San Clemente Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit San Clemente
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Doge's Palace
The home of the Venetian ruling elite for hundreds of years, an enduring monument to the city’s power and stature.
Activities
Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride
Hard Rock Cafe Venice Dining with Priority Seating
Skip-the-Line: Doge’s Palace & St Mark’s Basilica Small-Group Guided Tour
Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat
Our pick of the best San Clemente Hotel Deals
San Clemente Palace, Venice
Room was in an excellant state. The staff were all very friendly and extremely helpful
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Hyatt Centric Murano Venice
Wonderful week stay in the Island. No better location for lodging on Murano.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hotel Rialto
This hotel is amazing. Location was amazing. My room is small and I didn’t have many stuff that I brought with me so it was perfect. If you have big luggage it could be a problem. Also shower space is small not for heavy set people.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Hotel Montecarlo
Staff was great, the hotel was nice, clean and very convenient location.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Room was spacious and clean, but temperature adjustment was out of our control.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Hotel Antico Doge
Lovely hotel situated in great spot . Easy walk to Train station , ferries and lots of eateries and shops around. Nice breakfast room and food.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around San Clemente
La Giudecca
La Giudecca is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Giudecca 795 or Mulino Stucky.
San Marco
San Marco is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like St. Mark's Square and Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo.
Dorsoduro
The ample dining options and fascinating museums are top of the list for many visitors to Dorsoduro. A stop by Maritime Station or Campo Santa Margherita might round out your trip.
Lido
If you're spending some time in Lido, Santa Maria Elisabetta Waterbus and Lungomare d'Annunzio Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Sant'Elena
Sant'Elena is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Pier Luigi Penzo Stadium, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
Castello
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.
