Padova Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Padova
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 Museo Naturalistico di Villa Beatrice and Prato della Valle.
B&B HOTEL Venezia Laguna
"This hotel was incredible for a 3 night/4 day stay in Venice as a couple in our late 20s. It is super easy to get to anywhere in Venice via the People Mover or the Vaparetto water bus, both just minutes walking from the hotel. Even though we visited in May, it was incredibly hot outside and having ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
"Our one night visit was incredible. Staff were great and breakfast was delicious. Shared water taxi doesnt bring you here but private taxi does do pick up and drop off. Front desk arranged our outbound taxi to st lucia train station and i recommend letting them do that very highly."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hotel Plaza Venice
"Convenient to the train station we did see some bugs in our room and the room did not get very cool. Other than that. It was a mediocre hotel."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hu Venezia Camping in Town
Palazzo Dei Guardiani
"Exceptionally clean and convenient to all transportation. The rooms were bright, comfortable and modern. Looking forward to returning to Venice and the Palazzo Guardiani"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
TORRE DELL'OROLOGIO SIGNATURE RESIDENCE
"The location is excellent, we walked everywhere and nighttime near San marco is a pleasure because the crowds are gone. The accommodations are very comfortable and it’s a quaint 2 bedroom unit. We enjoyed our stay."
Reviewed on 28 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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Padova: Baptistery of the Cathedral & Museum of the Diocese
Audio Guided Tour in Padua Baptistery and Museum of the Diocese
Padua Magic Legends: Self-Guided Walking Quest
Full-Day Padua to Venice Burchiello Brenta Riviera Boat Cruise
