Venice City Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Venice City Center
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.
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.
Doge's Palace
The walls of this grand palace are steeped in the history of Venice’s powerful and wealthy ruling classes.
Teatro La Fenice
Tour the lavish interior of one of Italy's most prestigious music venues then enjoy an evening of classic or experimental opera.
Activities
Venice in 1 Day by High-Speed Train From Rome, Day Trip & Aperitivo
Charming Gondola Ride on Grand Canal
Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride
Eat Like a Local: Venice 3-Hour Small-Group Food Tasting Tour
Our pick of the best Venice City Center Hotel Deals
Hotel Rialto
Great hotel, perfect location and a good selection at breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hotel Montecarlo
Location is perfect in 2 min to St mark plaza!!!! The room are nice very clean and the breakfast delicious, also they had a tea time everyday at 4:00 pm as a compliment. Very helpful staff
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Antico Panada
Greatest location! Great spacious rooms. Well equipped kitchenette! Clean, quiet, and more!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
GREAT place, I will stay there every Time I go to Venezia.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
The St. Regis Venice
The hotel is amazing, placed in the heart of Venice and every single person from the staff was incredible to me and my family.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Albergo San Marco
Room was nice, clean and comfy. The best part of this hotel is its close proximity to St Mark's Square and near by St Marco water transport station.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Venice City Center
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 Grand Canal.
San Polo
San Polo is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Grand Canal and Palazzo Pisani Moretta while you're in town.
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.
Cannaregio
A noteworthy feature of Cannaregio is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Grand Canal and Casino of Venice.
Santa Croce
Santa Croce is known for its charming cafes, and you can make a stop by Piazzale Roma and Grand Canal while in the area.
Dorsoduro
The ample dining options and fascinating museums are top of the list for many visitors to Dorsoduro. A stop by Grand Canal or Maritime Station might round out your trip.
