Venice City Center
Venice
Visit Venice City Center
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride
Hard Rock Cafe Venice Dining with Priority Seating
I Musici Veneziani Concert: Vivaldi Four Seasons
Venice in a Day: Gondola Ride, Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica (option)
Top hotels in Venice City Center
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Breakfast was good. Convenient location.
Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025
Hotel Rialto
Clean room and always came back to a tidy room. Cute hotel, perfect location. Staff was nice. I love the feel this hotel gives.
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025
Hotel Antico Doge
Lovely hotel situated in great spot . Easy walk to Train station , ferries and lots of eateries and shops around. Nice breakfast room and food.
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025
Hotel Saturnia & International
My second time staying here and i will return! Great location, friend staff and amazing breakfasr!
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025
The St. Regis Venice
Clean hotel great service Very nice staff We will definitely be back Excellent choice
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
Beautiful hotel. Lovely staff. Great location
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Venice City Center
San Marco
A noteworthy feature of San Marco is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out St. Mark's Square and Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo.
San Polo
San Polo is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Campo San Polo or Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari.
Castello West District
Castello West District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Riva degli Schiavoni and Bacino San Marco while you're in town.
Cannaregio
Travelers to Cannaregio praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Jewish Museum of Venice 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 Maritime Station or Campo Santa Margherita might round out your trip.
