San Clemente Travel Guide
Venice
Visit San Clemente
Popular places to visit
Piazzale Roma
You can learn about the local history of Venice during your trip to a top site such as Piazzale Roma. Stroll along the marina or visit the stunning cathedral in the area.
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.
Doge's Palace
This grand building was home to Venice’s rulers for centuries and is still a statement of wealth and power.
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.
Things to do
Skip-the-Line: Doge’s Palace & St Mark’s Basilica Small-Group Guided Tour
Charming Gondola Ride on Grand Canal
I Musici Veneziani Concert: Vivaldi Four Seasons
Magic Mask Decoration Class in St. Mark's Square
Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride
Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat
Top hotels in San Clemente
San Clemente Palace, Venice
This is an exellent hotel
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Hotel Montecarlo
Excellent hotel, great location. Lovely interior.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova
Tania and Francesca were amazing, they helped me call my hotel at Zurich. One of the best hotels I have stayed! The room was nice! The breakfast was amazing!
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Had an amazing time, hotel was perfect, location was amazing and Venice is stunning
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hotel Rialto
I had the most fabulous stay at Hotel Rialto. I had a magnificent view of the Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge. In addition, the staff were really helpful and kind and the breakfast was terrific. It was great to be so close to the Rialto Markets and a waterbus stop. It meant I could come and go easily ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
B&B HOTEL Venezia Laguna
The hotel was nice and clean. The building was modern so not located in Venezia center, but is ~20- 25 min walk. The breakfast buffet was nice but nothing extraordinary. Also, they would charge for a lot of stuff that usually is included in hotels. For example our checkout was 11 am and our train ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San Clemente
La Giudecca
La Giudecca is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Giudecca 795 or Le Zitelle.
San Marco
San Marco is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like St. Mark's Square and Grand Canal.
Lido
If you're spending some time in Lido, Palazzo del Cinema and Santa Maria Elisabetta Waterbus are top sights worth seeing.
Dorsoduro
The ample dining options and fascinating museums are top of the list for many visitors to Dorsoduro. A stop by Grand Canal or Maritime Station might round out your trip.
Sant'Elena
Sant'Elena is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Pier Luigi Penzo Stadium, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
Venice City Center
The stunning cathedral and charming cafes are just a few highlights of Venice City Center. Make a stop by St. Mark's Square or Grand Canal while you're exploring the area.
