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.
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.
Doge's Palace
The home of the Venetian ruling elite for hundreds of years, an enduring monument to the city’s power and stature.
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
Venice: Doge's Palace Reserved Entry Ticket
Hard Rock Cafe Venice Dining with Priority Seating
I Musici Veneziani Concert: Vivaldi Four Seasons
Top hotels in Venice City Center
Hotel Rialto
Great staff. Great position. Canal view room was magic!
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
This is a beautiful hotel right off St. Mark’s Piaza, with wonderful, helpful and very knowledgeable people who work there. We had a great time there.
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Antico Panada
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Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026
Hotel Montecarlo
We stayed in the apartment in the annex building. It was a great space for our family of four. Super comfortable beds and room to spread out. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Hotel Antico Doge
Friendly and helpful staffs. Hotel is maintained well as well while still providing european charm.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
It was a really great experience
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
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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 Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari or Palazzo Pisani Moretta.
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 Casino of Venice and Ca' d'Oro Giorgio Franchetti Gallery.
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.
