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

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St. Mark's Square

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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

Sidewalk flanked by colorful buildings in Burano

Murano & Burano Tour

£29
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Murano & Burano Tour
Taste of Venice: Local Tapas Tastings & Wine Tour

Venice Small Group Food Tour: Venetian Tapas, Wine, Spritz & Gondola Ride

£67
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Venice Small Group Food Tour: Venetian Tapas, Wine, Spritz & Gondola Ride
Shared gondola ride with passage underneath the Bridge of Sighs

Shared gondola ride with passage underneath the Bridge of Sighs

£30
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Shared gondola ride with passage underneath the Bridge of Sighs
Single gondola paddles down waterway in Venice

Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride

£29
per traveller
72% of travellers recommend
Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride
Venice: Doge's Palace Reserved Entry Ticket

Venice: Doge's Palace Reserved Entry Ticket

£30
per adult
Venice: Doge's Palace Reserved Entry Ticket
Charming Gondola Ride on Grand Canal

Charming Gondola Ride on Grand Canal

£31
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Charming Gondola Ride on Grand Canal
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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
Learn more about Venice City Center
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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 with boats, a bridge, and historic buildings.

Cannaregio

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

A canal with gondolas, historic buildings, and a clock tower in Venice.
Photo by Karen Villanueva
Open Photo by Karen Villanueva

San Polo

San Polo is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Campo San Polo and Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari while you're in town.

Gondolas on Venice's Grand Canal, a historic building with a dome, and the sunset.

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.

A canal with boats, historic buildings, and a large dome.
Photo by Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK
Open Photo by Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK

Santa Croce

Santa Croce is known for its charming cafes, and you can make a stop by Piazzale Roma and Riva de Biasio Waterbus while in the area.

Venice City Center Travel Guide

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