Padova Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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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 Piazza delle Erbe or Palazzo del Bò while you're exploring the area.

City Center Padova
Historic Centre showing shopping and signage

Historic Centre

4/5(5 area reviews)

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.

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
Padova Padua Prato Della Valle square with statues travel traveling holidays vacation town panorama in Italy

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 Montecarlo

Hotel Montecarlo

3 out of 5
Calle Specchieri 463 San Marco Venice VE
The price is NZ$202 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
NZ$202
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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! (1,292 reviews)
Excellent hotel, great location. Lovely interior.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$213 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
NZ$213
12 Mar - 13 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 Grand Canal ...
9/10 Wonderful! (655 reviews)
They staff upon check in were very helpful & gave lots of advice on navigating the boat time table & how to reach the centre of Venice. Rooms were spotless and the breakfast buffet was tasty & plentiful. Very comfortable bed & pillows.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo

4 out of 5
Piazza San Marco 1107 Venice VE
The price is NZ$244 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
NZ$244
11 Mar - 12 Mar
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,716 reviews)
We loved the view of the canal outside our window! Hotel room was very clean and beautifully decorated!

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
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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! (2,863 reviews)
It is close to everything

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Hu Venezia Camping in Town
Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre

Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre

Via Ca' Marcello 8L Mestre VE
Stay at this luxury 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! (797 reviews)
Great location near major train station

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre
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 Grand Canal are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (99 reviews)
Beautiful, clean, spacious, easy to walk to everywhere. Helpful concierge!

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Palazzo Dei Guardiani
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Popular places to visit

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

Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua

5/5(3 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 which includes interior views and heritage elements

University of Padova

4/5(6 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 showing religious aspects, heritage elements and a church or cathedral

Scrovegni Chapel

4.5/5(47 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 heritage elements, a church or cathedral and interior views

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 showing a bridge, a statue or sculpture and a river or creek

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 showing night scenes, heritage architecture and a city

Pedrocchi Cafe

5/5(2 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

Activities

Padova: Baptistery of the Cathedral & Museum of the Diocese

Padova: Baptistery of the Cathedral & Museum of the Diocese

NZ$30
per adult
Padova: Baptistery of the Cathedral & Museum of the Diocese
The canals of Vicenza

Audioguides to discover Veneto: Vicenza, Padua and Venice

NZ$8
per adult
Audioguides to discover Veneto: Vicenza, Padua and Venice
Venetian Dinner Experience A Journey Through Traditions

Euganean Hills Wine Tasting Tour With Private Transfer Included

NZ$148
per adult
Euganean Hills Wine Tasting Tour With Private Transfer Included
From Abano Montegrotto Tour to Arquà Petrarca medieval village

From Abano Montegrotto Tour to Arquà Petrarca medieval village

NZ$136
per adult
From Abano Montegrotto Tour to Arquà Petrarca medieval village
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
Self-guided Discovery Walk in Venice’s Centre: a labyrinth of art and history

Self-guided Discovery Walk in Venice’s Centre: a labyrinth of art and history

NZ$47
per traveller
Self-guided Discovery Walk in Venice’s Centre: a labyrinth of art and history
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Reviews of Padova

4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 11%
4 - Good
7
4 - Good 78%
3 - Okay
1
3 - Okay 11%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Apart the Scravegni Chapel a vist to St Anthony Cathedral is a must

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Padova was great to visit. BUt how can Expedia ask about places visited by listing the top attractions for Venice, not for Padua. A real weakness for Expedia.

4/5 - Good

Leon

It is a quaint little town. Cobble and brick pathways are just really beautiful. Food is nice too. If you wish to visit Scrovegni, BOOK in advance.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Can only comment on the apartment and location as we had a late check in only stayed one night and left early the next day to catch a river cruise.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Sweet local town with many great day trips in area especially to Lake Garda and Prosecco.

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