Are you ready for a beach vacation but haven’t yet decided where to stay in Jesolo? Then make yourself comfortable. I live 20 minutes away from Jesolo and I’ll tell you all details: in this guide, besides giving you some tips on where it’s worth staying in Jesolo, I’ll also walk you through the different areas so you can choose on your preferences. In 10 minutes you’ll be Jesolo experts! 😉
Where to stay in Jesolo? Premise
Jesolo’s coastline is 14 km long, with a beach that is overall quite wide and similar along the whole stretch. The different areas of Lido di Jesolo are “identified” by squares, meaning they are named after the nearest “piazza” (and shortly I’ll describe the main ones).
The urban layout of Lido di Jesolo is fairly “linear,” developing for most of its length along 3 parallel roads to the beach. The first, closest to the sea, becomes a pedestrian area in the evening for strolling, while the other two remain open to car traffic. The upside is that wherever your accommodation is, you’ll never be more than 500 meters from the shoreline.
Jesolo map – all the squares
This isn’t meant to be a geography lesson, but to find the best place to stay in Jesolo according to your preferences, and to know how to spend your time once there, you should first check this out.
In the map below you’ll find the main squares and areas we’ll talk about in this guide.
At the east side the green-shaded area is the pinewood zone, which you can choose if you want to stay in Jesolo at a campsite or holiday village.
The yellow-shaded zones (active until about 11 PM) and the one shaded in red (i.e. the most lively one at night) are the most lively areas, with the following common traits:
- They are crossed by a main street (indicated by green lines) that is closed to traffic in the evening and becomes a pedestrian area, with bars, restaurants, ice cream shops and all kinds of commercial activities;
- The main accommodation types are hotels or apartments, many of which are beachfront;
- The beaches are fully equipped, with umbrellas, kiosks and everything else you might need. In terms of beach quality and water, the entire coastline is pretty much the same, with no area better than another.
Let’s now finally start analyzing pros and cons for each area!
The western area
Piazza Mazzini
Nightlife: 5/5
Relaxation: 2/5
Services: 5/5
Piazza Mazzini is the most famous area of Jesolo. It’s the most active square at night mainly thanks to the Capannina, a beachside disco bar, the only one allowed to stay open until 3:00 AM.
It’s the first to the right of the 3 squares marked in the red area on the map above.
This is probably the most recommended area to stay in Jesolo if you’re very young and looking for fun – the average age is below 24.
Some activities you may like, before going on with the article:
Around Piazza Mazzini you’ll find all kinds of hotels, restaurants, bars, and services in abundance, so you definitely won’t be lacking anything.
Staying in Jesolo near Piazza Mazzini, however, has the downside of being one of the most expensive areas in Jesolo and having a more crowded beach during peak summer periods. Personally, I find that the hotels in Piazza Mazzini and in the whole area marked in red on the map tend to be more expensive and offer fewer services than those in quieter areas, which we’ll see throughout this guide.
Not too bad: if you find accommodation a bit further from Piazza Mazzini you’ll still enjoy a lively evening atmosphere and can reach Piazza Mazzini with a short walk along the busy Via Bafile, always full of people at least until 11 PM, when some shops or bars close and people either go home or head to clubs or disco bars.
If you enjoy walking on the beach or the seaside after dark or at night, avoid Piazza Mazzini: for about a 500-meter radius along the seafront sidewalks, it’s the most notorious drug dealing spot on the coast – walking there in the dark may not be totally safe. Stay away from Piazza Mazzini if you want to walk on the beach at night and always pay attention to your belongings especially if you are into night bath in the sea, as incidents of stolen stuff occur every summer.
- Hotel Mazzini: just behind Piazza Mazzini, this 3-star hotel with rooms for 2 to 4 people is among the most affordable for those who want to stay in the “very center”; reviews aren’t the highest, but for travelers on a budget it’s a great option;
- Hotel Torino: well-kept rooms for 2 or 3 people, one of the cheapest in the square, good reviews, breakfast included and restaurant on-site;
- Hotel Columbia & Ninfea: a 3-star seafront hotel among the most affordable in this area, right near the Capannina beach bar, with spacious modern rooms with terraces and views, umbrella and loungers included in the price;
Piazza Aurora
Nightlife: 4/5
Relaxation: 3/5
Services: 5/5
A short distance from Piazza Mazzini is Piazza Aurora. This square is shaped like a “theater”, where small evening shows are sometimes held.
It remains an excellent area for both young people and couples, as it leaves every entertainment option open. Being 500 meters from Piazza Mazzini, all the previously mentioned considerations about nightlife apply here too, and you will also find all necessary services such as bars, restaurants, mini-markets, and accommodations of all kinds.
The beach in front is also full of kiosks, facilities, equipped areas, and sunbed and umbrella services, as is the case throughout the western coastline.
It is more recommended for those who want to feel a little less crowded on the beach compared to Piazza Mazzini; otherwise, prices and services are comparable.
- Hotel Villa Veneta: a bit farther from the sea compared to others, this hotel is among the most affordable with rooms for 2 or 3 people while having good reviews;
- Hotel Olanda: this 3-star hotel directly on the pedestrian street of Via Bafile has excellent reviews and great prices, offering free parking and pet-friendly policy.
Piazza Marina
Nightlife: 4/5
Relaxation: 3.5/5
Services: 5/5
Piazza Marina is the last square marked in the red area, same considerations of the previous two squares still apply. Near this square are some notable bars, including B*Live where almost every night there is live music with rock cover bands, or Crazy Cocktails serving cocktails and Mojitos in extravagantly shaped glasses.
This square is also definitely recommended for young people if you find good prices, due to its proximity to clubs like Vanilla Club within walking distance and to Piazza Mazzini in about a ten-minute walk.
Piazza Marina is also suitable for families as it is not too chaotic and for those interested in going to the water park Caribe Bay (formerly Aqualandia), which is just steps away.
- Hotel Verdi: this 3-star hotel along the pedestrian street has really competitive prices and is famous because in some evenings its ground floor becomes one of the most popular bars in the area, especially for its Mojitos;
- Hotel Rosmary: offers apartments with kitchenette, balcony and A/C that accommodate up to 4 people with the option of connecting rooms; a great choice if you’re traveling in a group and don’t want to depend on restaurants for your meals;
Piazza Nember and the Lighthouse
Nightlife: 3/5
Relaxation: 4/5
Services: 5/5
Piazza Nember is the last square you reach heading west, before arriving at the Faro area, which I’ll talk about shortly.
Also in Piazza Nember (which is essentially a roundabout intersected by a pedestrian street), some live performances take place on summer evenings. Here, life winds down around 11 PM (like most of the down except for a few authorized nightclubs and bars), and so it’s an area recommended for couples, families, or anyone who wants to take a short evening walk without staying out too late — but also for young people willing to walk a bit more to save some money, since accommodations are slightly cheaper.
As for the beach, the usual considerations from previous areas apply here as well (services, umbrellas, kiosks, it’s all here). Along the pedestrian street, there are also outdoor bars, gelato shops, and restaurants, you won’t lack anything.
Past Piazza Nember, moving toward the westernmost end, the long line of hotels that characterized the entire western area of Jesolo comes to an end, and a large campsite begins, at the end of which is Jesolo’s largest public beach: the Faro beach.
The name, as you may have guessed, comes from the fact that right across from this beach is a large lighthouse (which is actually on the opposite side of the river, in the municipality of Cavallino-Treporti and not Jesolo) but still clearly visible even from far away.
The lighthouse at night is often lit from its base upwards. If you want to plan a romantic surprise for your partner, you might stay around here and take a walk along the beach or on the rocks by the river mouth in the evening or at sunset.
This free beach is so wide that even in peak season you’ll be able to lie in the sun far away from everyone. If you don’t like crowds, it might become your favorite.
- Hotel alla rotonda: located right in front of the square, this 3-star hotel with rooms for up to 4 people offers buffet breakfast included, 24h reception and private parking at some of the lowest prices in the area;
- Hotel Mirage: this 2-star hotel has excellent reviews, free wifi and parking, and is pet-friendly while maintaining really low prices compared to competitors;
- Hotel Marlisa Pier: another 2-star hotel with excellent prices right on the pedestrian street and rooms with a terrace;
- Hotel Canova: between Piazza Nember and the Faro area, this 3-star hotel with classic furnishings offers rooms for 2 to 4 people with free bike rental, parking, umbrella and sunbeds, at the lowest prices seen so far;
- Luxor e Cairo The Beach Resort: the name already suggests it, this 4-star hotel right in front of Piazza Nember and the sea has spacious and truly luxurious rooms with large bright windows, wide terraces and private-use pools while having lower prices than other 4-star hotels near Piazza Mazzini. It features a SPA, wellness center, gym, buffet breakfast, and room service.
The central area: Piazza Marconi, Piazza Drago, and Piazza Brescia
Nightlife: 2/5
Relaxation: 4/5
Services: 5/5
The central area of Jesolo, marked by the central yellow square in the initial map, is another area to stay in Jesolo for those not looking for a hectic nightlife but still want a bit of life to walk around in the evening.
In this entire area, which includes Piazza Marconi, Piazza Drago, and Piazza Brescia, the beach offers the same services as the whole western area just described, umbrellas and more.
This whole area is mostly frequented by families, so you’ll find a lower percentage of young people in the area. In the evening, here again the avenue becomes pedestrian area and you can enjoy several restaurants, ice cream shops (also good ones, my favorites are in this area), and there’s also a nice two-story discobar with a terrace that occasionally hosts DJ-set nights, the Casabianca Café, mostly frequented by locals.
From this area, to get to Piazza Mazzini and the clubs you will have to travel by car, bus (which run at most until around 00:30), or why not, by bicycle, since practically the entire coastline can also be traveled by bike along the same pedestrian avenue.
On the beach behind Piazza Brescia, there is also one of the few stretches of free beach in Jesolo. If you don’t like staying between hotel umbrellas but want to “crash” on your own, this might be a great area for you.
Another advantage of staying in the Piazza Drago – Piazza Marconi area is that you can also walk to the bus station, if for example you arrive in Jesolo by bus or plan to take other buses during your stay, maybe to go to Venice or other nearby seaside locations. Staying elsewhere, in fact, you would first need to take an extra city bus to reach the station.
- Hotel Villa Dino: among the cheapest but well-maintained and equipped with A/C, TV, terrace and free wifi, breakfast and airport shuttle available;
- Hotel Madera: a 3-star hotel in the heart of the pedestrian avenue with on-site parking, A/C, free wifi and 24-hour reception;
- Hotel Nazionale: similar to the previous ones, among the most affordable near the beach and with the option to include breakfast, lunch and dinner on site. Offers rooms for up to 4 people;
- Residence Speranza: apartments for 4 or 6 people in a residence with private parking and private beach. Becomes convenient if you are 6 people;
- Hotel Napoleon: 4-star hotel offering soundproofed rooms with truly refined interiors, some with terrace and sea view, hot tub and included in the rate private beach with free sunbeds and umbrellas, a heated pool, wifi and bike rental; bar, breakfast, gym available;
- Hotel Villa Sorriso: another 4-star hotel facing the sea with SPA and wellness center, with rooms and suites for up to 4 people.
The eastern area: Piazza Milano – Piazza Torino
Nightlife: 2/5
Relaxation: 4/5
Services: 5/5
Piazza Milano and Piazza Torino are the two main squares in the eastern area of Jesolo, those in the last yellow strip to the east on the map.
Staying in Jesolo in this area is quite similar, but a bit quieter, compared to the previous.
This whole area, similarly to the previous ones, also features a pedestrian avenue active in the evening until 11 PM, restaurants, ice cream shops, mini-markets and services, and the beach is fully equipped with services, umbrellas, just like in all the other areas we’ve discussed so far.
The population here, more than elsewhere, is made up of families and the elderly, so don’t expect a hectic nightlife. In Piazza Milano, which is also architecturally a beautiful square, among the largest in Jesolo (or maybe… the only one that’s not literally an intersection 😆 ), there are still various bars open until late and sometimes evening events also organized by local radio stations, but generally aimed at a family context and that once again must end by 11:00 PM.
- Hotel Germania: a colorful hotel among the cheapest with rooms for 2 up to 8 people, some with kitchenette, free bike rental, beach umbrella and sunbed included in the price, and the possibility of buffet breakfast; if you are in large groups, it becomes the most convenient choice;
- Hotel Coppe: a 4-star hotel among the best for value for money with well-maintained interiors, rooms for up to 4 people, room service, free umbrellas and sunbeds;
- Hotel Orient&Pacific: this 4-star hotel is one of the most famous in the area, easily recognizable from the seafront for its shape and large pool: rooms for up to three people, free parking and bike rental, breakfast included, and the possibility of lunch and dinner;
- Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Jesolo: a modern 5-star hotel for couples with excellent reviews, featuring incredible interiors and very bright rooms or suites with sea view, with the possibility of on-site breakfast, lunch, and dinner, room service, and a gym.
Staying in the pine forest area of Jesolo
Nightlife: 1/5
Relaxation: 5/5
Services: 3/5
Lastly, the area painted in green at the eastern end of the map.
This area, unlike all the ones seen so far, is mostly populated by campsites or quiet villages, with some pine forest areas between the accommodations and the sea. This area is therefore quieter especially in the evening, when the only semblance of life comes from the entertainment within the villages. In fact, there is no classic pedestrian street in this area, and the available services are mainly those within the accommodations.
Clicking here you can take a look at all the accommodations in the pine forest area, such as Villaggio Azzurro which offers bungalows for 2 to 4 people, complete with A/C, free Wi-Fi, and parking, at reasonable prices.
The option for maximum relaxation and good services
If you’re not interested in nightlife or the tourist concentration in Jesolo and what you really want is to disconnect, immerse yourself in greenery and total relaxation while still staying in a context with excellent services, one option could be Luxury Camp in Cavallino (a few kilometers outside of Jesolo), a town less built-up than Jesolo and with more green spaces to enjoy.
At Luxury Camp you’ll find beautiful white cottages near the sea and away from the chaos, with high-level services, secure parking, a wellness center, and restaurants.
Check out also Caorle as a place to stay, that suits both beaches and historical town.
Where to stay in Jesolo for young people?
It depends on your age. The best areas to stay in Jesolo if you are between 18 and 24 years old are those highlighted in red on the map above, approximately between Piazza Brescia and Piazza Marina. There’s very few people between 25 and 35 years old along the entire town, except for those engaged or with their own family.
The area of Jesolo with the most lively at night is Piazza Mazzini, with the highest concentration of very young people, while a short distance close to Piazza Marina, are the remaining clubs in Jesolo: Vanilla Club (also reachable on foot), Il Muretto and Marina Club, reachable on foot with a slightly longer walk or by shuttle or car.
Consequently, any accommodation is good between Piazza Mazzini and Piazza Marina, there’s no need to focus too much on proximity to the venues, since this stretch of Jesolo, which extends for about 2 km, you’ll often walk along during the evening thanks to the pedestrian street that connects all the squares.
So choose an accommodation focusing more on price and quality without worrying too much about the distance from your favorite bar!
What are the nightclubs in Jesolo?
- Capannina Beach, discobar, the only one left in Piazza Mazzini since the historic Gasoline has also closed;
- Casabianca Cafè, lounge bar with dj set, Piazzetta Casabianca
- Marina Club, elegant restaurant/nightclub
- Il Muretto, historic nightclub of Jesolo
- King’s, nightclub
- Vanilla Club, nightclub, near Piazza Marina, beside Caribe Bay water park (formerly Aqualandia)
Where to stay in Jesolo in a group
If you’re in large groups, I recommend aiming for the few hotels with rooms or suites for groups of up to 6/8 people, which allow you to split the cost and save significantly.
Some examples are Hotel Germania near Piazza Milano or Residence Speranza in the central area of the coast.
Where to stay in Jesolo with children or as a family
In recent years, Jesolo has seen a huge increase in visits from families with children, so much that its reputation as a city of wild nightlife is now fading compared to what it was 10–20 years ago.
To stay in Jesolo with children or with your family, you won’t have much trouble, you can choose any area of Jesolo, maybe excluding Piazza Mazzini, which is a bit noisier and chaotic in the evening.
If all you want is to take a walk among bars, restaurants, and small shops in the evening on a well-frequented promenade, any area between Piazza Nember in the west and far-off Piazza Milano in the east is suitable; choose based on where you find the best deal, most likely in Piazza Nember, Piazza Marconi, or Piazza Milano/Torino.
Where to stay in Jesolo for those seeking relaxation and nature
If your goal is instead to immerse yourself as much as possible in nature, you might consider the idea of choosing a campsite in the Faro area or the wider eastern area of Jesolo, marked in green on the map above, between Piazza Torino and the eastern end at the mouth of the Piave River.
In these areas, you’ll mostly find campsites or quiet villages, for those who prefer the pine forest to crowded streets. Don’t forget the mosquito repellent…!
Luxury Camp is an interesting example for those looking for a nice modern campsite immersed in greenery, with beautiful white cottages near the sea and away from the chaos, with high-level services, secure parking, a wellness center, and restaurants.
Where to stay in Jesolo on a budget?
Well, this is sometimes a very difficult question and depends mainly on the month you’re traveling.
If you’re traveling in August, it’s hard.
In the other summer months, the most expensive areas are usually Piazza Mazzini and its immediate surroundings, so if you want to save, try staying more towards the central area (Piazza Drago, Piazza Marconi) and in particular the first 3 hotels from the suggested list, the eastern area (Piazza Torino or the pine forest), or Piazza Nember in the west.
From there, rent bikes or bring your own to move easily along the entire coastline!
Where to stay in Jesolo in winter?
Actually in this case… the question itself is wrong 😆
Jesolo is typically enjoyable from late spring to early autumn. During the winter, Jesolo turns into a ghost town and being in the “cold north of Italy”, you’ll also find an unwelcoming climate. So much so that most hotels and accommodations in Jesolo are only open in high season.
For this reason, if you want to visit Jesolo in winter, all you need to do is a search along the entire coast, looking for one of the few hotels open; since there’s no particular nightlife, the area doesn’t matter.
If you really want to reach the sea in winter, I’d rather recommend staying in Caorle over Jesolo, which thanks to its historic center has something more to offer! 🙂
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