Padova

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Padua Prato Della Valle square with statues travel traveling holidays vacation town panorama at night in Padova, Italy
Padua Prato Della Valle square with statues travel traveling holidays vacation town panorama at night in Padova, Italy
view on Loggia Amulea in prato della valle square in padua city in italy
Padua. Panoramic cityscape image of Padua, Italy with Prato della Valle square during sunset.
historic buildings at the old town of Padua - Padova in italy

Where to stay in Padova

City Center Padova featuring heritage architecture and a garden

City Center Padova

Unique features of City Center Padova include the historical sites and cafes. Make a stop by Clock Tower or Piazza dei Signori while you're exploring the area.

City Center Padova
Historic Centre which includes signage and shopping

Historic Centre

4.5/5(30 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
Aerial shot Prato della Valle. Padua, Veneto, Italy.

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
Hotel Rialto

Hotel Rialto

4 out of 5
San Marco 5149 Ponte Di Rialto Venice VE
The price is €125 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
€125
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
Staff was superb and room was clean and quaint.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Hotel Rialto
Hotel Montecarlo

Hotel Montecarlo

3 out of 5
Calle Specchieri 463 San Marco Venice VE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €114 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
€114
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,287 reviews)
Fabulous, helpful staff. Spotless and updated room with elegant linens. Room service was superb. Excellent recommendations for meals water taxis and events in town.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Hotel Montecarlo
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 €101 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
€101
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Piazzale Roma and St. Mark's ...
9/10 Wonderful! (643 reviews)
Amazing hotel, amazing staff,, close airport close to venice city centre highly recommended

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova
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Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre

Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre

Via Ca' Marcello 8L Mestre VE
Stay at this aparthotel in Mestre. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (793 reviews)
Really nice place to stay. Near the main train station of Venice. Easy to go to the island from there

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre
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! (2,858 reviews)
Amazing

Reviewed on 19 Feb 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 St. Mark's Square are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)
The apartment was very cozy and beautifully decorated waking up to a view of the canal was magical. It had all the comforts of home. The staff were all welcoming and helpful. Renee was so lovely and such a big help with finding places to eat and visit. We wish we could have stayed longer, and look ...

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Palazzo Dei Guardiani
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Popular places to visit

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

Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua

4.5/5(27 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 featuring interior views and heritage elements

University of Padova

4.5/5(43 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 which includes interior views, religious aspects and heritage elements

Scrovegni Chapel

4.5/5(229 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 a church or cathedral, interior views and heritage elements

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.

Padua Cathedral
Prato della Valle featuring a river or creek, night scenes and a statue or sculpture

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 featuring heritage architecture, a city and night scenes

Pedrocchi Cafe

4/5(11 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

Things to do

Padova: Baptistery of the Cathedral & Museum of the Diocese

Padova: Baptistery of the Cathedral & Museum of the Diocese

€15
per adult
Padova: Baptistery of the Cathedral & Museum of the Diocese
Padua Magic Legends: Self-Guided Walking Quest

Padua Magic Legends: Self-Guided Walking Quest

€8
per adult
Padua Magic Legends: Self-Guided Walking Quest
From Abano Montegrotto Tour to Arquà Petrarca medieval village

From Abano Montegrotto Tour to Arquà Petrarca medieval village

€69
per adult
From Abano Montegrotto Tour to Arquà Petrarca medieval village
Padua Self Guided Interactive City Tour

Padua Interactive City Tour

€7
per adult
Padua Interactive City Tour
Walk through the city as a Local

Padova Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

€7
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Padova Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
Audio Guided Tour in Padua Baptistery and Museum of the Diocese

Audio Guided Tour in Padua Baptistery and Museum of the Diocese

€12
per adult
Audio Guided Tour in Padua Baptistery and Museum of the Diocese
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Reviews of Padova

4.6
Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Padova is wonderful. Glad we stayed here rather than in Venice.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Padova is a pleasing city - lovely architecture, great indoor market. Plenty to do. We visited here only because of the flooding in Venice - really glad we did - lots of good restaurants and reasonably priced.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Will be back.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice place

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Thoroughly enjoyed Padova - great mixture of Art and Architecture. Easy to navigate, with lovely side streets leading to lively Piazzas. Good was great, and all major shopping brands available alongside local crafts

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lovely town which much to see, calm and quiet compared to Venice which we did a day trip to. Good shopping and wonderful food markets

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