel Al Sole for just £447 and with flights from just £62 return, how can you resist?
With its effortless blend of rich history and contemporary comfort, the Palazzo Marcello Hotel Al Sole is a delightful 3 star hotel situated in the heart of Venice, Italy.
Set within a meticulously restored 15th-century palazzo, it is one of the few Venetian hotels that has a garden area and is ideally positioned just a few minutes' walk from some of Venice’s most famous attractions, such as the Gallerie dell’Accademia and the Chiesa dei Frari, making it a convenient and elegant base for discovering the magic of the city.
You can enjoy a three night break staying at the Palazzo Marcello Hotel Al Sole for just £447 and with flights from just £62 return, how can you resist?
TOP TRAVEL TIPS
Here are our top travel tips for visiting Venice!
If you are looking to visit some of Venice’s top attractions, even out of peak season they will be busy, so plan ahead using your Pogo travel app. Search and pin all the things you want to do and purchase your entrance tickets in advance. Don’t forget you and your travel buddies can collaborate in real time on Pogo, adding things to do, which restaurants you want to visit when you share your Pinboard.
Pack the right clothing and footwear - You’re going to do a lot of walking in this city, and the pavements can be uneven and slippery, so leave the high heels and even (gasp!) the flip flops at home. Wear trainers or shoes with plenty of grip. Why not create a packing list in Pogo Pocket to ensure you pack the right things?
We are not going to lie, Venice can be a pretty expensive city! Even if you opt for cheap flights and budget-friendly accommodation, to save you from any painful restaurant bills, do your research ahead of your trip and search for the more low cost restaurants and bars to add to the ‘Eat & Drink’ section of your Venice Pinboard.
Our top tip for grub on the go? Take advantage of the cheap bar snacks such as cicchetti and take a reusable water bottle to fill up at the many drinking fountains around the city.
