Venice Neighborhoods

Cannaregio

The proximity of Cannaregio to the train station and its position as a key commercial zone ensure a high density of tourists and foot traffic that isn’t entirely conducive to an exciting nightlife. A rather modest ... more

Dorsoduro

As home to Venice’s academic institutions, Dorsoduro contains a heavy concentration of bars and nightspots that cater to its student and intellectual population, most of which are located in the three areas of Campo ... more

San Marco

Piazza San Marco, the historic square that is home to the glorious Basilica San Marco and Palazzo Ducale, is the center of activity for art, commerce, and cultural tourism, and has thus shaped the incredibly rich ... more

Lido

A quick ferry ride from Venice leads to Lido, a slender island with nearly six miles of sandy beaches facing the Adriatic Sea. Now home to a small year-round population of mostly moderate- to high-income families, ... more

San Polo

The humble neighborhood of San Polo lies just across the Rialto Bridge from San Marco, and although its dense quarters are largely residential and mellow, it does house the bustling Erbaria market area. Now a ... more