Padova Train Station luggage storage

About Padova Train Station

The main train station of the Italian city of Padua, or Padova in Italian, Padova Train Station is the gateway to this city in Italy's Veneto region. And while Padova doesn't get the tourist numbers that other Italian cities, especially Venice, alternately enjoy and suffer from, that doesn't mean Padova flies under the radar. This beautiful historic city is a great place to come to soak up a more relaxed and possibly more authentic side of Italian life, and it also has plenty of attractions that make it well worth visiting.

You can make your time in Padua more enjoyable by taking advantage of luggage storage facilities that can store luggage while you explore. Bounce provides a convenient luggage storage service in Padua and in cities around the world. By partnering with local businesses, Bounce provides an alternative to the luggage lockers you'll find in transportation hubs, such as train station lockers and airport luggage storage services. Instead, Bounce partners with local shops, restaurants, hotels, and other businesses to provide tons of luggage storage options in Padova and around the world.

Top attractions near Padova Train Station

Musei Civici Eremitani luggage storage

Like most Italian cities, Padua has a long and fascinating history that goes back thousands of years, and this small but beautiful museum makes the perfect place to encounter it. Just a short walk across the river from Padova Train Station, this museum contains artifacts from the Roman era and even before, along with an impressive collection of art and artifacts from the 14th to the 18th centuries. It's a great place to explore several different periods of the city's history, but there is no luggage storage on-site, so leave your bags behind in a Padova Train Station luggage storage before you visit.

Giardini dell'Arena luggage storage

More than just a public park, this gorgeous garden also contains Roman ruins and several fascinating museums and medieval chapels. Leave the bags behind at a Bounce luggage storage near Padova Train Station and take a stroll through the beautifully maintained paths of this park. You'll find scenic beauty and historic interest around every corner, and you can easily spend a few hours enjoying this park while your bags are safely looked after in one of our luggage storage locations.

Ragione Palace luggage storage

One of the most distinctive buildings in all of Padova, this beautiful medieval civic hall occupies a prime position on the Piazza della Frutta. As well as exploring the palace for yourself, you can take a break in any of the many bars and restaurants you'll find in this area. Leave the bags behind and store luggage at a Padova Train Station baggage storage so you can enjoy an entire day in the historic heart of the city.

St. Anthony's Basilica luggage storage

This stunning church has been the spiritual heart of Padova since it was built back in the 14th century. While it's not the Cathedral of the city, it is an important site for pilgrimage and is packed with priceless works of art. It's free to visit the Basilica, but it's not a good idea to bring large bags inside. Bounce luggage storage spots provide a great solution, so take a look at our store locations and find a place to leave your things.

Museum of Zoology luggage storage

Located at the ancient University of Padua, this natural history museum is an entertaining place to visit for people of all ages. Check out the animal specimens and learn more about the world through this eclectic collection.

Transport options at Padova Train Station

Autostazione Busitalia Veneto luggage storage

Right next to Padova Train Station, you'll find this bus station that operates as a central hub for the city's urban bus routes and long-distance buses from other cities. That makes it a great place to not only get into Padua but also to get around it. Almost all the city's bus routes stop here, so you can get just about anywhere in the city from this location.

On foot

Like most ancient cities, Padua is built on a human scale, so it's very possible to get around on foot. Padova Train Station is located just across the river from the center of town, and it's an easy and pleasant walk to get into the city. However, it's a lot easier to travel by foot if you don't carry heavy bags, so leave them behind at a convenient luggage storage to make the most of your trip.

Local tips and insider info

• Padua is a fascinating place to visit for both history fans and art lovers. You can save some money by purchasing a Padova Card that provides free public transport on the city's tram and bus network along with reduced or free admission to the many museums in the city.
• Spritz like an Italian. The early evening before dinner is a time when Italians head to bars and cafés to enjoy an aperitif, including the ubiquitous Aperol spritz. This is a great time to take a break and enjoy the atmosphere of the city while you explore like the locals do.

Conclusion

Padua's historic university and beautiful churches and museums make this a great city to explore, and a wonderful day trip from Venice Train Station. Padova Train Station makes the city easy to reach from other top Italian destinations like Milano Centrale and Florence Train Station as well, so you'll find it easy to get to the city, and once you get here, there's plenty to enjoy. Padova Train Station is your gateway to one of Italy's most underrated cities, so drop off your baggage and get to know it better.