Connect with FacebookVenice Travel Guide
Browse 225 travel reviews, 258 travel blogs and 17,053 travel photos from real travelers to Venice. Also known as: Venezia
- 258 Venice Travel Blogs
- 17,053 Venice Photos & Videos
- 82 Venice Hotels
- 34 Venice Things To Do
- 30 Venice Restaurants
- 14 Venice Tips
Top Venice Reviewers
More Venice Hotel Reviews
2 reviews
2 reviews
2 reviews
2 reviews
2 reviews
2 reviews
2 reviews
1 review
1 review
1 review
1 review
1 review
1 review
1 review
1 review
1 review
1 review
1 review
1 review
1 review
1 review
1 review
1 review
1 review
1 review
Venice Overview
It is probably impossible to speak about Venice without uttering a sigh of pure indulgence, accompanied by a low whisper of, “Ah…Venice.” From the waterways, to the museums, to the churches and the sights and sounds such as the Rialto Market and the Rialto Bridge, Venice is a dizzying array of excitement, adventure, romance and Renaissance all wrapped up in one pretty little package, and has been inspiring artists from around the world for centuries.
The best time to come to Venice is in Fall or Spring. The summer months, not only bring droves of tourists, but the smell o… read moref the lagoons is often extremely potent. However, Venice is a must-see destination for any Italian trip. Sights like Saint Mark’s Basilica, the Correr Museum, or the world-famous clock tower of Torre dell’Orologio will leave you gasping in amazement; and floating down the canals in a gondola, is a memory that will not soon fade.
Venice is famous for its gondola rides. They are romantic, but quite expensive, due to their enduring popularity. A gondola ride that goes under the Bridge of Sighs is a must-do for lovers. It is said that if you kiss under the Bridge of Sighs, you will be in love forever.
If you have time and like to walk, let yourself get lost down the back alleys. After a few turns without the aid of a map, you will find yourself in the heart of the suburbs, experiencing parts of Venice that haven't seen a tourist in years. Getting lost is part of the adventure of wandering the maze of streets that is Venice.
Whilst here, don't be shy of using the Vaporetti; the water buses are a must for tourists wanting to explore the Venician Riviera. The Lido, a beautiful sandy esplanade, with two enormous public beachs at the nothern and southern end, is accessible by Vaporetti just off St Mark's Square.
The Lido is also home to the renowned Excelsior and Des Bains Hotels, the setting for Thomas Mann's novel 'Death in Venice', as well as, the world-famous Venice Film Festival (end Aug-mid Sept). From the Lido, you can travel by Vaporetti to several islands in the Venetian Lagoon, including the Island of Murano, where you can watch the glass-making of, and buy, the most exquisite jewelry, sculptures and vases.
A 20-30 minute train ride away from the main station in Venice, is the charming, historic town of Ravenna, providing plenty of cheaper, last minute accomodation, for all budgets, and a convenient daily commute route to Venice.
People Traveling to Venice
A Tra…
 | 
Peggy
| 
umair
| 
Marcia
| 
Chasen
| 
Brad
| 
Claud…
|
Venice Locals
Sandro
| 
Franc…
| 
Harris
| 
Miche…
| 
A Tra…
| 
alber…
| 
vahid
|
Check Venice Hotel Deals
3 reviews My husband and I booked this honeymoon 6 months in advance so we got a great price for high tourist season in July. I thought it would be a …
2 reviews This hotel is located on the out skirts of the city. is on just 15 mins drive from Piazza Le Roma (the main bus station of Venice) & Venice …
2 reviews We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Metropole and the hotel enhanced the whole Venice experience for us. It has class and history and is c…
2 reviews A very nice and comfortable hotel situated quite near to St. Marco Square in Venice. Good location is making possible to reach all the main …
14 reviews I paid 8 euros to go to the top. Some girls in college in front of me asked if they give any discounts and he said they do not. Even childre…
5 reviews My husband and I went early in the morning an hour after they opened and the line wasn't very long. We met a lady in the line who said her h…
1 review The Venice Biennale is an international art exhibition that hosts artists from all over the world. Participating countries each have a pavil…
If you don't have a fear of crowded places then Carnevale in Venice is an event not to be missed. Traditional masked costumes are breathtak…
2 reviews As always I love the Hard Rock Cafes and have to visit one as soon as I have to opportunity. The Hard Rock Cafe in Venice is located li…
1 review Went here on our second night in Venice. The guy that had checked us into the apartment had recommended it, saying he went there with his gi…
1 review This was one of the first restaurants we visited when we first arrived in Venice. It didnt disapoint very good value for money. 2 pizzas 2 d…
1 review What an excellent find! The service we had was fantastic, 3 course meal with 2 drinks 71 euros plus tip and no cover charge. Lovely little…
2 reviews Apart from Venice's just overall world charm and romanticism, the canals of Venice are worth visiting as another UNESCO World Heritage Site.…
1 review So how is it that a tourist can visit Venice while being both respectful and enjoying the city? The first thing to do is realize that thi…
1 review •You will get lost. Everyone does. Just enjoy it and explore the island because you’ll always find your way. There are yellow signs al…
2 reviews You have several options to get to and from Venice from Marco Polo Airport, I tried two and both were a good experience. On landing at MP…
1 review After traveling from place to place for a couple days...we stopped in Venice, it was great. Everyone says it smells but they are wrong...it …
2 reviews This Hotel is one of the few featured on sites such as hostelworld. We paid around £25 per night to stay here, we found this to be one of t…
1 review It was quite an experience, sharing the same building with nuns. They were almost a myth, till the last night a little tipsy I got to see on…
i was not supposed to stay in the hotel because i booked for the hostel, but when i checked-in, the good old receptionist/manager(?) upgrade…
1 review The hostel is located on the second floor of a palazzo. Need I say more? The whole city of Venice is in a state of "Majestic Decay" and the …
148 words
33 
74 
555 
913 words
51 36 123This blog was featured on Sunday March 16th, 2008
17,526 words
992 756 1,243This blog was featured on Saturday May 31st, 2008
Popular Nearby Destinations
loading markers