City Center Padova Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A courtyard with a building featuring arched walkways and a dome.
A historic church with multiple domes and bell towers.
An ornate church interior with wooden pews, a central altar, and elaborate frescoes on the walls and ceiling.
A large brick building with multiple domes and a statue of a horse.
A historic building with a courtyard, arches, and a dome.

Stay near popular City Center 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

City Sightseeing Padua Hop-on Hop-off

City Sightseeing Padua Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

NZ$29
per adult
City Sightseeing Padua Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Audio Guided Tour in Padua Baptistery and Museum of the Diocese

Audio Guided Tour in Padua Baptistery and Museum of the Diocese

NZ$24
per adult
Audio Guided Tour in Padua Baptistery and Museum of the Diocese
Padua Magic Legends: Self-Guided Walking Quest

Padua Magic Legends: Self-Guided Walking Quest

NZ$16
per adult
Padua Magic Legends: Self-Guided Walking Quest
Tour Accompanied by the Historic Center of Padua

Tour Accompanied by the Historic Center of Padua

NZ$69
per adult
Tour Accompanied by the Historic Center of Padua
Venetian dinner experience: a journey through traditions

Venetian dinner experience: a journey through traditions

NZ$166
per adult
Venetian dinner experience: a journey through traditions
Padua small group tour with Scrovegni Chapel entrance

Padua small group tour with Scrovegni Chapel entrance

NZ$117
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Padua small group tour with Scrovegni Chapel entrance
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Our pick of the best City Center Padova Hotel Deals

Hotel Casa del Pellegrino

Hotel Casa del Pellegrino

3 out of 5
Via Melchiorre Cesarotti 21 Padova PD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$150 per night from 15 July to 16 July
NZ$150
15 July - 16 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Padova. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent emplacement et très belles conditions. Très contents de votre séjour ! Merci"

Reviewed on 25 June 2026

Hotel Casa del Pellegrino
Hilton Garden Inn Padova City Centre

Hilton Garden Inn Padova City Centre

4 out of 5
Corso Milano 40 Padova PD
The price is NZ$298 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$298
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Padova. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua ...
9/10 Wonderful! (132 reviews)
"Breakfast was. It worth the cost! The hotel is convenient and located near historical center."

Reviewed on 15 June 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Padova City Centre
Donatello

Donatello

3 out of 5
Via del Santo, 102/104 Padova PD
The price is NZ$222 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$222
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Padova. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (339 reviews)
"Great service at the reception"

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Donatello
Hotel Igea

Hotel Igea

3 out of 5
Via Ospedale 87 Padova PD
The price is NZ$181 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$181
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Padova. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (328 reviews)
"This is a nice, clean hotel in a reasonable location."

Reviewed on 24 June 2026

Hotel Igea
Majestic Toscanelli

Majestic Toscanelli

4 out of 5
Via Dell'Arco 2 Padova PD
The price is NZ$273 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$273
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Padova. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (394 reviews)
"Great location and style. Clean and nicely appointed room."

Reviewed on 27 June 2026

Majestic Toscanelli
Hotel Plaza Venice

Hotel Plaza Venice

4 out of 5
Viale Stazione 36 Mestre VE
The price is NZ$233 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$233
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mestre. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"Excellent included breakfast, room and bathroom very spacious, bed very comfy."

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Hotel Plaza Venice
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Our guide on where to stay in City Center Padova

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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 Palazzo del Bò or Piazza delle Erbe 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 Museo Naturalistico di Villa Beatrice and Prato della Valle.

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