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
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
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
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

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$233
Per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride
Single gondola paddles down waterway in Venice

Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride

AU$64
Per adult
Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride
I Musici Veneziani - 4 Seasons

I Musici Veneziani Concert: Vivaldi Four Seasons

AU$57
Per adult
84% of travellers recommend
I Musici Veneziani Concert: Vivaldi Four Seasons
Venice Walking Tour

Venice Walking Tour of Most-Famous Sites Monuments & Attractions with Top Guide

AU$57
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Venice Walking Tour of Most-Famous Sites Monuments & Attractions with Top Guide
Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Boat

Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat

AU$66
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat
Venice: Vivaldi's Four Seasons Concert & Music Museum Visit

Venice: Vivaldi's Four Seasons Concert & Music Museum Visit

AU$55
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Venice: Vivaldi's Four Seasons Concert & Music Museum Visit
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Our pick of the best Venice City Center Hotel Deals

Hotel Montecarlo
Hotel Montecarlo
3 out of 5
Calle Specchieri 463 San Marco, Venice, VE
The price is AU$170 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
AU$170
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
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! (1,137 reviews)
2 night stay in Venice
"I had a fantastic stay at this hotel for 2 nights in Vanice. Breakfast was excellent. The location is very close to everything. The hotel staff is very friendly and their service is amazing!! Thank you"

Reviewed on 25 Nov. 2024

Hotel Montecarlo
Riva del Vin Boutique Hotel
Riva del Vin Boutique Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Calle del Sturion 678, San Polo, Venice, VENEZIA
The price is AU$208 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
AU$208
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"The staff was amazing and the rooms were really nice. The bathroom had an awesome shower and a heated towel rack. The location was perfect! You are right by the Rialto bridge and very close to the water taxis."

Reviewed on 30 Nov. 2024

Riva del Vin Boutique Hotel
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
4 out of 5
San Marco Mercerie 760, Venice, VE
The price is AU$299 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$299
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (997 reviews)
"Great location and staff at this hotel. Right in the heart of everything you want access to in Venice. This was my second time staying here and hope to be back soon"

Reviewed on 24 Nov. 2024

Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
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$219 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
AU$219
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,479 reviews)
Nice, comfortable place in a great location.
"Great place in the "heart" of Venice. Wonderfully kept up older building that made the stay amazing."

Reviewed on 27 Nov. 2024

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$175 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
AU$175
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Wa everything we hoped for right near rialto bridge. has a very romantic feel of a simpler time. fantastic breakfast. wonderful experience"

Reviewed on 1 Dec. 2024

Hotel Rialto
Baglioni Hotel Luna - The Leading Hotels of the World
Baglioni Hotel Luna - The Leading Hotels of the World
5 out of 5
San Marco, 1243, Venice, VE
The price is AU$632 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
AU$632
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (985 reviews)
"The property is well situated- and the staff was very helpfull"

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Baglioni Hotel Luna - The Leading Hotels of the World
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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 Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo.

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 Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari and Palazzo Pisani Moretta 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 Casino of Venice and Madonna dell'Orto.

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 Maritime Station or Campo Santa Margherita 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

Venice City Center Travel Guide

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