Judy

Which do you think is the better neighborhood to stay in (ease of coming and going to and from monuments and other such places--assuming they're not located in that neighborhood, good restaurants, and interesting shops):
Santa Croce (San Cassiano) or the Dorsoduro (Locanda San Barnaba)?

dale

mkaing my third trip nex week to venezia in the past year or so and have always stayed in dorsuduro. it's quiet and convenient to s. marco and other sights. maybe it's a habit.

Paule

I'm a big fan of the Dorsoduro area, too. It's both "away" from the main crowds, yet very accessible to the sights.
Paule

Brenda

Venice is not a big place, so really either district would do fine.

Guess you could say your stay will be easier if you're close to a vaporetto stop --- getting around in Venice is either by using these "bus boats" or by foot.

That being said, I very much enjoyed being in the Dorsoduro district. My accommodations (Hotel Galleria) was close to the Accademia vaparetto stop (good news/bad news --- a tad noisy for a light sleeper). And also the proximity to the Accademia bridge made it very convenient to walk over to San Marcos (St. Marks Square, the Doges Palace, etc).

Judy

Thanks, everyone. You've helped me decide for the Dorsoduro.