Venice City Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Popular places to visit

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
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
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
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
Doge's Palace

Doge's Palace

4.5/5(104 reviews)

The home of the Venetian ruling elite for hundreds of years, an enduring monument to the city’s power and stature.

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

Teatro La Fenice

4.5/5(20 reviews)

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

Activities

Full day Guided Excursion to Venice from Rome

Full day Guided Excursion to Venice from Rome

AU$103
per adult
Full day Guided Excursion to Venice from Rome
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$216
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride
navigating the waterways from a gondola in Venice

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

AU$222
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Venice in a Day with St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, & Gondola Ride
Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Boat

Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat

AU$68
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat
I Musici Veneziani - 4 Seasons

I Musici Veneziani Concert: Vivaldi Four Seasons

AU$60
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
I Musici Veneziani Concert: Vivaldi Four Seasons
Venice Small Group Walking Tour of Most-Famous Sites &Attractions

Venice Small Group Walking Tour of Most-Famous Sites &Attractions

AU$60
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Venice Small Group Walking Tour of Most-Famous Sites &Attractions
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Our pick of the best Venice City Center Hotel Deals

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$337 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
AU$337
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,491 reviews)
"The best and nicest employees"

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2025

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Hotel Rialto
Hotel Rialto
4 out of 5
San Marco 5149 Ponte Di Rialto, Venice, VE
The price is AU$305 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
AU$305
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Location! Location! Location! Perfect place nezt ro Rialto bridge plus waterbus stop from airport. Easy walking to all main sites. Lovely staff. Room decorated in Venitian style and nice altho small. Bfast ok food and great view. Detcted points for major cog smoke smell in bedroom.."

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

Hotel Rialto
Hotel Guerrato
Hotel Guerrato
Calle Drio La Scimia 240a, Venice, VE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$302 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
AU$302
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this guesthouse in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (357 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 11 Apr. 2025

Hotel Guerrato
Hotel Montecarlo
Hotel Montecarlo
3 out of 5
Calle Specchieri 463 San Marco, Venice, VE
The price is AU$255 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
AU$255
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,212 reviews)
"From the start it was 5 star quality customer service. They let us check in early and drop our luggage in the room so we could enjoy our day. The room was very clean. We used the provided house slippers and enjoyed the complimentary water and made tea using the kettle and tea bag provided. The concierge ..."

Reviewed on 10 Apr. 2025

Hotel Montecarlo
Antico Panada
Antico Panada
3 out of 5
Calle degli Specchieri 646, Venice, VE
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
7/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"The property is very very close to Piazza San Marco., Small but comfortable rooms. Easy check in and check out, breakfast is offered for a price of $15 per person.. We chose to go out every morning and have a pastry and a cappuccino or something like that. We were disappointed that the bar that was ..."

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 2025

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Antico Panada
Hotel Bella Venezia
Hotel Bella Venezia
4 out of 5
San Marco 4710 - Calle Dei Fabbri, Venice, VE
The price is AU$429 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$429
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (725 reviews)
Bella Venezia
"Central location wonderful staff!"

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

Hotel Bella Venezia
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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(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
San Polo featuring heritage architecture and a bay or harbour

San Polo

4.5/5(33 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(119 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 Jewish Museum of Venice.

Cannaregio
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Santa Croce

4.5/5(62 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

5/5(30 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(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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