Vatican Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican, and the Spanish Steps in Rome.
A bridge over a river with a large domed building in the background.
A river with a bridge, a large domed building, and trees lining the riverbanks.
St. Peter's Basilica with a large Christmas tree in front.
A grand historical building with classical architecture, including columns and a dome, under twilight sky.

Stay near popular Vatican attractions

Activities


Our pick of the best Vatican Hotel Deals

Hotel Pacific Roma

Hotel Pacific Roma

3 out of 5
Viale delle Medaglie D'Oro 51 Rome RM
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$181 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$181
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rome. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hotel Pacific Roma
NH Collection Roma Giustiniano

NH Collection Roma Giustiniano

4 out of 5
Via Virgilio 1 E/F/G Rome RM
The price is NZ$444 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
NZ$444
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rome. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Amazing staff awesome location will recommend for anyone who wants to visit the Vatican."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

NH Collection Roma Giustiniano
Grand Hotel Olympic

Grand Hotel Olympic

4 out of 5
Via Properzio 2/a Rome RM
The price is NZ$464 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$464
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,128 reviews)
"Very friendly staff and good sized rooms"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Grand Hotel Olympic
Hotel Diplomatic

Hotel Diplomatic

3 out of 5
Via Vittoria Colonna 28 Rome RM
The price is NZ$281 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$281
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rome. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Location and Staff are excellent. I won’t recommend the breakfast. We needed to buy water and other drinks and the price was higher than outside. We have not used the room service, which was 3 Euros per day. These services should have been free for this price ."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Hotel Diplomatic
Starhotels Michelangelo

Starhotels Michelangelo

4 out of 5
Via Della Stazione Di San Pietro 14 Rome RM
The price is NZ$518 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
NZ$518
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Rome. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,025 reviews)
"Good hotel. They had live music one night during our stay. Rooms were nice Shower was tub shower not the tiny ones you usually get in Italy. Breakfast buffet was plentiful. A A variety of reasonably priced restaurants nearby . If you like walking this hotel is good. It’s about 30 min to the main ..."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Starhotels Michelangelo
NYX Hotel Rome by Leonardo Hotels

NYX Hotel Rome by Leonardo Hotels

4 out of 5
Via Cicerone 55 Rome RM
The price is NZ$309 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$309
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Rome. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (51 reviews)
"1. AC in the hotel rooms were poor. We were in NYX hotel in hot summer (aug / mercury hitting 100 deg f). ACs in the room were so bad that we were sweating through the night and could not sleep. 2. Originally we were provide a upgraded room which was slightly larger ( called junior suite) - but it ..."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

NYX Hotel Rome by Leonardo Hotels
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Vatican

Find the best Vatican areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Rome City Centre

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.

Rome Historic Centre

Known for its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and charming cafes, there's plenty to explore in Rome Historic Centre. Top attractions like Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona are major draws. Catch the metro at Venezia Tram Stop or Colosseo Station to see more of the city.

Monti

Known for its prominent churches and charming cafes, there's plenty to explore in Monti. You can visit top attractions like San Pietro in Vincoli and Via del Boschetto, and jump on the metro at Cavour Station or Colosseo Station to see more of the city.

Trastevere

Spend some time visiting places like Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere while getting to know Trastevere, and be sure to check out the colourful gardens. You can hop aboard the metro at Trastevere/Min. P. Istruzione Tram Stop or Induno Tram Stop to see more of the area.

Trevi

Art galleries, churches and museums are just a few things travellers like about Trevi. Sights like Trevi Fountain and Piazza di Trevi are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Rome area at Barberini Station.



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