7 posti, a pochi minuti da Venezia, posto auto

Hotel Description

I pulled up to 7 Posti late one evening after a bumpy flight into Marco Polo Airport – you know, the one that’s just a quick 15-minute drive away if traffic isn’t being its usual chaotic self. The address on Via Padre Massimiliano Kolbe threw me at first; it’s tucked into this quiet residential pocket of Mestre, not the bustling island of Venice proper, but honestly, that’s part of its charm. No dodging hordes of tourists with wheeled suitcases here – just a low-key neighborhood with that faint, earthy scent of the nearby canals mixing with fresh bread from the little bakery around the corner on Via Terraglio. I mean, it’s not glamorous like staying on the Grand Canal, but pulling into that dedicated parking spot (a godsend in this part of Italy where street parking is a nightmare) made me breathe a sigh of relief. Check-in was a breeze – the host, this friendly local guy named Marco, handed over the keys with a quick rundown in broken English, and suddenly I was in this spacious apartment that sleeps seven comfortably. Well, “apartment” might undersell it; it’s more like a cozy home base with four stars worth of polish, complete with crisp white linens that actually smell like they’ve been line-dried in the sun.

What really won me over, though, was how it bridges that gap between mainland practicality and Venetian magic. You’re literally a 10-minute stroll from Mestre train station – I timed it one morning, dodging a few cyclists on the way – and from there, it’s an easy 10-minute ride over the bridge to Santa Lucia station, right in the heart of Venice. No ferries or water taxis to fuss with, which saved me a bundle during peak season when everything’s jacked up. Inside, the place is spotless, with a full kitchen that had me whipping up pasta from ingredients grabbed at the nearby Coop supermarket (pro tip: stock up on Prosecco there; it’s cheaper than in the tourist traps). The beds are firm but comfy – I slept like a rock despite the occasional distant hum of trains at night, which, let’s be real, is a minor thing if you’re a light sleeper. Oh, and there’s this little balcony where I sipped coffee watching kids play soccer in the street below; it felt authentically Italian, you know? Not perfect – the Wi-Fi can lag a bit during evenings when everyone’s streaming, but nothing a quick reset didn’t fix.

All in all, if you’re traveling with a group or family and want to experience Venice without the insane prices or crowds of the islands, 7 Posti is a smart pick. That 9.6 rating isn’t hype; it’s earned from folks like me who appreciate the real-deal value. I left feeling like I’d discovered a hidden gem – sort of like those off-the-beaten-path osterias in Dorsoduro that locals whisper about. Come high season in summer, book early because it fills up fast, but in shoulder months like October, it’s blissfully quiet. Trust me, you’ll thank yourself for the parking alone when you’re not circling blocks after a day of gondola gazing.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $169. Three-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed, 1 single bed and 1 bunk bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Newly “renovated “ landlord special with ikea furniture. – Kefah from United States – 20 May 2025 (8/10)

  Place was spacious and clean , and it was an easy check in process , the cohost was super nice about helping with the process ( registration with the local government) I guess it as requirement in Italy .
  
  What could be improved: Beds are not comfortable at all, and location was a good fifteen minutes walk to the train station to take that’s about ten minutes to the old city Venice . Location was more local and on a back street.

• Je conseil à tout le monde – Hakimi from Switzerland – 19 April 2025 (10/10)

  Propre, équipé, jolie, grand

• Moderni asunto hyvällä sijainnilla – Anonymous from Finland – 21 June 2025 (10/10)

  Tilava, kauniisti sisustettu, moderni asunto hyvällä sijainnilla

• Exceptional – Roxana from Romania – 15 June 2025 (10/10)

• Exceptional – Wangdong from Hungary – 20 April 2025 (10/10)

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