Venice City Center Travel Guide

Venice

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

Popular places to visit

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

St. Mark's Square

4.5/5(1,265 reviews)

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.

St. Mark's Square
Grand Canal which includes a ferry, a city and a marina

Grand Canal

4.5/5(1,134 reviews)

Take a gondola ride along Venice’s beautiful canal and see the city and its magnificent sights in all their glory.

Grand Canal
Rialto Bridge

Rialto Bridge

4.5/5(1,260 reviews)

Cross the romantic old bridge, one of Venice’s most iconic and world-famous sights, now packed with souvenirs and street entertainers.

Rialto Bridge
St. Mark\'s Basilica which includes heritage architecture

St. Mark's Basilica

4.5/5(1,116 reviews)

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.

St. Mark's Basilica
Doge's Palace

Doge's Palace

4.5/5(832 reviews)

The home of the Venetian ruling elite for hundreds of years, an enduring monument to the city’s power and stature.

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

Teatro La Fenice

4.5/5(199 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

Top hotels in Venice City Center

Hotel Montecarlo

Hotel Montecarlo

3 out of 5
Calle Specchieri 463 San Marco, Venice, VE
The price is ₹11,148 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
₹11,148
₹12,969 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,266 reviews)
"Very clean and the room was big, also the hotel close to everything."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Hotel Montecarlo
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 ₹13,096 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
₹13,096
₹15,318 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,575 reviews)
"The hotel was in a great location and the room was very spacious. However, the bathtub/shower was very uncomfortable."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
The St. Regis Venice

The St. Regis Venice

5 out of 5
Campo Barozzi, San Marco 2159, Venice, VE
The price is ₹73,481 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
₹73,481
₹81,844 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (102 reviews)
"Great hotel amazing location and newly renovated everything was great"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

The St. Regis Venice
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione

Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione

4 out of 5
San Marco Mercerie 760, Venice, VE
The price is ₹24,908 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
₹24,908
₹28,313 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,010 reviews)
"The only negative thing I have to say about the staff is that they scheduled a water taxi for me and the water taxi driver gave my luggage to a guy once we got to train station and the guy wouldn’t give me my luggage until I gave him 50 euros. I was not expecting them to setup a water taxi that would ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice

The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice

5 out of 5
Campo Santa Maria Del Giglio O Zobenigo, Venice, VE
The price is ₹83,029 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹83,029
₹92,347 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions St. Mark's Square and Piazzale ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (234 reviews)
"Excellent place"

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2025

The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice
Hotel Rialto

Hotel Rialto

4 out of 5
San Marco 5149 Ponte Di Rialto, Venice, VE
The price is ₹13,339 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
₹13,339
₹15,587 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"Great location, private dock to allow for easy transport to/from Airport and train station. Had an issue with our water taxi (day of leaving) and the staff made a call and we were back on track, definitely recommend."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Hotel Rialto
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Other neighbourhoods around Venice City Center

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

San Marco

4.5/5(1,050 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 featuring heritage architecture and a bay or harbour

San Polo

4.5/5(146 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 boating, a coastal town and heritage architecture

Cannaregio

4.5/5(577 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 Madonna dell'Orto.

Cannaregio
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Santa Croce

4.5/5(210 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 which includes a bridge and a river or creek

Dorsoduro

4.5/5(297 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 heritage architecture and a river or creek

Castello

4.5/5(409 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

Venice City Center Travel Guide