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 Padova Hop On Hop Off Tour 24h

City Sightseeing Padova Hop On Hop Off Tour 24h

NZ$30
per adult
City Sightseeing Padova Hop On Hop Off Tour 24h
Audio Guided Tour in Padua Baptistery and Museum of the Diocese

Audio Guided Tour in Padua Baptistery and Museum of the Diocese

NZ$39
per adult
Audio Guided Tour in Padua Baptistery and Museum of the Diocese
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
Market to Osteria Aperitivo Market Tour and 10 Tasters and Wine.

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

NZ$122
per adult
Padua Food Tour Market to Osteria, 10+ Tasters, Wine, Local Guide
Venetian dinner experience: a journey through traditions

Venetian dinner experience: a journey through traditions

NZ$165
per adult
Venetian dinner experience: a journey through traditions
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
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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
The price is NZ$128 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
NZ$128
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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 ...
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$288 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
NZ$288
21 Aug - 22 Aug
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! (141 reviews)
"Very good Hilton brand !!"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Padova City Centre
Donatello

Donatello

3 out of 5
Via del Santo, 102/104 Padova PD
The price is NZ$160 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$160
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (346 reviews)
"Check staff was super helpful at checkin, leaving our bags early and giving us suggestions about the trip to venice. Great location (I've stayed before). The only thing preventing me from getting 5 star rating is that the shower is unnecessarily small (quarter round), considering that there's unused ..."

Reviewed on 28 July 2026

Donatello
Hotel Igea

Hotel Igea

3 out of 5
Via Ospedale 87 Padova PD
The price is NZ$172 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
NZ$172
15 Aug - 16 Aug
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! (336 reviews)
"The rooms were clean, staff was friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Hotel Igea
Majestic Toscanelli

Majestic Toscanelli

4 out of 5
Via Dell'Arco 2 Padova PD
The price is NZ$266 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$266
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (397 reviews)
"Staff were very helpful and courteous. Place was clean and everything was well organized"

Reviewed on 8 July 2026

Majestic Toscanelli
Hotel Plaza Venice

Hotel Plaza Venice

4 out of 5
Viale Stazione 36 Mestre VE
The price is NZ$175 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$175
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (1,023 reviews)
"Lovely room, gorgeous breakfast perfect for the train station"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 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 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 Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua.

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