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 dei Signori or Palazzo della Ragione 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.
Antico Panada
"The cleaning staff were great, the room seemed quite clean. Breakfast staff were overly busy and somewhat rude at times but for the most part fine. The receptionist Max was knowledgeable. The breakfast was fine and plentiful to get you started on your day. The room A/C didn’t work, nor the bathroom ..."
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
B&B HOTEL Venezia Laguna
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Reviewed on 3 June 2026
Hotel Montecarlo
"Perfect location for the popular sites tucked away on a street short walking distance from the Rialto bridge and St Marks square. The hotel is decorated in a traditional Venetian style but with a modern touch. The reception staff are available 24 hours and are very friendly. The room was very comfortable ..."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Hu Venezia Camping in Town
"Definitely get your money's worth, the pool was lovely. Shuttle was definitely useful."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Palazzo Dei Guardiani
"This was a last minute trip from our holiday in Rome. First time ever in Italy, 1st time in Venice. The property was clean and room was amazing. COLD AC!! The staff was extremely helpful and available via WhatsApp communication. Beautiful experience and would recommend! 100/10"
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
TORRE DELL'OROLOGIO SIGNATURE RESIDENCE
"Excellent! My daughter left her Gucci wallet on a private water Taxi and the front desk folks started to work towards retrieving it and we were able to get it the next day thanks to their help"
Reviewed on 31 May 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
Venetian dinner experience: a journey through traditions
Padua small group tour with Scrovegni Chapel entrance
Audio Guided Tour in Padua Baptistery and Museum of the Diocese
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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
- City Center Padova Holidays
- Padova Holidays
- Prato della Valle
- Hospital of Padova
- Padua Botanical Garden
- Padovanelle Ippodromo VS Breda
- Loggia and Odeo Cornaro
- Padua Cathedral
- Musme
- Masera di Padova Holidays
- Stadio Euganeo
- Province of Padova Holidays
- University of Padova
- Oratory of San Giorgio
- Peraga Holidays
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