Venice City Center Travel Guide

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St Mark\'s Campanile featuring heritage architecture and a coastal town

Popular places to visit

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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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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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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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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
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Teatro La Fenice

4.5/5(20 reviews)

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

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Eat, drink and repeat: Wine tasting tour in Venice

AU$147
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Eat, drink and repeat: Wine tasting tour in Venice
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Hard Rock Cafe Venice Dining with Priority Seating

AU$47
Per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Hard Rock Cafe Venice Dining with Priority Seating
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Gondola Experience

AU$62
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Gondola Experience
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Doge's Palace Skip-the-Line Entrance Tickets

AU$74
Per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Doge's Palace Skip-the-Line Entrance Tickets
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Venice must-see: Doge's Palace,Golden Basilica & St.Mark's area-Guided Tour

AU$201
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Venice must-see: Doge's Palace,Golden Basilica & St.Mark's area-Guided Tour
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Murano & Burano Tour

AU$66
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Murano & Burano 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$338 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$338
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 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 attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location and good breakfast which is convenient if you want to get your day started early."

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2024

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$572 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$572
per night
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (995 reviews)
"Excellent location, close to all main attractions, easy to get to via water taxi, helpful friendly staff, lovely rooms and quiet. Would highly recommend this hotel"

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2024

Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
Hotel Rialto
Hotel Rialto
4 out of 5
San Marco 5149 Ponte Di Rialto, Venice, VE
The price is AU$414 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$414
per night
5 May - 6 May
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"The staff were very welcoming. Everyone spoke English with me which was great since I didn’t know nearly enough Italian to get by. The room was quaint. Not quite what I expected but very nice. The heat wasn’t working week but they had provided plenty of extra blankets. The view of the Rialto bridge ..."

Reviewed on 23 Apr. 2024

Hotel Rialto
Hotel Bella Venezia
Hotel Bella Venezia
4 out of 5
San Marco 4710 - Calle Dei Fabbri, Venice, VE
The price is AU$466 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$466
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (357 reviews)
"Friendly staff, good location"

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2024

Hotel Bella Venezia
Hotel Montecarlo
Hotel Montecarlo
3 out of 5
Calle Specchieri 463 San Marco, Venice, VE
The price is AU$417 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$417
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"the location of this hotel is excellent. the breakfast is fantastic! staffs are friendly and helpful. great hotel!"

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2024

Hotel Montecarlo
The St. Regis Venice
The St. Regis Venice
5 out of 5
Campo Barozzi, San Marco 2159, Venice, VE
The price is AU$2,409 per night from 12 May to 13 May
AU$2,409
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast. Popular attractions St. Mark's Square and Rialto Bridge are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews)
"Friendly staff, fantastic view & food, great room service,"

Reviewed on 23 Apr. 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around Venice City Center

San Marco which includes a river or creek and kayaking or canoeing

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 St. Mark's Basilica.

San Marco
San Polo featuring heritage architecture and a bay or harbour

San Polo

4.5/5(33 area reviews)

San Polo is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari and Palazzo Pisani Moretta while you're in town.

San Polo
Venetian Ghetto which includes boating, a coastal town and heritage architecture

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 Jewish Museum of Venice and Venetian Ghetto.

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 which includes 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 Maritime Station or Campo Santa Margherita might round out your trip.

Dorsoduro
Castello which includes heritage architecture and a river or creek

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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