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
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
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
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.

Dorsoduro
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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
Amadeus Hotel
Amadeus Hotel
4 out of 5
Lista di Spagna, Cannaregio 227, Venice, VE
The price is AED 567 per night from Jun 22 to Jun 23
AED 567
AED 661 total
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"Nice hotel near the train station. Walkable to almost all tourist sites. Check in was easy. Room was comfortable but had no black out curtains. There were shutters. But do not know if they were just ornamental. We could not pull them closed and they got stuck halfway. Hot breakfasts was included. ..."

Reviewed on 5 June 2025

Amadeus Hotel
Hotel Principe
Hotel Principe
4 out of 5
Rio Tera Lista de Spagna, 146, Venice, VE
The price is AED 698 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
AED 698
AED 806 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The staff were very helpful and friendly and the hotel so close to great locations. The rooms were clean and quiet at night."

Reviewed on 9 June 2025

Hotel Principe
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 AED 616 per night from Jun 24 to Jun 25
AED 616
AED 716 total
24 Jun - 25 Jun
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! (1,522 reviews)
"Location, Location, location. Amazing property, super nice breakfast, clean room, and attentive services."

Reviewed on 10 June 2025

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
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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! (2,520 reviews)
"Great budget friendly place, just make sure to check the rooms before checking in, some are by a by a busy area. The Luxury rooms are great over all. The location is a walking distance from the bus, and safe overall. I would stay here again."

Reviewed on 4 June 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (694 reviews)
"Great location. Close to the train station. Clean rooms and good A.C."

Reviewed on 8 June 2025

Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre
San Marco Palace
San Marco Palace
4 out of 5
Piazza San Marco, Ponte dei Dai 875, Venice, VE
Stay at this 4-star residence in Venice. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (757 reviews)
"Stayed here for 3 days for wedding anniversary as we got married around the corner 18 years ago. Read the reviews but didn’t take much notice which was a good job as I’m sure they must have stayed somewhere else ! Venice is obviously not a new place so any establishments are going to have character, ..."

Reviewed on 8 June 2025

San Marco Palace
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

nancyj

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 