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

Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride

Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride

AU$279
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride
Venice in a Day with St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, & Gondola Ride

Venice in a Day: Gondola Ride, Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica (option)

AU$232
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Venice in a Day: Gondola Ride, Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica (option)
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
88% of travellers recommend
The Essence of Venice in a Stress Free Small group Walking Tour with a Top Guide
Single gondola paddles down waterway in Venice

Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride

AU$70
per traveller
Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride
Guests on a gondola tour in Venice

Gondola Ride

AU$73
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Gondola Ride
I Musici Veneziani - 4 Seasons

I Musici Veneziani Concert: Vivaldi Four Seasons

AU$63
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
I Musici Veneziani Concert: Vivaldi Four Seasons
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Our pick of the best Venice City Center Hotel Deals

Hotel Montecarlo

Hotel Montecarlo

3 out of 5
Calle Specchieri 463 San Marco, Venice, VE
The price is AU$229 per night from 29 July to 30 July
AU$229
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,259 reviews)
"This place was great. Super friendly staff who took our bags to our room, knew our room numbers every time we came back to the hotel (you have to leave your key at the desk when you go out) and answered any questions we had about the area. The rooms were clean, comfortable and charmingly decorated. ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Hotel Montecarlo
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$240 per night from 16 July to 17 July
AU$240
16 July - 17 July
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! (1,564 reviews)
"If you are not looking for a lot of amenities and want a clean room, a decent breakfast and a great location this could be a good choice to spend a couple of day in Venus."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
The St. Regis Venice

The St. Regis Venice

5 out of 5
Campo Barozzi, San Marco 2159, Venice, VE
The price is AU$1,438 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
AU$1,438
13 Aug - 14 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! (102 reviews)
"Great hotel amazing location and newly renovated everything was great"

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

The St. Regis Venice
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione

Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione

4 out of 5
San Marco Mercerie 760, Venice, VE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$515 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
AU$515
14 Aug - 15 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! (1,007 reviews)
"Friendly staff and good location in Venice"

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 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$1,783 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$1,783
10 Aug - 11 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 St. Mark's Square and Piazzale ...
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$282 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
AU$282
5 Aug - 6 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! (1,014 reviews)
"Staff was super accommodating and provided same room for me as on previous visit! Great breakfast included and Super location next to Rialto Bridge."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Hotel Rialto
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Other neighbourhoods around Venice City Center

San Marco which includes a river or creek and kayaking or canoeing

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 Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo.

San Marco
San Polo featuring heritage architecture and a bay or harbour

San Polo

4.5/5(33 area reviews)

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

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

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 Jewish Museum of Venice and Ca' d'Oro Giorgio Franchetti Gallery.

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 which includes 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 Maritime Station or Campo Santa Margherita might round out your trip.

Dorsoduro
Castello which includes heritage architecture and a river or creek

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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