Padova

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Padua Prato Della Valle square with statues travel traveling holidays vacation town panorama at night in Padova, Italy
Padua Prato Della Valle square with statues travel traveling holidays vacation town panorama at night in Padova, Italy
view on Loggia Amulea in prato della valle square in padua city in italy
Padua. Panoramic cityscape image of Padua, Italy with Prato della Valle square during sunset.
historic buildings at the old town of Padua - Padova 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 historic sites and cafes. Make a stop by Piazza delle Erbe or Palazzo del Bò while you're exploring the area.

City Center Padova
Historic Centre which includes signage and shopping

Historic Centre

4.5/5(53 area reviews)

Unique features of Historic Centre include the historic sites and cafes. Make a stop by Palazzo del Bò or Piazza delle Erbe while you're exploring the area.

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

Arcella

5/5(1 area review)

Though Arcella might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palazzo di Giustizia di Padova and Scrovegni Chapel.

Arcella
Padova Padua Prato Della Valle square with statues travel traveling holidays vacation town panorama in Italy

Guizza

Guizza might not have many top sights, but Prato della Valle and Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Guizza
Hotel Montecarlo

Hotel Montecarlo

3 out of 5
Calle Specchieri 463 San Marco Venice VE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$102 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$120 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,292 reviews)
Excellent hotel, great location. Lovely interior.

Reviewed on Mar 9, 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
$116 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
$136 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Piazzale Roma and Grand ...
9/10 Wonderful! (655 reviews)
They staff upon check in were very helpful & gave lots of advice on navigating the boat time table & how to reach the centre of Venice. Rooms were spotless and the breakfast buffet was tasty & plentiful. Very comfortable bed & pillows.

Reviewed on Mar 1, 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
$121 nightly
The price is $144 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$144 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,716 reviews)
We loved the view of the canal outside our window! Hotel room was very clean and beautifully decorated!

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hu Venezia Camping in Town

Hu Venezia Camping in Town

3 out of 5
Via Giuseppe De Marchi 7 Mestre VE
Book a stay at this family-friendly campground in Mestre. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,863 reviews)
It is close to everything

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Hu Venezia Camping in Town
Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre

Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre

Via Ca' Marcello 8L Mestre VE
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Mestre. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (797 reviews)
Great location near major train station

Reviewed on Mar 8, 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 WiFi, 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 Mar 2, 2026

Palazzo Dei Guardiani
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Padova

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 47%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 43%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 11%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Ricardo

The Auto Moto d´Epoca Show is one of biggest in Europe and impossible to miss if you have any interests about cars and motorcycles.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We got tickets to Scrovegni Chapel and it was amazing. We loved Giotto’s frescoes

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Padova is excellent, great food, history, art, cafes, charming North Italy cultural experience.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

People were nice and helpful. Felt safe

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

40 min drive to Venice

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Must to visit. Reliquaries at Basilica San Antonio awesome feeling. Tomb of St Luke the apostle in St Giustina Basilica and the prato plaza awesome. Scrogveni by Giotto must not be missed. Love the place, felt safe.

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