Padova

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view on Loggia Amulea in prato della valle square in padua city in italy
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Where to stay in Padova

City Center Padova featuring heritage architecture and a garden

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.

City Center Padova
Historic Centre featuring shopping and signage

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.

Historic Centre
Aerial shot Prato della Valle. Padua, Veneto, Italy.

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
Hotel Montecarlo

Hotel Montecarlo

3 out of 5
Calle Specchieri 463 San Marco Venice VE
The price is HK$847 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
HK$847
HK$976 total
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,283 reviews)
great location near San Marco Square....best staff ever

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Hotel Montecarlo
Hotel Rialto

Hotel Rialto

4 out of 5
San Marco 5149 Ponte Di Rialto Venice VE
The price is HK$876 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
HK$876
HK$1,021 total
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Can’t not be any better i had to say so nice.- I”ll go back so nice

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Hotel Rialto
Palazzo Veneziano

Palazzo Veneziano

4.5 out of 5
Fondamenta delle Zattere 1413 Venice VE
Stay at this luxury hotel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,147 reviews)
Great hotel and excellent staff..

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

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OFFICINE CAVOUR Casa dei Leoni

OFFICINE CAVOUR Casa dei Leoni

Via Gorizia 12 Padova PD
Stay at this apartment in Padova. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Museo del Risorgimento e Dell' ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Great location
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

OFFICINE CAVOUR Casa dei Leoni
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (789 reviews)
Really nice place to stay. Near the main train station of Venice. Easy to go to the island from there

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,743 reviews)
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

Hu Venezia Camping in Town
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Popular places to visit

Basilica di Sant\'Antonio da Padova showing night scenes, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

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.

Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua
Scrovegni Chapel showing interior views, religious elements and heritage elements

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.

Scrovegni Chapel
Palazzo del Bò featuring heritage elements and interior views

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.

University of Padova
Padua Cathedral which includes heritage elements, interior views and a church or cathedral

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.

Padua Cathedral
Pedrocchi Cafe showing a city, heritage architecture and night scenes

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.

Pedrocchi Cafe
Prato della Valle showing a bridge, night scenes and a statue or sculpture

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.

Prato della Valle

Things to do

Padova: Baptistery of the Cathedral & Museum of the Diocese

Padova: Baptistery of the Cathedral & Museum of the Diocese

HK$109
per adult
Padova: Baptistery of the Cathedral & Museum of the Diocese
From Abano Montegrotto Tour to Arquà Petrarca medieval village

From Abano Montegrotto Tour to Arquà Petrarca medieval village

HK$624
per adult
From Abano Montegrotto Tour to Arquà Petrarca medieval village
Audio Guided Tour in Padua Baptistery and Museum of the Diocese

Audio Guided Tour in Padua Baptistery and Museum of the Diocese

HK$109
per adult
Audio Guided Tour in Padua Baptistery and Museum of the Diocese
Small Group Tour to the Walled City of Monselice

Tour to the Walled City of Monselice DA Abano and Montegrotto Terme

HK$859
per adult
Tour to the Walled City of Monselice DA Abano and Montegrotto Terme
Walk through the city as a Local

Padova Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

HK$63
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Padova Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
Padua small group tour with Scrovegni Chapel entrance

Padua small group tour with Scrovegni Chapel entrance

HK$497
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Padua small group tour with Scrovegni Chapel entrance
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Reviews of Padova

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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

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