Castello West District Travel Guide
Venice
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Popular places to visit
Church of San Zaccaria
Church of San Zaccaria is just one of the places to see in Venice, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and stunning cathedral.
Basilica di San Giovanni e Paolo
Find out about the history of Venice with a stop at Basilica di San Giovanni e Paolo. Discover the area's fascinating museums and churches.
Chiesa di Santa Maria Formosa
Chiesa di Santa Maria Formosa is just one of the places to see in Venice, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and stunning cathedral.
Piccolo Teatro Delle Melodie Veneziane
Get tickets for a show at Piccolo Teatro Delle Melodie Veneziane, a popular theatre in Venice. Visit the area's churches or amble around its marina.
Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo
Find out about the history of Venice with a stop at Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo. Stroll along the area's marina or experience its fascinating museums.
Chiesa di San Francesco della Vigna
Chiesa di San Francesco della Vigna is just one of the places to see in Venice, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's stunning cathedral or amble around its marina.
Things to do
Venetian Islands Half-Day Boat Tour: Murano, Burano & Torcello
Venice Flex Pass Gondola Ride, Doge’s Palace, St. Marks & more
Venice in a Day:Gondola Ride, Doge's Palace, St Mark's Basilica & City Tour
Venice Main Attractions Self-Guided Audio Tour with a Local
Venice: Basilica, Doge's Palace, Gondola Ride & History Gallery
Top hotels in Castello West District
Hotel Ai Cavalieri di Venezia
Everything was absolutely amazing. The staff were great and the location of the hotel was perfect for us. My only dislike was that I couldn't change the temperature of the room it was nice enough to open the windows but I attract misquitos and didnt want them in the room. Would definitely stay there ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Hotel Bisanzio
There’s no air conditioning available or option as it’s centralized
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Foresteria Valdese Di Venezia
Great breakfast, nice old building, great location. The only thing keeping this from 5 stars all around was issues with Wi-Fi that the staff weren’t willing to help us fix. We ended up finding the solution ourselves (logging in with a laptop and using the assigned username and password to log in ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Ruzzini Palace Hotel
Lovely hotel and impeccable customer service.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hotel Casa Verardo Residenza d'Epoca
Front Staff excellent, room was clean, air conditioning useless, breakfast average, staff at breakfast not very friendly. Location excellent.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Liassidi Palace Hotel
Gem of a hotel in the middle of Venice, near Saint Mark’s. 5-10 minute walk from the ferry, but for a family of 4, the water taxi was a much better experience and value, the hotel has a private dock. Take them up on the free transfer to Murano island, it will save you $$ and is a must see in Venice. ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Castello West District
Castello
Castello is known for its popular shops, and with sights like St. Mark's Square and Venetian Arsenal, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Venice.
San Marco
San Marco is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like St. Mark's Square and Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo.
Venice City Center
The stunning cathedral and charming cafes are just a few highlights of Venice City Center. Make a stop by St. Mark's Square or Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo while you're exploring the area.
San Polo
San Polo is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Campo San Polo and Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari while you're in town.
Cannaregio
A noteworthy feature of Cannaregio is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Jewish Museum of Venice and Casino of Venice.
Sant'Elena
Sant'Elena is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Pier Luigi Penzo Stadium, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
