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

4.5/5(177 reviews)

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

4.5/5(179 reviews)

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

4.5/5(160 reviews)

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

4.5/5(104 reviews)

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

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
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Grand Canal

4.5/5(135 reviews)

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

Antico Panada
Antico Panada
3 out of 5
Calle degli Specchieri 646, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$206 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$206
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
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! (993 reviews)
"The hotel is very close to the Academy Gallery, walking distance to other major attractions and the train station as well."

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

Antico Panada
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$363 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
NZ$363
per night
1 Jul - 2 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! (1,048 reviews)
"The staff at this hotel was beyond fantastic. They were 5 out of 5 for dinner recommendations. The location is very walkable to some of the city's biggest attractions. Gondolas float by the window day and night. The water taxi entrance prevents you from dragging your luggage around the city. We had ..."

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Hotel Bella Venezia
Hotel Bella Venezia
4 out of 5
San Marco 4710 - Calle Dei Fabbri, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$420 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
NZ$420
per night
4 Jun - 5 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! (387 reviews)
"First time in Venice. Wasn’t sure if we would like the location. Hotel is in a great spot. Staff were excellent. Nice free breakfast each day we were there. I would definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

Hotel Bella Venezia
Hotel Montecarlo
Hotel Montecarlo
3 out of 5
Calle Specchieri 463 San Marco, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$358 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
NZ$358
per night
4 Jun - 5 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! (1,008 reviews)
"The staff was great, breakfast was wonderful & perfect location."

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

Hotel Montecarlo
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
4 out of 5
San Marco Mercerie 760, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$706 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
NZ$706
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay at Splendid at Venice. It was probably the only hotel my family enjoyed in Italy! Super convenient to the main areas in Venice. Staff was super friendly and let us check in early. Also called taxis for us. The hotel also has its own water stop, which is great if you are taxing a ..."

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
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 NZ$493 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
NZ$493
per night
3 Jul - 4 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! (997 reviews)
Perfect, perfect, perfect.
"What a wonderful place to stay. Excellent service, very friendly, great location, easy access, what more can I say. Highly recommend this hotel to people who want to be close to St Marks Square, very good restaurants and high end shopping. We pre-purchased a deluxe room through Hotels.com back in ..."

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

Unahotels Ala Venezia - Adults Only
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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 Venetian Ghetto 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 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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