Our favourite hotels near Vatican City

Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

Residenza Paolo VI Rome

A fascinating Rome hotel, standing directly on St. Peter’s Square at the edge of the Vatican.

$ 103 Price from:
Guest rating: Great, 3.5

Hotel Emmaus Rome

This Rome hotel in the historic city centre of Rome is across the Vatican and just a short walk from...

$ 87 Price from:
Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

Palazzo Cardinal Cesi Hotel Rome

An elegant Rome hotel situated on the magnificent Via della Conciliazione at St. Peter’s Square.

$ 108 Price from:
Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

Starhotels Michelangelo Rome

The Starhotels Michelangelo is located only 500 meters away from St. Peter's and very close to the...

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Hotel della Conciliazione Rome

An elegant Rome hotel next to St Peter’s Square and within walking distance to Castel St Angelo...

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Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

Hotel Columbus Rome

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may...

$ 112 Price from:
Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

Le Suite di Via Ottaviano Bed and Breakfast Rome

Situated in front of Risorgimento Square, where the Vatican museums and the Palace of the Pope are...

$ 120 Price from:
Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

Hotel Alimandi Vaticano Rome

'In front of the entrance of Vatican Museum' This luxurious 4-star hotel is located in one of the...

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Aurelia Residence San Pietro Hotel Rome

This hotel is situated in the heart of old Rome, just a short walk from the Vatican City and St....
Guest rating: Great, 3.5

Orange Hotel Rome

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Le Suite di via Catone B&B Rome

A magnificent set of Roman suites, in an historical building with easy access to St. Peter’s...

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Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

Atlante Star Hotel Rome

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Les Chambres d'Or Rome

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Adriatic Hotel Rome

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Dei Consoli Hotel Rome

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When you cross into the Vatican City of Rome, you have actually left Italy. Although you don’t have to have your passport stamped, the Vatican City is actually an independent city-state, with a population of approximately 300. It has its own armed force, the Swiss Guards, who you will easily recognize in their brightly striped pantaloon uniforms that were supposedly designed by Michelangelo. The Vatican also has its own postal system, which is known to be more reliable than the Italian system. There are three main sites to see in the Vatican City. St. Peter’s Basilica and its piazza, the Vatican museums (including the Sistine Chapel) and if you are having good weather, the Vatican gardens as well. When visiting, it’s important to realize that St. Peter’s and the Vatican museums are not located next to each other – in fact, the walk to the museums is quite a distance from St. Peter’s.

There is a shuttle that leaves from the tourist office in St. Peter’s Square that will save you quite a walk. The museums are home to Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel, but that is actually the last stop on the tour. You’ll pass through literally miles of rooms, including works by Raphael, Caravaggio and other masters. If you don’t have time for the full tour, you can follow signs that will take you on a shorter route to the Sistine Chapel.