Our favourite hotels near St. Peter's Square

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Residenza Paolo VI Rome

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

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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...

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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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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: Outstanding, 4.5

Palazzo Cardinal Cesi Hotel Rome

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

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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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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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Hotel Columbus Rome

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

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Hotel San Pietro Rome

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Best Western Hotel Spring House Rome

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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...

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Guest rating: Great, 3.5

Vatican Suites Hotel and Residence Rome

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Hotel Gravina San Pietro Rome

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Residence Candia Rome

A 3-star Rome residence in the historical centre of the eternal city, next to the Vatican City and...

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Orange Hotel Rome

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One of the lasting symbols of Christianity, St. Peter's Square is a focal point of the Catholic faith. Although the enormous St. Peter's Basilica is the highlight of the piazza, take a moment to appreciate the beauty of the piazza itself before entering the church. The circular colonnade that partly encloses the piazza was built by Bernini and is topped with about 140 saints. When you are facing the church, the Papal apartments are on the right hand side, as is the window where the Pope will make his weekly appearance. Two fountains add to the sounds of the crowd that is undoubtedly joining you on your visit to the piazza.

There are a number or resources in the square that will help you to organize your visit to the Vatican. The Vatican Tourist Office is located at the left hand side of the piazza as you're facing the church. They can sell you a map of the Vatican, help you to make reservations for tours of the Vatican gardens, tell you how to get tickets for a papal audience and give you the schedule for the shuttle that will take you to the entrance to the Vatican Museums. Take the shuttle instead of walking – not only is the walk long, but it is a boring trudge along the outer walls. The shuttle lets you relax and catch sight of the gardens as well.