Quick Guide to Dorsoduro, Venice
Venice, Italy
A Quick Guide to Exploring the Dorsoduro Area of Venice
Dorsoduro Art, Churches & Craftsmen
Home to a treasure of artworks, food and drink, Dorsoduro is also a great place to relax
There are a number of interesting places to see here along with some great bars and restaurants.
Dorsoduro Restaurants
There are a wide selection of restaurants to try in Dorsoduro including Bakaro Osteria & Co. serving great food including gluten free, Osteria Enoteca Ai Artisti, Hostaria Osottoosopra serving classic Venetian dishes and Impronta Restaurant Venice with a more contemporary twist on dishes.
For that special meal why not also try one of the top hotel’s restaurants? The Gritti’s Club del Doge restaurant offers luxury canal side fine dining while Il Caffè Nolinski Venezia offers refined and sophisticated dining.
Bars
You’re spoilt for choice for bars and cicchetti in Dorsoduro. Try Osteria Al Squero not far from the Accademia Gallery, the legendary Cantine del Vino già Schiavi, or Bacaro dai Fioi among the many others available.
Dorsoduro – things to do, sights to see
Church of San Sebastiano, Dorsoduro, Venice
The Dorsoduro area of Venice is home to two great galleries: the Accademia and Peggy Guggenheim Collection. But that’s not all. The churches also have some amazing works of art. There’s also the Bridge of Fights (Ponte dei Pugni), a little Indian Jones and more…
Accademia Gallery ➤
One of the world’s great galleries – Gothic to the Renaissance artists. Read more…
Peggy Guggenheim Collection ➤
One of the most viewed places in Venice with modern art Read more…
Church of San Sebastiano ➤
One of the centres of Venetian art with a collection by Paolo Veronese. Read more…
Santa Maria della Salute ➤
One of the visual landmarks of Venice, the church was built to deliver Venice from the Black Death. Read more…
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Dorsoduro – where to stay
Hotel Madama Garden Retreat, Cannaregio, Venice
There’s a great selection of hotels available in Dorsoduro including the following:
Palazzo Veneziano Venice
Not far from the Accademia, this very highly rated 4* hotel gets great mentions for its waterfront location, breakfast and staff
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Palazzetto MyVenice
This 4* boutique hotel is located close to Ca’ Rezzonico. The excellent reviews say it’s beautiful, relaxing and exceptional with a perfect location.
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Pensione Accademia – Villa Maravege
Set in a 17th-century villa, this 3* hotel has great reviews for its location near the Accademia Gallery, the excellent staff and its garden.
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Hotel American-Dinesen
The hotel is set in a 17th century Venetian town house near the Accademia and beside a canal. Reviews say it’s beautiful, in a great location and exceptional!
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Dorsoduro – tickets & tours
View of Santa Maria della Salute, Dorsoduro, Venice
Useful Dorsoduro & Venice Information
Tickets & Tours
➤ Accademia Gallery Guided Tour with Art Expert Guide
➤ Cicchetti Street Food and Sightseeing Walking
➤ Private Accademia Gallery and Dorsoduro Guided Tour
➤ Dorsoduro Guided Walking Tour
➤ St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Tour with Ticket
Dorsoduro – more things to do
View of Fondamenta delle Zattere, Dorsoduro, Venice
Ca Rezzonico ➤
The palazzo contains the museum of 18th century Venice and as such gives you an insight into how the Venetian nobility lived. Read more…
Punta della Dogana ➤
The old custom point of Venice with great view Read more…
Church of San Pantalon ➤
Famous for its vast ceiling painted by Fumiani and Veronese’s last known work. Read more…
Palazzo Cini ➤
One of the most important rennaisance art collectoions of the twentieth century.. Read more…
Fondamenta delle Zattere ➤
A sunny promenade with shops, cafes, restaurants and more. Read more…