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A gem in the heart of the city

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Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Dining
TV, books
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4969 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A gem in the heart of the city

Quiet and elegant apartment completely renovated, on the 2nd floor of an ancient building in the historic center of the city; a few steps from Palazzo Bo, from the squares and a few hundred meters from the Basilica of Sant'Antonio, Prato della Valle and the hospital. Served by trams and numerous bus lines, it can be reached in a few minutes from the train station.

The apartment consists of: living / dining room; double bedroom (double bed); study with sofa bed (100x200) lockable by 2 sliding doors; living room with opening armchair, convertible into comfortable bed; kitchen / laundry / utility room; wardrobe (bedroom closets); 2 bathrooms: one with shower, another with shower and bathtub.

The apartment is in the center, ideal for reaching the university, the hospital, all the monuments and places of interest in the city in a few steps, such as the Basilica of Sant'Antonio, the squares, the Cathedral, Prato della Valle .

The apartment is the ideal solution for 4 guests (2 couples, 1 couple with children) but also for a group of 5 friends, with the possibility of adding a comfortable single bed in the living room.

Property manager

giacomo

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 969 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT028060B4B4CMJ23Y

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

gem Heart City Padova
A gem in the Heart of the City Padova
A gem in the Heart of the City Private vacation home
A gem in the Heart of the City Private vacation home Padova

About the area

Located in Padova, this holiday home is in the city centre. Palazzo Zabarella and MUSME are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua and Palazzo del Bò. Museo Naturalistico di Villa Beatrice and La Specola Observatory are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Padova, Veneto

What's nearby

  • University of Padova - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Padua Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hospital of Padova - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Scrovegni Chapel - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Padova Station - 17 min walk
  • Marco Polo Airport (VCE) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Osteria Fradei Kempes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Carlotta - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Soul Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Al Canton Bar Tabaccheria di Galante Matteo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Kai Padova - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A gem in the heart of the city pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at A gem in the heart of the city?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is A gem in the heart of the city located?

Located in City Center Padova, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Palazzo Zabarella and Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua. University of Padova and MUSME are just steps away. Padova Station is 17 minutes by foot and Padova (QPA-Padova Train Station) is 18 minutes.

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A gem in the heart of the city Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Enjoyable.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexei

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful apartment in a perfect location

We had an excellent time in this lovely, centrally located apartment. It is clean and comfortable, in a safe neighborhood. The hosts are very friendly and helpful -- Francesca met us and explained everything when we arrived. We would definitely stay here again upon returning to Padua!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great central location. Wonderful accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful apartment

Wonderful apartment in perfect location. Very helpful host. Would stay here again if we return to Padova.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina Daniello D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

The location was perfect. It was clean and quiet, just as described. Loved it, and would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Padova perfect stay

Great explanations on arrival; no questions left to ask. Perfect location, very comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mario S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top location in the centre of Padova

We can just highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and wonderful host!

It was a lovely apartment in a great location; easy walking distance to all the major sights. Hosts were very helpful and accommodating. Giacomo picked me up from the train station and drove me to the apartment, and I was able to check in right away! I very much enjoyed my stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Björn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect apartment

We enjoyed our stay at Giacomo's apartment very much. Perfect location in central Padova, yet still very quiet with everything needed for a comfortable stay. Recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Neighborhood in the Historic Center

My husband, son and i had an enjoyable time in Padua and Lorenza’s place was a quiet “casa” to come home to at the end of each the day. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well-equipped with plates, glasses, and cutlery.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elfi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All you need

Beautifully and thougtfully equipped apartment, ideal for journeys to nearby cities - and for walks in Padova.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our stay

Stayed 2 nights with friends. Clean well equipped apartment. Walking distance to train station. Host was super easy to communicate with. Even met us at train station making check in a breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andreas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Apartment in perfect location

Our host picked us up at the train station, which we found very generous and comfortable. He gave us some good advice on food and directions and was very helpful in general and a nice guy anyways. The apartment is spacious, well equipped and in the center of Padova. I can really recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apartment in a great location.

This apartment is splendidly furnished and well organized. It is the most aesthetically pleasing VRBO in its price range that I have experienced so far. The host picked me up from the train station and was friendly and responsive to any questions or requests. The accommodation is close to the centre of Padova. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony A.

Gracious hosts, comfortable and beautiful apartment in a perfect location.

We feel very fortunate to have found this wonderful apartment. We appreciated that Giacomo picked us up at the train station and that he and his Mom personally made sure that all of our needs were met before they left us to enjoy our 10 days in Padova. Giacomo very responsive by text to any questions we had later on. The apartment is spacious, immaculate, and beautifully updated. It was extremely well stocked including fresh fruit, juices, milk, water, and yogurt in the refrigerator as well as dry and canned foods in the cabinet. The location is central and within walking distance to all of the sites of Padova. We highly recommend this apartment and plan to stay here again on our next visit. March 15, 2018 Anthony and Sally Scarborough, Maine, USA
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gianfranco L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ottima

Ottima location come posizione come pulizia e accessoriatissima. Ci siamo trovati benissimo. Consigliata per un piacevole soggiorno a Padova
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Padua, eine Stadt zum Verlieben!

Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Die Wohnung liegt sehr zentral und alles ist fußläufig gut zu erreichen.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful host

We really enjoyed our stay in Padova. Our host was generous enough to offer us a ride from the train and offer nice recommendations all around the city. The place itself was nice, clean, and in a central location. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

harold g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect apartment in an ideal location.

This immaculate and comfortable apartment was the perfect place for a relaxing week in lovely Padua. Giacomo met us at the train station and provided great suggestions for dining. My wife and I loved the central location with easy access to restaurants, supermarket, and two outstanding bakeries. The situation of the apartment at the rear of its building made for peaceful sleeping. The apartment was equipped with everything we could need. One suggestion: with climate change in progress the building owner should consider activating the air conditioning earlier in the season than in year's past; however, with a fan on we slept comfortably. Overall this apartment was a wonderful part of our great experience in Padua.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margarita A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bonita y acogedora

La situación es perfecta , al entrar se siente uno como al llegar a casa ,está bien equipada ,muy bien decorada y es cómoda para vivirla .Giacomo nos recibió cálidamente y nos dio toda la información que pedimos. Sin duda una casa para disfrutarla junto a esa magnífica ciudad a la que volveremos seguro al menos durante cuatro años 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dante L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Appartamento perfetto

Ci siamo incontrati con una coppia di amici che doveva sbrigare alcune cose al centro di Padova e grazie alla posizione strategica ed alla comodità dell'appartamento siamo riusciti anche avere tanto tempo da passare insieme e sebtirci in vacanza.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christian H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

schöne Wohnung im Herzen Paduas

Die wohnung liegt super zentral in der Altstadt von Padua. Ganz in der Nähe ist ein Bäcker, gegenüber ein kleiner Supermarkt. Zu den historischen Markthallen geht man zu Fuß in 5 Minuten. Wer Padua erkunden will, ist in dieser schönen, geräumigen Wohnung gut aufgehoben.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

LL F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Clean, well equipped and plenty of space.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Francesca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Appartamento bellissimo in pieno centro

È la seconda volta che prenotiamo questo bellissimo e confortevole appartamento nel cuore di Padova, tutti i servizi e le principali piazze a pochi passi. Ottima accoglienza e cortesia del padrone di casa. Casa dotata di tutti i confort, impeccabile. Ci torneremo ancora. Stra consigliato 5 stelle!!

10/10 Excellent

Tzen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent 2 days break in Padua

Flat was very clean, comfortable and came full with amenities .Wished we could stay longer in Padua as a result. Landlord was very helpful, even making an extra effort to fetch us, party of 4 from the train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019