Venice City Center
Venice
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Popular places to visit
St. Mark's Square
Experience the timeless charm of Venice’s glorious heart, home to the city’s most famous cultural icons, many cafés ... and several thousand pigeons.
Grand Canal
Venice’s famous canal winds through the city and brings you to nearly all of its world-famous attractions. Hop in a gondola or vaporetto to take it all in!
Rialto Bridge
Take a stroll across Venice’s oldest and most iconic bridge for romantic views, souvenir shopping and street entertainment.
St. Mark's Basilica
Gilded mosaics, a jewel-encrusted screen and magnificent Byzantine architecture make this cathedral one of the most stunning attractions in Venice.
Doge's Palace
This grand building was home to Venice’s rulers for centuries and is still a statement of wealth and power.
St Mark's Campanile
Enjoy breathtaking 360-degree views from the top of this landmark bell tower, where Galileo once made his name.
Venice City Center Hotel Deals
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
"The hotel is outdated. The room smelled like mold. Good location. Kind staff but the hotel is old not good amenities"
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026
Antico Panada
"Terrible stay.Rooms are very old and not maintained.Room smells fried oil all the time and very strong odor.Mold in the ceiling ,the wood floor is broken and has lot of wide cracks.closet door is broken and missing a panel.Ac was not working and room was very hot .WORSE HOTEL TO STAY IN ."
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026
Hotel Rialto
"Everything about this hotel was wonderful!!! The location was perfect. It was right on the canal and only steps away from the water taxi. It was a short walk to Saint Mark’s Square. We received a complimentary tour of the glass blowing on Murano. The staff was magnificent!!"
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026
Hotel Montecarlo
"Hotel Montecarlo was absolutely fantastic! The location is perfect, just a few minutes walk to St Marc’s. The room was clean, comfortable and spacious. The staff was fabulous, particularly Dario. If you have the opportunity to visit Venice, book your stay at Hotel Montecarlo."
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026
Hotel Guerrato
"So this is rated 4+ stars on Hotels.com and others, but it is barely a 2 star. First, there is NO elevator so you have to haul your luggage at least 2 flights of stairs up to your room. There are no TV’s, no Kleenex, small bathrooms with very low water pressure in the shower. There were dirty socks ..."
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026
Hotel Diana
"Our room was broken and in poor condition overall. Shower head arm & toilet seat were broken and not fixed until the next day. Same for the safe as well. The carpet had been cut out in pieces and new pieces glued down. The closet door was off the track and resting against the side of the closet up ..."
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026
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Where to stay in 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.
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.
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 Palazzo Pisani Moretta.
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.
Santa Croce
Santa Croce is known for its charming cafes, and you can make a stop by Piazzale Roma and Tolentini while in the area.
