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Pavia has no five-star hotels, but a handful of solid four-stars, spa resorts and character apartments cover every budget. Prices run from about 70 euros for a simple room to 180 euros for a resort stay, and September’s festival season pushes everything up. Check the cheapest months to time your booking, and our Pavia guide for the full picture.
Where to Stay in Pavia: Centro Storico
Staying inside the medieval core puts the Duomo, castle and university within a 10-minute walk. Expect the highest prices and book furthest ahead, especially for the September festivals. Check the monthly weather to avoid the hottest, busiest weeks.
Suggested Hotels in Centro Storico
Hotel Moderno
An elegant four-star in a historic building on Viale Vittorio Emanuele, steps from the center, with free bicycles and an internet hotspot. Best for sightseers who want to walk everywhere. Check rates and availability
Dimora Palazzo delle Gabette
A renovated 18th-century palace apartment just south of the castle and a short walk from the university, with modern furnishings inside historic rooms. Best for couples and small groups who want space and character. Check rates and availability
A Casa di Lamu
A 140 m2 apartment on Piazza della Vittoria with a balcony and city views, ideal for self-catering in the very center. Best for families and longer stays who want a kitchen. Check rates and availability
Where to Stay in Pavia: Stazione and Borgo Ticino
The station district is the practical choice for train travelers and day-trippers to Milan, while Borgo Ticino across the river is quieter and more atmospheric. Both cost less than the historic core and sit close to the main sights, with arrival details in our travel tips.
Suggested Hotels in Stazione and Borgo Ticino
Hotel Excelsior Pavia
A four-star at Piazza Stazione 25, a few steps from the train station and the center, with parquet floors and a buffet breakfast. Best for travelers arriving by rail and leaving early. Check rates and availability
Hotel Aurora
A cozy, affordable hotel 100 m from the station and the historic center, with air-conditioned rooms and free Wi-Fi. Best for budget travelers and short stays. Check rates and availability
Cascina Scova Resort
A four-star resort set in a 3-hectare park on Via Vallone with swimming pools, a spa and a fitness center, a short bus ride from the center. Best for a relaxing break with a pool in summer. Check rates and availability
Where to Stay in Pavia: Choosing an Area
Pick Centro Storico for sightseeing, Stazione for convenience and price, and Cascina Scova or the river district for a slower pace. For the surrounding districts and transport, see the neighborhoods guide, and for events that fill hotels, the festivals calendar.
