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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Single gondola paddles down waterway in Venice

Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride

AU$70
per traveller
Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride
Gondolas parked in the water next to the Hard Rock Cafe in Venice Italy

Hard Rock Cafe Venice Dining with Priority Seating

AU$56
per traveller
86% of travellers recommend
Hard Rock Cafe Venice Dining with Priority Seating
Venice Small Group Walking Tour of Most-Famous Sites &Attractions

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

AU$62
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Venice Small Group Walking Tour of Most-Famous Sites &Attractions
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$63
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The Essence of Venice in a Stress Free Small group Walking Tour with a Top Guide
Venice Islands Cruise: Murano & Burano islands and optional Torcello

Venice Islands Cruise: Murano & Burano islands and optional Torcello

AU$53
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Venice Islands Cruise: Murano & Burano islands and optional Torcello
St. Mark’s & Doge’s Palace: Full Experience Skip-the-Line Tour

St. Mark’s & Doge’s Palace: Full Experience Skip-the-Line Tour

AU$192
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
St. Mark’s & Doge’s Palace: Full Experience Skip-the-Line Tour
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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$259 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$259
12 Aug - 13 Aug
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! (1,609 reviews)
"We had a nice stay at this property. It is in a great central location just a few steps from Piazza San Marco. The double room with canal view was very spacious and clean. They provided complimentary water and a few toiletries. There was also a minibar available in the room stocked with additional ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione

Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione

4 out of 5
San Marco Mercerie 760, Venice, VE
The price is AU$523 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$523
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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)
"They had a great bar and restaurant. There were other great restaurants very close."

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 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$1,624 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$1,624
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Grand Canal and St. Mark's Square ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (234 reviews)
"Excellent place"

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2025

The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice
Hotel Rialto

Hotel Rialto

4 out of 5
San Marco 5149 Ponte Di Rialto, Venice, VE
The price is AU$264 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$264
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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 helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"The Rialto bridge view from our room was incredible! The day/night view was spectacular. The area is busy but that is a given since a Rialto is one of Venice highlights. The location is great as you can literally walk everywhere from here. Will highly recommend it!"

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

Hotel Rialto
The St. Regis Venice

The St. Regis Venice

5 out of 5
Campo Barozzi, San Marco 2159, Venice, VE
The price is AU$1,443 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$1,443
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (103 reviews)
"Service"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

The St. Regis Venice
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$236 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$236
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,003 reviews)
"There is nothing to dislike about this hotel. The staff are very friendly, very polite, very professional and no ask is too much for them. We arrived two and a half hours earlier than check-in time, o asked if we could leave our luggage in the luggage room whilst we killed time waiting for the check-in ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

Unahotels Ala Venezia - Adults Only
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Other neighbourhoods around Venice City Center

San Marco featuring kayaking or canoeing and a river or creek

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 showing a bay or harbour and heritage architecture

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 a bridge, heritage architecture and a coastal town

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 Casino 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 featuring 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 a river or creek and heritage architecture

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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