Venice City Center Travel Guide
Venice
Visit Venice City Center
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.
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.
Teatro La Fenice
Tour the lavish interior of one of Italy's most prestigious music venues then enjoy an evening of classic or experimental opera.
Things to do
Magic Mask Decoration Class in St. Mark's Square
Charming Gondola Ride on Grand Canal
Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride
I Musici Veneziani Concert: Vivaldi Four Seasons
Tour of The Real Hidden Venice
Top hotels in Venice City Center
Hotel Rialto
Staff was superb and room was clean and quaint.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Hotel Montecarlo
Staff was very helpful, great breakfast and afternoon tea. Very close to the square.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Antico Panada
Fabulous location and loved the historic building
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
All the staff were courteous and welcoming. The lady room cleaner did a perfect job. The location was perfect 1 minute to St Marks Square, 4 minutes if it’s was flooded! Short direct route to Rialto area. Breakfast was good although cooked selection was same each day. The staff in the restaurant ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
The St. Regis Venice
Hotel was amazing! Great location, clean, friendly staff, very helpful. Hotel felt like home.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Albergo San Marco
Great room with modernised decor- much better than we thought it would be. In the perfect location, just minutes away from San Marco Square and only a 7 min walk to Rialto bridge. Despite being right in the centre of the action, no street noise could be heard at all! The breakfast was good, mostly ...
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Venice City Center
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.
San Polo
San Polo is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Grand Canal and Palazzo Pisani Moretta while you're in town.
Castello West District
Castello West District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Riva degli Schiavoni and Bacino San Marco while you're in town.
Cannaregio
A noteworthy feature of Cannaregio is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Grand Canal and Jewish Museum of Venice.
Santa Croce
Santa Croce is known for its charming cafes, and you can make a stop by Piazzale Roma and Grand Canal while in the area.
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.
