Sant'Elena Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Sant'Elena
Photo by Cathy Jamieson
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Popular places to visit

Parco delle Rimembranze

Parco delle Rimembranze

Parco delle Rimembranze is just one of the places to see in Venice, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.

Parco delle Rimembranze
St. Mark\'s Square which includes heritage architecture, a city and a square or plaza

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
Grand Canal which includes a ferry, heritage architecture and a marina

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
Rialto Bridge

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
St. Mark\'s Basilica showing heritage architecture

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
Port of Venice

Port of Venice

4.5/5(67 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Port of Venice and enjoy other activities such as boating in Venice. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.

Port of Venice

Activities

Food experience on a luxury sailing boat tour in Venice

Food experience on a luxury sailing boat tour in Venice

NZ$348
per adult
Food experience on a luxury sailing boat tour in Venice
Charming Gondola Ride on Grand Canal

Charming Gondola Ride on Grand Canal

NZ$72
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Charming Gondola Ride on Grand Canal
The Real Hidden Venice

Tour of The Real Hidden Venice

NZ$107
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Tour of The Real Hidden Venice
Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat

Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat

NZ$73
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat
Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride

Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride

NZ$297
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride
Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica Guided Tour – Skip The Line

Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica Guided Tour – Skip The Line

NZ$189
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica Guided Tour – Skip The Line
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Our pick of the best Sant'Elena Hotel Deals

Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova

Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova

3 out of 5
Isola Nova del Tronchetto 17, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$211 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$211
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Piazzale Roma and St. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (172 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly and our room was spacious and quiet. A comfortable stay!"

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova
Hotel Montecarlo

Hotel Montecarlo

3 out of 5
Calle Specchieri 463 San Marco, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$251 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$251
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,255 reviews)
Wonderful boutique hotel in perfect location
"We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful hotel just steps away from St. Mark’s. The location is perfect and easy to get to by water taxi and is surrounded by great restaurants. The staff are very friendly and attentive and the front desk staff take their jobs seriously. They also speak English perfectly ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

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$281 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$281
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,562 reviews)
"Amazing!"

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
The St. Regis Venice

The St. Regis Venice

5 out of 5
Campo Barozzi, San Marco 2159, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$1,473 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$1,473
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (102 reviews)
"Great hotel amazing location and newly renovated everything was great"

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

The St. Regis Venice
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione

Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione

4 out of 5
San Marco Mercerie 760, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$532 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$532
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
"Friendly staff and good location in Venice"

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
Hotel Abbazia

Hotel Abbazia

3 out of 5
Cannaregio, Calle Priuli Cavaletti 68, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$269 per night from 18 July to 19 July
NZ$269
18 July - 19 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"I liked their quirky eclectic decor. Their staff was friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Hotel Abbazia
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Other neighbourhoods around Sant'Elena

Castello which includes a river or creek and heritage architecture

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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Lido

If you're spending some time in Lido, Palazzo del Cinema and Santa Maria Elisabetta Waterbus are top sights worth seeing.

Lido
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Le Vignole

Though Le Vignole may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like San Nicolo al Lido and Vento di Venezia.

Le Vignole
San Marco featuring kayaking or canoeing and a river or creek

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 Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo.

San Marco
Dorsoduro which includes a coastal town and heritage architecture

Venice City Center

The stunning cathedral and charming cafes are just a few highlights of Venice City Center. Make a stop by St. Mark's Square or Teatro Goldoni while you're exploring the area.

Venice City Center
San Polo showing a bay or harbour and heritage architecture

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

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