🇮🇹 Padova, Italy
Casa Lombarda
📍 32, Via Beato Pellegrino, Padova
Your stay — Casa Lombarda
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The Property — Casa Lombarda
Casa Lombarda is a 3-star hotel that offers a classic Italian experience with its elegant decor and comfortable rooms. Standing in the lobby, you'll notice the warm atmosphere and traditional furnishings that reflect the hotel's commitment to providing a welcoming stay. This hotel suits travellers who prefer a more laid-back and authentic experience, away from the hustle and bustle of larger cities. Its proximity to Padova's historic centre makes it an ideal choice for those who want to explore the city's rich history and culture.
Chronicles of Padova
Padova, founded in 118 BC by the Romans, has a rich architectural evolution that spans centuries, from the medieval walls and towers to the Renaissance-era buildings and scenic canals. The city is home to the famous Scrovegni Chapel, which features Giotto's frescoes, and the Padova Cathedral, a stunning example of Romanesque architecture. Today, Padova is a thriving university town with a strong cultural identity, hosting various festivals and events throughout the year, including the Festa della Madonna della Salute. The city's historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its narrow streets and piazzas are filled with charming cafes, shops, and restaurants. Padova's unique blend of history, art, and culture makes it a fascinating destination for visitors.
Best Time to Visit
Full Padova guide →Best months
The best months to visit Padova are May, June, and September, when the weather is mild and sunny, with average highs around 23-25°C, making it ideal for exploring the city's historic centre and surrounding countryside. These months also offer manageable crowds, allowing for a more relaxed and enjoyable experience.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the peak months, with the city hosting various festivals and events, including the Padova Jazz Festival, which attracts large crowds and drives up hotel prices. During this time, prices at Casa Lombarda may increase by up to 20%, so it's essential to book in advance.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are the best shoulder months for discounts and milder weather, with average highs around 18-20°C, making it an excellent time to explore the city's outdoor attractions, such as the Botanical Garden and the Euganean Hills.
Weather & packing
Padova experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and cool winters, so it's essential to pack lightweight clothing and comfortable shoes for summer visits. Don't forget to bring sunscreen and a hat to protect yourself from the sun, as well as a light jacket for cooler evenings in the spring and autumn.
Live City Briefing — Padova
- The city is currently renovating its public transport system, with a new tramline connecting the city centre to the outskirts, expected to be completed by the end of 2026. Visitors can also enjoy the newly opened Museo di Arte Medievale, which features an impressive collection of medieval art and artefacts. Additionally, the summer months bring a range of outdoor events and festivals, including the Estate Padovana, which takes place in July and features live music, theatre, and dance performances in various locations throughout the city.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Casa Lombarda, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the back of the building. These upper floors minimise street noise from Via Beato Pellegrino and offer better light. The lift serves all floors, so no stair climbing.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms unless you need wheelchair access — they face the street and car park, so noise from guests arriving and cars pulling in is likely. Also avoid rooms directly above the entrance (usually front-facing on floor 1 or 2).
Best views
A rear-facing room on the 4th floor gives a view over the inner courtyard or neighbouring rooftops — nothing special, but quieter than the street side. Front-facing rooms get a view of Via Beato Pellegrino's traffic and the limited car park.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4. The main street noise comes from Via Beato Pellegrino, a through road in Padova with trams and traffic until late. Upper floors get less of it.
🔊 Noise notes
Via Beato Pellegrino is a busy street with trams, motorbikes, and delivery vans, especially 7am-9am and 5pm-7pm. The hotel's own parking space is small, so guests arriving late may cause sudden car door slamming. No bar or restaurant on site, so that's not a noise source.
Insider tips
1. If you're driving, book on-site parking in advance — it's only a few spaces and fills fast. The public car park at Piazzale Boschetti is cheaper but 8 minutes walk away. 2. At check-in, ask for a room on floor 3 or 4 at the back and specify 'tranquillo'. The staff may note it.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Casa Lombarda
free, 10 Mbps, login required with room number and surname
serves all floors, no stairs-only sections
complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader
15:00-22:00, early bag-drop from 10:00, late check-out until 12:00 for €20
available 08:00-20:00, free for staying guests, €5 per item for non-guests
step-free access at main entrance, wheelchair ramp available, one adapted room on ground floor
limited on-site parking for €15 per night, nearest public car park at Piazzale Boschetti for €2 per hour, no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per night per person
Deposit & card hold: €20 advance deposit + €50 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa di San Pietro (184 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Benedetto Vecchio (277 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Benedetto Novello (317 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Nicolò (330 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parco giochi Cavalleggeri di Padova — 429 m · ~5 min walk
Museo di Scienze Archeologiche e d'Arte — 314 m · ~4 min walk
Teatro Giuseppe Verdi — 193 m · ~2 min walk
Giardino Folgore — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 84 m · ~1 min walk
Farmacia Tocchetto — 199 m · ~2 min walk
Eland — 427 m · ~5 min walk
Piazzale Stazione — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or train station — they give poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard accepted almost everywhere; contactless and Apple Pay/Google Pay are common. Cash still needed for small bars, market stalls and some taxis.
Not expected, but rounding up the bill or leaving 1–2€ for good service is appreciated. Taxi drivers don't expect a tip; rounding to the nearest euro is fine. Hotel porters get 1–2€ per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A caffè (espresso) at the bar counter costs about 1.00–1.20€; take it standing, no extra charge for the table.
A slice of pizza or a tramezzino (sandwich) from a bakery or bar costs around 3–5€; a full meal at a budget trattoria (primo + acqua) is about 10–12€.
A pizza or pasta main at an average osteria runs 8–12€; a glass of house wine 3–4€.
Look for pizza al taglio (by the slice) bakeries and panini spots in the streets around Piazza delle Erbe; also popular are rosticceria for fried snacks and arancini.
Insuperabile, Conad, and Eurospin are the common discount supermarkets in and around the area.
Via Umberto I and the arcades near Piazza della Frutta have mid-range high-street chains like OVS and H&M; for budget basics try the market stalls under Palazzo della Ragione on Saturday mornings.
Single bus/tram ticket costs 1.35€ (valid 75 minutes). The cheapest way from Venice Marco Polo Airport is the bus service (about 8–9€ one way, 45 minutes); do not take a taxi for over 100€.
Fill a water bottle at public fountains (fontanella) everywhere — free and safe. Eat lunch at a bar or bakery instead of a sit-down restaurant for half the price. Buy tickets for the Scrovegni Chapel well in advance online — same price but avoid sold-out days.
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 Casa Lombarda
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 84 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Tocchetto — 199 m · ~2 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 are the best rooms at Casa Lombarda?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the back of the building. These upper floors minimise street noise from Via Beato Pellegrino and offer better light. The lift serves all floors, so no stair climbing.
Which rooms should I avoid at Casa Lombarda?
Avoid ground-floor rooms unless you need wheelchair access — they face the street and car park, so noise from guests arriving and cars pulling in is likely. Also avoid rooms directly above the entrance (usually front-facing on floor 1 or 2).
Is Casa Lombarda noisy?
Via Beato Pellegrino is a busy street with trams, motorbikes, and delivery vans, especially 7am-9am and 5pm-7pm. The hotel's own parking space is small, so guests arriving late may cause sudden car door slamming. No bar or restaurant on site, so that's not a noise source.
Which rooms have the best views at Casa Lombarda?
A rear-facing room on the 4th floor gives a view over the inner courtyard or neighbouring rooftops — nothing special, but quieter than the street side. Front-facing rooms get a view of Via Beato Pellegrino's traffic and the limited car park.
What are insider tips for staying at Casa Lombarda?
1. If you're driving, book on-site parking in advance — it's only a few spaces and fills fast. The public car park at Piazzale Boschetti is cheaper but 8 minutes walk away. 2. At check-in, ask for a room on floor 3 or 4 at the back and specify 'tranquillo'. The staff may note it.
What time is check-in at Casa Lombarda?
Check-in at Casa Lombarda is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Casa Lombarda have Wi-Fi?
free, 10 Mbps, login required with room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Casa Lombarda?
€1.50 per night per person
Where can I eat cheaply near Casa Lombarda?
A slice of pizza or a tramezzino (sandwich) from a bakery or bar costs around 3–5€; a full meal at a budget trattoria (primo + acqua) is about 10–12€.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Casa Lombarda?
Single bus/tram ticket costs 1.35€ (valid 75 minutes). The cheapest way from Venice Marco Polo Airport is the bus service (about 8–9€ one way, 45 minutes); do not take a taxi for over 100€.
When is the best time to visit Padova?
The best months to visit Padova are May, June, and September, when the weather is mild and sunny, with average highs around 23-25°C, making it ideal for exploring the city's historic centre and surrounding countryside. These months also offer manageable crowds, allowing for a more relaxed and enjoyable experience.
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.