San Clemente Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit San Clemente
Popular places to visit
St. Mark's Square
The beating heart of the city where you’ll find some of its most famous sights, its best cafes, and enjoy the true charm of Venice.
Grand Canal
Take a gondola ride along Venice’s beautiful canal and see the city and its magnificent sights in all their glory.
Rialto Bridge
Cross the romantic old bridge, one of Venice’s most iconic and world-famous sights, now packed with souvenirs and street entertainers.
St. Mark's Basilica
An exquisite Byzantine cathedral and one of the most striking of all Venice’s great attractions with a story as old as the city itself.
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.
Doge's Palace
The home of the Venetian ruling elite for hundreds of years, an enduring monument to the city’s power and stature.
Activities
Eat Like a Local: 3-hour Venice Small-Group Food Tasting Walking Tour
Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat
Hard Rock Cafe Venice Dining with Priority Seating
Venice Small Group Walking Tour of Most-Famous Sites &Attractions
Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride
Our pick of the best San Clemente Hotel Deals
San Clemente Palace, Venice
Beautiful property with a wonderful staff! Loved all of it. Short boat ride to Venice, lovely gardens and scenery, quiet, great food and service!
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
So the main positive part of this hotel is the location. It could not be in a better spot and I’m very glad that it was where it was. However, the hotel condition was not the greatest. It says that there’s an elevator, but I had to take an elevator and then I had to go up 2 1/2 sets of stairs as ...
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova
Easy access to the water transportation
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
It was a very nice place to stay at.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Hotel Rialto
The staff were very friendly and helpful. Ease of transportation options. Good location.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hotel Guerrato
Really friendly and helpful staff. Nice clean room, not a bad breakfast and a great location just a few minutes from the Rialto bridge.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
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 Mulino Stucky.
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.
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.
Lido
If you're spending some time in Lido, Palazzo del Cinema and Santa Maria Elisabetta Waterbus are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Castello
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.
