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
Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride
Eat Like a Local: 3-hour Venice Small-Group Food Tasting Walking Tour
Hard Rock Cafe Venice Dining with Priority Seating
Venice in a Day:Gondola Ride, Doge's Palace, St Mark's Basilica & City Tour
Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat
Our pick of the best Venice City Center Hotel Deals
Hotel Rialto
Awesome front desk staff, great room and service. Hotel is right. Ext to Rialto bridge!
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Staff were superb, location ideal, spotless. .just fantastic
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hotel Montecarlo
great location near San Marco Square....best staff ever
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Antico Panada
Greatest location! Great spacious rooms. Well equipped kitchenette! Clean, quiet, and more!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
Very nice. Clean modern very hospitable.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Hotel Guerrato
Place is clean and staff are great
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Venice City Center
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.
San Polo
San Polo is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Grand Canal and Campo San Polo while you're in town.
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.
Cannaregio
A noteworthy feature of Cannaregio is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Grand Canal and Jewish Museum of Venice.
Santa Croce
Santa Croce is known for its charming cafes, and you can make a stop by Piazzale Roma and Grand Canal while in the area.
Dorsoduro
The ample dining options and fascinating museums are top of the list for many visitors to Dorsoduro. A stop by Grand Canal or Maritime Station might round out your trip.
