Venice Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Our guide on where to stay in Venice

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Downtown Venice

While visiting Downtown Venice, you might make a stop by sights like Centennial Park and Venetian Waterway Park.

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South Venice

While visiting South Venice, you might make a stop by sights like Venice Area Audubon Society and Jacaranda West Country Club.

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Venice Island

If you're spending some time in Venice Island, Venice Beach and Caspersen Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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Venice Gardens

If you're spending some time in Venice Gardens, Pelican Pointe Golf and Country Club and Jacaranda West Country Club are top sights worth seeing.

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Golden Beach

While Golden Beach isn't home to many top sights, Venice Beach and Centennial Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Inn at the Beach

Inn at the Beach

3 out of 5
725 West Venice Avenue Venice FL
The price is AU$279 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
AU$279
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,071 reviews)
"It was my first time staying in Venice and while I am used to a large hotel with beautiful amenities the Inn was quite charming. I really enjoyed the hometown hospitality and the location to the beach. My only request would have been to be offered service to take my bags to my room and newer quality ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Inn at the Beach
Hampton Inn & Suites Venice Bayside South Sarasota

Hampton Inn & Suites Venice Bayside South Sarasota

2.5 out of 5
881 Venetia Bay Blvd Venice FL
The price is AU$205 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$205
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"The staff were very helpful and friendly. Good breakfast as well. Rooms were very clean."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Venice Bayside South Sarasota
Best Western Plus Ambassador Suites Venice

Best Western Plus Ambassador Suites Venice

2.5 out of 5
400 Commercial Ct Venice FL
The price is AU$127 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$127
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Best Western Plus Ambassador Suites Venice
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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.
Tropical Villas of Venice Beach

Tropical Villas of Venice Beach

3.5 out of 5
505 Menendez St Venice FL
Stay at this holiday home in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Venice Beach and Nokomis Beach are located ...
Tropical Villas of Venice Beach
Kon Tiki Inn

Kon Tiki Inn

2.5 out of 5
1487 S Tamiami Trail Venice FL
Stay at this aparthotel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (316 reviews)
"Debbie and Sean are excellent hosts. Very clean, very comfortable, very quiet. Pet friendly, which is awesome also. Great location also just a couple miles from downtown or the beach.."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Kon Tiki Inn
Venice Beach Villas

Venice Beach Villas

3 out of 5
501 W Venice Ave Venice FL
Stay at this business-friendly condo in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (503 reviews)
"A very cute boutique hotel, has a lot of great amenities. I will say one issue I had was there was a lot of ants in the bathroom by the sink. Great for a couple of days, but I probably wouldn't say for longer than that."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Venice Beach Villas
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Stay near popular Venice attractions

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Venice Beach

9.2/10 (2,687 reviews)
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Venice Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Venice.
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Activities

Venice Clear Kayak Glass Bottom LED Night Tour

Venice Clear Kayak Glass Bottom LED Night Tour

AU$98
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Venice Clear Kayak Glass Bottom LED Night Tour
Sarasota: Siesta Key Clear Kayak Tour with Guide

Sarasota: Siesta Key Clear Kayak Tour with Guide

AU$119
per adult
Sarasota: Siesta Key Clear Kayak Tour with Guide
Private Luxury Boat Charter

Private Luxury Boat Charter

AU$562
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Private Luxury Boat Charter
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Cities near Venice

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Sarasota

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