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
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 Venice City Center Hotel Deals
Hotel Rialto
Clean rooms, wonderful staff. Be advised rooms facing the Rialto bridge can be subjected to quite a bit of noise from the street.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Clean room, helpful staff, wonderful experience
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Antico Panada
Clean room.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Hotel Montecarlo
Excellent and friendly service. Dario was a big help during our stay. The family apartment was huge and perfect for our stay. Nice kitchen!!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Hotel Antico Doge
The hotel and service are both good. There are a few breakfast options available, and while limited, they’re a decent way to start the day. The room is a comfortable size, and the bathroom is also spacious and well-maintained. The only downside is that you have to carry your luggage up a couple of ...
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
Clean and spacious room
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
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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 Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo.
San Polo
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.
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 Jewish Museum of Venice 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 Maritime Station or Campo Santa Margherita might round out your trip.
