Casa a Colori

Casa a Colori helped us out in a last-minute bind, and they were understanding of our changing travel plans. It's not in the center, but it's a 14-euro 15-minute cab ride away, and it is served by two nearby bus lines. There was plenty of food at breakfast, and it was a quiet dorm. We really appreciated the staff and administration.

I don’t often write reviews but in this case I felt its necessary for me to share my experience from Casa a Colori. Please note that I am a traveler, I have visited over 30 countries so I can positively say that I have a fair amount of experience with hostels and hotels. First of all, Casa is located in the outskirts of Padua almost 4,5 km from the city centre. There is one bus that comes about 1-4 times an hour but can be very irregular so the best way to get to the centre is to walk. Again, if you have a car or even a bicycle you are all set but I am addressing the backpacking community right now. Hostel itself is very clean, I must say. On the other hand its under reconstruction so after the rain the entire entrance got flooded so the only way to get out or even go for smoke is to walk through the room full of water that is as high as my ankles. The hostel set up is very basic. Several single beds in the room with table and wardrobe, not much vibe in here, it reminds me hospital a little. There is no air conditioning only one fan per room which makes no difference, no kitchen to cook in or a bar where you could buy drinks and food (the only local shop closes at 7pm). In comparison with many other hostels I have stayed in before (considering the location, service they offer and set up) I consider Casa utterly overpriced (€20 per night for shared room). I could compare its level with hostels in Asia that cost me €3 per night. Sadly its still the cheapest place to sleep in Padua and therefore the owners know they can charge so much. This place could really be awesome but needs some serious changes (bicycle rental, cafe, terrace or outside seating area). Conclusion, since Padua is a small town knowing all this before I would have stated longer in Venice and simply made a day trip out of this.

It's okay for this price. Staff speak english and is kind, breakfast for 4e is good and enough but 5e for washing machine is kinda hard to understand. That's why ppl wash their things in hands. Anyway.. for 17e per night it's enough for a backpacker.

It was an ok experience, I didn't have plans to visit the city and the place is very near the connecting road for the highway or nearby towns, so perfect for my necessities. That said for a hostel closing check in at 21 was extremely limited and caused me some problems. Room was ok, a bit smelly, lights didn't work, but overall not a bad experience. The price does not respect the offer AT ALL. For this kind of facility I usually pay 8 to 13 euros, not 20. Will go here again only if it happens that no other best priced hostel is available.

A bit outside the city center, about 35 minute walk. Limited transport options, especially on holidays. Claims to be bike-friendly yet doesn't offer safe storage options for bikes. Rooms are recently renovated and clean but the building is incomplete and feels lifeless. Breakfast was 4€ and had the basics one would expect.

It's hard to rate as it was under construction/renovation. The room was very spacious and clean. The receptionist was very helpful. The room did not have air conditioning. Everything was clean but the bed covers looked like they had better days. There is free parking although you are quite far from the centre. Breakfast is modest but worth the extra.

Great place for transit to the south of Italy. Very close to the Padwa's old town. Very nice and informatived crew. Coffee and crosaint as for free breakfast is nice addition. Good free parking in front of the hotel.

Wifi bad, but the whole area is very beautiful and peaceful, recommended for families