Number of tourist overnight stays in Venice 2003-2023

The number of tourist overnight stays in Venice experienced a significant annual increase in 2023, nearly catching up with the figure reported in 2019, the year before the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, total tourist overnight stays in the city, including international and domestic visitors, reached around 12.6 million in 2023. That year, inbound tourist overnight stays in Venice accounted for over 85 percent of total nights, showing the importance of international tourism for La Serenissima, as the city is nicknamed. 

What are the leading travel markets in Venice?

In 2023, the United States was the leading inbound tourist market for Venice based on the number of overnight stays, ahead of France and the United Kingdom. In terms of domestic overnight stays in Venice, tourists from the neighboring region of Lombardy registered the highest figure in 2023, followed by visitors from Lazio. 

What are the most visited Italian cities?

Both before and after the impact of the health crisis, Venice was one of the most visited Italian municipalities based on overnight stays, ranking just behind Rome and ahead of Milan and Florence. Meanwhile, the City of Canals was the Italian destination with the highest price per night in four-star hotels in 2023, whereas Rome placed third in the ranking.