Venice City Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Dorsoduro which includes a coastal town and heritage architecture
St Mark\'s Campanile featuring heritage architecture and a coastal town
Venice which includes heritage architecture and a river or creek
Grand Canal which includes a ferry, heritage architecture and a marina
Grand Canal showing heritage architecture and a city

Popular places to visit

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

St. Mark's Square

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

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

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

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
Doge's Palace

Doge's Palace

The walls of this grand palace are steeped in the history of Venice’s powerful and wealthy ruling classes.

Doge's Palace
La Fenice Opera House featuring a city and heritage architecture

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.

Teatro La Fenice

Activities

Single gondola paddles down waterway in Venice

Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride

NZ$78
per traveller
Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride
Rialto market in Venice

Eat Like a Local: 3-hour Venice Small-Group Food Tasting Walking Tour

NZ$178
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Eat Like a Local: 3-hour Venice Small-Group Food Tasting Walking Tour
Sidewalk flanked by colorful buildings in Burano

Murano & Burano Tour

NZ$100
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Murano & Burano Tour
Venice Small Group Walking Tour of Most-Famous Sites &Attractions

Venice Small Group Walking Tour of Most-Famous Sites &Attractions

NZ$70
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Venice Small Group Walking Tour of Most-Famous Sites &Attractions
I Musici Veneziani - 4 Seasons

I Musici Veneziani Concert: Vivaldi Four Seasons

NZ$70
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
I Musici Veneziani Concert: Vivaldi Four Seasons
St. Mark’s & Doge’s Palace: Full Experience Skip-the-Line Tour

St. Mark’s & Doge’s Palace: Full Experience Skip-the-Line Tour

NZ$171
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
St. Mark’s & Doge’s Palace: Full Experience Skip-the-Line Tour
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Our pick of the best Venice City Center Hotel Deals

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo

4 out of 5
Piazza San Marco 1107, Calle del Cavalletto, Venice, VE
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$435 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$435
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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! (1,701 reviews)
"Property and location were amazing. Very nice people"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione

Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione

4 out of 5
San Marco Mercerie 760, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$482 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$482
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Stepping into this Venetian gem felt like opening the pages of a storybook. The staff greeted us with warmth and charm, and the housekeeping was so attentive it seemed like a sprinkle of magic kept everything spotless. Our room was a cozy retreat—bright, comfortable, and with a bathroom so lovely ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
Hotel Rialto

Hotel Rialto

4 out of 5
San Marco 5149 Ponte Di Rialto, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$332 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$332
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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 helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Exelente customer service!"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Hotel Rialto
Hotel Guerrato

Hotel Guerrato

Calle Drio La Scimia 240a, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$273 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$273
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (609 reviews)
"great"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Hotel Guerrato
Hotel Bella Venezia

Hotel Bella Venezia

4 out of 5
San Marco 4710 - Calle Dei Fabbri, Venice, VE
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (939 reviews)
"Very clean hotel. Martina and April are very professional and helpful. Great choice. Wonderful breakfast"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

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Hotel Bella Venezia
Unahotels Ala Venezia - Adults Only

Unahotels Ala Venezia - Adults Only

3.5 out of 5
San Marco 2494, Campo Santa Maria Del Giglio, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$306 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$306
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,028 reviews)
"Man, this is hard as I want to give the 5-stars… but one issue caused a deduction. Let’s talk about the good- location is great, walkable to sites. Easy to find from the train station, bus 1 to Giglio stop, couple blocks. On-site breakfast was a great bonus, I’d highly recommend. Staff were amazing. ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Unahotels Ala Venezia - Adults Only
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Other neighbourhoods around Venice City Center

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 Grand Canal.

San Marco
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 Grand Canal and Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari while you're in town.

San Polo
Venetian Ghetto which includes a bridge, heritage architecture and a coastal town

Cannaregio

4.5/5(119 area reviews)

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.

Cannaregio
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Santa Croce

4.5/5(62 area reviews)

Santa Croce is known for its charming cafes, and you can make a stop by Piazzale Roma and Grand Canal while in the area.

Santa Croce
Dorsoduro featuring a bridge and a river or creek

Dorsoduro

5/5(30 area reviews)

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.

Dorsoduro
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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