Dese Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Piazzale Roma
You can learn about the local history of Venice during your trip to a top site such as Piazzale Roma. Stroll along the marina or visit the churches in the area.
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.
Grand Canal
Take a gondola ride along Venice’s beautiful canal and see the city and its magnificent sights in all their glory.
Rialto Bridge
Cross the romantic old bridge, one of Venice’s most iconic and world-famous sights, now packed with souvenirs and street entertainers.
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.
Port of Venice
Explore the waterfront of Port of Venice and enjoy other activities such as boating in Venice. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
Activities
Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride
Eat Like a Local: Venice 3-Hour Small-Group Food Tasting Tour
Hard Rock Cafe Venice Dining with Priority Seating
Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat
Venice in a Day:Gondola Ride, Doge's Palace, St Mark's Basilica & City Tour
Our pick of the best Dese Hotel Deals
Palazzo Veneziano
We loved our room, the hotel, the bar, breakfast, our trip to Murano… all perfect! Thank you all so much!
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
B&B HOTEL Venezia Laguna
Very basic standards, good breakfast but too far from the heart of Venice
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hotel Rialto
Can’t not be any better i had to say so nice.- I”ll go back so nice
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Hyatt Centric Murano Venice
A lovely hotel
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Hotel Abbazia
Close to the Santa Lucia train station and the Piazzale Roma transit center, it was very convenient for our one night stay before flying home after a long European trip. It was easy to miss because the little street it’s on seemed little more than a narrow alley, but the hotel had a wonderful buffet ...
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Carnival Palace Hotel
Cleanliness and amenities!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dese
Favaro Veneto
Visitors to Favaro Veneto appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Ferretto Square and M9 Mestre Museum might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
Tessera
Tessera is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Forte Bazzera and Cantina Marco Polo 6811 while in the area.
Campalto
You might appreciate the restaurants and waterfront views in Campalto, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Forte Marghera and San Giuliano Park are just a few notable stops.
Mestre City Center
Well liked for its bars and monuments, Mestre City Center is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like M9 Mestre Museum and Ferretto Square, and jump on the metro at Mestre Centro B1 to get around the city.
San Giuliano
San Giuliano is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by San Giuliano Park and Parco Pubblico s Giuliano while in the area.
Cannaregio
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.
