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 acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
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 stunning cathedral in the area.
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.
Activities
Skip-the-Line: Doge’s Palace & St Mark’s Basilica Small-Group Guided Tour
Charming Gondola Ride on Grand Canal
Magic Mask Decoration Class in St. Mark's Square
Tour of The Real Hidden Venice
Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride
Our pick of the best Sant'Elena Hotel Deals
Hotel Montecarlo
Lovely spot at a great price. Bella in the morning might wake some but minimal noise otherwise despite being central. Room was quite hot and AC didn’t work well or wasn’t turned on yet (March) but opening the window made it manageable. Breakfast isn’t worth the cost but is fine. Excellent staff and ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova
Thank you for a great experience!
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
We are returning customers, stayed 2 nights finishing our euro trip. Property was upgraded adding dining and bar option. Friendly staff and excellent location. There was minimal smell coming from plumbing in the bathroom, not noticable in the room. Will visit again.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Hotel Rialto
Excellent location. Great breakfast, also had a free taco service to Murano which we didn’t realise.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
B&B HOTEL Venezia Laguna
Newer hotel. Very clean. Staff friendly and accomodating. A bit farther from central but very accesible with the Vaporetto. We had a lovely time and will stay again in the future.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Palazzo Veneziano
Great hotel. Very helpful sociable staff. Location close to southern Venice waterfront provides easy access to lagoon islands, local restaurants and wonderful sunsets
Reviewed on 15 Mar 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 Grand Canal.
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 Grand Canal.
