Romantic Diary of Venice, Italy: Tips for Eating, Staying, and Traveling

Love the freedom, romance, and relaxed vibe of this city💕 It feels like time slows down here. 📝 Some Tips to Share: Whether you're driving or using public transportation, it's not recommended to stay on the island❗️ Not recommended❗️ Not recommended❗️ Important things need to be said three times🙅🏻♀️ Hotels on the island are 💰 expensive, generally old, and the roads are all cobblestone. Dragging your luggage around the island can be exhausting. Many bridges on the island lack ramps, so you’ll have to carry your luggage up and down. 【Transportation🛥️】 The only city in the world without cars. If you're driving🚗, you can only park outside the island, and parking fees are not cheap. On the island, transportation is limited to 🦶 walking or water buses/taxis. Personally, I think walking around the island is completely fine, as all the attractions are within walking distance. 【Accommodation🏨】 For accommodation, you can choose to stay in Mestre, a town next to Venice. It's convenient for traveling to Venice, the train station, or the airport. This time, we stayed at both Hilton and Four Points by Marriott in Mestre. Both offer great value for money, with 💰 and conditions much better than those on the island. Between the two, I recommend Hilton more. 🏨 There's a bus stop right at the hotel entrance, and 🚌 it only takes 20 minutes to get to the island. The buses run frequently, so you don’t have to worry about getting back to the hotel late. 📍 Hilton Garden Inn 【Food🍴】 🍦: Tried the internet-famous gelato shop Suso, which is recommended everywhere, but personally, I think Gallonetto is slightly better. Gallonetto has fewer options, but the flavors are richer and creamier. The pistachio flavor 🍨 is especially worth trying. 📍 Gelateria Gallonetto 🥣: Absolutely love the seafood pasta here! It looks plain but tastes amazing❗️ The seafood is super fresh, the sauce is incredibly flavorful🤩, and the pasta absorbs all the seafood essence. Even the leftover sauce is perfect for dipping bread—so good you'll want to lick the plate. 📍 Trattoria Bar Pontini