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.

Hyatt Centric Murano Venice

Hyatt Centric Murano Venice

4 out of 5
Riva Longa, 49, Murano Island, Venice, VE
The price is P8,233 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P8,233
P9,536 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Okay hotel in Murano, very little atmosphere (bit clinical, especially with the bleach smell). It was clean and fine for a few days. If staying here be mindful that everything closes early as the tourists mainly leave when the glass factory's close at around 6pm and very limited restaurants. The ..."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025

Hyatt Centric Murano Venice
NH Collection Venezia Murano Villa

NH Collection Venezia Murano Villa

4 out of 5
Fondamenta Andrea Navagero 29, Murano, Venice, VE
The price is P9,627 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
P9,627
P11,063 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
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! (513 reviews)
"WONDERFUL. Great staff. Perfect location. Will be returning in the Fall."

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

NH Collection Venezia Murano Villa
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 P6,048 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
P6,048
P7,113 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
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 St. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (225 reviews)
"This is a great option if you want a modern American style hotel close to Venice. It is very clean, has AC and the breakfast spread is included and pretty good. Staff is pleasant and multilingual. There isn’t much round the hotel except for the parking garages to park your car into prior to embarking ..."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 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 Piazzale Roma are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews)
"spacious and clean property"

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2025

Casa dell'Aquila - 10 min from Venice
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! (2,612 reviews)
"Great enjoyable stay. Will plan to return again next year. Family of 4 from the UK"

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Hu Venezia Camping in Town
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! (720 reviews)
"Super close to the terminal to take you to offshore Venice. Easy 8 min walk. Front desk staff was nice and spoke English and Spanish. Wish I could have stayed longer"

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre
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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