Historic Centre Travel Guide
Padova
Visit Historic Centre
Popular places to visit
Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua
Learn about the local history of Padova with a stop at Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua. While you're in the area, find time to visit its stunning cathedral.
University of Padova
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Padova during your trip to Padova. While you're in the area, find time to visit its stunning cathedral.
Scrovegni Chapel
Learn about the local history of Padova with a stop at Scrovegni Chapel. While you're in the area, find time to visit its stunning 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.
Prato della Valle
You can learn about the history of Padova with a trip to Prato della Valle. While you're in the area, find time to visit its stunning cathedral.
Pedrocchi Cafe
Learn about the local history of Padova when you spend time at Pedrocchi Cafe. While you're in the area, find time to visit its stunning cathedral.
Top hotels in Historic Centre
Hotel Casa del Pellegrino
Cristina on reception was super nice and very welcoming!
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Donatello
Location v good. Front of house good. Comfy bed Bathroom needs updating abd slight smell.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Padova City Centre
Everything is great except the wifi. The rooms are spacious, well equipped and well maintained. Service is very good. Breakfast had a lot of options. And the location is also very convenient. The only complain is about the absolutely terrible wifi. When you pay this much and stay at a Hilton, you ...
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Hotel Igea
Room was neat and tidy. Except for the floral scent in the pillow ( made my allergies act up) everything was great.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Le Camp Suite & SPA
Lighting is strange. Amenities were not that good. Housekeeper threw away a box FULL of medical devices that I needed and then denied it. That wasn’t good. Coffee maker was not clean. Towels were thin. But great location. Large room. Nice owners with cute dogs… breakfast was OK and we never used ...
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Majestic Toscanelli
Very kind personels ☺️
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Centre
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.
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 Prato della Valle and Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua.
