Venice City Center Travel Guide

Venice

Dorsoduro which includes heritage architecture and a coastal town
St Mark\'s Campanile featuring heritage architecture and a coastal town
Venice showing heritage architecture and a river or creek
Grand Canal which includes a ferry, a city and a marina
Grand Canal featuring heritage architecture and a city

Popular places to visit

St. Mark\'s Square which includes a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a city

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.

St. Mark's Square
Grand Canal which includes a ferry, a city and a marina

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!

Grand Canal
Rialto Bridge

Rialto Bridge

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

Rialto Bridge
St. Mark\'s Basilica which includes heritage architecture

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.

St. Mark's Basilica
Doge's Palace

Doge's Palace

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

Doge's Palace
La Fenice Opera House featuring a city and heritage architecture

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.

Teatro La Fenice

Things to do

Charming Gondola Ride on Grand Canal

Charming Gondola Ride on Grand Canal

฿1,385
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Charming Gondola Ride on Grand Canal
Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat

Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat

฿1,305
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat
Venice: Borges Labyrinth Experience on San Giorgio Island

Venice: Borges Labyrinth Experience on San Giorgio Island

฿561
per adult
Venice: Borges Labyrinth Experience on San Giorgio Island
I Musici Veneziani - 4 Seasons

I Musici Veneziani Concert: Vivaldi Four Seasons

฿1,310
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
I Musici Veneziani Concert: Vivaldi Four Seasons
Guests on a gondola tour in Venice

Gondola Ride

฿1,535
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Gondola Ride
Murano and Burano half-day trip from Punta Sabbioni Jesolo

Murano and Burano half-day trip from Punta Sabbioni Jesolo

฿1,123
per adult
Murano and Burano half-day trip from Punta Sabbioni Jesolo
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Top hotels in Venice City Center

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo

4 out of 5
Piazza San Marco 1107, Calle del Cavalletto, Venice, VE
Fully refundable
The price is ฿7,433 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿7,433
฿8,517 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,673 reviews)
"Ron was very clean and bigger than expected. Employees helpful. Great location! Breakfast was well stocked."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione

Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione

4 out of 5
San Marco Mercerie 760, Venice, VE
The price is ฿9,639 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿9,639
฿10,944 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
Hotel Rialto

Hotel Rialto

4 out of 5
San Marco 5149 Ponte Di Rialto, Venice, VE
The price is ฿5,254 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿5,254
฿6,121 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Old venetian hotel in convenient location. They had good breakfast and luggage storage. Limited elevator but staff to help with bags. ."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Hotel Rialto
Hotel Guerrato

Hotel Guerrato

Calle Drio La Scimia 240a, Venice, VE
The price is ฿2,767 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
฿2,767
฿3,347 total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (615 reviews)
"Great location . Very clean , good breakfast and the very friendly reception ."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Hotel Guerrato
Hotel Bella Venezia

Hotel Bella Venezia

4 out of 5
San Marco 4710 - Calle Dei Fabbri, Venice, VE
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! (947 reviews)
"It is a great boutique hotel next to Campo di Fiori. The staff is excellent - all of them - and we thoroughly enjoyed every minute in Rome. We would definitely stay there the next time we visit Rome."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

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Hotel Bella Venezia
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 ฿4,926 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿4,926
฿5,684 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Very close to a Vaporetto stop and easily walkable. Nice quiet square w/ St Marks 5 min walk away. Lots of interesting shops and restaurants."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

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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 Grand Canal.

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 Grand Canal and Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari 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 Grand Canal 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 Grand Canal or Maritime Station 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

Venice City Center Travel Guide