Venice City Center Travel Guide

Venice

A historic building with a dome and bell tower by the water.
A panoramic view of a coastal city with historic buildings and a prominent tower.
A canal in Venice with gondolas and historic buildings.
A canal with boats and buildings along the water.
A canal with boats and colorful buildings in Venice.

Stay near popular Venice City Center attractions

A historic building with intricate architecture and a large open plaza.

St. Mark's Square

9.4/10 (18,837 reviews)
Experience the timeless charm of Venice’s glorious heart, home to the city’s most famous cultural icons, many cafés ... and several thousand pigeons.
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Things to do

Venice in a Day with St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, & Gondola Ride

Venice in a Day:Gondola Ride, Doge's Palace, St Mark's Basilica & City Tour

£126
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Venice in a Day:Gondola Ride, Doge's Palace, St Mark's Basilica & City Tour
Charming Gondola Ride on Grand Canal

Charming Gondola Ride on Grand Canal

£32
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Charming Gondola Ride on Grand Canal
Skip-the-Line: Doge’s Palace & St Mark’s Basilica Small-Group Guided Tour

Skip-the-Line: Doge’s Palace & St Mark’s Basilica Small-Group Guided Tour

£72
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line: Doge’s Palace & St Mark’s Basilica Small-Group Guided Tour
Single gondola paddles down waterway in Venice

Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride

£34
per traveller
72% of travellers recommend
Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride
Sidewalk flanked by colorful buildings in Burano

Murano & Burano Tour

£43
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Murano & Burano Tour
Venice Islands: Murano Glass & Burano Colors Guided Visit

Murano Glass & Burano Colors Guided Visit with Optional Torcello

£22
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Murano Glass & Burano Colors Guided Visit with Optional Torcello
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Top hotels in Venice City Center

Antico Panada

Antico Panada

3 out of 5
Calle degli Specchieri 646 Venice VE
The price is £72 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£72
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Antico Panada
Hotel Montecarlo

Hotel Montecarlo

3 out of 5
Calle Specchieri 463 San Marco Venice VE
The price is £121 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£121
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,349 reviews)
"The breakfast was poor and at the price of 20 euro per person, you'd enjoy a local or restaurant experience much more. Apart from that the room is fairly comfortable, there is good ac and this place really benefits from it's amazing location for all the sights. You will hear church bells often from ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Hotel Montecarlo
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo

4 out of 5
Piazza San Marco 1107 Venice VE
The price is £173 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£173
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Hotel Guerrato

Hotel Guerrato

Calle Drio La Scimia 240a Venice VE
The price is £102 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£102
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (939 reviews)
"This hotel was in an excellent location next to the Rialto bridge, shops and restaurants. Very friendly staff. Would definitely recommend and stay there again if I return to Venice."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Hotel Guerrato
Hotel Rialto

Hotel Rialto

4 out of 5
San Marco 5149 Ponte Di Rialto Venice VE
Fully refundable
The price is £158 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
£158
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,050 reviews)
"THE BREAKFAST IS AMAZING"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Hotel Rialto
Hotel Bella Venezia

Hotel Bella Venezia

4 out of 5
San Marco 4710 - Calle Dei Fabbri Venice VE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £138 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
£138
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"Great hotel. Quiet and walkable to all tourist sites."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Hotel Bella Venezia
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Where to stay in Venice City Center

Find the best Venice City Center areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Venice City Center
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A narrow Venetian canal with gondolas, historic buildings, and colorful balconies.

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.

A canal in Venice with colorful buildings and a bridge.

Cannaregio

A noteworthy feature of Cannaregio is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Casino of Venice and Ca' d'Oro Giorgio Franchetti Gallery.

A canal with boats docked, historic buildings, and a clear sky.

San Polo

San Polo is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Campo San Polo and Palazzo Pisani Moretta while you're in town.

A canal with boats, historic buildings, and a large dome.

Santa Croce

Santa Croce is known for its charming cafes, and you can make a stop by Piazzale Roma and Ca' Pesaro Galleria Internazionale d'Arte Moderna while in the area.

A historic building with a dome and bell tower by the water.

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.

Venice City Center Travel Guide

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