Padova Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A canal with statues, a bridge, and illuminated buildings at dusk.
A historic building with a red facade and multiple arches.
A historic bridge over a canal, a statue, and classical buildings with warm lighting at dusk.
A historic building with a dome and arches, surrounded by a plaza with shops and a clock tower.
A historic building with a central courtyard, arched walkways, and a statue.

Our guide on where to stay in Padova

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A courtyard with a building featuring arched walkways and a dome.

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.

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 MUSME 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.

Antico Panada

Antico Panada

3 out of 5
Calle degli Specchieri 646 Venice VE
The price is NZ$258 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$258
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Antico Panada
Hotel Plaza Venice

Hotel Plaza Venice

4 out of 5
Viale Stazione 36 Mestre VE
The price is NZ$351 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$351
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (1,012 reviews)
"Nice rooms. Located very close to the Trian station and why I booked this location. However, the location of the hotel is in a run down area of the city. Lots of homeless. Dirty streets. Didn't feel too safe at night walking around. There is a Chinese restaurant nearby that was fantastic. I would ..."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Hotel Plaza Venice
B&B HOTEL Venezia Laguna

B&B HOTEL Venezia Laguna

3 out of 5
Isola Nova del Tronchetto 16 Venice VE
The price is NZ$342 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$342
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Piazzale Roma and Rialto Bridge are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (642 reviews)
"The room and the property were very clean. People were very nice! Reasonably priced for Venice. WiFi was good. There is no gym. The room did have a safe but was not bolted to anything. Could just pick it up and walk away with it. At night, the hotel’s grounds are lit up like a prison. So no dark ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

B&B HOTEL Venezia Laguna
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Semi-detached house with garden in a quiet area of ​​Padua

Semi-detached house with garden in a quiet area of ​​Padua

Padova Veneto
Stay at this holiday home in Padova. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua and Villa Molin are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (71 reviews)
"Perfekt"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Semi-detached house with garden in a quiet area of ​​Padua
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 ...
Hu Venezia Camping in Town
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 Rialto Bridge are located ...
Palazzo Dei Guardiani
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Stay near popular Padova attractions

An ornate theater with a golden ceiling, red curtains, and rows of seats.

University of Padova

8.8/10 (625 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.
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Activities

City Sightseeing Padova Hop On Hop Off Tour 24h

City Sightseeing Padova Hop On Hop Off Tour 24h

NZ$29
per adult
City Sightseeing Padova Hop On Hop Off Tour 24h
Tour Accompanied by the Historic Center of Padua

Tour Accompanied by the Historic Center of Padua

NZ$68
per adult
Tour Accompanied by the Historic Center of Padua
The canals of Vicenza

Audio Guided Tour of Veneto : Verona, Vicenza, Padua and Venice

NZ$8
per adult
Audio Guided Tour of Veneto : Verona, Vicenza, Padua and Venice
Venetian dinner experience: a journey through traditions

Venetian dinner experience: a journey through traditions

NZ$164
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
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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Cities near Padova

A courtyard with outdoor seating, columns, and a building with a tiled roof.

Abano Terme

A sunset over a cityscape with a prominent church tower silhouetted against a vibrant sky.

Legnaro

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