Dorsoduro
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This Venetian district is home to some of the city’s most renowned art collections, including Galleria dell’Accademia—which is packed with Venetian Renaissance works—and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, which houses 20th century art in a gorgeous palazzo setting.
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Neighbourhood: Dorsoduro / Accademia
Artsy is the defining mood of this neighbourhood with street artists, students, painters, sculptors, restorers, curators, historians, collectors, heirs and heiresses rubbing elbows. Peggy Guggenheim's collection, now a museum, lures chic locals for evening art aperitifs. Traditionalists and visionaries cocoon in bohemian luxury. La Salute basilica buttresses the neighbourhood to the east. Gondolas bob in the morning light. The Accademia Bridge crosses the Grand Canal. A back street doubles as basketball court. Palaces house residents, or like Ca' Foscari a university, or a museum like Ca’ Rezzonico that attracts Venetians for concerts. Dorsoduro reveals its industrial roots too, in buildings converted to house university departments or exhibitions. Campo Santa Margherita bursts with youthful energy from local students. Foot traffic bustles to and from Piazzale Roma and Santa Lucia train station. Evening commuters pause for an aperitivo. Neighbours exchange confidants in a campo (square) on their way to market.
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Adriana U
6 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
I chose this after getting a bit of advise from a seasoned Venice traveller. Definitely better than staying near the piazza. St Mark's square area is vibrant and full of amusement but it is also terribly crowded and if you want some quiet time, you are better of choosing Dorsoduro where you can have both the nice sites and busy areas but also the quiet alleys. As a plus, you get to take pictures without the intrusive tourists and visitors. There are beautiful sites everywhere and a great combination of students and people of all ages sharing the space.
Written 5 March 2024
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sotms
New York City, NY283 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
This was my favorite neighborhood. Cross the Accademia bridge and just stroll among very clean streets full of art galleries, shops and restaurants.
Go all the way to Santa Maria della Salute (it is under construction, but still impressive area on the outside). From there can take traghetto across to St.Marks , or vaporetto #1 back to hotel, better yet, along the entire length of Grand Canal.
Go all the way to Santa Maria della Salute (it is under construction, but still impressive area on the outside). From there can take traghetto across to St.Marks , or vaporetto #1 back to hotel, better yet, along the entire length of Grand Canal.
Written 29 October 2023
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GAR
243 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
I wish I had more time to explore one of Venice’s most beautiful neighbourhoods. I really recommend visiting as it is as beautiful as San Marco but with less crowds
Written 21 August 2023
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moreholidaysplease87
Lincolnshire, UK319 contributions
May 2023
Well worth the walk, good to see different areas in Venice, easy to get around and soak up the atmosphere.
Written 25 June 2023
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EddySch
Greater London, UK381 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Somewhat off the tourist track, the area near our hotel was lively and full of locals. The campos of San Barnaba and San Marguerite were both bustling, full of great cafes, restaurants and shops - there are some fantastic bakeries and gelato to be found, along with one of the few remaining greengrocer boats moored up in the canal by San Barnaba. Our favourite area to wander and experience something of the real Venice.
Written 16 April 2023
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JulesL
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Mar 2023
We explored this area having visited the Academia museum and Peggy Guggenheim Museum. The area is much quieter and touristy than around St Marks Square. It has fantastic cafes and shops. Well worth visiting.
Written 12 March 2023
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amnews
Boston, MA175 contributions
Sept 2022
It seems everyone wants to get lost in Dorsoduro. It is easy to do! There isn't anything truly great here, unless you place Accademia in that category, but it is a nice place to wander.
Written 20 September 2022
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courtney9384
Washington DC, DC300 contributions
Dec 2021
I adore this neighborhood of Venice! It seems worlds away from San Marco once you cross the Ponte dell'Accademia. Only a handful of tourists, and you can wander and get lost on the sidewalks and foot bridges among the local Venetians. A number of charming bars, cafes, and restaurants that never seemed to be fully booked, so you didn't have to plan reservations in advance. The district also has a number of lovely inns and hotels. I extended my trip to spend several days in Dorsoduro. My favorite part was the artsy feel to the neighborhood with a number of important galleries and museums in the area. The Peggy Guggenheim Collection cannot be missed if you have any interest in Modern/Post-War art. Cannot wait to return!
Written 1 September 2022
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Erikdk
Ballerup, Denmark213 contributions
Aug 2022
The Dorsoduro part of Venice is a very recommendable part of Venice. Cross the Ponto Accademia, and you are there.
Few tourists - many Venezians. If you can find it - rent a flat there for a week, and you will experience Venice in quite a different way, and at a lower pricelevel!
Few tourists - many Venezians. If you can find it - rent a flat there for a week, and you will experience Venice in quite a different way, and at a lower pricelevel!
Written 30 August 2022
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Jisagod2u
London, UK244 contributions
Aug 2022
Explore here before going to San Marco! Build up the viewing before the wow factor moments. A lot to be said about walking around the peripheries of the city.
Written 15 August 2022
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nipper12
East Sussex, UK38 contributions
Hi there what are the prices of food like milk eggs butter jam bread & beer & wine
Nathalie B
Focene, Italy
Nella zona Dorsoduro dove si puo' mangiare a poco?
Arturo P
Naples, Italy114 contributions
Non so che cosa intenda x poco. Mangiando bene in osteria storica e spendendo 35 euro, consiglio vivamente Codroma in fondamenta briati
kjelles687
Nyköping, Sweden
hej jag vill veta hur man bäst tar sig från piazzolo roma till hotell Messner
marshallmarcus
Chicago, IL9 contributions
is there a clinic to get dialysis in dorsoduro
Maggi713
Baltimore, MD12,090 contributions
I am sorry I cannot help with this question.
Reasonably priced place to stay? Doesn't have to be spectacular, but quaint and a nice view are bonuses. For family of four. Also, Safety of area?
Peter C
Newark, DE366 contributions
Dorsoduro is safe and very pleasant, but not the cheapest. I guess Castello or Giudecca are. They are less central. Venice is a safe place except for pickpocketing. The pickpockets are very skillful, especially on vaporetti.
Jean louis c
Fresnes, France263 contributions
Bonjour
pouvez vous recommander un restaurant pas trop cher et bien dans ce quartier ?
Lourdes A
Barcelona, Spain2,975 contributions
Yo estuve en la Osteria Al Squero, es un lugar muy pequeño, para tomar cichetis, parecido a los montaditos españoles, cada pieza cuesta 1,50
We are staying at Primaluce Dorsoduro 3960 ,what is the best way to get there from Marco Polo airport ?
JenM
Ayr, UK116 contributions
The road trip is long whereas the boat ferry or water taxi is far more direct,but a lot more expensive. It also it depends on your time of arrival/departure. We had a water taxi booked for our transportation from airport at 11.30pm but flights were delayed, the airport was empty on arrival and there was no water taxi there. Ended up hitching a lift in another traveller's water taxi and the 'driver' charged everyone (3 couples) about 130 euros EACH! Venice island railway station exits immediately onto the Grand Canal so, if you arrive am or afternoon, that would be better value for money.
Bon vacances!
j p
Wellington, New Zealand2 contributions
Hi, going to be in Venice for new year. A family of four is it cheaper to to get a water taxi to Dorsoduro or use the Alilaguna ferry service. We arrive about 9pm at the airport in late December
Hansianio
Norwich, UK27 contributions
I took the bus from Marco Polo Airport to Piazzale Roma and from there it was a 10 minute walk to our hotel in Dorsoduro. The bus was really easy to use and took around 30 minutes to get from the airport. Didn’t use a water taxi as it was very expensive but also some of the taxis either don’t go after a certain time at night or their price increases dramatically. I would advise the bus
Michael S
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I am looking to rent apartment Ca' Giardino on Piscina Venier but can't find any information about it, does anyone have the contact details for this property?
Raffiella11
Leicestershire, UK4,785 contributions
hi
just put apartment in Dorsoduro into the net, or tripadvisor and lots of fab ones come up.
cannot advise any as we always stay at the centurion palace.
Nomkins
Manchester, UK
Where should I fly to if staying in dorsoduro?
Robert L
Breda, The Netherlands773 contributions
Sorry my comments were wrong spelled.
take the autobus to Piaza di Roma and from there the waterbus to Dorsoduro.
This is the cheapest way.
You can buy tickets at the Airport (Leonardo da Vinci).
If you stay 5 days or longer you can take special discount card.
Good Luck
PS.
Watertaxi is very expensive.
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- Hotels near Dorsoduro:
- (0.00 mi) Locanda Ca' Zose
- (0.02 mi) Romantic Grand Canal
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- (0.02 mi) B8 - San Gregorio
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- (0.05 mi) 60/40
- (0.10 mi) Corner Pub
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- (0.07 mi) Club del Doge Restaurant
- (0.05 mi) Antinoo's Lounge & Restaurant