Murano Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Murano featuring a city, a river or creek and heritage architecture
Murano which includes art and outdoor art
Murano featuring a house and a river or creek
Murano which includes a statue or sculpture, a city and outdoor art
Murano featuring a river or creek and a city

Take a short journey on the water from central Venice and find yourself on a tranquil, picturesque island that remains true to its artisan heritage.

On the small island of Murano, just a short vaporetto (water bus) journey from the main heart of Venice, you’ll be transported back to a time when the local glassworks were a key part of the city’s commerce. It was here that glassblowing artisans were moved in 1291 when the local authorities decided their furnaces presented too much of a fire risk to the city.

They are still in operation and you can see them making all kinds of remarkable shapes out of a molten sphere of glass. The owners will show you how they ply their trade, the techniques they use today as well as the traditional methods their ancestors used to produce their beautiful works.

For a true education in the art, head to the Murano Glass Museum which you’ll find in the Palazzo Giustinian. On display in the museum you’ll be able to see glasswork collections dating all the way back to the first century AD. Open every day except Wednesdays, you can get onto a guided tour every Tuesday and Thursday.

In the shops all over the island you’ll even be able to find examples of wonderful glass art for sale, in all sizes, shapes and colours. If you want to buy a small trinket as a souvenir then you can find glass beads, animal figures, jewellery and more. Alongside these you’ll find more expensive mirrors and ornaments. Keep an eye out for the trademark Vetro Artistico Murano sign on show in shop windows that stock genuine locally made glass.

The island itself is just a ten-minute vaporetto journey from central Venice. At 1.5 kilometres wide it is easy to get around on foot. Walk through the narrow streets and spot the other attractions of Murano like the Church of Santa Maria and San Donato with its beautiful mosaic floor, as well as the captivating San Pietro Martire church, which houses paintings by Giovanni Bellini.

Most visitors come to Murano for a day trip out of central Venice, but if you want to stay for a little longer then you’ll find a selection of hotels on the island, whilst the local restaurants take it in turns to open for dinner.

Hyatt Centric Murano Venice

Hyatt Centric Murano Venice

4 out of 5
Riva Longa, 49, Murano Island, Venice, VE
The price is AU$242 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$242
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (997 reviews)
"Great hotel with outstanding service. Surrounding area beautiful. Very convenient location"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Hyatt Centric Murano Venice
NH Collection Venezia Murano Villa

NH Collection Venezia Murano Villa

4 out of 5
Fondamenta Andrea Navagero 29, Murano, Venice, VE
The price is AU$234 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$234
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa property in Venice. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (549 reviews)
"The staff were exceptionally helpful. The restaurant staff prepared an exceptional cappuccino which was welcome after our travel. We were accommodated in a spacious and immaculately clean park-view room. Breakfast was available in the hotel, which was a pleasant experience with a wide selection. ..."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

NH Collection Venezia Murano Villa
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$241 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$241
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,695 reviews)
"This property was absolutely perfect. As a solo traveler I was able to navigate easily from the water bus station to the hotel even after midnight from the airport to the hotel. Do note that is about an hour and half affordable bus ride(32euro round trip). The hotel location allowed for easy access ..."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre

Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre

Via Ca' Marcello 8L, Mestre, VE
Stay at this aparthotel in Mestre. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (748 reviews)
"Very very conveniently located next to the train station. Quick train over to Venice. Affordable. Fair breakfast for a $13 purchase Only complaints were the shower did drain efficiently. The tap water came out brown for the first 10 seconds.. then corrected. And the sheets (3rd layer / Bottom layer) ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre
Hu Venezia Camping in Town

Hu Venezia Camping in Town

3 out of 5
Via Giuseppe De Marchi 7, Marghera, Mestre, VE
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly campground in Mestre. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,708 reviews)
"All good, very good value for money. Cheap and cheerful accommodation, everything functioned well and was clean. All good apart from bad experience with the information desk clerk who blamed a 30 min late shuttle bus that they ran on us, and told us we should’ve got an earlier one. Bus was meant ..."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Hu Venezia Camping in Town
Palazzo Dei Guardiani

Palazzo Dei Guardiani

Calle Dei Guardiani, 2405, Venice, VE
Stay at this aparthotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and concierge services. Popular attractions Piazzale Roma and Grand Canal are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (69 reviews)
"Really enjoyed our stay. There was plenty of room with a separate living room/kitchen area. The bed was comfortable, the towels were large and luxurious. The staff was helpful and stored our luggage for a couple hours after check out. Would love to stay here again."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Palazzo Dei Guardiani
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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