A period bed & breakfast in the heart of Pavia, with vintage furniture, private terraces and suites with whirlpool tub just steps from the Visconti Castle.
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Arnaboldi Palace is a bed & breakfast set in a late-19th-century building in the historic centre of Pavia, just a few metres from the Cathedral and the Broletto.
The interiors retain a period atmosphere thanks to original furniture, while the available suites and apartments offer a dining area, satellite TV, air conditioning and a private bathroom with toiletries; several rooms also feature a whirlpool tub, private terrace or city views. It’s a fitting choice for those seeking a well-appointed stay in a historic setting, whether as a couple or a family, thanks to the availability of larger accommodations with more beds.
Breakfast, served every morning, offers sweet and savoury specialities in several variants, from continental to buffet. Notable services include free bicycle rental, WiFi included and a large 100 m² shared terrace overlooking the city’s rooftops. The Visconti Castle is 700 metres away, while the Certosa di Pavia can be reached in about 15 minutes by car: a convenient base for exploring the city on foot.
Arnaboldi Palace offers four types of accommodation, all featuring a private bathroom, air conditioning, flat-screen TV and minibar, in keeping with the building’s period style. The Junior Suite with Terrace and the Apartment with Terrace, both 40 m², feature a furnished outdoor space and a separate living area, ideal for those wanting more privacy during their stay.
The Deluxe Double Room, also 40 m², instead focuses on a full bathroom with tub and shower and city views, while the Deluxe Junior Suite, the largest at 55 m², offers a genuine living area separate from the bedroom, a whirlpool tub and capacity for up to four people. The larger accommodations are well suited to families or small groups travelling together.
Suite with a furnished private terrace, among the most requested for its view over the city and historic monuments. A living area with satellite TV, a bathroom with whirlpool tub and free WiFi complete the accommodation, designed for those who want an outdoor space all to themselves.
The same size as the Junior Suite but designed for two people, with a furnished terrace and an independent living area equipped with satellite TV. The private bathroom does not feature a whirlpool tub, making it a more essential choice compared to the other room types with a terrace.
The only room to offer both a bathtub and a separate shower, along with a bidet and bathrobes provided. Spacious and air-conditioned, it has city views and classic furnishings with a wardrobe, minibar and streaming services on the flat-screen TV.
The largest room in the property at 55 m², consisting of a separate living room and bedroom: the ideal solution for families or small groups of up to four people. It features a whirlpool tub, its own sitting area and city views.
Arnaboldi Palace provides guests with a shared sun terrace, bicycle rental and organised walking or cycling tours to discover Pavia, along with a concierge service and 24-hour front desk. Guests travelling with pets can count on bowls provided, while families will find strollers and rooms designed for more guests.
Dining services include an on-site café, an in-room minibar, a tea and coffee kettle and the option to have breakfast delivered to the room, as well as a special diet menu on request. There is also a small wellness area offering various types of massage, from body to foot massages, up to couples’ massages.
For guests travelling with pets, the stay is free on request, while the nearest parking, although not free, is just 50 metres from the property, convenient for those arriving by car in an otherwise pedestrian area.
Arnaboldi Palace occupies a historic building in Pavia’s pedestrian heart, a short walk from the Broletto and the Casa dei Diversi, in an area of medieval alleyways where car traffic is limited. The property is surrounded by inns, cafés and typical restaurants such as Ristorante Lino and Focaccilandia, both just a few dozen metres away, making every evening outing easy without needing a car.
Pavia Cathedral and the Civic Tower are about 150 metres away, while the Visconti Castle, one of the city’s landmark monuments, is just 700 metres on foot. Those arriving by train will find Pavia station about 950 metres away and Pavia Porta Garibaldi station 900 metres away; for those travelling by car, note that the property is in a pedestrian area, with the nearest parking 50 metres away. Milan Linate Airport can be reached in about 28 km, useful for those arriving from outside the region.
The city is well suited to exploring on foot or by bicycle, also thanks to the free rental service offered by the property: recommended stops include the University of Pavia, with its historic Palazzo Universitario 200 metres away, and the Sanctuary of Santa Maria di Canepanova. For those with more time, the Certosa di Pavia, an important Renaissance monastic complex, can be reached in about 15 minutes by car and remains one of the most recommended excursions among visitors to the area.
Guests especially praise the staff’s hospitality and the central location, both rated above 9.3. Cleanliness and room comfort are also highly appreciated. Value for money, while still positive, receives the lowest score among the categories.
Yes, Arnaboldi Palace accepts pets on request and with no additional charge.
Yes, Arnaboldi Palace includes breakfast, served in several variants: continental, Italian, buffet and even takeaway.
Arnaboldi Palace is about 700 metres from the Visconti Castle, conveniently reachable on foot from the historic centre.
Arnaboldi Palace is located in a pedestrian area of central Pavia; the nearest parking, which is not free, is about 50 metres from the property.
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Yes, Arnaboldi Palace offers free bicycle rental to all guests, convenient for exploring Pavia independently.
Some rooms at Arnaboldi Palace, such as the Junior Suite with Terrace and the Deluxe Junior Suite, feature a bathtub with whirlpool function.
