Venice City Center Travel Guide
Venice
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Doge's Palace
The home of the Venetian ruling elite for hundreds of years, an enduring monument to the city’s power and stature.
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.
Top hotels in Venice City Center
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Lovely room. Staff was amazing. Great location.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
Good breakfast but would be better if you could request special things like eggs or omelets ect. without extra charge.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Hotel Rialto
Good quality hotel, fabulous location
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Hotel Bella Venezia
Hotel Bella Venezia is a beautiful building with the kindest staff and a nice breakfast to start your day. We wish we could have stayed longer.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Hotel Guerrato
So very friendly! Location, a short walk from the Rialto Mercato dock. ..... Simply..... First Class for my expectations, with no surprises. Thank You
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Hotel Montecarlo
Excellent
Reviewed on 20 Oct 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 Grand Canal.
San Polo
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.
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.
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 Grand Canal or Maritime Station might round out your trip.
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.
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