It is not always best to aim for the city centre: when a trip begins or ends at the airport, sleeping a stone’s throw from the terminal saves time, stress and money. A morning flight leaving at six, a midnight landing, a long layover between two flights, or simply the wish to leave the car in a convenient car park: these are all situations where a property near the airport is the smartest solution. In this guide we take you around Veneto’s three airports, with the best areas to stay and a selection of reliable addresses, designed for those who fly.
Before choosing, it is worth orienting yourself by your final destination. Marco Polo is the right airport for Venice, the lagoon islands and the Adriatic beaches; Treviso, low-cost, is handy for Venice and for the Marca Trevigiana with the Prosecco Hills; Verona is the gateway to Lake Garda and the western art cities. Once you have identified the airport, the next step is to work out where to sleep nearby: each airport has its own reference areas, with properties designed to welcome travellers at any hour.
Venice Marco Polo airport (Tessera)
Marco Polo is the main hub of the North-East, about ten kilometres from Venice, in the locality of Tessera. The handiest areas to stay are Tessera itself and nearby Campalto, together with Mestre: this is where guest houses and B&Bs designed for flyers are concentrated, often with a shuttle to the terminal, parking and the chance to leave the car during the trip. From the airport, Venice is reached in about 20-25 minutes by the ATVO and ACTV buses to Piazzale Roma, or by the Alilaguna motor launches across the lagoon: staying in the area therefore also lets you visit the city without giving up the convenience of the airport.
Guest House Bella Onda
A few minutes from the Marco Polo terminal, this guest house in Tessera is one of the most tried-and-tested choices for flyers: thousands of guests praise it for its strategic location and convenience. Ideal for dawn flights or late-night arrivals, it combines welcoming rooms with the ease of being right by the airport and the buses to Venice.
Venice Airport Villa Erica 1
In Campalto, between the airport and Mestre, this property is the perfect base for those seeking quiet and proximity to the terminal. The tasteful rooms and the convenient position — a short distance from Marco Polo and the connections to Venice and Mestre — make it a favourite with flyers and with anyone wanting to leave the car in the area during their trip.
Treviso Canova airport
Treviso Canova is the low-cost carriers’ airport, south-west of the city along Via Noalese. It is small and very convenient: the centre of Treviso and the station are reached in a few minutes by the MOM Treviso Air Link service (line 6), while for Venice there are the ATVO and Barzi buses direct to Mestre, Piazzale Roma and Tronchetto. Staying near the airport or in the historic centre of Treviso — a little gem crossed by the canals of the Sile — is ideal for those flying low-cost who want to set off stress-free, perhaps treating themselves to a stroll through the beautiful walled city.
OTB Italia – Airport Rooms
As the name suggests, it is the property designed for those flying from Canova: it stands on Via Noalese, a very short distance from the terminal. Practical, tidy rooms, perfect for a night before a morning flight or after a late arrival, with the peace of mind of having the airport literally on the doorstep.
Bed & Breakfast Canova
A B&B loved by hundreds of guests, handy both for the airport and for the centre of Treviso. Its careful welcome and good value for money make it a reliable choice for those seeking a practical base before or after a flight, with the chance to discover the capital of the Marca and its canals.
Verona Villafranca (Catullo) airport
Verona Villafranca, named after Valerio Catullo, serves the western part of Veneto and is the handiest airport for Lake Garda and for Verona. It lies about ten kilometres from the centre and connects to Verona Porta Nuova station via the Aerobus Verona Airlink, running roughly every 20 minutes. The most practical areas to stay are Verona’s southern and western districts — such as Borgo Roma and Borgo Milano — close to the airport route and the A4 motorway, and well connected to the centre and the station. They are the ideal base for those departing early, arriving late or heading to Garda.
Home CarpeDiem
In the southern district of Borgo Roma, conveniently placed towards Catullo airport and the A4 motorway, this property combines modern rooms with an excellent welcome. It is the practical choice for those arriving in or departing from Verona by air who want to move easily both to the airport and to the historic centre and station.
B&B Al Parco
In the western district of Borgo Milano, well connected to the airport and the centre, this B&B offers a warm welcome and comfortable rooms at excellent value. A quiet and convenient base for those flying from Verona who want to visit the city or easily reach Lake Garda.
Practical tips for sleeping near the airports
If you have a very early flight or a night-time arrival, always check two details when booking: whether there is a shuttle service to and from the terminal (and its hours, which do not always cover the night) and the availability of late check-in or self check-in. Many properties near the airports also offer a park-and-stay formula, with the option to leave the car for the whole duration of the trip: a solution often cheaper than airport parking, ideal for those driving in from far away.
One last consideration concerns the choice between airport and city centre. If your aim is to visit Venice, Verona or Treviso, it is often better to sleep in the city and reach the airport by public transport; but if you have awkward times, a technical stopover or you just want to maximise your rest before flying, the property near the airport is unbeatable for convenience. Remember, finally, that all three of Veneto’s airports are well connected to the region’s main destinations: from Marco Polo and Treviso you easily reach Venice and the beaches, while from Catullo you quickly get to Verona and Lake Garda.
It is worth remembering that properties near the airports are not just a fallback for awkward hours: many offer excellent value and a careful welcome, and let you begin or end your trip in complete calm. Those with a connection or a short stay in Veneto can use them as a practical base for a night, while travellers arriving with the family appreciate the convenience of dropping the luggage right by the terminal. In every case, one small step makes the difference: booking in advance, especially in high season and around trade fairs and events, when the rooms near the airports fill up quickly.
This guide is part of our journey through the region: discover every zone and destination in Where to stay in Veneto and our tips on how to get to Veneto.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions we are asked most often about where to stay near Veneto’s airports.
What are Veneto’s airports?
Veneto has three airports: Venice Marco Polo, in Tessera, the main hub of the North-East with domestic and international flights; Treviso Canova, the low-cost carriers’ airport south-west of Treviso; and Verona Villafranca, named after Valerio Catullo, which serves the western area and is the handiest for Lake Garda. To these you can add, just outside the region, Bologna airport, convenient for those arriving from the south.
Where is it best to stay near Venice airport?
The handiest areas are Tessera, where Marco Polo stands, and nearby Campalto, together with Mestre. This is where guest houses and B&Bs designed for flyers are concentrated, often with a shuttle to the terminal and parking. From the airport, Venice is reached in about 20-25 minutes by the ATVO and ACTV buses to Piazzale Roma, or by the Alilaguna motor launches: staying in the area is convenient both for flying and for visiting the city.
How do you reach the centre from Treviso airport?
From Treviso Canova, the centre and Treviso Centrale station are reached by the MOM Treviso Air Link service (line 6), in a few minutes. For Venice there are the ATVO and Barzi buses, direct to Mestre, Piazzale Roma and Tronchetto. The airport lies along Via Noalese, south-west of the city, and is small and easy to use: a night in the area is ideal for those departing on an early low-cost flight.
How do you get to Verona from Catullo airport?
Verona Villafranca (Catullo) airport is linked to Verona Porta Nuova station by the Aerobus Verona Airlink, running roughly every 20 minutes. From Porta Nuova you continue to the centre or take the train to other destinations. The airport is also the handiest for Lake Garda, reachable quickly by car or via dedicated connections in high season.
Is it better to stay near the airport or in the city centre?
It depends on your times and goals. If you want to visit the city, it is often better to sleep in the centre and reach the airport by public transport. But if you have a dawn flight, a night arrival or a technical stopover, or if you want to leave the car in a convenient car park, the property near the airport is the more practical choice. Always check the shuttle, its hours and the availability of late check-in when booking.
Do properties near the airports offer parking?
Many do: around Veneto’s airports several properties offer a park-and-stay formula, which lets you leave the car for the whole duration of the trip, often at a lower cost than airport parking. It is a very practical solution for those driving in from far away. It is worth checking availability, costs and any shuttle service to and from the terminal in advance.
