Venice City Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
St Mark\'s Campanile featuring heritage architecture and a coastal town

Popular places to visit

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St. Mark's Square

Surround yourself in Venetian splendour as you soak up the heady atmosphere of the city’s social and cultural hub.

St. Mark's Square
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Rialto Bridge

The oldest bridge in Venice has become one of its most popular modern-day tourist attractions.

Rialto Bridge
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St. Mark's Basilica

The jewel in Venice’s crown is known as the “Church of Gold” for its gilded spires that tower over St Mark’s Square.

St. Mark's Basilica
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Doge's Palace

The walls of this grand palace are steeped in the history of Venice’s powerful and wealthy ruling classes.

Doge's Palace
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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.

Teatro La Fenice
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Grand Canal

The Grand Canal is Venice’s crowning glory, so flag down a gondola and get ready for one of the most beautiful boat trips in the world.

Grand Canal

Activities

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Eat, drink and repeat: Wine tasting tour in Venice

NZ$157
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Eat, drink and repeat: Wine tasting tour in Venice
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Doge's Palace Skip-the-Line Entrance Tickets

NZ$79
Per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Doge's Palace Skip-the-Line Entrance Tickets
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Murano & Burano Tour

NZ$88
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Murano & Burano Tour
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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 NZ$347 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
NZ$347
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Easy check in and check out every one is so nice and helpful breakfast is good we loved the free trip to Murano afternoon tea is great and relaxing"

Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2024

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 NZ$358 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
NZ$358
per night
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,084 reviews)
"Nice locations, room and bathroom is big for venice and have nice view, only room has no wifi and matress is just ok"

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2024

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Antico Panada
Antico Panada
3 out of 5
Calle degli Specchieri 646, Venice, VE
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.2/10 Good! (991 reviews)
"Hey, this is in Venice. There are not many big or fancy hotels in the whole city, and in general prices are high. This hotel was clean and tidy, down a small street. (In Vence everything is down a small street). It is well located and our family was happy with the hotel. We would be happy to stay ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2024

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Hotel Bella Venezia
Hotel Bella Venezia
4 out of 5
San Marco 4710 - Calle Dei Fabbri, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$455 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
NZ$455
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (401 reviews)
Great centrally located hotel
"Great centrally located hotel. Very clean with almost all what we needed during our stay ."

Reviewed on 8 Jun. 2024

Hotel Bella Venezia
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
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$364 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
NZ$364
per night
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (996 reviews)
"Liked bed , breakfast was very good. And a tour to Murano was included."

Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2024

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Hotel Rialto
Hotel Rialto
4 out of 5
San Marco 5149 Ponte Di Rialto, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$408 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
NZ$408
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Fantastic location . Staff so helpful, highly recommend"

Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2024

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 St. Mark's Basilica.

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 Venetian Ghetto.

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

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