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Researched Updated Oct 30, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Other Services and Amenities

Community Centers
Sale Docks (Dorsoduro) - Independent cultural space
Gaming Lounges
Mainly found in Mestre (Mainland), e.g., PC/Console cafes near the station
Parcel Delivery Service
Poste Italiane; DHL Express Point (Castello)
Tech Repair Services
Juice Venice (Dorsoduro) - Apple Authorized Service Provider
Table Tennis Spots
Centro Sportivo Costantino Reyer (Cannaregio)
Language Classes
Venice Language School (Santa Croce) - Intensive Italian courses
Libraries & Study Spots
Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana (Piazza San Marco) or CFZ (Ca' Foscari Zattere)
Casino & Gaming Halls
Casino di Venezia (Ca' Vendramin Calergi) - The world's oldest casino 25

Essentials

City
Venice, Veneto, Italy 1
Population
The municipality had 249,385 residents in 2026, and nearly 50,000 of them live in the historic island city. In 2021 the historic centre counted 50,434, the mainland 177,621 and the other lagoon islands 26,795. 1
Internet Speed
Average 75-120 Mbps (Fiber available in many central areas)
Currency & Banking
Euro (EUR, €). Cards are widely accepted; keep cash for smaller shops and markets. The shared 19 October 2026 exchange rate is 0.8909 euro per US dollar (1 euro = 1.1225 US dollars). 28 5
Tap Water
Tap water is generally safe to drink. Do not drink from fountains marked non potabile. 5
Power
230 V, 50 Hz. Plugs are Type C (Europlug), Type F (Schuko) and Type L (Italian three-pin). 5
SIM Card
TIM, Vodafone, Wind Tre and iliad sell prepaid SIMs. Bring a valid passport or other ID; shops may require or generate a codice fiscale. The shared 19 October 2026 reference is iliad GIGA 150 at €7.99/month for 150 GB or TOP 230 at €9.99/month for 230 GB plus 18 GB EU roaming, with €9.99 activation. Confirm availability before buying. 5 29
Banking for Expats
Revolut, Wise, and Intesa Sanpaolo (physical branch on Campo Manin)
Accommodation
Airbnb, Booking.com, and HousingAnywhere for mid-term stays
Cashless Friendly
Yes, major credit cards accepted even for small vaporetti/gelato purchases
Short Term Rentals
Airbnb and VRBO; expect €120-250 per night in high season
Budget Accommodation
Generator Venice, Fondamenta Zitelle 86 on Giudecca, is open. Its published price range is from 14 euro for a bed. 24
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
San Marco or Rialto (San Polo) for proximity to landmarks 18
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Cannaregio (authentic feel, more locals) or Castello (quieter, greener) 18

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
Combo Venezia, a hostel in Cannaregio near the Rialto Bridge, charges 9 euro for a full day (water, two coffees and a snack) or 18 euro with lunch, Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 18:00. Venezia Heritage Tower in Marghera still describes its basement coworking floor as under construction. NOTONLYDESK lists a Venice day pass from 15 euro and a dedicated desk from 149 euro a month, both before VAT. 20 21 22 19
Best Cafe for Work
Sullaluna (Cannaregio) or Torrefazione Cannaregio (standing spots and back room)
Networking Events
Venice Innovation Design (VID) annual events and Arsenale-based tech meetups
Social Events for Expats
Internations Venice or 'Living in Venice' Facebook groups; Friday night 'Cicchetti' meetups

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
The historic centre has no cars. Venezia Taxi (041 723112) is a water-taxi cooperative, with ranks at the station, Piazzale Roma, Rialto, the Lido and Marco Polo airport. The urban meter is 15 euro at departure plus 2 euro a minute, plus 5 euro away from a rank and 10 euro at night (22:00 to 06:00). The 2011 city sheet still prices hops inside the centre at about 40 to 70 euro and the airport run at 110 euro. Land taxis wait at Piazzale Roma and on the Lido. 18 26
Bike/Scooter Rental
Mestre/Lido only: Bicincittà or Lido on Bike; central Venice is walking only
Best Beach Nearby
Lido di Venezia (15-20 min Vaporetto from San Zaccaria)
Top Regional Airline
Air Dolomiti (Lufthansa Group)
Top International Airline
ITA Airways or Delta (direct flights from JFK to VCE)
Highway Access
A4 (Turin-Trieste) and A27 accessible via Liberty Bridge (Ponte della Libertà)
Main Train/Transit Hub
Venezia Santa Lucia (Historic Island) and Venezia Mestre (Mainland) 18
Public Transport Passes
The ACTV Venezia Daily Pass is 25 euro for 24 hours on vaporetti, buses, the tram and the People Mover, plus local Trenitalia rides. Airport buses need a separate ticket. The ordinary monthly Rete Unica pass is 37 euro and the student monthly pass is 25 euro. The Venice cost file uses the 37 euro monthly pass. 6 7
Regional Travel
Trenitalia Regional/Frecciarossa to Padua (25m), Verona (1h15m), or Bologna (1h30m)

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Ospedale civile SS. Giovanni e Paolo, Castello 6777, switchboard 041 5294111. ACTV lines 4.1, 4.2, 5.1 and 5.2 stop at Ospedale. 27 18
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Yogi.Venezia (Canal view classes) or Fitness Pointe (Mestre)
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Palestra Comunale Sant’Alvise (Cannaregio) - includes a pool
Laundry Services
Speedy Wash Venice (Santa Croce) - approx €10-15 per load washed/dried

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
Glovo and Deliveroo (primarily in Mestre, limited in the island center)
Best Local Dish to Try
Sarde in saor, fried sardines with onion, raisins, pine nuts and vinegar, and sepe al nero, cuttlefish cooked in its ink. 18
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
La Tecia Vegana (Dorsoduro) - Organic and plant-based Venetian dishes
Best Dessert Spots
Pasticceria Tonolo (Dorsoduro) - Famous for Fritelle and Bignè
Affordable Shopping Spots
The Rialto market sells fruit, vegetables and seafood. A Coop and a Billa sit on the walk from Santa Lucia station toward the Rialto Bridge. 18
E-commerce/Online Store
Amazon.it (Note: Deliveries arrive via foot/cart, select lockers if not home)
Grocery Delivery
Esselunga a Casa or Coop online
Bar/Nightlife Area
Fondamenta della Misericordia (Cannaregio) and Campo Santa Margherita 18
Local Brewery
Birra Venezia (available at local bars); BArCHESSA in Mestre
Wine Bars
Cantina Do Mori (San Polo) - one of the oldest bacari in Venice
Street Food Stalls
Standing cicchetti at the counter: tramezzini, small rolls and fried polpette, with a glass of wine or a spritz. Taking a seat usually costs more than eating at the bar. 18
Popular International Cuisine
Orient Experience (Cannaregio) - Middle Eastern cuisine run by refugees

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Rialto Bridge 18
Museums & Art Venues
Peggy Guggenheim Collection (Dorsoduro) and Gallerie dell'Accademia 18
Historical Sites
The Jewish Ghetto (Ghetto Nuovo) and The Arsenale 18
Religious Sites
Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute and San Zaccaria 18
Annual Events
La Biennale holds the art exhibition in even years and the architecture exhibition in odd years, mostly at the Arsenale and the Giardini. Carnevale runs for about two and a half weeks in January and February. The Regata Storica is in early September. 18
Cultural Districts
Dorsoduro (Academic/Art district) and Giudecca 18
Theater Venues
Teatro La Fenice in San Marco is the opera house. Its second house is Teatro Malibran in Cannaregio. 18
Local Markets
Mercato di Rialto (Fish and Produce, Tuesday-Saturday mornings)
Music Scene
Venice Jazz Club (Dorsoduro)
Street Art
Banksy’s 'Migrant Child' (Dorsoduro, near Campo San Pantalon)
Cooking Classes
Enrica Rocca Cooking School (Market tour + class)
Art Galleries
Palazzo Grassi and Punta della Dogana (Pinault Collection)
Historic Buildings
Ca' d'Oro and Fondaco dei Tedeschi (Luxury mall with terrace)
Local Heritage
The Gondola (handcrafted at Squero di San Trovaso) 18

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Sant'Erasmo Island (the 'Orchard of Venice') - perfect for walking
National Parks Nearby
Parco Regionale dei Colli Euganei, established in 1989, covers about 18,694 hectares southwest of Padua. Its seat is in Este. 23
Cycling/Walking Paths
The Murazzi path on Lido or Pellestrina islands
Scenic Viewpoints
T Fondaco dei Tedeschi Rooftop (Free, booking required) or San Giorgio Maggiore Bell Tower
Birdwatching Locations
The Lagoon marshes (Barene) near Torcello and Burano
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
Not permitted in the city/lagoon; check private beaches in Lido di Jesolo

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
September 2026 asking prices in San Marco and Rialto averaged 6,032 euro per square metre (a 40 square metre flat at that rate is about 241,280 euro). That figure is a zone average, not a separate studio index. 8
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
September 2026 asking prices in Mestre, Chirignago, Marghera and Catene averaged 2,109 euro per square metre (a 40 square metre flat at that rate is about 84,360 euro). 8
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
September 2026 asking prices in San Marco and Rialto averaged 6,032 euro per square metre (a 60 square metre flat at that rate is about 361,920 euro). The same zone average is used for every size. 8
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
September 2026 asking prices in Mestre, Chirignago, Marghera and Catene averaged 2,109 euro per square metre (a 60 square metre flat at that rate is about 126,540 euro). 8
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
September 2026 asking prices in San Marco and Rialto averaged 6,032 euro per square metre (an 80 square metre flat at that rate is about 482,560 euro). 8
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
September 2026 asking prices in Mestre, Chirignago, Marghera and Catene averaged 2,109 euro per square metre (an 80 square metre flat at that rate is about 168,720 euro). 8
Corporate Tax
IRES is 24% and ordinary IRAP is 3.9%. Regions may move the IRAP rate by up to 0.92 points. IRAP no longer applies to self-employed professionals. For 2025 only, IRES can fall from 24% to 20% for companies that reinvest profits. 12
Dividend Withholding Tax
26% standard rate 13
Tax System
Residents are taxed on worldwide income. You are resident if, for more than 183 days in the year, counting fractions of days, you are physically in Italy, you have your habitual abode here, or Italy is the centre of your personal and family life. Registration in the population register creates a presumption. 15 11
Highest Income Tax Bracket
43% national IRPEF on income above 50,000 euro in 2026. The bands under that are 23% up to 28,000 euro and 33% from 28,001 to 50,000 euro. Regional tax is about 1.23% to 3.33% and municipal tax is 0% to 0.9%. 11
VAT
22% on most goods. Restaurants and hotels are 10%, and books are 4%. The tax is included in the shelf price. 5
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
From 2024, certified accounts use an effective-tax test under 15%, plus a test that more than one third of revenue is passive. If the accounts are not certified, the fallback is foreign tax under half the Italian corporate tax. The Italy tax profile still states that half-rate test. 14
Property Tax
IMU is not due on an ordinary main home. For 2026 Venice kept the 2025 rates from council resolution 75 of 18 December 2024: luxury main homes in categories A/1, A/8 and A/9 are 0.64%, other buildings are generally 1.1%, and category A/10, B and C buildings are 1.06%. Some registered lets are 0.76%. 9 10
Property Transaction Tax
Buying from a private seller, registration tax is 2% with first-home relief instead of 9%, and that 2% cannot be less than 1,000 euro, plus 50 euro mortgage tax and 50 euro cadastral tax. A VAT sale with the same relief is 4% VAT on the price, plus 200 euro registration tax, 200 euro mortgage tax and 200 euro cadastral tax. 17
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
People who transfer residence from 2024 can exempt 50% of Italian employment and self-employment income, up to 600,000 euro, for five tax years. A separate flat tax on foreign income is 300,000 euro a year for people who transfer legal residence from 2026. 16 11

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. Wikipedia Venice, population and capital of VenetoReference
  2. ECB euro reference rates, 19 and 23 October 2026Official
  3. iliad TOP 230 at 9.99 euro a monthOfficial
  4. iliad GIGA 150 at 7.99 euro a monthOfficial
  5. Wikivoyage Italy, power, water, SIM registration and VATSecondary
  6. ACTV Venezia Daily Pass 25 euroOfficial
  7. ACTV ordinary monthly pass 37 euroOfficial
  8. Immobiliare Venice asking prices, September 2026Listings
  9. Comune di Venezia, 2025 IMU rates kept for 2026Official
  10. Venice IMU prospectus, resolution 75 of 18 December 2024Official
  11. PwC Italy personal income tax and the foreign-income flat taxProfessional
  12. PwC Italy corporate income taxProfessional
  13. PwC Italy dividend withholdingProfessional
  14. PwC Italy controlled foreign company rulesProfessional
  15. PwC Italy tax residenceProfessional
  16. PwC Italy inbound worker exemptionProfessional
  17. Agenzia delle Entrate first-home purchase taxesOfficial
  18. Wikivoyage VeniceSecondary
  19. NOTONLYDESK Venice day pass and dedicated deskListings
  20. Combo Venezia full-day coworking rateOfficial
  21. Combo Venezia hostel in CannaregioOfficial
  22. Venezia Heritage Tower basement still under constructionOfficial
  23. Parco Regionale dei Colli EuganeiOfficial
  24. Generator Venice on GiudeccaOfficial
  25. Casino di Venezia, opened 1638Official
  26. Venice water-taxi tariff sheet, council resolutions of 2011Secondary
  27. ACTV links to Ospedale SS. Giovanni e PaoloOfficial
  28. ECB exchange rate reused unchanged from Italy country prepOfficial
  29. iliad mobile offers; shared October reference and current availability conflictOfficial

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €6,800 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €408,000) September 2026 asking prices in San Marco and Rialto averaged 6,032 euro per square metre…
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €2,900 per m² in Mestre (e.g., 60 m² = €174,000) September 2026 asking prices in Mestre, Chirignago, Marghera and Catene averaged 2,109…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €6,200 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €496,000) September 2026 asking prices in San Marco and Rialto averaged 6,032 euro per square metre…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €2,600 per m² in Mestre (e.g., 80 m² = €208,000) September 2026 asking prices in Mestre, Chirignago, Marghera and Catene averaged 2,109…
    • Affordable Shopping Spots Rialto Market for fresh produce; Despar inside Teatro Italia for beauty/groceries The Rialto market sells fruit, vegetables and seafood. A Coop and a Billa sit on the walk…
    25 more changes
    • Annual Events Venice Biennale (Art/Architecture), Carnevale (February), Regata Storica La Biennale holds the art exhibition in even years and the architecture exhibition in odd…
    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads Italy Digital Nomad Visa (launched 2024) allows for fixed 5% tax (Forfait regime) under… People who transfer residence from 2024 can exempt 50% of Italian employment and…
    • Best Coworking Space Venezia Heritage Tower (Marghera) or Combo Venezia (Cannaregio) - €25/day Combo Venezia, a hostel in Cannaregio near the Rialto Bridge, charges 9 euro for a full…
    • Best Hospital Ospedale Civile di Venezia (Santi Giovanni e Paolo) - stunning historic complex Ospedale civile SS. Giovanni e Paolo, Castello 6777, switchboard 041 5294111. ACTV lines…
    • Best Local Dish to Try Sarde in Saor (sweet and sour sardines) or Bigoli in Salsa Sarde in saor, fried sardines with onion, raisins, pine nuts and vinegar, and sepe al…
    • Best Taxi/Ride App No cars; use 'Venezia Taxi' app for private water taxis (High cost: €100+) The historic centre has no cars. Venezia Taxi (041 723112) is a water-taxi cooperative…
    • Budget Accommodation Generator Venice (Giudecca) - approx €45-80 for a dorm bed Generator Venice, Fondamenta Zitelle 86 on Giudecca, is open. Its published price range is…
    • Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules Yes, applies if foreign entity is in low-tax jurisdiction From 2024, certified accounts use an effective-tax test under 15%, plus a test that more…
    • Corporate Tax 24% (IRES) + 3.9% (IRAP regional tax) IRES is 24% and ordinary IRAP is 3.9%. Regions may move the IRAP rate by up to 0.92…
    • Currency & Banking 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD; 1 USD ≈ 0.92 EUR Euro (EUR, €). Cards are widely accepted; keep cash for smaller shops and markets. The…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 43% for income over €50,000 43% national IRPEF on income above 50,000 euro in 2026. The bands under that are 23% up to…
    • National Parks Nearby Parco Regionale dei Colli Euganei (1 hour drive/train from Mestre) Parco Regionale dei Colli Euganei, established in 1989, covers about 18,694 hectares…
    • Population 258,000 (Metropolitan), approx. 50,000 in the historic island center The municipality had 249,385 residents in 2026, and nearly 50,000 of them live in the…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F/L sockets 230 V, 50 Hz. Plugs are Type C (Europlug), Type F (Schuko) and Type L (Italian three-pin).
    • Property Tax IMU (Municipal Property Tax) - approx 0.8% to 1.06% of value (exempt for first primary… IMU is not due on an ordinary main home. For 2026 Venice kept the 2025 rates from council…
    • Property Transaction Tax 2% for primary residence, 9% for second homes on cadastral value Buying from a private seller, registration tax is 2% with first-home relief instead of 9%…
    • Public Transport Passes Venezia Unica City Pass (€25 for 24h, or €37 for residents/monthly long-term) The ACTV Venezia Daily Pass is 25 euro for 24 hours on vaporetti, buses, the tram and the…
    • SIM Card TIM, Vodafone, and Iliad; Iliad offers 150GB for €9.99/month TIM, Vodafone, Wind Tre and iliad sell prepaid SIMs. Bring a valid passport or other ID…
    • Street Food Stalls Acqua e Mais (San Polo) - Polenta and fried fish in a cone Standing cicchetti at the counter: tramezzini, small rolls and fried polpette, with a…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €7,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €300,000) September 2026 asking prices in San Marco and Rialto averaged 6,032 euro per square metre…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €3,200 per m² in Mestre (e.g., 40 m² = €128,000) September 2026 asking prices in Mestre, Chirignago, Marghera and Catene averaged 2,109…
    • Tap Water Drinkable and excellent quality; over 100 'Fontanelle' public fountains available Tap water is generally safe to drink. Do not drink from fountains marked non potabile.
    • Tax System Worldwide income basis for residents; specialized 'Lavoratori Impatriati' tax break… Residents are taxed on worldwide income. You are resident if, for more than 183 days in…
    • Theater Venues Teatro La Fenice (Opera) and Teatro Goldoni Teatro La Fenice in San Marco is the opera house. Its second house is Teatro Malibran in…
    • VAT 22% standard rate; reduced 10% for tourism/food 22% on most goods. Restaurants and hotels are 10%, and books are 4%. The tax is included…

    fix pass aligned Currency & Banking (shared exchange rate and cash/card advice), Tap Water (national safe-water guidance), Power (national voltage and plug wording) and SIM Card (country-prep operators, ID requirements and dated prices); refreshed research attribution and date; added explicit verification gaps for SIM Card availability, Budget Accommodation address and starting price, Best Coworking Space marketplace rates and Best Taxi/Ride App historical fares. Previously listed verification gaps remain. (en.wikivoyage.org) Source

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