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 historical sites and cafes. Make a stop by Clock Tower or Piazza dei Signori while you're exploring the area.

City Center Padova
Historic Centre featuring signage and shopping

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 Rialto

Hotel Rialto

4 out of 5
San Marco 5149 Ponte Di Rialto Venice VE
The price is S$165 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
S$165
25 Feb - 26 Feb
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! (1,006 reviews)
The room was in very good condition and felt 100% Venetian. The bed was comfortable, linens better than acceptable, bathroom amenities on par with a four-star, and very reasonable prices in the minibar. Our view from the Rialto view room was the reason we sat looking out the window while we settled ...

Reviewed on 17 Feb, 2026

Hotel Rialto
Hotel Montecarlo

Hotel Montecarlo

3 out of 5
Calle Specchieri 463 San Marco Venice VE
The price is S$170 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
S$170
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,285 reviews)
Fabulous, helpful staff. Spotless and updated room with elegant linens. Room service was superb. Excellent recommendations for meals water taxis and events in town.

Reviewed on 18 Feb, 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 S$150 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
S$150
1 Mar - 2 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 St. Mark's ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (641 reviews)
Excellent staff. Our room is great , spacious and very clean. Enjoyed the breakfast buffet. Definitely will come back.

Reviewed on 9 Feb, 2026

Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova
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Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre

Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre

Via Ca' Marcello 8L Mestre VE
Stay at this 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! (792 reviews)
Really nice place to stay. Near the main train station of Venice. Easy to go to the island from there

Reviewed on 18 Jan, 2026

Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,745 reviews)
For the price it was a great place to stay. Lots of room, very clean, parking on site, staff was helpful. My only complaint was the rooms were really cold. We stayed in January and it was freezing in our room. We did not notify the front desk so not sure if anything could have been done to correct ...

Reviewed on 15 Jan, 2026

Hu Venezia Camping in Town
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 St. Mark's Square are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)
The apartment was very cozy and beautifully decorated waking up to a view of the canal was magical. It had all the comforts of home. The staff were all welcoming and helpful. Renee was so lovely and such a big help with finding places to eat and visit. We wish we could have stayed longer, and look ...

Reviewed on 19 Jan, 2026

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Popular places to visit

Basilica di Sant\'Antonio da Padova which includes night scenes, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua

4.5/5(27 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.

Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua
Palazzo del Bò which includes interior views and heritage elements

University of Padova

4.5/5(43 reviews)

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
Scrovegni Chapel featuring interior views, a church or cathedral and art

Scrovegni Chapel

4.5/5(229 reviews)

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
Padua Cathedral which includes interior views, heritage elements 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 featuring a statue or sculpture, night scenes and a bridge

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 night scenes, heritage architecture and a city

Pedrocchi Cafe

4/5(11 reviews)

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

S$23
per adult
Padova: Baptistery of the Cathedral & Museum of the Diocese
Walk through the city as a Local

Padova Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

S$11
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Padova Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
Self-guided Discovery Walk in Venice’s Centre: a labyrinth of art and history

Self-guided Discovery Walk in Venice’s Centre: a labyrinth of art and history

S$36
per traveller
Self-guided Discovery Walk in Venice’s Centre: a labyrinth of art and history
From Abano Montegrotto Tour to Arquà Petrarca medieval village

From Abano Montegrotto Tour to Arquà Petrarca medieval village

S$104
per adult
From Abano Montegrotto Tour to Arquà Petrarca medieval village
Italian Pizza Cooking Class with Chef Francesco in Padova

Italian Pizza Cooking Class with Chef Francesco in Padova

S$120
per adult
Italian Pizza Cooking Class with Chef Francesco in Padova
Private Gnocchi Cooking Class with Professional Chef in Padova

Private Gnocchi Cooking Class with Professional Chef in Padova

S$120
per adult
Private Gnocchi Cooking Class with Professional Chef in Padova
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Reviews of Padova

4.6
Top destination
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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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