Venice City Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
St Mark\'s Campanile featuring heritage architecture and a coastal town

Popular places to visit

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St. Mark's Square

4.5/5(177 reviews)

Surround yourself in Venetian splendour as you soak up the heady atmosphere of the city’s social and cultural hub.

St. Mark's Square
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Rialto Bridge

4.5/5(179 reviews)

The oldest bridge in Venice has become one of its most popular modern-day tourist attractions.

Rialto Bridge
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St. Mark's Basilica

4.5/5(160 reviews)

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
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Doge's Palace

4.5/5(104 reviews)

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

Doge's Palace
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Grand Canal

4.5/5(135 reviews)

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
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Teatro La Fenice

4.5/5(20 reviews)

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

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Eat, drink and repeat: Wine tasting tour in Venice

NZ$157
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Eat, drink and repeat: Wine tasting tour in Venice
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Doge's Palace Skip-the-Line Entrance Tickets

NZ$79
Per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Doge's Palace Skip-the-Line Entrance Tickets
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Murano & Burano Tour

NZ$88
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Murano & Burano Tour
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Our pick of the best Venice City Center Hotel Deals

Antico Panada
Antico Panada
3 out of 5
Calle degli Specchieri 646, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$242 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$242
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.2/10 Good! (993 reviews)
"Superb!"

Reviewed on 23 May 2024

Antico Panada
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
4 out of 5
Piazza San Marco 1107, Calle del Cavalletto, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$373 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
NZ$373
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,046 reviews)
"Great spot minutes from St Marks Square. Loved it."

Reviewed on 29 May 2024

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Hotel Montecarlo
Hotel Montecarlo
3 out of 5
Calle Specchieri 463 San Marco, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$468 per night from 5 Jun to 6 Jun
NZ$468
per night
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"The location was very good."

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Hotel Montecarlo
Hotel Bella Venezia
Hotel Bella Venezia
4 out of 5
San Marco 4710 - Calle Dei Fabbri, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$619 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$619
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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! (383 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast buffet."

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

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$435 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
NZ$435
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (994 reviews)
"Such a convenient location! Very easy to walk to from the main canal (2 minutes). The hotel is right on a smaller canal, with amazing views from the room. I would definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

Unahotels Ala Venezia - Adults Only
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
4 out of 5
San Marco Mercerie 760, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$794 per night from 5 Jun to 6 Jun
NZ$794
per night
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (994 reviews)
"The property was beautiful. In a great spot. The tv didnt work the whole time we where there asked twice for someone to look at it . Then gave up. Air conditioning was great all else fantastic."

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
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Other neighbourhoods around Venice City Center

San Marco which includes a river or creek and kayaking or canoeing

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 St. Mark's Basilica.

San Marco
San Polo featuring heritage architecture and a bay or harbour

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.

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

Cannaregio

A noteworthy feature of Cannaregio is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Venetian Ghetto and Casino of Venice.

Cannaregio
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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.

Santa Croce
Dorsoduro which includes a bridge and a river or creek

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.

Dorsoduro
Castello which includes heritage architecture and a river or creek

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

Venice City Center Travel Guide

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