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.
Piazzale Roma
You can learn about the local history of Venice during your trip to a top site such as Piazzale Roma. Stroll along the marina or visit the churches in the area.
Grand Canal
Take a gondola ride along Venice’s beautiful canal and see the city and its magnificent sights in all their glory.
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.
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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
Activities
Venice in a Day:Gondola Ride, Doge's Palace, St Mark's Basilica & City Tour
Charming Gondola Ride on Grand Canal
Venice Small Group Tour: Venetian Tapas, Wine, Spritz & Gondola Ride
Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride
Tour of The Real Hidden Venice
Our pick of the best Sant'Elena Hotel Deals
Antico Panada
The room was not expected from what was shown in the booking photos. There were insects inside of the room upon or entering. The painting on the wall wasn’t even straight; crooked. Definitely a borderline 3 star.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
B&B HOTEL Venezia Laguna
Excellent clean room; helpful staff; lower floor restaurant staff excellent; enjoyable stay.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hotel Montecarlo
Breakfast is delicious and staff are very helpful.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hotel Rialto
We were given a room on the first floor. When we opened the door, we detected a musty kind of odor. Upon opening the bathroom door, the odor increased. It was coming from a drain in the floor. We covered the drain by taping down paper towels over it, closed the drains in the shower and wash basin ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Amadeus Hotel
Great location, great breakfast, very spacious room with real hangers, would stay again.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Hotel Plaza Venice
Very recommend this place
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
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.
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.
Lido
If you're spending some time in Lido, Palazzo del Cinema and Santa Maria Elisabetta Waterbus are top sights worth seeing.
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.
