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.
Piazzale Roma
You can learn about the local history of Venice during your trip to a top site such as Piazzale Roma. Stroll along the marina or visit the churches in the area.
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.
St. Mark's Square
Surround yourself in Venetian splendour as you soak up the heady atmosphere of the city’s social and cultural hub.
Rialto Bridge
The oldest bridge in Venice has become one of its most popular modern-day tourist attractions.
Lido of Venice Beaches
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Lido of Venice Beaches during your travels in Venice? Visit the stunning cathedral and charming cafes in this romantic area.
Activities
Venice Small Group Tour: Venetian Tapas, Wine, Spritz & Gondola Ride
Tour of The Real Hidden Venice
Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride
Charming Gondola Ride on Grand Canal
Venice in a Day:Gondola Ride, Doge's Palace, St Mark's Basilica & City Tour
Eat Like a Local: Venice 3-Hour Small-Group Food Tasting Tour
Our pick of the best Sant'Elena Hotel Deals
Antico Panada
Contacted the hotel 4 wks & then again 2 wks in advance about our reservation - they never got back to us. Arrived & they were going to rent us the room, despite it being nearly midnight (but before their deadline to checkin). We paid an additional $125 & they rented it to us. Got bite 10 times by ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
B&B HOTEL Venezia Laguna
Very nice and neat, got the room earlier as we land at noon, was very helpful with the jetlag situation to have the room early.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hotel Montecarlo
Excellent service
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hotel Rialto
The property was centrally located by the Rialto bridge which both good and bad. Good location but bad location as it was very crowded and busy. Evening and early morning was still loud. Pillows were hard and no coffee in the room. We had a mosquito in our room and were biten. Breakfast was included ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Amadeus Hotel
Nasty little man one morning at the desk. Older, sour. The rest of th time front was staffed by helpful professionals. Property is very old but well maintained. PLease note: the Amadeus is right on the main drag from the train station. These is howver, a nice little garden at the enter of the property. ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hotel Plaza Venice
Worn out decor and rooms, decent breakfast, smell of drains in bathroom and lobby, ridiculously expensive considering these negatives, the only good thing was proximity to the railway station and access to Venice
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
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, Palazzo del Cinema and Santa Maria Elisabetta Waterbus 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.
