Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
SLEEPING IN PADUA
The tourist office (
Click here
) publishes accommodation brochures and lists dozens of B&Bs and hotels online.
B&B listings outside Padua are listed on an affiliated website:
www.bedandbreakfastpadova.it
(in Italian).
dall'Orologio 7; s €70, d €100; ) With fresh orchids in the rooms and a bright, modern colour scheme,
Albergo Verdi is a breath of fresh air in Padua's conservative hotel scene. Upper rooms benefit from lovely views
over Piazza del Capitaniato and the breakfast buffet groans with fresh fruit, pastries, cold meats, eggs and cheese.
Staff are happy to get refreshments if you arrive out of hours and will sort out historic-centre permits for rental
cars.
dm €19-23, d €76; reception 7.15-9.30am & 3.30-11.30pm; ) This central hostel on a quiet side street has
decent dorm rooms with four to six beds. Sheets and wi-fi are free, but there is no open kitchen. Note there is an
11.30pm curfew, except when there are special events, and you must check out by 9.30am. Take bus 3, 8 or 12 or
the city's new tram from the train station.
) With its central location, super-efficient staff and mod decor the Belludi is the hotel of choice for many
regular travellers to Padua. Although the black-on-brown rooms could do with a little freshening up, the
generous-sized beds, free minibar and ample buffet breakfast more than compensate. Staff are always on hand
with budget-friendly shopping advice and suggestions for biking itineraries and walking tours.
ENOTECA IL TIRA BOUCHON
BAR
( 049 875 21 38;
www.enotecapadova.it
;
Sotto il Salone 23/24)
With an expert French hand behind the
bar, you can be sure of an excellent aperitif at this traditional place beneath the arcades of
the Palazzo della Ragione. Locals crowd in for
spunciotti
(baked bread dough served with
olive oil and cheese) and lively glasses of
prosecco
paired with charcuterie from the
sa-
lumeria
around the corner.
ENOTECA DA SEVERINO
( 049 65 06 97; Via del Santo 44; 10am-2pm & 5-9.30pm)
What better way to sample Veneto
wines before purchasing them than in a well-frequented neighbourhood wine shop? Da
Severino obliges by hosting a convivial drinking session every evening amid the barrels
and crates. You drink what's open at the bar and soak it up with hunks of cheese and
salami.
BAR, WINE SHOP
