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 Palazzo del Bò or Piazza delle Erbe 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 Museo Naturalistico di Villa Beatrice and Prato della Valle.
Antico Panada
"The room that was advertised wasn't the room they gave me. It was very small and my luggage could barely fit. The room was very cold. I asked for heat and was told that they only have heat in September and October. It was 50 degrees and rainy. The breakfast was good. However, I don't plan staying ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
B&B HOTEL Venezia Laguna
"I'm really glad that I decided to stay in B&B hotel Venezia Laguna for my May 2026 trip. The hotel is very clean with nice breakfast, the breakfast area has great views and also has good Pizza for dinner. It's less than 5 min walk from Tronchetto (not Tronchetto Mercato) water bus station. It's in ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hotel Montecarlo
"Location was great. The apartment was spacious but could have used some sprucing up in the living room - an end table, pictures on the wall. Just felt bare but not a major deal. There was construction going on outside our annex and they started early in the morning. By early I mean 6 or 6:30 am."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hu Venezia Camping in Town
Palazzo Dei Guardiani
"Exceptionally clean and convenient to all transportation. The rooms were bright, comfortable and modern. Looking forward to returning to Venice and the Palazzo Guardiani"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
San Marco Palace
"We liked the proximity to everything."
Reviewed on 1 May 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Padua Magic Legends: Self-Guided Walking Quest
Audio Guided Tour in Padua Baptistery and Museum of the Diocese
Padova Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
Padova: Baptistery of the Cathedral & Museum of the Diocese
