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 Clock Tower 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
Awesome front desk staff, great room and service. Hotel is right. Ext to Rialto bridge!
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Great location
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
B&B HOTEL Venezia Laguna
Very basic standards, good breakfast but too far from the heart of Venice
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
OFFICINE CAVOUR Casa dei Leoni
The apartment was very well located. It was spacious. It has an open floor plan, so it is not possible to shut off the bedroom from the kitchen, dining and living area. The kitchen was very well appointed, except for no dish towels. We cooked a couple of meals from fresh ingredients found at the ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre
Great hotel. Easy access to Venice if you don’t want to haul your luggage once in Venice. Clean hotel. Great front desk staff. Easy walk to train station on flat even surface if you are rolling luggage. Stayed here twice…at the beginning of my trip to the Dolomites and again upon my return for my ...
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hu Venezia Camping in Town
For the price it was a great place to stay. Lots of room, very clean, parking on site, staff was helpful. My only complaint was the rooms were really cold. We stayed in January and it was freezing in our room. We did not notify the front desk so not sure if anything could have been done to correct ...
Reviewed on 15 Jan 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.
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
From Abano Montegrotto Tour to Arquà Petrarca medieval village
Padua Magic Legends: Self-Guided Walking Quest
Self-guided Discovery Walk in Venice’s Centre: a labyrinth of art and history
