Padova Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Padova

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City Center Padova

Unique features of City Center Padova include the historical sites and cafes. Make a stop by Piazza del Duomo or Padua Cathedral while you're exploring the area.

City Center Padova
Historic Centre showing shopping and signage

Historic Centre

4/5(5 area reviews)

Unique features of Historic Centre include the historical sites and cafes. Make a stop by Piazza delle Erbe or Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua while you're exploring the area.

Historic Centre
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Arcella

While Arcella may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Palazzo di Giustizia di Padova and Scrovegni Chapel.

Arcella
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Guizza

Though Guizza may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Prato della Valle and Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua.

Guizza
Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova

Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova

3 out of 5
Isola Nova del Tronchetto 17, Venice, VE
The price is AU$192 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
AU$192
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Piazzale Roma and St. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (206 reviews)
"Still good location even though you will need to take the vaporetto (boat bus) or people mover (tram) to get to venice centre. No restaurant around the area and decent mercato, so if you like having snacks or drinks. Please buy them at the city centre and take them in to your room. The hotel offers ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova
Hotel Montecarlo

Hotel Montecarlo

3 out of 5
Calle Specchieri 463 San Marco, Venice, VE
The price is AU$230 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
AU$230
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,271 reviews)
"Lovely hote, great breakfast and afternoon tea. Very helpful staff…"

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Hotel Montecarlo
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo

4 out of 5
Piazza San Marco 1107, Calle del Cavalletto, Venice, VE
The price is AU$241 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$241
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,591 reviews)
"Close to the Basilica"

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
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OFFICINE CAVOUR Casa dei Leoni

OFFICINE CAVOUR Casa dei Leoni

Via Gorizia 12, 12, Padova, PD
Stay at this apartment in Padova. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Perfect Place To Stay!
"Fabulous location! Great aesthetic with modern amenities combined with vintage brick wall & beams. Everything was comfortable, and the ease of check-in, as well as communication were excellent."

Reviewed on 3 Apr. 2025

OFFICINE CAVOUR Casa dei Leoni
Hu Venezia Camping in Town

Hu Venezia Camping in Town

3 out of 5
Via Giuseppe De Marchi 7, Marghera, Mestre, VE
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly campground in Mestre. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,607 reviews)
"I would totally come back to this hotel. Hu offers clean environment, delicious food, pools, and shuttles to Venice at a really great price"

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

Hu Venezia Camping in Town
Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre

Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre

Via Ca' Marcello 8L, Mestre, VE
Stay at this aparthotel in Mestre. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (719 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre
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Popular places to visit

Basilica di Sant\'Antonio da Padova featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and night scenes

Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua

5/5(3 reviews)

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.

Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua
Palazzo del Bò which includes interior views and heritage elements

University of Padova

4/5(6 reviews)

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.

University of Padova
Scrovegni Chapel showing religious aspects, heritage elements and a church or cathedral

Scrovegni Chapel

4.5/5(47 reviews)

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.

Scrovegni Chapel
Padua Cathedral featuring heritage elements, a church or cathedral and interior views

Padua Cathedral

You can learn about the history of Padova with a trip to Padua Cathedral. While you're in the area, find time to visit its stunning cathedral.

Padua Cathedral
Prato della Valle showing a bridge, a statue or sculpture and a river or creek

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.

Prato della Valle
Pedrocchi Cafe showing night scenes, heritage architecture and a city

Pedrocchi Cafe

5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Pedrocchi Cafe

Activities

Padova: Baptistery of the Cathedral & Museum of the Diocese

Padova: Baptistery of the Cathedral & Museum of the Diocese

AU$22
per adult
Padova: Baptistery of the Cathedral & Museum of the Diocese
Italian Pizza Cooking Class with Chef Francesco in Padova

Italian Pizza Cooking Class with Chef Francesco in Padova

AU$135
per adult
Italian Pizza Cooking Class with Chef Francesco in Padova
Lasagne Bolognese cooking and eating with Francesco

Lasagne Bolognese cooking and eating with Francesco

AU$135
per adult
Lasagne Bolognese cooking and eating with Francesco
Day Trip by Train from Venice to Padua

Day Trip by Train from Venice to Padua

AU$282
per traveller
Day Trip by Train from Venice to Padua
Padua: Private City Walking Tour & Scrovegni's Chapel Visit

Padua: Private City Walking Tour & Scrovegni's Chapel Visit

AU$98
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Padua: Private City Walking Tour & Scrovegni's Chapel Visit
Private Gnocchi Cooking Class with Professional Chef in Padova

Private Gnocchi Cooking Class with Professional Chef in Padova

AU$135
per adult
Private Gnocchi Cooking Class with Professional Chef in Padova
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