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.
Doge's Palace
The home of the Venetian ruling elite for hundreds of years, an enduring monument to the city’s power and stature.
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.
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
Skip-the-Line: Doge’s Palace & St Mark’s Basilica Small-Group Guided Tour
Hard Rock Cafe Venice Dining with Priority Seating
Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat
Venice in a Day: Gondola Ride, Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica (option)
Our pick of the best Venice City Center Hotel Deals
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Lovely stay - perfect location by St Marc’s square with lovely views of the canal. Great bar and breakfast. Housekeeping perfect. Even has its own water taxi dock.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Hotel Rialto
Amazing location. Good check in. Some rooms old and tired no windows. Requested move to better room. Water supply on fourth floor a bit unreliable. Rooms clean bed linen clean but blankets not appreciated. O really the most wonderful spot and sensible pricing makes up for a few shortcoming. ...
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Hotel Saturnia & International
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Magical Stay in Venice My stay at this hotel in Venice was truly unforgettable. From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel genuinely welcomed and taken care of. The property itself is beautiful—charming Venetian architecture, elegant interiors, and thoughtful touches everywhere ...
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
Clean room, kind and helpful staff
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Hotel Montecarlo
Breakfast had a good selection
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Venezia Palazzo Barocci
Top ten Service.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
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 Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo.
San Polo
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.
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 Jewish Museum of Venice and Casino 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 Maritime Station or Campo Santa Margherita might round out your trip.
