Palazzo Bovio

5 nights
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Palazzo Bovio

📍 Padova, Veneto

Elegant City Hideaway Steps from Giotto’s Frescoes & Café Culture

Welcome to Palazzo Bovio, a refined one-bedroom apartment nestled within an elegant 19th-century palazzo in the heart of Padova’s historical centre.

This stylish city retreat offers a rare blend of comfort, independence, and prime location—perfect for couples or solo travellers eager to explore the Veneto’s rich cultural tapestry.

Whether you're planning a short escape or a week of exploration, Palazzo Bovio is an ideal base for accessing Padova’s UNESCO-listed landmarks, lively cafés, and easy rail connections to Venice, Vicenza, and Verona.

Step out of your door into a world of arcaded streets, ancient libraries, and revolutionary thinkers.

Why You’ll Love It

🏡 Private Apartment in Historic Palazzo – Live like a local with full access to a tastefully renovated private flat in an authentic 19th-century building

🚶 Central Location – Just minutes on foot from the Scrovegni Chapel, Prato della Valle, and the University of Padua

🎓 Scholarly Atmosphere – Stay in the intellectual cradle of Galileo Galilei and modern science

🚄 Rail Hub for Day Trips – Venice, Vicenza, Verona, and Bologna all under 1 hour by train

🛋️ Thoughtful Interiors – A blend of antique charm and modern amenities including air conditioning, Nespresso machine, and high-speed Wi-Fi

Rooms:

1 apartment

From

£ 760 per person

Including

Travel planning

5  nights sharing a one bedroom apartment

Daily cleaning

Private transfers from Venice airport

We can help you with

🧳 Multi-centre holidays pairing Padova with:

Borghetto sul Mincio – for a riverside village break

Malcesine – for lake views and mountain walks

Prosecco Hills – for scenic drives and vineyard tastings

🌅 Local Must-Do Experiences

Discover the frescoed Scrovegni Chapel (advance booking required)

Soak in the thermal spas of Abano and Montegrotto Terme, just 20–30 minutes away by car or train—perfect for unwinding after a day of sightseeing.

Stroll the Botanical Garden of Padua, the oldest in the world

🛏️ Room Types at a Glance:

🛏️ One-Bedroom Apartment

Size: 55 m² | Sleeps 2

Separate living room and bedroom with a King-size double, bathroom with walk-in shower, fully equipped kitchenette, Nespresso machine, air conditioning, heating, high-speed Wi-Fi, soundproof windows, washing machine.

Food & Beverage Options 🍴

🥐 Breakfast: Self-catered, with a Nespresso machine and kitchen facilities; several cafés serving fresh pastries and cappuccinos are a 2-minute walk away

🍝 Lunch & Dinner: Dozens of trattorie, wine bars, and gourmet restaurants within a 5-minute walk—including the bustling Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza della Frutta

🧀 Local Tip: Don't miss Padova’s historic covered market and aperitivo hour in the Ghetto district

Hotel Amenities 🏨

✔ Concierge assistance (remote)

✔ Lift access

✔ Secure entrance

✔ City guidebook & recommendations

In-Room Amenities 🛏️

✔ Air conditioning

✔ Heating

✔ Flat-screen TV / High-speed Wi-Fi

✔ Nespresso coffee machine with tea and coffee selection

✔ Washing machine - Dishewasher

✔ Kitchenette with utensils

Additional Highlights

Located steps from the University of Padua, a cradle of learning since 1222

Quiet, atmospheric side street for restful nights despite central location

Just 10 minutes’ walk to Padova train station, ideal for car-free travel

Blend of modern art and antique touches in the flat’s decor

Local Attractions

📍 Scrovegni Chapel with Giotto’s frescoes

📍 Orto Botanico di Padova – UNESCO-listed botanical garden

📍 Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua

📍 Caffè Pedrocchi – legendary literary café

📍 🖼️ Museo Eremitani – Roman and medieval art

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