Sant'Elena Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sant'Elena
Popular places to visit
Parco delle Rimembranze
Parco delle Rimembranze is just one of the places to see in Venice, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
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.
Doge's Palace
The home of the Venetian ruling elite for hundreds of years, an enduring monument to the city’s power and stature.
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
Skip-the-Line: Doge’s Palace & St Mark’s Basilica Small-Group Guided 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 (option)
Our pick of the best Sant'Elena Hotel Deals
Hyatt Centric Murano Venice
Wonderful week stay in the Island. No better location for lodging on Murano.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Breakfast was good. Convenient location.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Hotel Rialto
Amazing location. Good check in. Some rooms old and tired no windows. Requested move to better room. Water supply on fourth floor a bit unreliable. Rooms clean bed linen clean but blankets not appreciated. O really the most wonderful spot and sensible pricing makes up for a few shortcoming. ...
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Hotel Antico Doge
Location was fabulous. We stayed in the Briga apartment and it was cozy and comfortable. They were responsive to any request and helpful in arranging an early morning taxi to the train station. It could get a little noisy in the morning from the street from our apartment but I just put in ear plugs ...
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Hotel Principe
This hotel is close to the train with an excellent breakfast! They will also keep your luggage for free while you tour the city. The bed was comfortable and we couldn’t hear our neighbors. I highly recommend!
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Venice Maggior Consiglio
Staffs are helpful
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sant'Elena
Isola La Certosa
While Isola La Certosa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like St. Mark's Square and San Nicolo al Lido.
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.
Lido
If you're spending some time in Lido, Lungomare d'Annunzio Beach and Lido of Venice Beaches are top sights worth seeing.
Castello West District
Castello West District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Riva degli Schiavoni and Bacino San Marco while you're in town.
Le Vignole
Though Le Vignole may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like San Nicolo al Lido and Arsenale della Biennale di Venezia.
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.
