Venice

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Grand Canal showing a lake or waterhole, kayaking or canoeing and heritage architecture
Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute which includes religious elements, general coastal views and a church or cathedral
Doge\'s Palace featuring general coastal views, a castle and heritage architecture
Venice which includes heritage architecture and boating
Venice showing a city, a gondola and street scenes

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Where to stay in Venice

Dorsoduro featuring heritage architecture and a coastal town

Venice City Center

The stunning cathedral and charming cafes are just a few highlights of Venice City Center. Make a stop by St. Mark's Square or Grand Canal while you're exploring the area.

Venice City Center
San Marco featuring kayaking or canoeing and a river or creek

San Marco

4.5/5(1,933 area reviews)

In the heart of Venice, this densely built area boasts iconic attractions like St Mark's Square, Saint Mark's Basilica, and the Doge's Palace. Find numerous hotels, banks, and high-end shops amid the bustling tourist scene.

San Marco
Venetian Ghetto showing boating, a coastal town and heritage architecture

Cannaregio

4.5/5(1,000 area reviews)

Explore historic churches like Santa Maria di Nazareth and Santa Maria dei Miracoli, or admire stunning palazzos such as Ca' d'Oro and Ca' Vendramin Calergi. Enjoy morning markets, local shops, and quaint cafés in this residential, peaceful district.

Cannaregio
San Polo featuring heritage architecture and a bay or harbor

San Polo

4.5/5(302 area reviews)

Smallest and most central sestiere, San Polo boasts churches in the west, palaces in the east, and iconic attractions like Rialto Bridge and Scuola Grande di San Rocco.

San Polo
Dorsoduro showing a river or creek and a bridge

Dorsoduro

4.5/5(423 area reviews)

Boasting the highest land areas in Venice, this sestiere features the stunning Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute and the picturesque Zattere quay. Easily connect to San Marco via Ponte dell'Accademia.

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Santa Croce

4.5/5(658 area reviews)

In the northwestern part of Venice, Santa Croce boasts a mix of medieval charm in the east and 20th-century land reclamation in the west. Explore churches like San Giacomo dell'Orio and visit the Museum of the History of Fabric and Costume, while enjoying the convenience of Piazzale Roma's transportation hub.

Santa Croce
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 SAR 401 per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
SAR 401
SAR 472 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
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! (186 reviews)
"The location of the hotel is perfect with public transportation around. It is very clean and the staffs are very friendly and welcoming. Definitely recommend staying at this place."

Reviewed on 19 July 2025

Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova
Hotel Montecarlo

Hotel Montecarlo

3 out of 5
Calle Specchieri 463 San Marco, Venice, VE
The price is SAR 482 per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
SAR 482
SAR 560 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,260 reviews)
"We stayed in the annex, which is a short walk from the main hotel. The room was beautiful, but small like most other places in a packed city. It was in a great location around many shops and restaurants, and it was very close to the main square so we never needed to take the public transport which ..."

Reviewed on 18 July 2025

Hotel Montecarlo
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo

4 out of 5
Piazza San Marco 1107, Calle del Cavalletto, Venice, VE
The price is SAR 559 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
SAR 559
SAR 655 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,572 reviews)
"Amazing!"

Reviewed on 16 July 2025

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
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.
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! (2,590 reviews)
"Great for kids"

Reviewed on 18 July 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! (716 reviews)
"We loved this place. Walking distance from train, buses and grocery store. The room was nice and big for four people."

Reviewed on 17 July 2025

Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre
Palazzo Dei Guardiani

Palazzo Dei Guardiani

Calle Dei Guardiani, 2405, Venice, VE
Stay at this aparthotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and concierge services. Popular attractions Piazzale Roma and St. Mark's Square are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
"This was my favorite place we stayed for the trip. Its super clean and everything is brand new. I highly recommend staying here."

Reviewed on 12 July 2025

Palazzo Dei Guardiani
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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Reviews of Venice

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3/5 - Okay

UStraveler

Venice is a very old town.You have to walk a lot! Water taxis are expensive and water buses can be a bit pricy too, but doable. Great location for pictures! I loved the gondola rides!! Great shopping! Lots of highend stores like Chanel, Louis V, etc

5/5 - Excellent

MarkW

Lovely place to stay and visit. It's one of our favorite places in Italy.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

i love venice and would love the opportunity to travel there a third time!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Venice has to be one of the most beautiful places in the world.

5/5 - Excellent

Mr_Noyb

Beautiful... architecture is gorgeous!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

it was a quiet stay, few tourists were but i enjoyed it. felt like i had venice to myself 