City Center Padova Travel Guide

Padova

A courtyard with a building featuring arched walkways and a dome.
A historic church with multiple domes and bell towers.
An ornate church interior with wooden pews, a central altar, and elaborate frescoes on the walls and ceiling.
A large brick building with multiple domes and a statue of a horse.
A historic building with a courtyard, arches, and a dome.

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A large cathedral with multiple domes and spires, illuminated at night.

Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua

9.4/10 (612 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Padua small group tour with Scrovegni Chapel entrance

Padua small group tour with Scrovegni Chapel entrance

£52
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Padua small group tour with Scrovegni Chapel entrance
Padova Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

Padova Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

£6
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Padova Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
From Abano Montegrotto Tour to Arquà Petrarca medieval village

From Abano Montegrotto Tour to Arquà Petrarca medieval village

£84
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

£17
per adult
Audio Guided Tour in Padua Baptistery and Museum of the Diocese
Padua Magic Legends: Self-Guided Walking Quest

Padua Magic Legends: Self-Guided Walking Quest

£6
per adult
Padua Magic Legends: Self-Guided Walking Quest
Guided tour of Giotto's Scrovegni Chapel

Guided Tour of Giotto's Scrovegni Chapel

£32
per adult
Guided Tour of Giotto's Scrovegni Chapel
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Top hotels in City Center Padova

Hotel Casa del Pellegrino

Hotel Casa del Pellegrino

3 out of 5
Via Melchiorre Cesarotti 21 Padova PD
The price is £63 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£63
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Padova. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Safe, clean and great staff!"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Hotel Casa del Pellegrino
Hilton Garden Inn Padova City Centre

Hilton Garden Inn Padova City Centre

4 out of 5
Corso Milano 40 Padova PD
The price is £125 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
£125
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Padova. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua ...
9/10 Wonderful! (134 reviews)
"Staff were friendly and efficient at check-in. The room was large and well laid out. Appeared to be clean. Shower water pressure was good, and the temperature was constant. Parking was a little bit inconvenient but accessible, requiring a walk a few blocks down the road. I did not buy breakfast but ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Padova City Centre
Donatello

Donatello

3 out of 5
Via del Santo, 102/104 Padova PD
The price is £74 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£74
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Padova. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (341 reviews)
"Great service at the reception"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Donatello
Hotel Igea

Hotel Igea

3 out of 5
Via Ospedale 87 Padova PD
The price is £70 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
£70
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Padova. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (329 reviews)
"This is a nice, clean hotel in a reasonable location."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026

Hotel Igea
Majestic Toscanelli

Majestic Toscanelli

4 out of 5
Via Dell'Arco 2 Padova PD
The price is £115 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
£115
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Padova. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (397 reviews)
"Staff were very helpful and courteous. Place was clean and everything was well organized"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Majestic Toscanelli
Hotel Plaza Venice

Hotel Plaza Venice

4 out of 5
Viale Stazione 36 Mestre VE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £75 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
£75
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mestre. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,021 reviews)
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Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Hotel Plaza Venice
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Where to stay in City Center Padova

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A canal with statues, a bridge, and a building with domes.

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.

An aerial view of a historic city with a central roundabout, dense urban buildings, and a prominent church with a dome.

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.

A stone bridge over a canal with statues on pillars, surrounded by buildings and trees.

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.

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