Sant'Elena Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Sant'Elena
Photo by Cathy Jamieson
Photo by Cathy Jamieson
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Photo "Sant'Elena" by Abxbay (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
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Popular places to visit

Parco delle Rimembranze

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.

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

St. Mark's Square

4.5/5(177 reviews)

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.

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

Grand Canal

4.5/5(135 reviews)

Take a gondola ride along Venice’s beautiful canal and see the city and its magnificent sights in all their glory.

Grand Canal
Port of Venice

Port of Venice

4.5/5(67 reviews)

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.

Port of Venice
Rialto Bridge

Rialto Bridge

4.5/5(179 reviews)

Cross the romantic old bridge, one of Venice’s most iconic and world-famous sights, now packed with souvenirs and street entertainers.

Rialto Bridge
St. Mark\'s Basilica showing heritage architecture

St. Mark's Basilica

4.5/5(160 reviews)

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.

St. Mark's Basilica

Activities

Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride

Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride

AU$257
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride
Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat

Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat

AU$70
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat
Venice in a Day with St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, & Gondola Ride

Venice in a Day with St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, & Gondola Ride

AU$227
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Venice in a Day with St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, & Gondola Ride
A day among the most beautiful mountains in the world, the Dolomites and Lake Braies

A day among the most beautiful mountains in the world, the Dolomites and Lake Braies

AU$352
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
A day among the most beautiful mountains in the world, the Dolomites and Lake Braies
Venice: Leonardo Da Vinci Museum Entrance Ticket

Venice: Leonardo Da Vinci Museum Entrance Ticket

AU$14
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Venice: Leonardo Da Vinci Museum Entrance Ticket
The Essence of Venice in a Stress Free Small group Walking Tour with a Top Guide

The Essence of Venice in a Stress Free Small group Walking Tour with a Top Guide

AU$62
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
The Essence of Venice in a Stress Free Small group Walking Tour with a Top Guide
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Our pick of the best Sant'Elena Hotel Deals

Amadeus Hotel
Amadeus Hotel
4 out of 5
Lista di Spagna, Cannaregio 227, Venice, VE
The price is AU$277 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$277
22 June - 23 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"Nice hotel near the train station. Walkable to almost all tourist sites. Check in was easy. Room was comfortable but had no black out curtains. There were shutters. But do not know if they were just ornamental. We could not pull them closed and they got stuck halfway. Hot breakfasts was included. ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2025

Amadeus Hotel
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
4 out of 5
Piazza San Marco 1107, Calle del Cavalletto, Venice, VE
The price is AU$306 per night from 23 June to 24 June
AU$306
23 June - 24 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,519 reviews)
"Well sited within Venice. Lovely room. Staff really lovely. Excellent breakfast."

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2025

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Hotel Principe
Hotel Principe
4 out of 5
Rio Tera Lista de Spagna, 146, Venice, VE
The price is AU$256 per night from 16 June to 17 June
AU$256
16 June - 17 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice location. Walking distance to public transportation, restaurants and shopping centers. We really enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on 6 Jun. 2025

Hotel Principe
Hotel Abbazia
Hotel Abbazia
3 out of 5
Cannaregio, Calle Priuli Cavaletti 68, Venice, VE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$317 per night from 15 June to 16 June
AU$317
15 June - 16 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"The hotel was 3 minutes walk from the train station and close to everything. Very convenient location. The daily breakfasts were excellent. We would definitely stay here again"

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2025

Hotel Abbazia
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
4 out of 5
San Marco Mercerie 760, Venice, VE
The price is AU$506 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$506
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Recommended a restaurant, they called ahead and we were treated like royalty!"

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2025

Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice
The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice
5 out of 5
Campo Santa Maria Del Giglio O Zobenigo, Venice, VE
The price is AU$2,388 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$2,388
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions St. Mark's Square and Rialto ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (234 reviews)
"Excellent place"

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2025

The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice
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Other neighbourhoods around Sant'Elena

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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.

Isola La Certosa
Castello which includes heritage architecture and a river or creek

Castello

4.5/5(64 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
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Lido

If you're spending some time in Lido, Palazzo del Cinema and Santa Maria Elisabetta Waterbus are top sights worth seeing.

Lido
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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.

Le Vignole
San Marco which includes a river or creek and kayaking or canoeing

San Marco

4.5/5(162 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
Dorsoduro which includes heritage architecture and a coastal town

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.

Venice City Center

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