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
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
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
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
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$65
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat
Single gondola paddles down waterway in Venice

Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride

AU$67
per traveller
Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride
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 Walking Tour

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 Rialto
Hotel Rialto
4 out of 5
San Marco 5149 Ponte Di Rialto, Venice, VE
The price is AU$240 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
AU$240
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
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! (1,002 reviews)
"You couldn't get a better location."

Reviewed on 16 Mar. 2025

Hotel Rialto
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$255 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$255
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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! (1,467 reviews)
"I love the view from my room. It overlooked the gondola parking area. This hotel was recently renovated, and only opened about a week ago. The building itself is very very old and historic, but the rooms were all brand new. The staff was all very accommodating. They gave me direction with a gracious ..."

Reviewed on 21 Mar. 2025

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Antico Panada
Antico Panada
3 out of 5
Calle degli Specchieri 646, Venice, VE
The price is AU$218 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$218
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
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! (996 reviews)
5 stars
"Place is just perfect! Stuff is always there for you, the receptionist was such a great guy! Highly recommended"

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2025

Antico Panada
Hotel Montecarlo
Hotel Montecarlo
3 out of 5
Calle Specchieri 463 San Marco, Venice, VE
The price is AU$265 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$265
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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! (1,209 reviews)
"Wonderful place willing to come back!"

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2025

Hotel Montecarlo
Hotel Guerrato
Hotel Guerrato
Calle Drio La Scimia 240a, Venice, VE
The price is AU$204 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
AU$204
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
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! (347 reviews)
"location was superb"

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2025

Hotel Guerrato
Unahotels Ala Venezia - Adults Only
Unahotels Ala Venezia - Adults Only
3.5 out of 5
San Marco 2494, Campo Santa Maria Del Giglio, Venice, VE
The price is AU$318 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
AU$318
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Great spot located in the heart of the city."

Reviewed on 28 Feb. 2025

Unahotels Ala Venezia - Adults Only
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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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