Sant'Elena Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sant'Elena
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Port of Venice
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.
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.
Activities
Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride
Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat
I Musici Veneziani Concert: Vivaldi Four Seasons
Skip-the-Line: Doge’s Palace & St Mark’s Basilica Small-Group Guided Tour
Our pick of the best Sant'Elena Hotel Deals
Hotel Rialto
Room was cleaned daily, spotless and updated for an older building, bed was comfortable and view of the canal out the window was special. Check in was pleasant, porter to take luggage to our room, elevator for the higher floors was convenient, restaurant and bar on site served excellent food.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Hyatt Centric Murano Venice
Wonderful week stay in the Island. No better location for lodging on Murano.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hotel Antico Doge
Great location, very clean room and helpful staff
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Absolutely beautiful, visited half of Europe, this was the best for the price
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Antico Panada
Clean room.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
Clean and spacious room
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sant'Elena
Isola La Certosa
While Isola La Certosa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like St. Mark's Square and San Nicolo al Lido.
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.
Castello West District
Castello West District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Riva degli Schiavoni and Bacino San Marco while you're in town.
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 Arsenale della Biennale di Venezia.
Lido
If you're spending some time in Lido, Santa Maria Elisabetta Waterbus and Lungomare d'Annunzio Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
