Venice City Center Travel Guide

Venice
St Mark\'s Campanile featuring heritage architecture and a coastal town

Popular places to visit

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St. Mark's Square

4.5/5(1,265 reviews)

Experience the timeless charm of Venice’s glorious heart, home to the city’s most famous cultural icons, many cafés ... and several thousand pigeons.

St. Mark's Square
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Rialto Bridge

4.5/5(1,260 reviews)

Take a stroll across Venice’s oldest and most iconic bridge for romantic views, souvenir shopping and street entertainment.

Rialto Bridge
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St. Mark's Basilica

4.5/5(1,116 reviews)

Gilded mosaics, a jewel-encrusted screen and magnificent Byzantine architecture make this cathedral one of the most stunning attractions in Venice.

St. Mark's Basilica
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Doge's Palace

4.5/5(832 reviews)

This grand building was home to Venice’s rulers for centuries and is still a statement of wealth and power.

Doge's Palace
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Teatro La Fenice

4.5/5(199 reviews)

Tour the lavish interior of one of Italy's most prestigious music venues then enjoy an evening of classic or experimental opera.

Teatro La Fenice
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Grand Canal

4.5/5(1,134 reviews)

Venice’s famous canal winds through the city and brings you to nearly all of its world-famous attractions. Hop in a gondola or vaporetto to take it all in!

Grand Canal

Things to do

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Eat, drink and repeat: Wine tasting tour in Venice

฿3,422
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Eat, drink and repeat: Wine tasting tour in Venice
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Hard Rock Cafe Venice Dining with Priority Seating

฿1,091
Per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Hard Rock Cafe Venice Dining with Priority Seating
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Gondola Experience

฿1,451
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Gondola Experience
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Top hotels in Venice City Center

Hotel Montecarlo
Hotel Montecarlo
3 out of 5
Calle Specchieri 463 San Marco, Venice, VE
The price is ฿6,138 per night from 5 Jun to 6 Jun
฿6,138
per night
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"We loved this property, from the moment you check in they do all that they can for you. They had people take our bags to our room while we enjoyed complementary afternoon tea. We were also treated to a free cruise to Murano glass which was amazing. The area itself is full of eateries, gift shops ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2024

Hotel Montecarlo
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
4 out of 5
Piazza San Marco 1107, Calle del Cavalletto, Venice, VE
The price is ฿7,471 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿7,471
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,056 reviews)
Fabulous stay
"The room was clean and quaint. The bathroom was roomy. The team at the front desk was super helpful and friendly. I would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2024

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Antico Panada
Antico Panada
3 out of 5
Calle degli Specchieri 646, Venice, VE
The price is ฿6,610 per night from 13 Jun to 14 Jun
฿6,610
per night
13 Jun - 14 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Impressive Venice style and design. Front desk service great! Breakfast convenient and inviting. Location is convenient to transportation, shopping and restaurant. Highly recommended!!"

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2024

Antico Panada
Hotel Bella Venezia
Hotel Bella Venezia
4 out of 5
San Marco 4710 - Calle Dei Fabbri, Venice, VE
The price is ฿8,644 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
฿8,644
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (389 reviews)
Great location
"Super convenient location walking distance to Grand Canal and St. Mark’s square. Right next to Bistrot de Venise lovely gourmet restaurant. Staff were kind and efficient. Umbrellas available to borrow."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2024

Hotel Bella Venezia
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
4 out of 5
San Marco Mercerie 760, Venice, VE
The price is ฿12,712 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
฿12,712
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay at Splendid at Venice. It was probably the only hotel my family enjoyed in Italy! Super convenient to the main areas in Venice. Staff was super friendly and let us check in early. Also called taxis for us. The hotel also has its own water stop, which is great if you are taxing a ..."

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
Unahotels Ala Venezia - Adults Only
Unahotels Ala Venezia - Adults Only
3.5 out of 5
San Marco 2494, Campo Santa Maria Del Giglio, Venice, VE
The price is ฿10,138 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
฿10,138
per night
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location with easy access to the grand canal."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2024

Unahotels Ala Venezia - Adults Only
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Other neighbourhoods around Venice City Center

San Marco which includes a river or creek and kayaking or canoeing

San Marco

4.5/5(1,050 area reviews)

San Marco is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like St. Mark's Square and St. Mark's Basilica.

San Marco
San Polo featuring heritage architecture and a bay or harbour

San Polo

4.5/5(146 area reviews)

San Polo is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari and Palazzo Pisani Moretta while you're in town.

San Polo
Venetian Ghetto which includes boating, a coastal town and heritage architecture

Cannaregio

4.5/5(577 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Cannaregio is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Venetian Ghetto and Casino of Venice.

Cannaregio
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Santa Croce

4.5/5(210 area reviews)

Santa Croce is known for its charming cafes, and you can make a stop by Piazzale Roma and Grand Canal while in the area.

Santa Croce
Dorsoduro which includes a bridge and a river or creek

Dorsoduro

4.5/5(297 area reviews)

The ample dining options and fascinating museums are top of the list for many visitors to Dorsoduro. A stop by Maritime Station or Campo Santa Margherita might round out your trip.

Dorsoduro
Castello which includes heritage architecture and a river or creek

Castello

4.5/5(409 area reviews)

Castello is known for its popular shops, and with sights like St. Mark's Square and Venetian Arsenal, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Venice.

Castello

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