Padova
Travel Guide
Visit Padova
Where to stay in Padova
City Center Padova
Unique features of City Center Padova include the historic sites and cafes. Make a stop by Piazza del Duomo or Piazza dei Signori while you're exploring the area.
Historic Centre
Unique features of Historic Centre include the historic sites and cafes. Make a stop by Palazzo del Bò or Piazza delle Erbe while you're exploring the area.
Arcella
Though Arcella might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palazzo di Giustizia di Padova and Scrovegni Chapel.
Guizza
Guizza might not have many top sights, but Prato della Valle and Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Antico Panada
"The hotel is not clean. I was bitten by bed bugs."
Reviewed on 2026/5/20
B&B HOTEL Venezia Laguna
"New hotel with a location making going into Venice's top spots a breeze. Great optional breakfast buffet. Here for 4 days and catching the watertaxi is a breeze, even with luggage. Quite and clean rooms. We had the option to check in early 10:00 am, for a small fee. Overall a very good value. Beds ..."
Reviewed on 2026/5/21
Hotel Montecarlo
"The staff were very friendly and helpful with questions regarding the area. The breakfast was fresh, and I was given a basket of bread, muffins and biscuits for my gluten intolerance."
Reviewed on 2026/5/20
Hu Venezia Camping in Town
"Clea room, cozy ambience, swimming pool, pet friendly, food are great, market is affordable and the convenient service bus to Venice. Superb place! I love this camping site. I will stay here again."
Reviewed on 2026/5/18
Palazzo Dei Guardiani
"sparkling clean, spacious bedrooms, comfortable beds. For those planning to check in late at night, please be aware that assistance may not be immediately available. I had provided all guest details well in advance, so I didn’t think it was necessary to specifically mention that we planned to use ..."
Reviewed on 2026/5/18
San Marco Palace
"We liked the proximity to everything."
Reviewed on 2026/5/1
Popular places to visit
Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua
Romanesque and Byzantine architecture meld together in the monumental façade of this superb basilica, which was built in the years following St. Anthony’s death.
University of Padova
Follow in the footsteps of former tutor Galileo at Italy’s second-oldest university and marvel at the very old permanent anatomical theater and botanical garden.
Scrovegni Chapel
See some of Giotto’s finest frescoes in person in the breathtakingly beautiful interior of this 14th-century church, which stands in a scenic park.
Padua Cathedral
Padua Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Padova, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its stunning cathedral.
Pedrocchi Cafe
Take a truly unique coffee break in this ornate café. Over the centuries it has played a role in attempted revolutions and hosted writers such as George Sand.
Prato della Valle
Embrace Padova’s rich cultural past at one of Europe’s largest city squares, a historic spot filled with nearly 80 beautiful statues.
