Seeking the wisdom of the Flist

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I know that several (possibly many) of you have been to Venice. I'm planning a trip in June, and want to rent an apartment. I've got an offer of one right off St Marks Square - it's TINY, but the price is right and I like what reviewers have said about the landlady (and it's on the 2nd floor). However, just not sure whether just off St Marks Square would be really desirable or not... Any thoughts or ideas? If you were going to stay in Venice, especially if it were your first visit and potentially your once-in-a-lifetime chance to go, where would you choose to stay?

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[arian.livejournal.com]

I stayed in a lovely apartment near Ca'D'oro. To be honest, Venice is small enough that you can walk anywhere very easily, or get a boat. It might be a little noisy, but I wouldn't worry about whether or not you feel safe. It's actually a very safe city (though a lot of pickpocketing, so be careful!). I wandered around it on my own late at night without ever feeling threatened.

I totally recommend taking a trip out to the other islands - I love San Michele (the island graveyard) but I can see how others might find it morbid.

Wherever possible try to find places that look like the locals are eating in them - you won't regret it. There's a lovely one in the backstreets of Ca'D'oro, but I couldn't direct you to it.

Best advice - get lost. Find things that aren't in a guide book. I hope you enjoy yourself and love it as much as I did.