Dese Travel Guide
Venice
Popular places to visit
St. Mark's Square
Experience the timeless charm of Venice’s glorious heart, home to the city’s most famous cultural icons, many cafés ... and several thousand pigeons.
Grand Canal
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!
Rialto Bridge
Take a stroll across Venice’s oldest and most iconic bridge for romantic views, souvenir shopping and street entertainment.
Port of Venice
Explore the waterfront of Port of Venice and enjoy other activities such as boating in Venice. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
St. Mark's Basilica
Gilded mosaics, a jewel-encrusted screen and magnificent Byzantine architecture make this cathedral one of the most stunning attractions in Venice.
Doge's Palace
This grand building was home to Venice’s rulers for centuries and is still a statement of wealth and power.
Things to do
Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride
Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat
Venice: Borges Labyrinth Experience on San Giorgio Island
Top hotels in Dese
Hotel Rialto
Awesome front desk staff, great room and service. Hotel is right. Ext to Rialto bridge!
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Great location
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hyatt Centric Murano Venice
Room was good very clean New Year Eve dinner was wonderful well done!!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
B&B HOTEL Venezia Laguna
Very basic standards, good breakfast but too far from the heart of Venice
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Carnival Palace Hotel
This was a fabulous hotel!
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova
Both staff Timotero and Kristen were amazing!
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dese
Favaro Veneto
Visitors to Favaro Veneto appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Ferretto Square and Forte Bazzera might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
Tessera
Tessera is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Forte Bazzera and Cantina Marco Polo 6811 while in the area.
Campalto
You might appreciate the restaurants and waterfront views in Campalto, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Forte Marghera and San Giuliano Park are just a few notable stops.
Mestre City Center
Well liked for its bars and monuments, Mestre City Center is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Ferretto Square and M9 Mestre Museum, and jump on the metro at Mestre Centro B1 to get around the city.
San Giuliano
San Giuliano is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by San Giuliano Park and Parco Pubblico s Giuliano while in the area.
Cannaregio
A noteworthy feature of Cannaregio is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Casino of Venice and Ca' d'Oro Giorgio Franchetti Gallery.
