Sant'Elena Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sant'Elena
Popular places to visit
Parco delle Rimembranze
Parco delle Rimembranze is just one of the places to see in Venice, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
Activities
Food experience on a luxury sailing boat tour in Venice
Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat
Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride
Venice in a Day: Gondola Ride, Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica (option)
The Essence of Venice in a Stress Free Small group Walking Tour with a Top Guide
Venice: Leonardo Da Vinci Museum Entrance Ticket
Our pick of the best Sant'Elena Hotel Deals
Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova
Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025
The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice
Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2025
Hotel Rialto
Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025
a&o Hostel Venezia Mestre
Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sant'Elena
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.
Lido
If you're spending some time in Lido, Palazzo del Cinema and Santa Maria Elisabetta Waterbus are top sights worth seeing.
Le Vignole
Though Le Vignole may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like San Nicolo al Lido and San Nicolò Beach.
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.
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.
San Polo
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.
- St. Mark's Square
- Grand Canal
- Rialto Bridge
- St. Mark's Basilica
- Port of Venice
- Doge's Palace
- Lido of Venice Beaches
- Porto Marghera
- Piazza Brescia
- Teatro La Fenice
- Tronchetto Waterbus Stop
- Piazza Milano
- St Mark's Campanile
- Bridge of Sighs
- Beach of Sottomarina
- Giardini della Biennale
- Noventa di Piave Designer Outlet
- Peggy Guggenheim Museum
- Venetian Arsenal