Venice City Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Dorsoduro which includes a coastal town and heritage architecture
St Mark\'s Campanile featuring heritage architecture and a coastal town
Venice which includes heritage architecture and a river or creek
Grand Canal which includes a ferry, heritage architecture and a marina
Grand Canal showing heritage architecture and a city

Popular places to visit

St. Mark\'s Square which includes heritage architecture, a city and a square or plaza

St. Mark's Square

4.5/5(177 reviews)

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.

St. Mark's Square
Grand Canal which includes a ferry, heritage architecture and a marina

Grand Canal

4.5/5(135 reviews)

Take a gondola ride along Venice’s beautiful canal and see the city and its magnificent sights in all their glory.

Grand Canal
Rialto Bridge

Rialto Bridge

4.5/5(179 reviews)

Cross the romantic old bridge, one of Venice’s most iconic and world-famous sights, now packed with souvenirs and street entertainers.

Rialto Bridge
St. Mark\'s Basilica showing heritage architecture

St. Mark's Basilica

4.5/5(160 reviews)

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.

St. Mark's Basilica
Doge's Palace

Doge's Palace

4.5/5(104 reviews)

The home of the Venetian ruling elite for hundreds of years, an enduring monument to the city’s power and stature.

Doge's Palace
La Fenice Opera House featuring a city and heritage architecture

Teatro La Fenice

4.5/5(20 reviews)

Tour the lavish interior of one of Italy's most prestigious music venues then enjoy an evening of classic or experimental opera.

Teatro La Fenice

Activities

Single gondola paddles down waterway in Venice

Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride

AU$70
per traveller
Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride
Gondolas parked in the water next to the Hard Rock Cafe in Venice Italy

Hard Rock Cafe Venice Dining with Priority Seating

AU$56
per traveller
86% of travellers recommend
Hard Rock Cafe Venice Dining with Priority Seating
Venice Small Group Walking Tour of Most-Famous Sites &Attractions

Venice Small Group Walking Tour of Most-Famous Sites &Attractions

AU$62
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Venice Small Group Walking Tour of Most-Famous Sites &Attractions
The Essence of Venice in a Stress Free Small group Walking Tour with a Top Guide

The Essence of Venice in a Stress Free Small group Walking Tour with a Top Guide

AU$63
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The Essence of Venice in a Stress Free Small group Walking Tour with a Top Guide
Venice Islands Cruise: Murano & Burano islands and optional Torcello

Venice Islands Cruise: Murano & Burano islands and optional Torcello

AU$53
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Venice Islands Cruise: Murano & Burano islands and optional Torcello
St. Mark’s & Doge’s Palace: Full Experience Skip-the-Line Tour

St. Mark’s & Doge’s Palace: Full Experience Skip-the-Line Tour

AU$192
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
St. Mark’s & Doge’s Palace: Full Experience Skip-the-Line Tour
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Our pick of the best Venice City Center Hotel Deals

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo

4 out of 5
Piazza San Marco 1107, Calle del Cavalletto, Venice, VE
The price is AU$259 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$259
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,606 reviews)
"This property is just steps away from Piazza San Marco. It is well kept and has a great breakfast to get you started in the morning. The rooms were spacious and well kept."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione

Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione

4 out of 5
San Marco Mercerie 760, Venice, VE
The price is AU$516 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$516
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,015 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice

The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice

5 out of 5
Campo Santa Maria Del Giglio O Zobenigo, Venice, VE
The price is AU$1,744 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$1,744
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Grand Canal and St. Mark's Square ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (234 reviews)
"Excellent place"

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2025

The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice
Hotel Rialto

Hotel Rialto

4 out of 5
San Marco 5149 Ponte Di Rialto, Venice, VE
The price is AU$263 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$263
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"It was an amazing vacation due mostly for the fine staff at the Rialto Hotel answering our every need! Thank You!"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Hotel Rialto
The St. Regis Venice

The St. Regis Venice

5 out of 5
Campo Barozzi, San Marco 2159, Venice, VE
The price is AU$1,475 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$1,475
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (103 reviews)
"Service"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

The St. Regis Venice
Unahotels Ala Venezia - Adults Only

Unahotels Ala Venezia - Adults Only

3.5 out of 5
San Marco 2494, Campo Santa Maria Del Giglio, Venice, VE
The price is AU$236 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$236
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Great accommodation!
"Hotel was easily accessed from water transport and central to all San Marco historical sites. Great staff and room. Staff went above and beyond to take care of every need. Breakfast Buffett excellent."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Unahotels Ala Venezia - Adults Only
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Other neighbourhoods around Venice City Center

San Marco featuring kayaking or canoeing and a river or creek

San Marco

4.5/5(162 area reviews)

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 Marco
San Polo showing a bay or harbour and heritage architecture

San Polo

4.5/5(33 area reviews)

San Polo is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Grand Canal and Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari while you're in town.

San Polo
Venetian Ghetto which includes a bridge, heritage architecture and a coastal town

Cannaregio

4.5/5(119 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Cannaregio is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Grand Canal and Casino of Venice.

Cannaregio
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Santa Croce

4.5/5(62 area reviews)

Santa Croce is known for its charming cafes, and you can make a stop by Piazzale Roma and Grand Canal while in the area.

Santa Croce
Dorsoduro featuring a bridge and a river or creek

Dorsoduro

5/5(30 area reviews)

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.

Dorsoduro
Castello which includes a river or creek and heritage architecture

Castello

4.5/5(64 area reviews)

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

Venice City Center Travel Guide

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