Venice City Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Venice City Center
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.
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.
Teatro La Fenice
Tour the lavish interior of one of Italy's most prestigious music venues then enjoy an evening of classic or experimental opera.
Activities
Venice in a Day:Gondola Ride, Doge's Palace, St Mark's Basilica & City Tour
AU$171
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Charming Gondola Ride on Grand Canal
AU$61
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Venice: Basilica, Doge's Palace, Gondola Ride & History Gallery
AU$193
per adult
Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride
AU$64
per traveller
72% of travellers recommend
Tour of The Real Hidden Venice
AU$97
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Venice City Center Hotel Deals
Hotel Montecarlo
Calle Specchieri 463 San Marco Venice VE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$497 per night from 13 May to 14 May
AU$497
13 May - 14 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,297 reviews)
I beautiful boutique hotel in the heart of Venice. Situated just 40 seconds walk from St Marks Square, it was ideal for my wife Sarah and I because we love the vibe of Venice , if you’re looking for a great location this is it. The staff are fantastic, the bedrooms spotless and very comfortable beds ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Antico Panada
Calle degli Specchieri 646 Venice VE
The price is AU$157 per night from 3 May to 4 May
AU$157
3 May - 4 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (1,028 reviews)
No working A/C. Staff was great. Breakfast was better than expected. Clean Room. Our room had no bedbugs.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hotel Rialto
San Marco 5149 Ponte Di Rialto Venice VE
The price is AU$485 per night from 26 May to 27 May
AU$485
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
Room was fairly small but I’m sure that’s par for the course considering the age of the city. The staff was very helpful and the location is perfect. Seemed like everything was a 5-20 minute walk!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Piazza San Marco 1107 Venice VE
The price is AU$537 per night from 26 May to 27 May
AU$537
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,759 reviews)
breakfast room right on a canal with gondolas
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hotel Guerrato
Calle Drio La Scimia 240a Venice VE
The price is AU$286 per night from 3 May to 4 May
AU$286
3 May - 4 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (813 reviews)
Very clean, for the people that likes to be in hustle and bustle of the market. It is a good place to stay.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Unahotels Ala Venezia - Adults Only
San Marco 2494 Venice VE
The price is AU$483 per night from 19 May to 20 May
AU$483
19 May - 20 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Central location great staff nice an Accommodation
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
