Dese Travel Guide

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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
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Port of Venice

4.5/5(67 reviews)

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.

Port of Venice
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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
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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
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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
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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

Activities

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Venice Skip the line Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica tour

AU$156
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Venice Skip the line Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica tour
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Murano & Burano Tour

AU$82
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Murano & Burano Tour
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Our pick of the best Dese 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$368 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
AU$368
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Excellent Hotel at an Excellent location, could get any better."

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Hotel Montecarlo
Hotel Montecarlo
3 out of 5
Calle Specchieri 463 San Marco, Venice, VE
The price is AU$413 per night from 20 May to 21 May
AU$413
per night
20 May - 21 May
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Nice traditional Venetian hotel
"The room was small but that's expected in Venice. Bathroom was well equipt but small. Very good air conditioning system. It's very close to St Mark's square so you can hear the bells at night. Staff were all very helpful and afternoon tea is a nice touch"

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Hotel Montecarlo
Hotel Excelsior Venice
Hotel Excelsior Venice
5 out of 5
Lungomare Guglielmo Marconi 41, Venice, VE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$643 per night from 22 May to 23 May
AU$643
per night
22 May - 23 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a beach locale. Popular attractions St. Mark's Square and St. Mark's Basilica ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (975 reviews)
"This is a great option when visiting Venice. You get the beach, a very nice hotel, great room(Presidential suite), free transportation to/from St Mark's square, nice staff, local town is great."

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Hotel Excelsior Venice
Hotel Bella Venezia
Hotel Bella Venezia
4 out of 5
San Marco 4710 - Calle Dei Fabbri, Venice, VE
The price is AU$521 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
AU$521
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
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! (367 reviews)
Nice boutique hotel! Great location
"Very lovely boutique hotel. Great location, very friendly staff and full breakfast included. Would definitely recommend and will stay again."

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

Hotel Bella Venezia
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$454 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
AU$454
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (996 reviews)
"Had a great experience overall, Following the Google Maps directions not so easy. Try using Apple Maps instead. Stayed 2 nights, bed was super comfy. Hotel was clean, very beautiful history decor. Only negative I have is the pictures were not accurate, the pictures of the views were misleading. Based ..."

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Unahotels Ala Venezia - Adults Only
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
4 out of 5
San Marco Mercerie 760, Venice, VE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$732 per night from 22 May to 23 May
AU$732
per night
22 May - 23 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (996 reviews)
"We had an amazing stay. Our room was perfect and the staff treated us like royalty. We loved the rooftop bar. This was just what we needed!!!"

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
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Other neighbourhoods around Dese

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Favaro Veneto

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Visitors to Favaro Veneto appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Port of Venice and Ferretto Square might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

Favaro Veneto
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Tessera

3.5/5(9 area reviews)

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.

Tessera
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Ca'Noghera

Visitors to Ca'Noghera like its gardens and casinos, and Ca' Noghera Casino of Venice is a sight worth a stop.

Ca'Noghera
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Campalto

4/5(2 area reviews)

You might appreciate the restaurants and waterfront views in Campalto, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, San Giuliano Park and Forte Marghera are just a few notable stops.

Campalto
Mestre which includes street scenes

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 Ferretto Square and M9 Mestre Museum, and jump on the metro at Mestre Centro B1 to get around the city.

Mestre City Center
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San Giuliano

3/5(5 area reviews)

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.

San Giuliano

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