Venice City Center Travel Guide
Venice
Visit Venice City Center
Popular places to visit
St. Mark's Square
You can learn more about the history of Venice during your trip to a top site such as St. Mark's Square. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and stunning cathedral.
Grand Canal
After visiting Grand Canal, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Venice. Amble around this romantic area's marina and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Rialto Bridge
After visiting Rialto Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Venice. Discover the area's fascinating museums and stunning cathedral.
St. Mark's Basilica
Find out about the history of Venice with a stop at St. Mark's Basilica. Visit the area's stunning cathedral or amble around its marina.
Doge's Palace
You can browse the exhibits at Doge's Palace, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Venice. Stroll along the area's marina or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Teatro La Fenice
Enjoy a performance at Teatro La Fenice, a popular theatre in Venice. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and churches.
Top hotels in Venice City Center
Hotel Montecarlo
I booked in the annex building and was assigned to Room 509. I am 5’ll” in height and kept hitting my head on the room’s ceiling beams. Not sure if all the rooms are all the same. Other than that, the location is perfect and centrally located in Venice, the hotel staff are great, and the hotel is ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Fab stay while in Venice. Breakfast was beautiful.. bar man was extremely friendly. Clean and tidy. Very handy to everything. Would definitely here again on our next vist.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Hotel Rialto
Fantastic location, centrally located. Great for people watching if you have a balcony room. Great staff, friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Antico Panada
Very outdated hotel, only two towels in the bathroom, no hand towels. The safe in the room was not working manager at the front desk kept being busy and couldn’t take care of us. Therefore, one of the housekeeping people people helped us. They switched the safe on us three times until finally the ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Albergo San Marco
HVAC did not work. Room was very warm and it was only about 60 degrees for a high. Cleaning service made the bed and replaced towels, but left dirty dishes in the room - not just one day, but multiple days. The lower floors of the hotel smelled like a backed up sewer line… Aside from all that and ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
The St. Regis Venice
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 Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo.
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.
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
A noteworthy feature of Cannaregio is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out 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 Riva de Biasio Waterbus 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.
