{"id":2129,"date":"2012-05-09T17:30:00","date_gmt":"2012-05-09T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/walks.friday.ie\/?p=2129"},"modified":"2026-02-20T10:13:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T10:13:32","slug":"where-to-stay-in-venice-sestieri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/where-to-stay-in-venice-sestieri","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Venice Neighborhoods: 6 of the Best Venetian Sestiere"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re deciding which <em>sestiere <\/em>of Venice to stay in, it helps to know the differences between them! From quiet Cannaregio to bustling San Marco, here&#8217;s our guide to the Venice neighborhoods. Split into six main quarters, they have distinct character, read on and see which one is best for you.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/where-to-stay-in-venice-sestieri\/#Guide_to_the_Main_Venice_Neighborhoods\" >Guide to the Main Venice Neighborhoods<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/where-to-stay-in-venice-sestieri\/#Cannaregio\" >Cannaregio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/where-to-stay-in-venice-sestieri\/#San_Marco\" >San Marco<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/where-to-stay-in-venice-sestieri\/#Castello\" >Castello<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/where-to-stay-in-venice-sestieri\/#Dorsoduro\" >Dorsoduro<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/where-to-stay-in-venice-sestieri\/#Santa_Croce\" >Santa Croce<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/where-to-stay-in-venice-sestieri\/#San_Polo\" >San Polo<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/where-to-stay-in-venice-sestieri\/#FAQs_Venice_neighborhoods\" >FAQs: Venice neighborhoods<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/where-to-stay-in-venice-sestieri\/#How_do_I_get_around_Venice_from_different_neighborhoods\" >How do I get around Venice from different neighborhoods?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/where-to-stay-in-venice-sestieri\/#Which_Venice_neighborhoods_are_the_most_budget-friendly\" >Which Venice neighborhoods are the most budget-friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/where-to-stay-in-venice-sestieri\/#How_much_should_I_budget_per_day_depending_on_where_I_stay\" >How much should I budget per day depending on where I stay?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/where-to-stay-in-venice-sestieri\/#Is_it_better_to_stay_centrally_or_farther_out_and_commute\" >Is it better to stay centrally or farther out and commute?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guide_to_the_Main_Venice_Neighborhoods\"><\/span>Guide to the Main Venice Neighborhoods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cannaregio\"><\/span>Cannaregio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the loveliest and most authentic neighborhoods in Venice, Cannaregio (above) is home to Venice\u2019s Jewish Ghetto, the train station of Santa Lucia&#8230; and to the majority of Venice\u2019s actual residents. They also have some of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/venice\/at-christmas-in-venice\">most beautiful Hanukkah celebrations in Europe<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24874\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24874\" class=\"wp-image-24874 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/DSC_0887-e1336570436945-scaled-new.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/DSC_0887-e1336570436945-scaled-new.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/DSC_0887-e1336570436945-scaled-new-768x573.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24874\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A typical view in Cannaregio<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Sights to check out in Cannaregio include <strong>the Ghetto<\/strong> (one of the oldest in Europe), <strong>the Ca d\u2019Oro<\/strong> (a gorgeous Venetian palace that you can enter and explore), <strong>the Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli<\/strong> (a gem of a church and one of the best examples of Venetian Renaissance architecture), and the <strong>Church of Madonna dell\u2019Orto<\/strong> (the burial place of famed painter Tintoretto, as well as the home to some of his greatest works).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay here if:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You want to be off-the-beaten-path and away from the\u00a0 crowds<\/li>\n<li>You would like to experience Venice &#8220;like a local&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;re trying to save money on accommodation<\/li>\n<li>You want to get to Burano and Murano easily from where you&#8217;re staying (the express ferry to both islands, the #12, leaves from the Fondamente Nuova stop in Cannaregio).\n<ul>\n<li>Here&#8217;s a <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/venice\/burano-italy\"><strong>guide to Burano<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>&#8211; if you didn&#8217;t already want to go, it will definitely convince you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t stay here if: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your dream of Venice includes waking up and seeing the <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/top-attractions\/the-rialto-bridge\"><strong>Rialto Bridge<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Piazza_San_Marco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>St. Mark&#8217;s Basilica<\/strong><\/a> from your window (they&#8217;re each a 15-minute walk away)<\/li>\n<li>You know you&#8217;ll spend most of your time at Venice&#8217;s biggest sights, but you don&#8217;t want to walk a lot or take public transportation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"San_Marco\"><\/span>San Marco<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_2138\" style=\"width: 2058px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/DSC_1059.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2138\" class=\"wp-image-2138 size-full\" title=\"The heart of the San Marco sestiere\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/DSC_1059-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"St. Mark's Square, the heart of the Venetian neighborhood of San Marco.\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/DSC_1059-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/DSC_1059-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/DSC_1059-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2138\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">St. Mark&#8217;s Square, the heart of the <em>sestiere<\/em> of San Marco<\/p><\/div>\n<p>At one point or another, every traveler to Venice winds up in San Marco, the most famous Venice neighborhood. <strong>This small<em> sestiere<\/em> boasts many of Venice\u2019s main sights, <\/strong>which means that, while beautiful, it&#8217;s also now one of the most crowded, touristic, and expensive neighborhoods in Venice.<\/p>\n<p>The top sights in this<em> sestiere<\/em> include <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Piazza_San_Marco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>St. Mark\u2019s Square<\/strong>,<\/a> and Basilica, the <a href=\"https:\/\/palazzoducale.visitmuve.it\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Doge\u2019s Palace<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/top-attractions\/the-rialto-bridge\"><strong>Rialto Bridge<\/strong><\/a>, and Harry\u2019s Bar.<\/p>\n<p><strong>St. Mark&#8217;s Basilica\u00a0<\/strong> is one of the coolest churches in Europe? Here are\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/venice\/6-fascinating-facts-about-st-marks-basilica\">6 reasons why you definitely need to see St. Mark&#8217;s<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0during your visit, even if you don&#8217;t stay in the neighborhood.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay here if: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You&#8217;ve always dreamed of walking out of your hotel and right onto the <strong>Rialto Bridge<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Mobility is an issue for you and you&#8217;re planning on spending most of your time in Venice at the sights here<\/li>\n<li>You dont have a fixed budget and you don&#8217;t mind spending a lot on food and drink and\/or want to do some serious designer shopping<\/li>\n<li>Crowds don&#8217;t bother you &#8211; especially between March and October<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t stay here if:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You&#8217;re on a tight budget and want to be able to eat authentic, well-priced meals near where you&#8217;re staying, or you are\u00a0planning on cooking for yourself (it&#8217;s difficult to find markets or grocery stores here)<\/li>\n<li>Your idea of Venice is artisanal shops, not souvenir and designer stores<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;re hoping to see more Venetians than tourists<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Castello\"><\/span>Castello<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_24948\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24948\" class=\"wp-image-24948 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/DSC_0848_edited-web-new-e1771582373176.jpg\" alt=\"A local women in Castello, sitting in front of the row of houses in the local street\" width=\"600\" height=\"559\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24948\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A local women in Castello<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Dating back to the 13th century, Castello is the largest of the sestieri, as well as one of the most local and authentic in Venice. Here\u2019s where to see old women gossiping between windows and children kicking soccer balls in piazzas (or campi, as they&#8217;re called in Venice).<\/p>\n<p>Castello grew up around a naval dockyard; today, one of its major draws is <strong>the Arsenale,<\/strong> once the largest shipyard in Venice, and today famously home to the <strong>Venetian Biennale. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Other than the Arsenale, other sights in Castello include the <strong>Basilica of Santi Giovanni e Paolo<\/strong> (one of the city\u2019s largest and most important churches and the resting place for 25 doges), the C<strong>hurch of San Zaccaria<\/strong> (home to the most famous work by Giovanni Bellini, as well as paintings by Tintoretto, Tiepolo, and Van Dyck), the richly-decorated<strong> Scuola Grande di San Marco<\/strong>, and the <strong>Santa Maria Formosa church and campo<\/strong> (square).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay here if: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You want to experience Venice &#8220;like a local&#8221; (although the western part, near St. Mark&#8217;s, is just as touristy as San Marco)<\/li>\n<li>You want to save on accommodation<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;re here for the Biennale<\/li>\n<li>If you want to go to Burano and Murano (the express ferry to both islands, the #12, leaves from the Fondamenta Nuova stop near northern Castello).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t stay here if: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your dream of Venice includes waking up and seeing the main sights\u00a0from your window (they&#8217;re each a 10- to 20-minute walk away)<\/li>\n<li>if you know you&#8217;ll spend most of your time at Venice&#8217;s biggest sights, but you don&#8217;t want to walk much or take public transportation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dorsoduro\"><\/span>Dorsoduro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_24880\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24880\" class=\"wp-image-24880 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/DSC_0609-scaled-new.jpg\" alt=\"The iconic church of Santa Maria della Salute is in Dorsoduro\" width=\"900\" height=\"598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/DSC_0609-scaled-new.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/DSC_0609-scaled-new-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24880\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The iconic church of Santa Maria della Salute is in Dorsoduro<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Dorsoduro has the best of both worlds in terms of Venice neighborhoods. A tranquil daytime atmosphere and one of the most happening nightlife areas, charming back streets and some of the city\u2019s most interesting sights. If you want to stay in the area&#8217;s more charming quarter, make sure to stay in the area south of Campo Santa Margherita.<\/p>\n<p>The biggest attraction in Dorsoduro is the<a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/top-attractions\/gallerie-dellaccademia-venice\"><strong> Accademia<\/strong><\/a>, <strong>Venice\u2019s most famous art gallery.<\/strong> Other sights include the P<strong>eggy Guggenheim Collection<\/strong> (with a famous collection of modern art including pieces by Dali, Duchamp, Picasso, Mondrian, and Kandinsky) and the <strong>Church of San Sebastiano<\/strong> (famed for its cycle of paintings by Veronese, as well as paintings by Tintoretto and Titian). Meanwhile, students and the younger set love <strong>Campo Margherita<\/strong> for its laid-back bars and nightlife. The<strong> island of Giudecca<\/strong>, to the south of Venice, is also included in the Dorsoduro district.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay here if: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You want to experience Venice &#8220;like a local,&#8221; but want to be near some of Venice&#8217;s most major sights<\/li>\n<li>You want to be near the Grand Canal<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;re interested in Venice&#8217;s nightlife.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t stay here if: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You just have to stay near the <strong>Rialto Bridge<\/strong> or <strong>St. Mark&#8217;s Basilica<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>You want to experience Venice&#8217;s charms but are only finding places that are in Dorsoduro&#8217;s area near Piazzale Roma.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Santa_Croce\"><\/span>Santa Croce<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_2140\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/800px-Fondaco_dei_Turchi.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2140\" class=\"wp-image-2140 size-full\" title=\"Fondaco dei Turchi, a sight in Santa Croce\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/800px-Fondaco_dei_Turchi.jpg\" alt=\"Fondaco dei Turchi, located in Santa Croce, the least touristy sestiere or neighborhood of Venice\" width=\"800\" height=\"594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/800px-Fondaco_dei_Turchi.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/800px-Fondaco_dei_Turchi-768x570.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2140\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fondaco dei Turchi, located in the <em>sestiere<\/em> of Santa Croce<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Santa Croce is home to some of Venice\u2019s major transport hubs, including the main port and Piazzale Roma. It&#8217;s also the least touristy<em> sestiere<\/em> in Venice.<\/p>\n<p>Tourist attractions are mostly in the district\u2019s eastern area. They include the <strong>Church of San Giacomo dell\u2019Orio<\/strong>, with its paintings by Lorenzo Lotto and Veronese, with its lively piazza, and the <strong>Fondaco dei Turchi<\/strong>, a 13th-century palazzo that later became a one-building ghetto for Venice\u2019s Ottoman Turkish population and that, today, houses <strong>the Museum of Natural History.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay here if: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You&#8217;re looking for cheaper accommodation<\/li>\n<li>You want to be away from the tourists and the crowds<\/li>\n<li>It&#8217;s important to you to stay within walking distance of the port or Piazzale Roma.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t stay here if: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You don&#8217;t want to walk or take much public transportation<\/li>\n<li>you have limited time in Venice and plan to spend most of it at St. Mark&#8217;s and the Rialto Bridge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"San_Polo\"><\/span>San Polo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_2130\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Santa-Maria-Gloriosa-dei-Frari-Venice.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2130\" class=\"wp-image-2130 size-full\" title=\"Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari in the San Polo sestiere, Venice\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Santa-Maria-Gloriosa-dei-Frari-Venice.jpg\" alt=\"Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari church in San Polo neighborhood of Venice\" width=\"1000\" height=\"679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Santa-Maria-Gloriosa-dei-Frari-Venice.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Santa-Maria-Gloriosa-dei-Frari-Venice-768x521.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2130\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beautiful Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, located in the <em>sestiere<\/em> of San Polo<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The smallest sestiere or Venice neighbourhoods, San Polo is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city. Today, it\u2019s also one of the liveliest and most touristic districts, thanks both to its central location and to having big-ticket sights like the <b>Rialto Bridge<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>The bridge is the biggest attraction in San Polo, but others include the <strong>Church of San Giacomo di Rialto<\/strong> (perhaps the oldest church in Venice), the<strong> Church of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari<\/strong> (home to some of the most important paintings by Titian, as well as the artist\u2019s burial place), t<strong>he Church of San Rocco<\/strong> (famed for its cycle of paintings by Tintoretto), and the <strong>Campo San Polo<\/strong> (the second-largest square in Venice after Piazza San Marco, and once the venue for bullfights and masked balls).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay here if: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You&#8217;ll be cooking at home (one of Venice&#8217;s best fish markets is here)<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;re a bit of a foodie (some of Venice&#8217;s best restaurants are here)<\/li>\n<li>You want to be somewhat off the beaten path<\/li>\n<li>You want to experience a local&#8217;s Venice<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;re interested in Venice&#8217;s nightlife.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t stay here if: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You want complete tranquility (this <em>sestiere <\/em>does get crowded, especially on the lane running from the <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/top-attractions\/gallerie-dellaccademia-venice\"><strong>Accademia<\/strong><\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/top-attractions\/the-rialto-bridge\"><strong>Rialto Bridge<\/strong><\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>You don&#8217;t want to walk or take much public transport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23789 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Walks_Venice-Secret-Itineraries-WEB-0019.jpg\" alt=\"A view of a Venetian canal framed by stone, with gondolas on the water and a white marble bridge in the background, lined with colorful buildings and ornate architecture.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Walks_Venice-Secret-Itineraries-WEB-0019.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Walks_Venice-Secret-Itineraries-WEB-0019-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Walks_Venice-Secret-Itineraries-WEB-0019-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"202\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Venice_neighborhoods\"><\/span>FAQs: Venice neighborhoods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"270\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_around_Venice_from_different_neighborhoods\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"268\">How do I get around Venice from different neighborhoods?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"718\">Venice\u2019s main public transport is the <strong data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"334\">vaporetto (water bus)<\/strong>, which connects all six sestieri and the nearby islands. Neighborhoods like <strong data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"449\">San Marco, San Polo, and Dorsoduro<\/strong> are well served by multiple lines along the Grand Canal, while <strong data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"540\">Cannaregio and Castello<\/strong> rely more on peripheral routes and local stops. A <strong data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"634\">24-hour vaporetto pass costs around \u20ac25<\/strong>, with multi-day passes offering better value if you plan to move around frequently.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"718\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"498\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6248\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Venice-street-along-canal1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"791\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Venice_neighborhoods_are_the_most_budget-friendly\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"789\">Which Venice neighborhoods are the most budget-friendly?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"1166\">Generally, <strong data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"844\">Cannaregio, Castello, and Santa Croce<\/strong> offer the best value for accommodation and dining. Expect <strong data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"964\">lower hotel prices and more reasonably priced restaurants<\/strong>, especially away from major landmarks. <strong data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1030\">San Marco and San Polo<\/strong> are typically the most expensive, with higher costs for hotels, caf\u00e9s, and everyday meals due to their central, high-traffic locations.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1242\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_should_I_budget_per_day_depending_on_where_I_stay\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1240\">How much should I budget per day depending on where I stay?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1260\">As a rough guide:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1585\">\n<li data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1392\">\n<p data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1392\"><strong data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1283\">Budget travelers<\/strong> staying in Cannaregio, Castello, or Santa Croce can get by on <strong data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1365\">\u20ac90\u2013130 per day<\/strong> (excluding accommodation).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1392\">\n<p data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1392\"><strong data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1418\">Mid-range travelers<\/strong> in Dorsoduro or San Polo should expect <strong data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1478\">\u20ac130\u2013180 per day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1585\">\n<p data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1585\"><strong data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1495\">San Marco<\/strong> often pushes daily costs to <strong data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1533\">\u20ac180+<\/strong>, especially for meals and drinks near major sights.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1660\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_better_to_stay_centrally_or_farther_out_and_commute\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1658\">Is it better to stay centrally or farther out and commute?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"2037\">Staying centrally (San Marco or San Polo) minimizes walking and transport time but comes at a premium. Staying farther out\u2014such as in <strong data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1821\">Cannaregio or Castello<\/strong>\u2014means more walking or vaporetto use, but offers <strong data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1927\">quieter evenings, better value, and a more local feel<\/strong>. Because Venice is compact, even the outer sestieri are rarely more than <strong data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2018\">20\u201330 minutes<\/strong> from major sights.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"2037\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23759\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Walks_Venezia_Legendary-Venice_Giulia-Verdinelli_042.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Walks_Venezia_Legendary-Venice_Giulia-Verdinelli_042.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Walks_Venezia_Legendary-Venice_Giulia-Verdinelli_042-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Walks_Venezia_Legendary-Venice_Giulia-Verdinelli_042-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"2037\"><strong>Ready to experience Venice beyond the postcards?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"2037\"><strong>From skip-the-line visits to St. Mark\u2019s Basilica and the Doge\u2019s Palace to intimate food tours and unforgettable gondola experiences, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/venice-tours\/\">Walks of Italy\u2019s Venice tours <\/a>are designed to bring the city\u2019s history, culture, and hidden stories to life. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"2037\"><strong>Explore with expert local guides, avoid the crowds, and see Venice the way it was meant to be seen.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-7668\" src=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/6-358x1024.png\" alt=\"Venice is full of beautiful of Sestiere or neighborhoods. Choose the right one with our guide on where to stay in venice. \" width=\"358\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re deciding which sestiere of Venice to stay in, it helps to know the differences between them! From quiet Cannaregio to bustling San Marco, here&#8217;s our guide to the Venice neighborhoods. Split into six main quarters, they have distinct character, read on and see which one is best for you. 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