Padova Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A canal with statues, a bridge, and illuminated buildings at dusk.
A historic building with a red facade and multiple arches.
A historic bridge over a canal, a statue, and classical buildings with warm lighting at dusk.
A historic building with a dome and arches, surrounded by a plaza with shops and a clock tower.
A historic building with a central courtyard, arched walkways, and a statue.

Our guide on 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 Clock Tower or Piazza delle Erbe while you're exploring the area.

A canal with statues, a bridge, and a building with domes.

Historic Centre

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.

An aerial view of a historic city with a central roundabout, dense urban buildings, and a prominent church with a dome.

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.

A stone bridge over a canal with statues on pillars, surrounded by buildings and trees.

Guizza

Though Guizza may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Prato della Valle and La Specola Observatory.

Antico Panada

Antico Panada

3 out of 5
Calle degli Specchieri 646 Venice VE
The price is AU$177 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$177
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (1,157 reviews)
"Staff and the clean room are amazing. We had just a small problem with the water from the shower that goes to the toilet floor. Maybe just a glass box to work perfect. Breakfast very nice, very good quality food, nice croissants, good location. I recommend"

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

Antico Panada
B&B HOTEL Venezia Laguna

B&B HOTEL Venezia Laguna

3 out of 5
Isola Nova del Tronchetto 16 Venice VE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$342 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$342
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Piazzale Roma and Rialto Bridge are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (557 reviews)
"Endroit très pratique"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

B&B HOTEL Venezia Laguna
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo

4 out of 5
Piazza San Marco 1107 Venice VE
The price is AU$420 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$420
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Semi-detached house with garden in a quiet area of ​​Padua

Semi-detached house with garden in a quiet area of ​​Padua

Padova Veneto
Stay at this holiday home in Padova. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua and Villa Molin are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (71 reviews)
"Perfekt"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Semi-detached house with garden in a quiet area of ​​Padua
Hu Venezia Camping in Town

Hu Venezia Camping in Town

3 out of 5
Via Giuseppe De Marchi 7 Mestre VE
Stay at this family-friendly campsite in Mestre. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very good! (2,974 reviews)
"Family friendly and great access to Venice by shuttle. Fantastic pool area for kids and adults."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Hu Venezia Camping in Town
Palazzo Dei Guardiani

Palazzo Dei Guardiani

Calle Dei Guardiani, 2405 Venice VE
Stay at this aparthotel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and concierge services. Popular attractions Piazzale Roma and Rialto Bridge are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (224 reviews)
"So impressed with this place. Really fresh and clean. We were two adults and two kids in a garden flat and there was loads of room. Very well equipped and great to have a washing machine and heated drying rack. We checked in at 1am automatically with no problems."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

Palazzo Dei Guardiani
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Stay near popular Padova attractions

A large cathedral with multiple domes and spires, illuminated at night.

Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua

9.4/10 (612 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.
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Activities

Tour Accompanied by the Historic Center of Padua

Tour Accompanied by the Historic Center of Padua

AU$57
per adult
Tour Accompanied by the Historic Center of Padua
Market to Osteria Aperitivo Market Tour and 10 Tasters and Wine.

Padua Food Tour Market to Osteria, 10+ Tasters, Wine, Local Guide

AU$101
per adult
Padua Food Tour Market to Osteria, 10+ Tasters, Wine, Local Guide
Padova Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

Padova Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

AU$11
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Padova Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
Full-Day Padua to Venice Burchiello Brenta Riviera Boat Cruise

Full-Day Padua to Venice Burchiello Brenta Riviera Boat Cruise

AU$239
per adult
Full-Day Padua to Venice Burchiello Brenta Riviera Boat Cruise
Padua Golf Cart Tours

Padua Golf Cart Tours

AU$86
per adult
Padua Golf Cart Tours
From Abano Montegrotto Tour to Arquà Petrarca medieval village

From Abano Montegrotto Tour to Arquà Petrarca medieval village

AU$158
per adult
From Abano Montegrotto Tour to Arquà Petrarca medieval village
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Cities near Padova

A courtyard with outdoor seating, columns, and a building with a tiled roof.

Abano Terme

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