Dese Travel Guide
Venice
Popular places to visit
St. Mark's Square
Experience the timeless charm of Venice’s glorious heart, home to the city’s most famous cultural icons, many cafés ... and several thousand pigeons.
Grand Canal
Venice’s famous canal winds through the city and brings you to nearly all of its world-famous attractions. Hop in a gondola or vaporetto to take it all in!
Rialto Bridge
Take a stroll across Venice’s oldest and most iconic bridge for romantic views, souvenir shopping and street entertainment.
Port of Venice
Explore the waterfront of Port of Venice and enjoy other activities such as boating in Venice. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
St. Mark's Basilica
Gilded mosaics, a jewel-encrusted screen and magnificent Byzantine architecture make this cathedral one of the most stunning attractions in Venice.
Doge's Palace
This grand building was home to Venice’s rulers for centuries and is still a statement of wealth and power.
Things to do
Venice Dorsoduro Walking Tour Off The Beaten Tracks
Discover Culinary Venice Like the Locals with In-App Audio Tout
I Musici Veneziani Concert: Vivaldi Four Seasons
Skip-the-Line Saint Mark’s Basilica Ticket with Audioguide
Venice: Unlimited Italy Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Top hotels in Dese
Hotel Rialto
Great staff. Great position. Canal view room was magic!
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Hyatt Centric Murano Venice
Ok
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
This is a beautiful hotel right off St. Mark’s Piaza, with wonderful, helpful and very knowledgeable people who work there. We had a great time there.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Antico Panada
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Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Hotel Montecarlo
The staff did a unforgettable experience for me. Cozy in every single way
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova
Clean room, good service and excellent breakfast!!!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dese
Favaro Veneto
Visitors to Favaro Veneto appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Ferretto Square and Forte Bazzera might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
Tessera
Tessera is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Forte Bazzera and Cantina Marco Polo 6811 while in the area.
Campalto
You might appreciate the restaurants and waterfront views in Campalto, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, San Giuliano Park and Forte Marghera are just a few notable stops.
Mestre City Center
Well liked for its bars and monuments, Mestre City Center is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Ferretto Square and M9 Mestre Museum, and jump on the metro at Mestre Centro B1 to get around the city.
San Giuliano
San Giuliano is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by San Giuliano Park and Parco Pubblico s Giuliano while in the area.
Cannaregio
A noteworthy feature of Cannaregio is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Casino of Venice and Ca' d'Oro Giorgio Franchetti Gallery.
