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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Grado

13 stays · 10 aparthotels and 3 serviced apartments

Grado is a seaside town on the northern Adriatic, and aparthotels and serviced apartments suit it well. Beach holidays here tend to run for a week or more, families want a kitchen for early meals and picnic lunches, and a self-contained flat with a balcony or a short walk to the sand makes a long weekend feel less rushed. Wikipedia describes the town as lying on an island and adjacent peninsula, part of the Marano-Grado Lagoon system, between Venice and Trieste.

13 stays

Where to stay in Grado

Old town

  • first-time visitors
  • couples
  • walking

The historic centre is organised around Campo dei Patriarchi, where the Basilica of Sant'Eufemia and the older Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie stand. The tourist board describes narrow streets and fishermen's houses with a Venetian feel. It is the area for evening strolls on foot; apartments here are typically in older buildings, so check whether a lift is offered if you have heavy luggage.

Stays in or near Old town

Costa Azzurra

  • beach
  • families
  • summer holidays

Costa Azzurra is a beach district on the western side of the town. Because the town's beaches face south, this is where you stay if the sand is the point of the trip. Wikipedia notes that Grado has two large sandy beaches. Self-catering suits families here, as meals can be eaten at home between beach sessions.

Stays in or near Costa Azzurra

Città Giardino

  • long stays
  • quiet
  • families

Città Giardino sits between the old town and the eastern beaches,. It is a more residential part of town, useful if you want shops and a bakery close by without staying in the pedestrian lanes of the centre. Distances to both the old town and the sea are short enough to cover on foot or by bicycle.

Stays in or near Città Giardino

Grado Pineta

  • quiet
  • families
  • nature

Grado Pineta lies at the eastern end of the seafront, away from the old town. It suits visitors who prefer a calmer base and do not mind a longer walk, a bike ride or a ride on the island's urban bus line 37, which TPL FVG says serves the Pineta and Costa Azzurra beach areas.

Stays in or near Grado Pineta

Getting around Grado

Wikivoyage lists Cervignano station as 16 km away, with an APT bus or a taxi covering the last stretch to the bus station in the centre. The same guide gives Ronchi dei Legionari airport as 18 km away, again reached by taxi or APT bus. By car, it says to leave the A4 Venice-Trieste or A23 motorways at Palmanova and follow signs towards Cervignano and Aquileia.

Wikipedia records that a swing bridge completed in 1936 ended the island's isolation, and a road across the lagoon dates from 1905. Once in town, the old centre is compact and easiest on foot, and the seafront is flat, which suits cycling. In summer, Wikivoyage mentions a motor-boat service run by TPL FVG between Grado and Trieste or Lignano, and TPL FVG also lists a boat link between Aquileia and Grado, which makes a pleasant car-free day out. Grado's urban bus is a single line, number 37. Wikipedia adds that the Barbana sanctuary in the lagoon can be reached by motorboat in about 25 minutes.

Living in Grado for longer

Grado is small enough that most daily errands can be done on foot or by bicycle, so a stay of two weeks or more feels settled rather than isolated. Pick an apartment with a kitchen and use the shops and bakeries in the centre for basics. If you plan to commute to work remotely, ask about desk space and the quality of the connection before booking, as many holiday flats are set up for short seaside breaks.

The town has a long history as a spa destination: Wikipedia records a maritime hospice for children opened in 1873, and the tourist board says its marine thermal baths have drawn visitors since the nineteenth century. The Parco Termale Aquatico is listed by Wikivoyage as a sight. That tradition means wellness-minded long stays are a natural fit, and you can combine mornings on the beach with time at the baths. For the practicalities of extended stays, our guide to serviced apartments for relocation is a useful starting point.

When to visit Grado

Grado's beaches face south and, according to the regional tourist board, are never in shadow, so summer is the main season for swimming and sunbathing. Outside the beach months the old town and lagoon are quieter, and the marine thermal baths have drawn visitors since the nineteenth century.

A fixed event worth planning around is the Perdòn di Barbana, held on the first Sunday of July: a procession of boats decorated with flowers, garlands and flags to the Barbana sanctuary in the lagoon, according to the regional tourist board. If you want a quiet beach, aim for the edges of the season.

The town is marketed as the "Island of the Sun", and the regional tourist board says its beaches run for roughly eight kilometres, face south and are never in shadow. That mix of lagoon, old streets and a long seafront means the choice of area matters more than the choice of building. This page walks through the three main places to base yourself, how to arrive without a car, and what a longer stay looks like. For background on the format, see what an aparthotel is, or browse the wider Italy selection.

Long-stay tips for Grado

Of the 13 properties here, 8 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 6 include some form of housekeeping and 1 have a 24-hour front desk. For longer stays, the facts box on each property page shows exactly what the apartments include.

8 properties list a full kitchen and 5 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 50 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Italy

Travelling further? See aparthotels in Rimini, Milan, Rome, Florence, Trieste, Riva del Garda, Naples and Vieste.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Grado?

For beach holidays, Costa Azzurra puts you near the sand; for sightseeing and evening walks, the old town around Campo dei Patriarchi is the natural choice. Città Giardino and Grado Pineta are calmer, more residential alternatives.

How do I get to Grado without a car?

Wikivoyage lists Cervignano railway station (16 km) and Ronchi dei Legionari airport (18 km) as the nearest rail and air connections, with an APT bus or taxi onward to Grado. A summer boat service to Trieste or Lignano is also mentioned.

Is Grado suitable for families?

Yes. The tourist board describes beaches of about eight kilometres, facing south, with shallow water, and apartments with kitchens make mealtimes easier.

What can I do in Grado besides the beach?

Visit the basilicas of Sant'Eufemia and Santa Maria delle Grazie, take a boat to the Barbana sanctuary, or try the marine thermal baths. Wikivoyage also lists Piazza Biagio Marin and the Parco Termale Aquatico.

How many aparthotels are there in Grado?

We currently list 13 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Grado.

Do aparthotels in Grado have kitchens?

13 of the 13 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Grado have a washing machine?

8 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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