Padova Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Padova

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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.

City Center Padova
Historic Centre showing shopping and signage

Historic Centre

4.5/5(30 area reviews)

Unique features of Historic Centre include the historical sites and cafes. Make a stop by Piazza delle Erbe or Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua while you're exploring the area.

Historic Centre
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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
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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
Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova

Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova

3 out of 5
Isola Nova del Tronchetto 17, Venice, VE
The price is ฿4,895 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿4,895
฿5,646 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Piazzale Roma and Grand ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (354 reviews)
"Staff was so kind and helpful while I stayed there unexpectedly to recover from an injury."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova
Hotel Rialto

Hotel Rialto

4 out of 5
San Marco 5149 Ponte Di Rialto, Venice, VE
The price is ฿9,415 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿9,415
฿10,692 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
Hotel Rialto honest review
"The rooms are dated and carpet could use some cleaning. The bathrooms were OK and with good lighting. The staff was excellent. The breakfast was excellent. The location was excellent. Beware if you take a water taxi to the airport. Both the hotel and the driver told me they took credit cards. However, ..."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Hotel Rialto
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo

4 out of 5
Piazza San Marco 1107, Calle del Cavalletto, Venice, VE
The price is ฿7,865 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿7,865
฿8,989 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,669 reviews)
"Terrific location, staff were quite nice, buffet was a treat. Asked for 2 beds, was given 2 beds that were touching which was difficult. Bathroom very small and not great condition. However, the location is just amazing. Literally 10 seconds to the piazza."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre

Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre

Via Ca' Marcello 8L, Mestre, VE
Stay at this aparthotel in Mestre. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (736 reviews)
"Great stay, check in was great and informative, the room was clean, sheets were crisp. Overall we had a great stay, we felt welcome on our first step, all staff was great. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre
Hu Venezia Camping in Town

Hu Venezia Camping in Town

3 out of 5
Via Giuseppe De Marchi 7, Marghera, Mestre, VE
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly campsite in Mestre. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,669 reviews)
"Staff are friendly, the caravan rooms are comfortable and tidy as well as a pool and jacuzzi included which is generous. This place is amazing."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

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 Grand Canal are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
"Really enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable and clean. Check in was fast and efficient. Walking distance to most attractions. Close to restaurants."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Palazzo Dei Guardiani
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Padova

4.6
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 56%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Padova is wonderful. Glad we stayed here rather than in Venice.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Padova is a pleasing city - lovely architecture, great indoor market. Plenty to do. We visited here only because of the flooding in Venice - really glad we did - lots of good restaurants and reasonably priced.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Will be back.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice place

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Thoroughly enjoyed Padova - great mixture of Art and Architecture. Easy to navigate, with lovely side streets leading to lively Piazzas. Good was great, and all major shopping brands available alongside local crafts

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lovely town which much to see, calm and quiet compared to Venice which we did a day trip to. Good shopping and wonderful food markets