Padova Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Padova
Our guide on where to stay in Padova
City Center Padova
Unique features of City Center Padova include the historical sites and cafes. Make a stop by Piazza del Duomo or Piazza dei Signori while you're exploring the area.
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.
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.
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.
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
"Lovely hotel, just round the back of St Marks Square and overlooking a gondolier embarkation point. Convenient for sightseeing and shops. Breakfast was good, staff were friendly and helpful and the room was nicely equipped and clean."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Antico Panada
"No aircondition , good not hot during our vacation."
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
B&B HOTEL Venezia Laguna
"We stayed here two nights after our cruise which was the perfect location if you are sailing to or from the Marghera port. Staff were absolutely delightful and helpful, hotel was clean and the restaurant had delicious food and a great breakfast. The proximity to the people mover tram puts you in ..."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Hu Venezia Camping in Town
"Shower smelt of must and mold? The room did have a few bugs but that’s to be expected due to the wooded area. Screens on the windows would have resolved this issue. The restaurant is convenient and not bad, however they would not serve us the bread included in the sitting fee, when they would serve ..."
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Palazzo Dei Guardiani
"Extremely helpful staff. Renee is very helpful and friendly. Property is clean and spacious. Highly recommend!"
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
TORRE DELL'OROLOGIO SIGNATURE RESIDENCE
"The staff were more than helpful and very friendly! Breakfast was great and the accommodations was a full apartment would be great for a longer stay."
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Popular places to visit
Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua
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.
University of Padova
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.
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.
Scrovegni Chapel
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.
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.
Pedrocchi Cafe
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.
Activities
City Sightseeing Padua Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Padova: Baptistery of the Cathedral & Museum of the Diocese
Audio Guided Tour of Veneto : Verona, Vicenza, Padua and Venice
Tour Accompanied by the Historic Center of Padua
Venetian dinner experience: a journey through traditions
Padua small group tour with Scrovegni Chapel entrance
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- Visit Piove di Sacco
- Visit Sant'Angelo di Piove di Sacco
- Visit Abano Terme
- Visit Peraga
- Visit San Giacomo
- Visit Bertipaglia
- Visit Mestrino
- Visit Guizze
- Visit Saccolongo
- Visit Pianiga
- Visit Piazzola sul Brenta
- Visit Guizza
- Visit Camin
- Visit Saonara
- Visit Vigonza
- Visit Tencarola
- Visit Stra
- Visit Teolo
- Visit Montegaldella
- Visit Feriole
- Visit Dolo
- Visit Montegalda
- Visit Tremignon
- Visit Fiesso d'Artico
- Visit Province of Padova
- Visit Arcella
- Zuckermann Palace
- Santa Sofia
- San Giacomo Holidays
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- Prato della Valle
- Hospital of Padova
- Padua Botanical Garden
- Padovanelle Ippodromo VS Breda
- Loggia and Odeo Cornaro
- Padua Cathedral
- Musme
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- Stadio Euganeo
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- University of Padova
- Oratory of San Giorgio
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