Padova

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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 dei Signori or Piazza delle Erbe while you're exploring the area.

City Center Padova
Historic Centre featuring 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
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$791 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
HK$791
HK$934 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,289 reviews)
Lovely spot at a great price. Bella in the morning might wake some but minimal noise otherwise despite being central. Room was quite hot and AC didn’t work well or wasn’t turned on yet (March) but opening the window made it manageable. Breakfast isn’t worth the cost but is fine. Excellent staff and ...

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Hotel Montecarlo
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 HK$907 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
HK$907
HK$1,061 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Piazzale Roma and Grand Canal ...
9/10 Wonderful! (656 reviews)
Tania and Francesca were amazing, they helped me call my hotel at Zurich. One of the best hotels I have stayed! The room was nice! The breakfast was amazing!

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo

4 out of 5
Piazza San Marco 1107 Venice VE
The price is HK$936 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
HK$936
HK$1,111 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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! (1,708 reviews)
Had an amazing time, hotel was perfect, location was amazing and Venice is stunning

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
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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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,863 reviews)
It is close to everything

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Hu Venezia Camping in Town
Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre

Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre

Via Ca' Marcello 8L Mestre VE
Stay at this luxury 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! (798 reviews)
Great location near major train station

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre
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! (99 reviews)
Beautiful, clean, spacious, easy to walk to everywhere. Helpful concierge!

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Palazzo Dei Guardiani
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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
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
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

Things to do

Padova: Baptistery of the Cathedral & Museum of the Diocese

Padova: Baptistery of the Cathedral & Museum of the Diocese

HK$138
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$636
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$111
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$875
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$64
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Padova Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
Padua Magic Legends: Self-Guided Walking Quest

Padua Magic Legends: Self-Guided Walking Quest

HK$74
per adult
Padua Magic Legends: Self-Guided Walking Quest
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Reviews of Padova

4.6
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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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

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