Where to stay near San Marco
The San Marco district for those who want everything within walking distance, Cannaregio or Dorsoduro for a more authentic feel at lower prices.
San Marco District
The most convenient choice: the Basilica, the Doge's Palace and the Mercerie are all within walking distance. Among the highest prices in the city, especially during Carnival and the Biennale.
Hotels near San MarcoCannaregio / Dorsoduro
10-15 minutes on foot or one vaporetto stop from the centre, with a more residential feel and the bacari locals actually go to. Prices are typically 20-30% lower.
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Carnival, the Biennale, the Historic Regatta
Carnival takes over the city in February, the Art/Architecture Biennale alternates between April and November, and the Historic Regatta colours the Grand Canal on the first Sunday of September.
See what's onExhibitions at the Doge's Palace and civic museums
Venice's civic museums change their exhibition programme seasonally, with temporary shows at the Doge's Palace, Ca' Pesaro and the Correr Museum.
See the current exhibitionSunset gondola ride and a bacaro crawl
A gondola ride at sunset on the Grand Canal, or a bacaro crawl through Cannaregio's wine bars and cicchetti: two very different ways to close the day.
See evening experiencesRun a business in Venice?
Restaurants, bacari, tour operators, craft workshops: if you'd like to be featured in this section or in "What to See", get in touch.
Spazio riservato agli operatori locali del territorio.