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Venice is a city to visit if you like walking about randomly. Don\'t visit if you\'re not prepared to get lost regularly. My review says shopping is good, but that\'s a bit misleading - shopping is good if you\'re into glass, gelato, wine and designer gear. The first three I...more Venice is a city to visit if you like walking about randomly. Don\'t visit if you\'re not prepared to get lost regularly. My review says shopping is good, but that\'s a bit misleading - shopping is good if you\'re into glass, gelato, wine and designer gear. The first three I was fine with! There wasn\'t a lot to see in Venice unless you\'re into churches, but you can occupy yourself for days just wandering about, which is equally interesting from my point of view. I definitely wouldn\'t say it\'s a city for \'chilling out\'. There\'s nowhere to chill, for one thing! But as a city to find a nice ristorante, overlooking a canal, for a glass of wine and some good food in the early evening... it can\'t be beaten!close

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by kat6980 – posted on May 9, 2008

5

Not the best hostel i\'ve stayed in. On each level there\'s 6 dorms/2 baths and no ceilings so you can hear EVERYTHING! It\'s a fun hotspot for school trips as well, there was at least 4 schools while i was there so you felt like you were at camp. The breakfast was literally a...more Not the best hostel i\'ve stayed in. On each level there\'s 6 dorms/2 baths and no ceilings so you can hear EVERYTHING! It\'s a fun hotspot for school trips as well, there was at least 4 schools while i was there so you felt like you were at camp. The breakfast was literally a roll and a drink and if you wanted more you had to pay extra! You also weren\'t told anything for example you\'re kicked out of the hostel between 0930-1330 everyday! Is a great location though and is ok for a few days in venice.close

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by lilsmituk2195 – posted on May 5, 2008

5

Venice is really beautiful, it\'s like your dream come true, unfortunately it\'s very expensive (7eur 1hr of internet). Get on the vaporetto and travel around the Gran Canal. Enjoy St. Marcos Church and St. Rocco School where you can see lots of Tintoretto paintings. Go around and get...more Venice is really beautiful, it\'s like your dream come true, unfortunately it\'s very expensive (7eur 1hr of internet). Get on the vaporetto and travel around the Gran Canal. Enjoy St. Marcos Church and St. Rocco School where you can see lots of Tintoretto paintings. Go around and get lost in the small streets between the water canals. See the sunrising and sunset in both sides of the Island. Admire Murano-glass-art-pieces and visit the local market close to Rialto bridge. Once you taste Venice you\'ll be back. close

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by coolcasti – posted on Feb 8, 2008

7

Venice doesn't have much to do as far as sightseeing goes. But mainly what you have to do is walk around and just enjoy the city -- the cafes, the pizzaerias, the gondola rides and beautiful nooks and crannies of the city. It rained and was cold when we were there in late Jan. There isn't much...more Venice doesn't have much to do as far as sightseeing goes. But mainly what you have to do is walk around and just enjoy the city -- the cafes, the pizzaerias, the gondola rides and beautiful nooks and crannies of the city. It rained and was cold when we were there in late Jan. There isn't much of a night life save a few clubs and not many pubs. It's all right, but you don't go to Venice for the night life. You go to enjoy Italian culture and the beauty of the city.close

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by Hopesfr – posted on Feb 1, 2008

21

Venice Fish is a lot of fun. Because of the free nightly dinner the travelers stick around in the evenings, and it\'s easy to meet people. I wound up getting two travel companions and learning a Persian suction massage here. Mimo takes people out dancing and drinking whenever there\'s...more Venice Fish is a lot of fun. Because of the free nightly dinner the travelers stick around in the evenings, and it\'s easy to meet people. I wound up getting two travel companions and learning a Persian suction massage here. Mimo takes people out dancing and drinking whenever there\'s interest. He shows movies on the computer. The place is a bit expensive, but unless you\'re traveling with a few people and want to split a hotel room, you won\'t beat the price. And the facilities were great. Clean, spacious, safe. Great location, close to the train station and, if you can find your way, a short walk from most places.close

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by shmvii5497 – posted on Dec 21, 2007

3

some cafeteria out to con tourist. Be careful on the cover charge, service charge and on top of that, a more expensive meal charges. Lots of constructions going on now in the winter. Some of the water buses does not have the number written, you have to ask the driver. They don\'t tell you...more some cafeteria out to con tourist. Be careful on the cover charge, service charge and on top of that, a more expensive meal charges. Lots of constructions going on now in the winter. Some of the water buses does not have the number written, you have to ask the driver. They don\'t tell you what stop so on a rainy day, you can\'t see the stop name, you have to count the stops or ask by pressing through the crowd. close

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by koocc2 – posted on Nov 21, 2007

3

Cold, rainy time of year. Floods with high tide and rain. Dreary weather. Not the usual crowds, however. Still, a busy place. Shopping was good, but all the stores started to look the same. Recommend a visit to Murano. Three days long enough to know Venice. No bicycles - thought that...more Cold, rainy time of year. Floods with high tide and rain. Dreary weather. Not the usual crowds, however. Still, a busy place. Shopping was good, but all the stores started to look the same. Recommend a visit to Murano. Three days long enough to know Venice. No bicycles - thought that interesting. Allleys too narrow; too crowded. Walking around is not difficult - everything is a lot closer than it seems on a map. close

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by dilfj20042193 – posted on Nov 21, 2007

2

with no cars or roads this city is made for walkers (and boats!!!!). be prepared to and just walk ... you willl never get TOO lost, it is an island after all!!! and some of the most amazing sights are to be found off the tourist track (areas recognised by the lack of mask/glass shops, no yellow...more with no cars or roads this city is made for walkers (and boats!!!!). be prepared to and just walk ... you willl never get TOO lost, it is an island after all!!! and some of the most amazing sights are to be found off the tourist track (areas recognised by the lack of mask/glass shops, no yellow signs pointing towards s. marco or p.rialto, and the locals hanging out thier washing or gathering in groups to chat). keep your eyes open and look in all directions at every corner, you never know what treasure or photo op might be lurking!!! close

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by brookeann7535 – posted on Nov 17, 2007

1

If you\'re in the mood for a lot of walking and seeing a city like no other, Venice is the right place. Although there\'s not much to do, you could spend hours getting lost in the alleyways and in the beauty of the canals. You always manage to find your way back to the Rialto Bridge...more If you\'re in the mood for a lot of walking and seeing a city like no other, Venice is the right place. Although there\'s not much to do, you could spend hours getting lost in the alleyways and in the beauty of the canals. You always manage to find your way back to the Rialto Bridge or San Marco Square. It\'s a great getaway.close

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by melissad833965 – posted on Nov 12, 2007

1

The most pictoresque city I've ever been...Venezia is unique! Always crowded of tourists, very hot in summer, so cold in winter, a lot of humidity, famous to be very expensive, and not so good food. But than we have San Marco, Canal Grande and all the little channels, Murano, everywhere in...more The most pictoresque city I've ever been...Venezia is unique! Always crowded of tourists, very hot in summer, so cold in winter, a lot of humidity, famous to be very expensive, and not so good food. But than we have San Marco, Canal Grande and all the little channels, Murano, everywhere in Venice is art and history. You have to go there to understand what I mean.close

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by saracarolina81 – posted on Aug 21, 2007

25