San Clemente Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit San Clemente
Popular places to visit
St. Mark's Square
Surround yourself in Venetian splendour as you soak up the heady atmosphere of the city’s social and cultural hub.
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.
Rialto Bridge
The oldest bridge in Venice has become one of its most popular modern-day tourist attractions.
Doge's Palace
The walls of this grand palace are steeped in the history of Venice’s powerful and wealthy ruling classes.
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.
Port of Venice
Explore the waterfront of Port of Venice and enjoy other activities such as boating in Venice. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
Activities
Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat
Eat Like a Local: 3-hour Venice Small-Group Food Tasting Walking Tour
Venice Small Group Walking Tour of Most-Famous Sites &Attractions
I Musici Veneziani Concert: Vivaldi Four Seasons
Our pick of the best San Clemente Hotel Deals
San Clemente Palace, Venice
Room was in an excellant state. The staff were all very friendly and extremely helpful
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
The room what fabulous and exactly what you would expect from a hotel if this age, notoriety and calibre. We were initially directed to the wrong floor, but found our room soon enough. We had a beautiful Canal view and thoroughly enjoyed the scenery. The breakfast area sits at virtually water-level ...
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Hotel Montecarlo
The room was spotless and the bed comfortable. The staff was responsive to our needs. Also in a great location
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Hotel Rialto
Muy buena atencion, muy amables,muy profesionales .Desde el front desk hasta el resto de los empleados del hotel Desayuno excelente.Localidad excelente Lo recomiendo 100%
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Hyatt Centric Murano Venice
Breakfast was not free, but the staff was extremely friendly and helpful! There are water taxi’s for cheaper, but the hotel’s water taxi was convenient and took the guesswork out of not knowing what to expect.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Venice Maggior Consiglio
Small but clean & nice. Great location. Breakfast was nice.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around San Clemente
La Giudecca
La Giudecca is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Giudecca 795 or Mulino Stucky.
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.
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.
Lido
If you're spending some time in Lido, Lungomare d'Annunzio Beach and Lido of Venice Beaches are top sights worth seeing.
Sant'Elena
Sant'Elena is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Pier Luigi Penzo Stadium, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
Castello
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.
