Murano

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Murano featuring heritage architecture, a river or creek and a city
Murano featuring art and outdoor art
Murano showing a house and a river or creek
Murano featuring outdoor art, a city and a statue or sculpture
Murano featuring a river or creek and a city

Take a short journey on the water from central Venice and find yourself on a tranquil, picturesque island that remains true to its artisan heritage.

On the small island of Murano, just a short vaporetto (water bus) journey from the main heart of Venice, you’ll be transported back to a time when the local glassworks were a key part of the city’s commerce. It was here that glassblowing artisans were moved in 1291 when the local authorities decided their furnaces presented too much of a fire risk to the city.

They are still in operation and you can see them making all kinds of remarkable shapes out of a molten sphere of glass. The owners will show you how they ply their trade, the techniques they use today as well as the traditional methods their ancestors used to produce their beautiful works.

For a true education in the art, head to the Murano Glass Museum which you’ll find in the Palazzo Giustinian. On display in the museum you’ll be able to see glasswork collections dating all the way back to the first century AD. Open every day except Wednesdays, you can get onto a guided tour every Tuesday and Thursday.

In the shops all over the island you’ll even be able to find examples of wonderful glass art for sale, in all sizes, shapes and colours. If you want to buy a small trinket as a souvenir then you can find glass beads, animal figures, jewellery and more. Alongside these you’ll find more expensive mirrors and ornaments. Keep an eye out for the trademark Vetro Artistico Murano sign on show in shop windows that stock genuine locally made glass.

The island itself is just a ten-minute vaporetto journey from central Venice. At 1.5 kilometres wide it is easy to get around on foot. Walk through the narrow streets and spot the other attractions of Murano like the Church of Santa Maria and San Donato with its beautiful mosaic floor, as well as the captivating San Pietro Martire church, which houses paintings by Giovanni Bellini.

Most visitors come to Murano for a day trip out of central Venice, but if you want to stay for a little longer then you’ll find a selection of hotels on the island, whilst the local restaurants take it in turns to open for dinner.

NH Collection Venezia Murano Villa

NH Collection Venezia Murano Villa

4 out of 5
Fondamenta Andrea Navagero 29, Murano, Venice, VE
The price is P9,487 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P9,487
P10,914 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa property in Venice. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (518 reviews)
"This historic once glass factory converted to a lovely boutique hotel makes it a very unique experience. Upgrade for being a Gold member. Very nice room with loft our son enjoyed. Also loved the spa and fantastic massage from Elizabeth. Grazie mille!"

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

NH Collection Venezia Murano Villa
Hyatt Centric Murano Venice

Hyatt Centric Murano Venice

4 out of 5
Riva Longa, 49, Murano Island, Venice, VE
The price is P9,185 per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
P9,185
P10,582 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (997 reviews)
"Stayed here five nights and really enjoyed it. The hotel provided a boat shuttle straight from the airport which was very convenient but they don’t tell you they do not provide rides back to the airport before 11am. Our room was great and the view of the water was wonderful to wake up to. The only ..."

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

Hyatt Centric Murano Venice
Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova

Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova

3 out of 5
Isola Nova del Tronchetto 17, Venice, VE
The price is P6,399 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
P6,399
P7,503 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Piazzale Roma and Grand ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (243 reviews)
"Nice hotel"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Casa dell'Aquila - 10 min from Venice

Casa dell'Aquila - 10 min from Venice

Ramo del Cimitero 43, Venice, VE
Stay at this apartment in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, satellite TV channels, and premium bedding. Popular attractions St. Mark's Square and Grand Canal are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews)
"spacious and clean property"

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2025

Casa dell'Aquila - 10 min from Venice
Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre

Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre

Via Ca' Marcello 8L, Mestre, VE
Stay at this aparthotel in Mestre. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (722 reviews)
Clean and fancy hotel
"If you plant to trip Venezia, it is good option to stay in Mestre. This hotel located near to station, supermarket and restaurants. Hotel seems newly builted, room condition is very nice It also has parking lot too. If I visit Venezia later, I will consider this hotel for accomodation in my 1st option. ..."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre
Hu Venezia Camping in Town

Hu Venezia Camping in Town

3 out of 5
Via Giuseppe De Marchi 7, Marghera, Mestre, VE
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly campground in Mestre. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,623 reviews)
"We rented a little cabin and it was great. The facilities are awesome, but the staff have no manners and are rude. From the staff at check in to the ones at the restaurant, our interactions was unpleasant/ staff don’t seem to appreciate visitors. We traveled in many different hotels in Italy and ..."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

Hu Venezia Camping in Town
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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