Vatican Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

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St. Peter's Basilica

4.5/5(1,567 reviews)

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
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Vatican Museums

4.5/5(1,325 reviews)

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
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Sistine Chapel

4.5/5(1,024 reviews)

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
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St. Peter's Square

4.5/5(550 reviews)

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
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Castel Sant'Angelo

4.5/5(947 reviews)

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
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Vatican Gardens

5/5(2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Vatican Gardens, a lovely green space in Vatican City. Make time for the notable monuments and local tours in this vibrant area.

Vatican Gardens

Things to do

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Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica

£171
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica
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Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

£85
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
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Fast-Track Vatican Guided Tour with Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's

£94
Per adult
Fast-Track Vatican Guided Tour with Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's
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Rome: The Original Entire Vatican Tour & St. Peter's Dome Climb

£118
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rome: The Original Entire Vatican Tour & St. Peter's Dome Climb
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Vespa Tour By Night

£128
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Vespa Tour By Night
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Early Entry to St Peter’s Basilica with Dome Climb & Crypt Tour

£42
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Early Entry to St Peter’s Basilica with Dome Climb & Crypt Tour
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Top hotels in Vatican

Hotel Casa Tra Noi
Hotel Casa Tra Noi
3 out of 5
Via di Monte Del Gallo, 113, Rome, RM
The price is £117 per night from 19 May to 20 May
£117
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rome. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (337 reviews)
UP THE HEEL WE GO!
"We just stay for a quick last night in Rome on our way back from Sicily and it was perfect. They arranged for our taxi to the airport room was clean. Nice location! The receptionist was peruvian made me feel like at home!"

Reviewed on 1 May 2024

Hotel Casa Tra Noi
Mama Shelter Roma
Mama Shelter Roma
4 out of 5
Via Luigi Rizzo 20, Rome
The price is £202 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
£202
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
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 helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (489 reviews)
"It was a really quirky and interesting hotel, very clean, and the staff desk staff were very helpful. The one weird thing was that I left the "do not disturb" sign out for my whole one-week stay and someone came in and cleaned the bathroom and replaced towels that were not on the floor while I was ..."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Mama Shelter Roma
Best Western Plus Hotel Spring House
Best Western Plus Hotel Spring House
4 out of 5
Via Mocenigo 7, Rome, RM
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £200 per night from 19 May to 20 May
£200
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Rome. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay! The hotel was very clean, the beds were comfortable, it was convenient to a metro stop and the attractions of the area, there were lots of dining options very close, and it had a very nice terrace for relaxing. We would return!"

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Best Western Plus Hotel Spring House
Starhotels Michelangelo
Starhotels Michelangelo
4 out of 5
Via Della Stazione Di San Pietro 14, Rome, RM
The price is £283 per night from 14 Jun to 15 Jun
£283
per night
14 Jun - 15 Jun
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! (1,002 reviews)
"When i visit i always try to stay at the Michelangelo, they are wonderful."

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

Starhotels Michelangelo
Capitals Luxury Rivers
Capitals Luxury Rivers
Lungotevere Prati 21, Rome, Città Metropolitana di Roma
The price is £184 per night from 30 May to 31 May
£184
per night
30 May - 31 May
Stay at this business-friendly guesthouse in Rome. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Piazza Navona ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (32 reviews)
"Location was good a responsiveness to questions was excellent. Took a little bit to figure out how to get in the building then in and out of our room, but we figured it out. Mattress and pillows were much harder than we are used to. Overall a good value for the money and I would recommend. We felt ..."

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Capitals Luxury Rivers
Grand Hotel Olympic
Grand Hotel Olympic
4 out of 5
Via Properzio 2/a, Rome, RM
The price is £277 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
£277
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
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 ...
7/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"Very friendly, very helpful, clean and great location"

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

Grand Hotel Olympic
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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.

Prati
Via del Corso featuring a square or plaza, heritage elements and street scenes

Rome City Centre

4.5/5(1,362 area reviews)

Trevi Fountain and Pantheon 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.

Rome City Centre
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.

Navona
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Campo Marzio

While you're in Campo Marzio, take in top sights like Spanish Steps and jump on the metro at Spagna Station to see more of the city.

Campo Marzio
Rome showing heritage elements and building ruins

Colonna

While visiting Colonna, you might make a stop by sights like Via del Corso and Piazza del Parlamento.

Colonna
Pantheon which includes interior views, religious elements and a church or cathedral

Pigna

While you're in Pigna, take in top sights like Pantheon and jump on the metro at Venezia Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Pigna

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