What's Dorsoduro like?

There are lots of things that visitors like about Dorsoduro, especially its restaurants and museums. You can take time to discover this romantic neighbourhood's cathedrals and waterfront. Take in some culture at a top spot such as Peggy Guggenheim Museum. Other popular sights worth a visit include Grand Canal.

Where are the best places to stay in Dorsoduro?

We have 386 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are our customers' top lodging choices in Dorsoduro:

Palazzo Veneziano

Upmarket hotel with bar

• • Free WiFi • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Snack bar • Central location

Hotel American-Dinesen

Upmarket hotel with bar

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Snack bar • Central location

Hotel Cà Nobile Corner

City centre property

• • Free WiFi • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Hotel Pausania

3-star hotel with bar

• • Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

SHG Hotel Salute Palace

Adults-only hotel

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

How to get to Dorsoduro

Dorsoduro is located 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from the heart of Venice.

Flying to:

• • Marco Polo Airport (VCE), 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Dorsoduro

Things to see and do in and around Dorsoduro

What to see in Dorsoduro

• • Grand Canal
• • Ca' Foscari University of Venice
• • Academy Bridge
• • Basilica of St Mary of Health
• • Punta della Dogana

Things to do in Dorsoduro

• • Peggy Guggenheim Museum
• • Zattere
• • Ca' Rezzonico
• • Campo Santa Margherita
• • Academy Gallery

Other popular Dorsoduro attractions

• • Zenobio Palace
• • Squero di San Trovaso
• • Maritime Station
• • Salute Waterbus
• • Church of San Sebastiano

When is the best time to visit Venice?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 21°C)
• • Coldest months: January, December, February, November (average 5°C)
• • Rainiest months: November, June, August, October (average 81 mm of rainfall)