Discover Venice
Venice is unlike any other city in the world — no cars, no roads, just canals, bridges, and centuries of art and history. Finding the right hotel is crucial: San Marco puts you at the heart of it all, while Dorsoduro offers a quieter, more artistic atmosphere. Cannaregio is where locals live and eat.
Expect to pay €100-200 per night for a good hotel near the Rialto area, and €300-800 for canal-view luxury at palazzos converted to boutique hotels. The most affordable months are November-February (excluding Carnival), when you can find deals starting at €70 per night.
Things to Do in Venice
St. Mark's Basilica
Stunning Byzantine cathedral with golden mosaics and the iconic bell tower.
Gondola Ride on Grand Canal
The quintessential Venice experience — float past palazzos and under historic bridges.
Rialto Bridge & Market
The oldest bridge across the Grand Canal, surrounded by a lively fish and produce market.
Murano & Burano Islands
Murano for world-famous glassblowing, Burano for colorful fishermen's houses and lacemaking.
Doge's Palace
Gothic masterpiece and seat of Venetian power, connected to the Bridge of Sighs.
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Exceptional modern art museum in an unfinished palazzo on the Grand Canal.
Where to Stay in Venice
Grand Canal
Hotels with direct views of the most famous waterway in the world
San Marco
Stay in the heart of Venice, steps from the Basilica and Doge's Palace
Dorsoduro
Art galleries, the Accademia, and Peggy Guggenheim Collection nearby
Plan Your Trip to Venice
Hotels, tours, flights, and car rental — all in one place