nschlatt

Where is the best place (safest, best walking) for a single woman traveling alone to stay? Not familiar with Venice at all. Any recommendations for places to eat that contain gluten-free menu items?? I will be there two nights on my way south. Thanks

tarquin

I cannot think of anywhere in Venice where you would not be safe. Donna Leon of Commissario Brunetti fame was on BBC Bookclub a few days ago talking about the crime rate in Venice: virtually no muggings or personal thefts, a very few housebreakings, approx one murder a year, usually solved within days.

As for gluten-free, not a problem either. Venice excels in seafood and polenta dishes.

klondike

Research your hotel carefully and make sure it is close to a vaporetto stop and has several restaurants/cafes near it and you will be more comfortable about going out in the evening.

Also, I would feel more at ease at a hotel where they had someone manning the front desk 24/7. Otherwise, be aware of your surroundings, relax and have a nice visit.

LouiseBez

Hi, I am not concerned about safety in Venice. finding it difficult to find cheap accommodation for a single person in September. all backpacker are for couples!!!!. I'm a single female 54 years travelling solo for the first time.............so hard!....ughhh

vincenzo32951

Safety isn't much of a problem, especially since the streets are so populated with tourists.

Wandering around is a popular pastime in Venice, but you may want to limit that to the daytime. Getting lost on one of the deserted alleyways at night probably isn't dangerous but can be a little spooky for a single person.

suze

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janisj

>>(this post is 2 years old)<<

LouiseBez topped it to ask a different question - or maybe just a complain about hotel rates in Venice. Not sure.

Louise - you'll do better if you start a new thread w/ your specific question(s) instead of tacking on to an old thread. And if you do re-post give your budget.

MmePerdu

Louise, you might try monastery/convents that offer rooms such as on this site:

http://www.monasterystays.com/

kybourbon

Monasterstays is a reseller and marks up the price. It's cheaper to book directly with the convents. Some will have curfews. This one has 10:30 or 11 depending on season/

http://www.sangiuseppecaburlotto.com...ioni_26-3.aspx

This one is 11.

http://www.sangiuseppecaburlotto.com...ioni_27-4.aspx

http://www.fdcc.org/province/sanmarco/santrovaso/

This one has 31 singles.

http://www.ciliota.it/en/index.html

Also look at sites like Lonely Planet and Time Out which caters to budget travelers. Eurocheapo might have some options too.

www.eurocheapo.com

MmePerdu

"Monasterstays is a reseller and marks up the price."

Good to know, thanks. It was more the concept I was suggesting than the site as I've never used it. I always hope an idea is something people will run with and not treat it too literally unless it's meant to be specific. I plan to look at your suggestions. kybourbon.