🇮🇹 Padova, Italy
Canton dell'Orto
📍 21, Via Donatello, Padova, 35123
Your stay — Canton dell'Orto
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Abbazia di Santa Giustina (112 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Scoletta del Santo (605 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Oratorio di San Giorgio (617 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Cappella di San Giacomo (Altichiero) (659 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Orto Botanico 1545 — 266 m · ~3 min walk
Museo Botanico — 425 m · ~5 min walk
Teatro Ruzante — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Parco Giorgio Perlasca — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 935 m · ~12 min walk
Farmacia Santa Giustina — 535 m · ~7 min walk
Dojo Snack — 820 m · ~10 min walk
Autostazione di Padova — 2.9 km · ~36 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
You can exchange currency at banks, post offices, or currency exchange offices (Cambio) in the city centre, but be aware that airport and tourist bureaux often offer poor exchange rates. Consider using an ATM for a better rate.
Most businesses accept major credit and debit cards, with contactless payments and mobile pay widely accepted. Some smaller shops and market stalls may only accept cash.
Tipping in Italy is generally low, but rounding up the bill or leaving 1-2 Euros for good service is considered polite. For taxis, it's customary to round up to the nearest Euro or add 1-2 Euros to the fare.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical coffee costs around 1-2 Euros at a bar or café, with a 'caffè' (espresso) usually the most affordable option.
A panino (sandwich) or a plate of pasta at a local trattoria costs around 8-12 Euros.
A main course at a mid-range restaurant costs around 15-25 Euros.
Try the local market stalls or food shops in the historic centre for affordable and authentic street food.
Conad, Lidl, and Carrefour are common supermarket chains in the area.
High-street shopping is available along Via dell'Arte and Via del Santo, while local markets offer affordable second-hand and vintage clothing.
A daily public transport ticket (biglietto giornaliero) costs around 3-5 Euros, and the cheapest way from the airport is by taking the shuttle bus (around 6 Euros) or a taxi (around 25 Euros).
Buy a public transport ticket for 24 hours (around 6 Euros) for unlimited travel within the city.Eat at local trattorias or osterias for more affordable meals.Avoid exchanging money at airports or tourist bureaux for a better rate.
Good to know — Padova
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PadovaWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Padova, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Canton dell'Orto
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 935 m · ~12 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Santa Giustina — 535 m · ~7 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Padova Centrale railway station → Città della Speranza stop (Ostello)
💡 Buy the single ticket at tabacchi shops or the station ticket machine — it's valid for 75 minutes on all trams and buses. The tram is quiet, smooth but gets packed at school times (8:30 AM and 1:30 PM). Validate it in the machine on board or get fined €55.
Padova Centrale railway station → Hilton Garden Inn Padova City Centre (via Rismondo)
💡 Buy a single ticket from the tabacchi or automatic machine at the station. Validate on board. For the hotel, the stop is 'Rismondo'. If you miss the bus, a taxi from the station to the Hilton costs about €10.
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) → Hilton Garden Inn Padova City Centre
💡 Book a fixed-price transfer online (e.g., Welcome Pickups) to avoid surge pricing. The flat rate from VCE to Padua is around €120; from Treviso airport it’s cheaper at €90.
Venezia Mestre railway station → Padova Centrale railway station
💡 From Marco Polo Airport, take bus 15 (€1.50) to Venezia Mestre station first. Then buy a combined ticket using the Trenitalia app — you can skip the ticket queue. From Padova Centrale, bus 12 or 18 gets you to Ostello in about 12 minutes.
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) → Venezia Mestre station → Padova Centrale railway station
💡 Take the ATVO bus (€10) from VCE to Venezia Mestre (15 mins), then catch a Regionale Veloce train to Padova. Total cost about €15.50 and takes 70 mins. Avoid Frecciarossa trains unless you want a pricier ticket.
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) → Padua Bus Station (Piazzale Boschetti)
💡 Buy the ticket from the machine at the airport bus stop (cards accepted) — it's €1 cheaper than buying on board. The bus drops you at Piazzale Boschetti, then tram line 1 (direction Capolinea Nord) takes you to Città della Speranza stop, 5 min walk to Ostello.
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) → Padova Bus Station (Piazzale Boschetti)
💡 Buy tickets online or at the airport booth; validate before boarding. The bus drops you a 10-minute walk from the Hilton. For a direct hotel drop, the SimoBus service also runs to Padua train station.
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) → Ostello Città di Padova
💡 Agree the price before starting — €90 is the standard flat rate to Padua city centre, but if there's heavy traffic (common in mornings) it can take 70 minutes. Book via the AppTaxi Venezia app for a reliable driver. Cash only for most cabs.
About Padova
Wikipedia ↗
Padua ( PAD-ew-ə; Italian: Padova) is a city and comune (municipality) in Veneto, northern Italy, and the capital of the province of Padua. The city lies on the banks of the river Bacchiglione, 40 kilometres (25 miles) west of Venice and 29 km (18 miles) southeast of Vicenza. With a population of 20...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Canton dell'Orto?
Check-in at Canton dell'Orto is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Canton dell'Orto?
A panino (sandwich) or a plate of pasta at a local trattoria costs around 8-12 Euros.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Canton dell'Orto?
A daily public transport ticket (biglietto giornaliero) costs around 3-5 Euros, and the cheapest way from the airport is by taking the shuttle bus (around 6 Euros) or a taxi (around 25 Euros).
Top Attractions in Padova
💡 Order just a coffee – the house specialty 'caffè Pedrocchi' (with mint and cream) costs around €3, which is reasonable. The tables outside are pricier, so sit inside.
💡 Go on Saturday morning for the antique market. Otherwise, early evening is quietest, and the light on the statues is softer.
💡 Head there just before sunset; the market (Wed & Sat mornings) adds local colour but crowds build fast.
💡 Visit the treasury for the reliquary of Saint Anthony's tongue – it's macabre but historically interesting. Avoid 12:00–14:00 when tour groups flood in.
💡 Go early (before 10am weekdays) to see the chapel without queues. Dress code enforced: shoulders and knees covered.
💡 Book online at least three days ahead, especially in summer. Walk-ins are rarely possible. The 20-minute viewing slot is timed exactly.
💡 Skip the paid upper hall if budget's tight — the ground-floor portico (free) has enough Renaissance atmosphere and a good view of the square.
💡 Book at least a day in advance online via the museum website — walk-up tickets rarely available. Low-cost entry only; no free times.