Vatican Travel Guide

Rome

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St. Peter\'s Square featuring a square or plaza and heritage architecture

Popular places to visit

St. Peter\'s Basilica showing a square or plaza, a church or cathedral and a city

St. Peter's Basilica

Experience this high-domed church at the heart of Catholicism and its magnificent gallery at the heart of the art world.

St. Peter's Basilica
Vatican Museums

Vatican Museums

Forget the Louvre, the Met or the Hermitage, some of the world’s greatest collections of art can be found in the Vatican Museums.

Vatican Museums
Sistine Chapel

Sistine Chapel

You can learn about the history of Vatican City with a visit to Sistine Chapel. Visit the churches and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Sistine Chapel
St. Peter\'s Square showing a castle, a fountain and a city

St. Peter's Square

The open-air heart of the Catholic world, Piazza San Pietro is at the pinnacle of religious architecture, especially as the sun sets.

St. Peter's Square
Castel Sant\'Angelo featuring a castle

Castel Sant'Angelo

Explore the different layers of history, admire the intricate artwork and frescos or just take in the sweeping views of Rome from this riverside fortress.

Castel Sant'Angelo
Via Cola di Rienzo

Via Cola di Rienzo

During your visit to Rome, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Via Cola di Rienzo. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Via Cola di Rienzo

Things to do

Castel Sant’Angelo Skip-the-Line Ticket in Rome

Rome: Castel Sant’Angelo Entry Ticket and Audioguide

฿1,310
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Rome: Castel Sant’Angelo Entry Ticket and Audioguide
Colosseum & Ancient Rome Guided Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

Colosseum & Ancient Rome Guided Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

฿1,209
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Colosseum & Ancient Rome Guided Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
St. Peter’s Basilica Priority Access Tour with Dome & Crypt

St. Peter’s Basilica Priority Access Tour with Dome & Crypt

฿2,770
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
St. Peter’s Basilica Priority Access Tour with Dome & Crypt
Rome: Colosseum with Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Guided Tour

Rome: Colosseum with Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Guided Tour

฿1,119
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Rome: Colosseum with Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Guided Tour
Vatican City: Skip the Line Access to St Peter Basilica

Vatican City: Skip the Line Access to St Peter Basilica

฿749
per adult
Vatican City: Skip the Line Access to St Peter Basilica
Rome: Ancient Baths of Caracalla Ticket & Audio Guide

Rome: Ancient Baths of Caracalla Ticket & Audio Guide

฿655
per adult
Rome: Ancient Baths of Caracalla Ticket & Audio Guide
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Top hotels in Vatican

Hotel Dei Mellini

Hotel Dei Mellini

4 out of 5
Via Muzio Clementi 81, Rome, RM
The price is ฿8,551 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿8,551
฿9,976 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Rome. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (984 reviews)
"Np"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Hotel Dei Mellini
Grand Hotel Olympic

Grand Hotel Olympic

4 out of 5
Via Properzio 2/a, Rome, RM
The price is ฿11,032 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿11,032
฿12,706 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rome. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,017 reviews)
"When I was there they were remodeling the lobby and the bar area and making upgrades to a lot of things, once the remodeling is finished it will be beautiful, the hotel is in walking distance to everything had such a nice stay & vacation 👍"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Grand Hotel Olympic
Hotel Pacific Roma

Hotel Pacific Roma

3 out of 5
Viale delle Medaglie D'Oro 51, Rome, RM
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rome. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (708 reviews)
"Front desk staff were welcoming and helpful. Assisted with dinner recommendations and directions. Reserved us a taxi for our return to airport. I recommend getting there breakfast. It is good."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

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Hotel Pacific Roma
Hotel Isa

Hotel Isa

4 out of 5
Via Cicerone 39, Rome, RM
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Rome. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,011 reviews)
"Everything was very good but foul smell coming from shower drain"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

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Hotel Isa
Mama Shelter Roma

Mama Shelter Roma

4 out of 5
Via Luigi Rizzo 20, Rome, RM
The price is ฿4,554 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
฿4,554
฿6,036 total
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Rome. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (872 reviews)
"Great hotel near vatican"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Mama Shelter Roma
Starhotels Michelangelo

Starhotels Michelangelo

4 out of 5
Via Della Stazione Di San Pietro 14, Rome, RM
The price is ฿7,643 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
฿7,643
฿8,978 total
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Rome. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"The room is large, well appointed, and clean. They easily accommodated late checkout, staff is super friendly and nice. The location is unbeatable as it is close to restaurants and is walking distance to the Vatican and in a safe neighborhood. Good value."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Starhotels Michelangelo
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Other neighbourhoods around Vatican

Prati featuring heritage architecture, street scenes and religious aspects

Prati

4.5/5(464 area reviews)

Via Cola di Rienzo and Palace of Justice are top sights in Prati, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Risorgimento/S. Pietro Tram Stop or Ottaviano - San Pietro - Musei Vaticani Station to see more sights in the area.

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Ponte

While visiting Ponte, you might make a stop by sights like Via dei Coronari and Tiber River.

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Rome City Centre

4.5/5(1,362 area reviews)

Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona are a few top attractions in Rome City Centre. Hop around the city on the metro at Venezia Tram Stop or Arenula-Cairoli Tram Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and stunning river views.

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Parione

While visiting Parione, you might make a stop by sights like Piazza Navona and Campo de' Fiori.

Parione
Piazza Navona showing a monument, art and a city

Navona

4.5/5(537 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Piazza Navona and take some time to enjoy the cosy cafes during your time in Navona. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Arenula-Cairoli Tram Station or Arenula-Min. G. Giustizia Tram Station.

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Regola

If you're spending time in Regola, check out sights like Campo de' Fiori or Palazzo Farnese and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Arenula-Min. G. Giustizia Tram Station or Arenula-Cairoli Tram Station.

Regola

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