Venice

Travel Guide
Venice showing a river or creek, a bridge and heritage architecture
The Floating City is as romantic as it gets, with its gondolas, serenaders, dazzling palazzos and churches, and almost timeless feel.

Walk on the cobblestone streets and arched bridges of this pedestrian-friendly island city in northeastern Italy and let your senses guide you. Hear the water lap against the gondolas in the canals. Breathe in the aroma of fresh Italian food and taste quality wine on the restaurant terraces. Feel the sun warm your skin as you wander through St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco) and listen to street musicians perform serenades to lovers.  

Even in the cooler winter months, Venice is bustling. Summer days can get hot and crowded, while autumn and spring are usually the most pleasant times to visit. It is easy to visit all premier attractions in just a few days. St. Mark’s Square is magnificent and a good place to start. Two of Venice’s most spectacular buildings, St. Mark’s Basilica (Basilica di San Marco) and the Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale), rub shoulders at the east end of the square. Find the best example of Venice’s Byzantine influence in the basilica, with its ornate golden mosaics and elaborate domes. The palace impresses with ostentatious displays of wealth and power.

The S-shaped Grand Canal brings you to most attractions. You could spend hours just watching gondolas and vaporettos (water buses), or hop on one yourself for a romantic boat ride. Glide past buildings such as the Gothic-style palace Ca’ d’Oro, the Basilica of St. Mary of Health (Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute) and beneath the iconic Rialto Bridge (Ponte di Rialto). Stop for a plate of risi e bise (rice and peas) at a traditional osterie (a bar serving food).

Don’t miss treasures such as the Chiesa Santa Maria dei Miracoli, a 15th-century marble church. Take a ferry ride to the islands of Murano and Burano. Both are known for their artisans who work with glass and lace respectively. The islands make for a peaceful day trip away from the chaotic but irresistible heart of Venice.

Savor your days in the Floating City and enjoy the Italian passion for food, romance and style.

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Where to stay in Venice

Palazzo Veneziano
Palazzo Veneziano
4.5 out of 5
Fondamenta delle Zattere 1413, Venice, 30123
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The price is CA $230 per night from Mar. 26 to Mar. 27
CA $230
per night
Mar. 26 - Mar. 27
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (997 reviews)
"The room was dated and the mattress was not comfortable at all. The actual location was great. Everything was walkable from the hotel."

Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2023

Palazzo Veneziano
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
4 out of 5
Piazza San Marco 1107, Calle del Cavalletto, Venice, VE, 30124
The price is CA $255 per night from Mar. 28 to Mar. 29
CA $255
per night
Mar. 28 - Mar. 29
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (996 reviews)
"The hotel looks large, but is fairly small and quaint. Most of the hotel staff was very friendly, only a person or 2 who are less than bubbly. The breakfast was good. We were however put into a room that was not in the main hotel and the lobby of that building could use some much needed maintenance. ..."

Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2023

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
4 out of 5
San Marco Mercerie 760, Venice, VE, 30124
The price is CA $426 per night from Mar. 23 to Mar. 24
CA $426
per night
Mar. 23 - Mar. 24
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (997 reviews)
"This property was beautiful and the room was very nice. Staff was pleasant and very helpful."

Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2023

Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
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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, 30175
Stay at this 3-star campground in Mestre. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the comfy rooms and the overall value in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,960 reviews)
"If you like camp style houses you must book this one , because its so comfortable and beautiful place. location is also good not far from train station"

Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2022

Hu Venezia Camping in Town
Venice Palace Tintoretto
Venice Palace Tintoretto
San Polo 1291, Venice, Italy, 20123
Stay at this apartment in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and airport pick-up service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the family amenities ...
7.6/10 Good! (96 reviews)
"Fantastic location. Very well maintained."

Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2023

Venice Palace Tintoretto
Camping Fusina
Camping Fusina
3 out of 5
Via Moranzani, 93, Fusina, Mestre, 30176
Stay at this 3-star campground in Mestre. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the restaurant and the WiFi in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (230 reviews)
"We were very glad we chose Camping Fusina. It had everything we needed and was a two minute walk to the ferry over to Venice. It was perfect for going to check out the busy streets and canals of old Venice and come back for a quiet rest. Our only complaint was the last ferry back left at 830 and ..."

Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2022

Camping Fusina
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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