Tessera Travel Guide
Venice
Popular places to visit
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 stunning cathedral in the area.
St. Mark's Square
The beating heart of the city where you’ll find some of its most famous sights, its best cafes, and enjoy the true charm of Venice.
Grand Canal
Take a gondola ride along Venice’s beautiful canal and see the city and its magnificent sights in all their glory.
Rialto Bridge
Cross the romantic old bridge, one of Venice’s most iconic and world-famous sights, now packed with souvenirs and street entertainers.
Doge's Palace
The home of the Venetian ruling elite for hundreds of years, an enduring monument to the city’s power and stature.
St. Mark's Basilica
An exquisite Byzantine cathedral and one of the most striking of all Venice’s great attractions with a story as old as the city itself.
Top hotels in Tessera
Hotel Venice Resort Airport
This was a lovely property that provided excellent customer service, a shuttle to the airport and a scrumptious breakfast in the morning! It is a quiet location and a great place to enjoy before you travel home. it is only a few miles to the Venice airport. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Guest House Bella Onda
Spacious, clean and friendly staff!
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
great! highly recommend
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova
They staff upon check in were very helpful & gave lots of advice on navigating the boat time table & how to reach the centre of Venice. Rooms were spotless and the breakfast buffet was tasty & plentiful. Very comfortable bed & pillows.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hotel Rialto
We couldn’t have chosen a better hotel for our trip
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hotel Montecarlo
Amazing. We got the apartment which is just a few steep from the hotel and has a nice canal view. It has everything, a kitchen with all the utensils and even a small oven. Two independent rooms each with a tv. Another tv in the living room (although the remote was not working but did not use a lot ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tessera
Favaro Veneto
Visitors to Favaro Veneto appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Ferretto Square and Forte Bazzera might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
Campalto
You might appreciate the restaurants and waterfront views in Campalto, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Forte Marghera and San Giuliano Park are just a few notable stops.
San Giuliano
San Giuliano is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by San Giuliano Park and Parco Pubblico s Giuliano while in the area.
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.
Mestre City Center
Well liked for its bars and monuments, Mestre City Center is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Ferretto Square and M9 Mestre Museum, and jump on the metro at Mestre Centro B1 to get around the city.
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.
