Dorsoduro, Venice: Address, Phone Number, Dorsoduro Reviews: 4.5/5
Dorsoduro
4.5
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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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The area
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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Attractions
892 within 10 kms
Galleria d'Arte L'Occhio
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Campiello Barbaro
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Musica A Palazzo
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The Gritti Epicurean School
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Peggy Guggenheim Collection
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Wood Sculptures by Loris Marazzi
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Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute
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Palazzo Zaguri
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4.5
2,422 reviews
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Beaver46
2 contributions
Jun 2022
Excellent location - not so many tourist - not so crowded. Most are locals and students. It has great hidden gem restaurants and shops.
Written 15 June 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Lesley F
Dubai, United Arab Emirates41 contributions
Feb 2022
Lovely old part of town. More for the locals than tourists. More Campo's to see as in all other the areas. Buildings are amazing. We wandered through San Polo into Dosoduro acoss the bridge to the Basillica at the end of the Grand Canal
Written 16 May 2022
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Mihaela432
Bucharest, Romania5 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
Favourite part of the trip was the gondola ride.
Choosing to stay on mainland was no problem at all. The ride was 1.50euro and it took about 30minutes or less.
Choosing to stay on mainland was no problem at all. The ride was 1.50euro and it took about 30minutes or less.
Written 17 April 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands3,155 contributions
Sep 2021
This is probably one of the most sophisticated of the six Venetian sestieri. The area is between two major canals: the older Giudecca and the newer Grand canal. Originally Giudecca was more important and most of the older structures were built along its side (a hard ridge, not as low and soft as other parts of the city). Later on -mid 13th century- the Grand Canal became more significant.
For decades Dorsoduro has had an industry geared to wealthy visitors (tourists). You can find various unique shops here selling anything from antique furniture to carnivalesque attire and artistic glass objects. Prices are steep. Besides Ca' Foscari university, there are also some important art museums among them the Peggy Guggenheim and the Punta della Dogada in the former customs building.
Highly recommended to walk along the southern quays of Dorsoduro (Fondamenta Zattere Allo Spirito Santo) to the Punta della Dogana (Fondamenta Salute). Almost 2 km.
For decades Dorsoduro has had an industry geared to wealthy visitors (tourists). You can find various unique shops here selling anything from antique furniture to carnivalesque attire and artistic glass objects. Prices are steep. Besides Ca' Foscari university, there are also some important art museums among them the Peggy Guggenheim and the Punta della Dogada in the former customs building.
Highly recommended to walk along the southern quays of Dorsoduro (Fondamenta Zattere Allo Spirito Santo) to the Punta della Dogana (Fondamenta Salute). Almost 2 km.
Written 25 October 2021
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romanshorner
Munich, Germany926 contributions
Feb 2020
This part of Venice is my favourite part of Venice. As it has not top touristic spot, this area is quiet and authentic. The area around Campo Santa Margarita is still populated by local people. Some parts are really silent like the area around San Raffaele church. This is the right part of the city, when you want to enjoy the real authentic Venice.
Written 31 January 2021
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Buss Brigitte
Canton of Geneva, Switzerland13 contributions
Oct 2020
Guggenheim Musee was to busy and we could nt get a spot to sign in. HAs to be done next time!
We loved the walking in the arty aerea as well as in the more popular student scenerie. HAnging around in cafes on terrace, feeling not as an touriste , great moments!
We loved the walking in the arty aerea as well as in the more popular student scenerie. HAnging around in cafes on terrace, feeling not as an touriste , great moments!
Written 15 October 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Lucas
Antwerp Province, Belgium22 contributions
Aug 2020
It was nice to visit here. It is a world away from the main tourist part of Venice. Here you get to experience the read Venice.
Written 13 October 2020
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IanandFrances
Ipswich, UK50 contributions
Sep 2020
We thoroughly enjoyed the area. Less Touristy.
Lots of restaurants, shops, bars etc.
Chicetti , local supermarkets, rust and veg boat and stalls.
Ice cream ..for us one of the best ice cram shops in Venice.
Lots of restaurants, shops, bars etc.
Chicetti , local supermarkets, rust and veg boat and stalls.
Ice cream ..for us one of the best ice cram shops in Venice.
Written 4 October 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
SmileyKay
Cluj-Napoca, Romania1,423 contributions
Jul 2020
Charming, peaceful neighborhood of Venice. Some of its highlights recommended to visit are: Campo San Polo, Basilica dei Frari, Fondamenta Alberti (one of the very few places in Venice where you can still find a market where vegetables&fruits are displayed on boats docked on a canal) or Squero di San Trovaso (where you can visit an ancient gondola workshop - still in use today). Once in Fondamenta Zaterre do taste an icecream from Gelateria Nico est. in 1937 - you`ll not regret it! : )
Written 12 September 2020
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Marjolein A
Rotterdam, The Netherlands1,396 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
Really enjoyed this part. We were here at the end of the day with temperature dropping, soft light and only a small amount of tourists left. Recommendable
Written 10 September 2020
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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, MD11,576 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, France256 contributions
Bonjour
pouvez vous recommander un restaurant pas trop cher et bien dans ce quartier ?
Lourdes A
Barcelona, Spain2,831 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
1 contribution
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, UK4,699 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 Netherlands714 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.
Mary B
17 contributions
Thanks for your review Franco! How did you get to Dorsoduro? We are in an apartment near the Guggenheim museum.
should we spring for the private taxi or do the Alilaguna?
Many thanks!
Mary
Mirna G
Boston, MA75 contributions
No need for private taxis, unless you have mobility issues or you have tourist aversion (which makes sense with so many people). It is easy to use the Alilaguna pass for the vaporetti that will take you everywhere for as many hop on and off trips including a ride to the Lido.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dorsoduro
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- A Venetian Aperitif on The Lagoon (From ₹ 4,934.56)
- Hotels near Dorsoduro:
- (0.00 km) Locanda Ca' Zose
- (0.03 km) B8 - San Gregorio
- (0.15 km) Charming House DD724
- (0.13 km) Ca' Maria Adele
- (0.13 km) The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice
- Restaurants near Dorsoduro:
- (0.08 km) 60/40
- (0.16 km) Corner Pub
- (0.11 km) Club del Doge Restaurant
- (0.10 km) The Gritti Terrace
- (0.08 km) Antinoo's Lounge & Restaurant