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 Piazza delle Erbe or Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua 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 Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua.
Hotel Rialto
Room was cleaned daily, spotless and updated for an older building, bed was comfortable and view of the canal out the window was special. Check in was pleasant, porter to take luggage to our room, elevator for the higher floors was convenient, restaurant and bar on site served excellent food.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Hotel Antico Doge
Great location, very clean room and helpful staff
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Yes the room was clean and the staff was very courteous
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre
Clean room, friendly staff, perfect location
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Hu Venezia Camping in Town
Perfect place if you are use to rving, we stay in the cabins and they are small but perfect.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
San Marco Palace
Excellent location for all the attraction and restaurants.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
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.
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.
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.
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
From Abano Montegrotto Tour to Arquà Petrarca medieval village
Self-guided Discovery Walk in Venice’s Centre: a labyrinth of art and history
