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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
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 churches in the area.
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.
Activities
Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride
Eat Like a Local: 3-hour Venice Small-Group Food Tasting Walking Tour
Hard Rock Cafe Venice Dining with Priority Seating
Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat
Morning Walking Tour of Venice with Mini Cruise
Our pick of the best Sant'Elena Hotel Deals
Hotel Rialto
Awesome front desk staff, great room and service. Hotel is right. Ext to Rialto bridge!
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Staff were superb, location ideal, spotless. .just fantastic
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hotel Montecarlo
We had a wonderful 3 night stay at the Montecarlo. The location is excellent, the staff are wonderful, friendly and helpful and the breakfast buffet and afternoon tea were perfect for our schedule. Would definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hyatt Centric Murano Venice
A lovely hotel
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Palazzo Veneziano
We loved our room, the hotel, the bar, breakfast, our trip to Murano… all perfect! Thank you all so much!
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova
Room very clean. Staff very friendly. Breakfast delicious. Across the street water boat to Venice.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sant'Elena
Isola La Certosa
While Isola La Certosa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like St. Mark's Square and Grand Canal.
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.
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.
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 Vento di Venezia.
Lido
If you're spending some time in Lido, Palazzo del Cinema and Santa Maria Elisabetta Waterbus are top sights worth seeing.
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.
